The present invention relates to a method for making a copolymer comprising polymerizing the monomers in a solution comprising the monomers and a solvent, wherein the solvent comprises water and an alcohol. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the copolymer obtainable by this method ("the copolymer according to the present invention") and to the use of the copolymer according to the present invention for styling or for fixing human hair. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of a more generally defined copolymer for styling or for fixing human hair, and for providing high gloss to the hair that is styled or fixed.
