Compositions and methods for altering the color of hair

The disclosure relates to compositions for altering the color of keratin fibers and methods of using the compositions. The compositions comprise (a) a bonding system comprising (i) at least one first bonding agent chosen from alpha-hydroxy acids comprising at least three hydrogen donor carboxyl groups and/or salts thereof; (ii) at least one second bonding agent chosen from glycine and/or salts thereof; and (iii) optionally, at least one third bonding agent chosen from amino sulfonic acids and/or salts thereof; (b) at least one fatty alcohol; (c) at least one fatty acid; (d) at least one alkyl polyglucoside; (e) at least one alkalizing agent; and (f) at least one solvent. The compositions can further comprise one or more oxidation dyes, couplers, oxidizing agents, or combinations thereof.