Elements Barrel Wave 150g

Anyone using liquid haircare products, as water is a core component.

It helps create a workable texture and allows surfactants, conditioners and other actives to perform effectively.

People looking for longer-lasting hold or improved definition in styling products.

It is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates flexible, brushable hold. It can also help reduce frizz by forming a lightweight coating on the hair.

People looking for improved slip, reduced frizz or better hold in styling products.

It is often used in styling formulas because it helps provide flexible hold and humidity resistance. It rinses out easily and is compatible with many other haircare ingredients.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Anyone looking for longer-lasting hold, enhanced definition or improved style memory.

It is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates a flexible film on the hair shaft. Its performance can vary with humidity, so it is often blended with other polymers for stability.

People looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.

Despite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.

Those who prefer products with a creamy, uniform texture.

It is commonly used in conditioners and styling products to keep formulas consistent and easy to apply. It also supports even distribution of other ingredients through the hair.

Useful for those who prefer haircare products with clear, consistent textures or evenly dispersed fragrance and oils.

It is widely used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep formulations stable and smooth. It also offers mild surfactant properties that support product rinse-off.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

Those seeking added strength, light conditioning, or improved elasticity in their hair.

It provides a lightweight form of protein that can help support the hair’s structure without heavy build-up. Many formulations use it to enhance overall feel and resilience.

Most hair types wanting smoother, easier-to-manage hair.

Widely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.

Damaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.

Designed to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.

Those using products that need light cleansing or stable blends of oils, silicones, or fragrances.

It is commonly used to solubilise fragrance or silicone ingredients in shampoos and treatments. Its mild, nonionic nature means it typically works well alongside other surfactants.

People looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.

It is a commonly used quaternary ammonium compound that helps conditioners spread easily through the hair. It is effective even at low levels, which is why it appears frequently in rinse-off products.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.

Those who want products that remain fresh and effective throughout their shelf life.

Benzoic Acid is often used alongside other preservatives to create a broad-spectrum system. It also plays a minor role in helping maintain a product’s pH balance.

Those who want products to stay fresh for longer, including people who use products slowly or store them in humid bathrooms.

It is often used at low levels and works well alongside other preservative systems to support formula longevity. It is commonly included in both rinse-off and leave-in products.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.