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Fixate™ Polymers For Hair Care

Our fixative polymers include Fixate™ PLUS, Fixate™ G-100 and NEW Fixate™ Superhold polymers. Fixate™ Superhold polymer is a polymer designed for stiff hold, humidity resistance, superior performance and styling versatility. Fixate™ PLUS polymer is a revolutionary polymer for hair styling that combines long-lasting style support and exceptional humidity resistance. Fixate™ G-100 polymer is an acrylic copolymer and hair fixative having a highly branched structure with distinct hydrophilic and hydrophobic domains. A broad range of hold and stiffness levels, from soft touchable hold to a firm crisp finish can be achieved with various usage levels and formulation techniques. Use the chart below to select the fixative polymer that is right for your application.

Polymer
INCI Name
Feel Humidity Resistance Flaking Clarity Shine Viscosity In Formulation Rheology Yield Value
Fixate™ G-100 Polymer
AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Soft > 24 Hours Low High Excellent Low-Medium n/a n/a
Fixate™ PLUS Polymer
Polyacrylate-14
Soft > 24 Hours Low High Excellent Medium-High Short Medium
Fixate™ Superhold Polymer
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer
Stiff > 24 Hours Low High Excellent Low-High Short-Long Low-Medium

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