For our early ancestors, the hair on the head and body served as protection against environmental influences such as cold, wetness, sun, and injuries. The body hair decreased and what was left of it now functions as a characteristic of the (male) gender. The protective functions were taken over by clothing. The function of the main hair has also changed significantly. Today, hair is...

Hair setting agents for creating versatile hairstyles are offered as mousse and as liquid or spray lotion. The setting agents are applied to damp hair and have the task of providing more volume and better hold of the hairstyle. Caring additives make freshly washed hair easier to comb and give it more elasticity and body. At the same time, they protect the hair from...