Fixate™ Hair Fixative Polymers
Our fixative polymers include Fixate™ PLUS, Fixate™ G-100, Fixate™ Superhold and NEW Fixate™ Freestyle polymers.
- Fixate Freestyle polymer when combined with Carbopol® rheology modifiers, produces classic hair gels with hold strength that can be tailored from normal to ultra-high.
- Fixate Superhold polymer is a polymer designed for stiff hold, humidity resistance, excellent shine, 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 is a polymer for low viscosity formulations requiring soft touchable hold, curl retention, and good humidity resistance.
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.
All Fixate™ hair fixative polymers provide humidity resistance, low flaking and high clarity.
| Fixate™ Hair Fixative Polymers |
Rheology in combination with Carbopol® Polymers |
Product Name/
INCI Name |
Hold |
24 Hour Humidity
Resistance* |
Shine |
Viscosity
in Formulation |
Flow Properties |
Yield Value |
Fixate™ G-100 Polymer
AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer |
Soft |
Good |
Very Good |
Low-Medium |
Long |
Low |
Fixate™ PLUS Polymer
Polyacrylate-14 |
Soft |
Excellent |
Very Good |
Medium-High |
Short |
High |
Fixate™ Superhold Polymer
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer |
Stiff |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Low-Medium |
Medium-Long |
Low-Medium |
Fixate™ Freestyle Polymer
Acrylates Crosspolymer-3 |
Stiff |
Excellent |
Very Good |
Low-High |
Short |
High |
| *HHSCR Lubrizol’s High Humidity Spiral Curl Retention Test – Tested at 2 wt% TS fixative polymer |