WO2019006453A1

WO2019006453A1 - Hair treatment compositions and methods of using the same

Info

Publication number: WO2019006453A1
Application number: PCT/US2018/040589
Authority: WO
Inventors: Boyce L. CLARK
Original assignee: Lubricity Labs LLC
Current assignee: Lubricity Labs LLC
Priority date: 2017-06-30
Filing date: 2018-07-02
Publication date: 2019-01-03
Anticipated expiration: 2019-12-30

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for treating hair, for example for reducing frizz and wild hair of a subject.

Description

HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/527,312, filed on June 30, 2017, and priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/553,512, filed on September 1, 2017 the entire contents of each which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

[0002] All patents, patent applications and publications cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. The disclosures of these publications in their entireties are hereby incorporated by reference into this application in order to more fully describe the state of the art as known to those skilled therein as of the date of the invention described and claimed herein.

[0003] This patent disclosure contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves any and all copyright rights.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for treating hair, particularly for reducing frizz in hair of a subject.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Frizzy hair, or simply frizz, occurs when the cuticle layer of a subject's hair is raised, allowing for moisture to pass through the cuticle resulting in irregular swelling of the strands. As a result, the subject's hair appears dull and frizzy instead of smooth, flat and defined. Frizz is especially troublesome in hot, humid weather, such as in summer months, when the environment is moist, yet the hair is dehydrated relative to the moisture content in air.

[0006] Unfortunately, most salon-only solutions to treat frizzy, unruly hair creates a new set of problems for subjects: for example, (i) keratin-based straightening treatments, commonly called keratin treatments or Brazilian blowouts, are costly and range from $300- $500 per treatment; (ii) treatments take 3 or more hours to complete and require intense heat of about 350°F to about 450°F; (iii) these costly treatments need to be repeated every 3-6 months to keep hair frizz free; and (iv) one of the key ingredients in these straightening treatments is formaldehyde, which creates noxious and toxic fumes that clients and stylists inhale during the application process. These fumes can cause severe reactions such as nausea, vomiting and headaches. The FDA and OSHA are currently evaluating the safety of these products and may ban or heavily regulate the use of them in the United States. These products have already been banned in Canada, Australia, and Europe.

[0007] The result of a keratin-based straightening treatment is board straight hair that results in hair that lacks body and volume. Long-term use of keratin-based straightening treatments causes significant damage to hair, such as drying and breakage. Often times, several inches of hair needs to be cut off before the next treatment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention provides for cosmetic hair compositions and methods of using the same.

[0009] An aspect of the invention is directed to a cosmetic pentrating hair composition, wherein the composition penetrates the hair shaft. In one embodiment, the composition comprises at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid. In another embodiment, gly colic acid is present in the cosmetic pentrating hair composition in the amount of at least 10% by weight, at least 11% by weight, at least 12% by weight, at least 13% by weight, at least 14% by weight, at least 15% by weight, at least 16% by weight, at least 17% by weight, at least 18% by weight, at least 19% by weight, or at least 20% by weight. In further embodiments, the cosmetic penetrating hair composition further comprises silk protein, cetrimonium bromide, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, panthenol, polyquatemium 7, or a combination of the ingredients listed herein. In some embodiments, the silk protein is a low molecular weight silk protein. In other embodiments, the amount of the low molecular weight silk protein present in the cosmetic penetrating hair composition can be about 0.1 % by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In some embodiments, the amount of panthenol present in the cosmetic penetrating hair composition can be about 0.1 % by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1 % by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In embodiments, the cosmetic penetrating hair composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise a sun blocking agent, such as cinnimates. In some embodiments, the amount of cinnimates present in the cosmetic penetrating hair composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In embodiments, the cosmetic penetrating hair composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise an antioxidant, such as white tea extract, provitamin A, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the amount of antioxidant present in the cosmetic penetrating hair composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight.

[0010] An aspect of the invention is directed to a cosmetic encapsulating hair composition, wherein the composition encapsulates the hair shaft to coat the hair strand. In some embodiments, the composition comprises at least 5% by weight of gly colic acid. In one embodiment, the composition comprises at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid. In another embodiment, gly colic acid is present in the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition in the amount of at least 10% by weight, at least 11% by weight, at least 12% by weight, at least 13% by weight, at least 14% by weight, at least 15% by weight, at least 16% by weight, at least 17% by weight, at least 18% by weight, at least 19% by weight, or at least 20% by weight. In a further embodiment, the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition further comprises cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, polyquaternium, polyethylene glycol, dimethicone, quaternium, sodium

hydroxymethylglycinate, panthenol, or a combination of the ingredients listed herein. In some embodiments, polyquaternium is polyquaternium-7 and/or polyquaternium-44. In yet further embodiments, polyethylene glycol is PEG-7. In other embodiments, the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein, hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, Cocos nucifera oil, or a combination of the ingredients listed herein. In one embodiment, the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of aloe. In some embodiments, the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition can further comprise panthenol. In other embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of panthenol. In yet further embodiments, the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition can further comprise high molecular weight silk proteins. In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1 % by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of high molecular weight silk protein. In embodiments, the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise a sun blocking agent, such as cinnimates. In some embodiments, the amount of cinnimates present in the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition can be about 0.1 % by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In embodiments, the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise an antioxidant, such as white tea extract, provitamin A, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the amount of antioxidant present in the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight.

[0011] An aspect of the invention is directed to a cosmetic hair shampoo composition. In one embodiment, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition comprises sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate, polyquatemium, polyoxyethylene (PEG-7) glyceryl monococoate, glycerin, cocamide DEA, xanthan gum, and sodium hydroxymethylglycinate. In another embodiment, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition further comprises dimethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, PEG-6 capric/caprylic glycerides or a combination of the ingredients listed herein. In a further embodiment, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, citric acid, or a combination of the ingredients listed. In some embodiments, the amount of aloe present in the cosmetic hair shampoo composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of aloe. In embodiments, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise a sun blocking agent, such as cinnimates. In some embodiments, the amount of cinnimates present in the cosmetic hair shampoo composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In

embodiments, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise an antioxidant, such as white tea extract, provitamin A, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the amount of antioxidant present in the cosmetic hair shampoo composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight.

[0012] An aspect of the invention is directed to a cosmetic hair conditioning

composition. In one embodiment, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprises centrimonium chloride, panthenol, ethylhexyl palmitate, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polyquaternium, quaternium, and at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid. In another embodiment, gly colic acid is present in the cosmetic hair conditioning composition in the amount of at least 10% by weight, at least 11% by weight, at least 12% by weight, at least 13% by weight, at least 14% by weight, at least 15% by weight, at least 16% by weight, at least 17% by weight, at least 18% by weight, at least 19% by weight, or at least 20% by weight. In a further embodiment, polyquaternium is polyquaternium- 10 and/or

polyquaternium-44. In yet another embodiment, quaternium is quaternium-26. In further embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition further comprises dimethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, or a combination of the ingredients listed. In other embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein, citric acid, or a combination of the ingredients listed. In some embodiments, the amount of aloe present in the cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of aloe. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition can further comprise panthenol. In other embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of panthenol. In embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise a sun blocking agent, such as cinnimates. In some embodiments, the amount of cinnimates present in the cosmetic hair conditioning composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1 % by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise an antioxidant, such as white tea extract, provitamin A, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the amount of antioxidant present in the cosmetic hair conditioning composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1 % by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight.

[0013] An aspect of the invention is directed to a kit for the treatment of dry hair (e.g., hair that is not wet). Such treatment available by the kit is useful for reducing frizz in hair, increasing the tensile strength of hair, dileneating natural curls and waves of the hair, retaining color pigment in hair that has been dyed/color-treated, as well as increasing shine, volume and the like. In one embodiment, the kit comprises the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein and the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In some embodiments, the cosmetic penetrating hair composition and the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition can be contained in separate containers/vials/and the like within the kit (for example, for separate applications). In other embodiments, the cosmetic penetrating hair composition and the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition can be contained in combination in a single container/vial/and the like within the kit (for example, for a single application). In some embodiments, the kit can further comprise the cosmetic hair shampoo composition described herein. In some embodiments, the kit can further comprise the cosmetic hair conditioning composition described herein. In other

embodiments, the kit comprises the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein and the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein in addition to the cosmetic hair shampoo composition described herein or the the cosmetic hair conditioning composition described herein. In yet other embodiments, the kit comprises the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein and the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein as well as the cosmetic hair shampoo composition described herein and the the cosmetic hair conditioning composition described herein. In some embodiments, the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein has a higher pH than the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein has the same pH as the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein.

[0014] An aspect of the invention is directed to a dry hair treatment process hair (e.g., a process carried out on hair that is not wet). The treatment process is useful for reducing frizz in hair, increasing the tensile strength of hair, dileneating natural curls and waves of the hair, retaining color pigment in hair that has been dyed/color-treated, as well as increasing shine, volume and the like. In one embodiment, the process comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the process comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the process comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the dry hair treatment process reduces frizz, reduces cuticle lift, reduces tangle, retains curls, increases shine, increases volume, increases tensile strength, or extends color treatment. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the process further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the process further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the process further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the process further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some

embodiments, the process further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the process further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the process further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat in need of shine, such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the process further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subjected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the process further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition.

[0015] An aspect of the invention is directed to a process for reducing frizz in the hair of a subject. In one embodiment, the process comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the process comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the process comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the process further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the process further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the process further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the process further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 , 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the process further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the process further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the process further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat in need of shine, such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the process further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subjected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the process further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition.

[0016] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method for penetrating a hair shaft to bind keratin protein in the hair of a subject. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some

embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat in need of shine, such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subjected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition.

[0017] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of encapsulating a hair shaft with a silk protein in the hair of a subject. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some

[0018] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of reducing cuticle lift on a hair shaft of a subject so as to minimize entry of humidity and/or pollutants into the hair shaft. The cuticle lift can be observed using standard scanning electron microscopy methods practiced by those skilled in the art. The cuticle lift can be also observed using standard phase-contrast microscopy techniques understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic

encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subj ect so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 1 1 , 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 , 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat, such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subjected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition.

[0019] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of hair of a subject so as to minimize appearance of frizzy hair. An aspect of the invention is directed to method for decreasing frizz in a hair shaft so as to prevent hair from becoming frizzy. For example, the frizz in a hair shaft can be caused by humidity. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic

[0020] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of decreasing hair tangling in a subject so as to decrease hair tangles. The hair tangling can be measured using combing force methods practiced by those skilled in the art. The hair tangling can be also measured by assessing broken hair strands in a finite area using methods understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 , 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat in need of shine and/or untangling such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subjected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition.

[0021] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of increasing softness in the hair of a subject. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat, such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subjected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition.

[0022] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of retaining and delineating hair curl in a subject. In some embodiments, the curls are maintained under relative humid conditions. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 , 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat, such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subj ected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition.

[0023] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of increasing hair shine in a subject so as to increase the ability of the subject's hair to reflect light. The shine of hair can be measured using reflectometry methods practiced by those skilled in the art (e.g., as disclosed in Wang et al, (1995), Optics Letters, 20 (6): 524-526. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic

encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some

[0024] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of extending color treatment in hair of a subject so as to retain the color pigment in the hair of the subject. For example, this method can be carried out prior to the color-treated hair being first washed. The pigment of hair can be measured using reflectometry methods practiced by those skilled in the art (e.g., as disclosed in Wang et al., (1995), Optics Letters, 20 (6): 524-526. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic

encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subj ect so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some

embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the color treatment is extended about 15% to about 40% longer. In other embodiments, the color pigment is retained about 15% to about 40% longer in hair. In some embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subj ected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition. [0025] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of increasing tensile strength in hair of a subject so as to increase hair strength and reduce hair breaking. In one

embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic

encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the strength of the hair is increased up to about 30%, about 35%, about 40%, about 45%, about 50%, about 55%, about 60%, about 65%, about 70%, about 75%, about 80%, about 85%, about 90%, or about 95% as compared to hair not subjected to the treatment method described herein. In some embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subjected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition. In some embodiments, the hair strength is increased after 2, 3, 4, or 5 uses of the hair shampoo composition described herein.

[0026] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of increasing volume of hair in a subject. The volume of hair can be assessed by measuring the diameter of the hair shaft using scanning electron microscopy methods practiced by those skilled in the art. For example, increase in hair volume can be indicated by an increase in bounce rate. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some

embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C. In one embodiment, the subject can be a human or a non-human animal. In some embodiments, the animal can be a show animal or animal with a long coat such as dogs, cats, horses and the like. In some embodiments, hair of a subject can be in the form of naural hair wig or toupee. In some embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair shampoo composition to the hair o the subject after the hair is subjected to the treatments with the compositions described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises applying the hair conditioning composition described herein to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition.

[0027] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method for preventing or reducing wiry and wild appearance of grey or greying hair of a subject so as to minimize appearance of wiry and wild hair. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C.

[0028] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of reducing photodamage to grey or greying hair of a subject so as to protect the subject's hair from UV damage. An aspect of the invention is also directed to a method of thermoprotecting grey or greying hair of a subject subject so as to protect the subject's hair from UV damage. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic

embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein. In other embodiments, the method further comprises rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein. In further embodiments, the water temperature used for rinsing is between about 10°C and about 20°C.

[0029] An aspect of the invention is directed to a method of increasing hydrophobicity of grey or greying hair of a subject so as to to protect the subject's hair from water damage and/or sun damage. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands, and then applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the penetrant treated hair of a subject. In another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In yet another embodiment, the method comprises applying the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein to the dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip. In a further embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In another embodiment, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 15 minutes. In other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In yet other embodiments, the method further comprises covering hair treated with the cosmetic penetrating hair composition described herein that also contains the added ingredients of the cosmetic encapsulating hair composition described herein for at least about 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 minutes. In some

[0030] An aspect of the invention is directed to a hair conditioning masque or mask composition. In one embodiment, the masque composition comprises centrimonium chloride, panthenol, ethylhexyl palmitate, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polyquaternium, quaternium, and at least 12% by weight of gly colic acid. In another embodiment, gly colic acid is present in the hair conditioning mask composition in the amount of about 13% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 20% by weight, about 21% by weight, about 22% by weight, about 23% by weight, about 24% by weight, or about 25% by weight of gly colic acid. In a further embodiment, polyquatemium is polyquaternium-10 and/or polyquaternium-44. In yet another embodiment, quatemium is quaternium-26. In further embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition further comprises dimethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, or a combination of the ingredients listed. In other embodiments, the hair conditioning mask composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein, citric acid, or a combination of the ingredients listed. In some embodiments, the amount of aloe present in the cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of aloe. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask composition can further comprise panthenol. In other embodiments, the hair conditioning mask composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of panthenol. In embodiments, the hair conditioning mask composition (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise a sun blocking agent, such as cinnimates. In some embodiments, the amount of cinnimates present in the hair conditioning mask composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In

embodiments, the hair conditioning mask (for example, for use with grey or greying hair) can further comprise an antioxidant, such as white tea extract, provitamin A, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the amount of antioxidant present in the hair conditioning mask can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask composition further comprises at least 2% by wei ght of Fision AquaShield™. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask described herein comprises about 2% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 10% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 20% by weight, about 23% by weight, about 24% by weight, or about 25% by weight of Fision

AquaShield™. In another embodiment, the hair conditioning composition is an in-shower hair mask (masque), for example a "Restore Smoothing Masque." In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask can be used as an in-shower hair mask (masque) that is applied at least weekly to treat frizz (e.g. reduce frizz), stabilize color treated hair, and/or add shine and manageability. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask is useful for reducing cuticle lift, reducing tangle, retaining curls, increasing shine, increasing volume, increasing tensile strength, and/or extending color treatment. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask is applied at least every 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 days. For example, the mask can be applied to wet hair after shampooing. The mask is then fully distributed into the wet hair. The mask is subsequently combed through. The mask is then allowed to sit and process on the hair for a minimum of 5 minutes and then rinsed from the hair. For example, this application can be done weekly, at a minimum. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask can be applied at least every 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 days. For example, the sitting and processing step described herein can occur for about 5 min., about 6 min., about 7 min., about 8 min., about 9 min., about 10 min., about 12 min., about 15 min., about 18 min., about 20 min., about 25 min., about 30 min., about 45 min, or about 60 min.

[0031] An aspect of the invention is directed to a wet hair treatment process. In on embodiment, the process comprises applying hair conditioning mask composition described herein to wet hair of a subject after shampooing; and incubating the wet hair with the mask composition for at least 5 minutes. In some embodiments, the process is conducted at least once a week. For example, the sitting and processing step described herein can further occur for about 5 min., about 6 min., about 7 min., about 8 min., about 9 min., about 10 min., about 12 min., about 15 min., about 18 min., about 20 min., about 25 min., about 30 min., about 45 min, or about 60 min. In some embodiments, the process is conducted at least every 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 days. [0032] An aspect of the invention is directed to a kit of the wet hair treatment process. In one embodiment, the kit comprises the hair conditioning mask described herein with instructions of use. In some embodiments, the kit comprises the hair conditioning mask described herein in combincation with the cosmetic hair shampoo composition as described herein, with instructions for use.

[0033] Other objects and advantages of this invention will become readily apparent from the ensuing description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0034] FIG. 1 shows untouched before and after photographs of test subjects who used the Pentrate/Encapsulate system.

[0035] FIG. 2 shows untouched before and after photographs of a test subject who used the Pentrate/Encapsulate system. The hair appears less dull, has more shine and volume, and has less frizz.

[0036] FIG. 3 shows untouched before and after photographs of test subjects who used the Pentrate/Encapsulate system. The hair appears less frizzy.

[0037] FIG. 4 shows untouched before and after photographs of test subjects who used the Pentrate/Encapsulate system. The hair appears less frizzy and the waves/curls appear more defined.

[0038] FIG. 5 shows untouched before and after photographs of test subjects who used the Pentrate/Encapsulate system. The hair appears less frizzy.

[0039] FIG. 6 shows untouched before and after photographs of test subjects who used the Pentrate/Encapsulate system. The hair appears less frizzy and the waves/curls appear more defined.

[0040] FIG. 7 shows untouched photographs of a test subject carrying out the steps of the Pentrate/Encapsulate system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0041] Abbreviations and Definitions

[0042] Detailed descriptions of one or more preferred embodiments are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in any appropriate manner.

[0043] The singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The use of the word "a" or "an" when used in conjunction with the term "comprising" in the claims and/or the specification may mean "one," but it is also consistent with the meaning of "one or more," "at least one," and "one or more than one."

[0044] Wherever any of the phrases "for example," "such as," "including" and the like are used herein, the phrase "and without limitation" is understood to follow unless explicitly stated otherwise. Similarly "an example," "exemplary" and the like are understood to be nonlimiting.

[0045] The term "substantially" allows for deviations from the descriptor that do not negatively impact the intended purpose. Descriptive terms are understood to be modified by the term "substantially" even if the word "substantially" is not explicitly recited.

[0046] The terms "comprising" and "including" and "having" and "involving" (and similarly "comprises", "includes," "has," and "involves") and the like are used

interchangeably and have the same meaning. Specifically, each of the terms is defined consistent with the common United States patent law definition of "comprising" and is therefore interpreted to be an open term meaning "at least the following," and is also interpreted not to exclude additional features, limitations, aspects, etc. Thus, for example, "a process involving steps a, b, and c" means that the process includes at least steps a, b and c. Wherever the terms "a" or "an" are used, "one or more" is understood, unless such interpretation is nonsensical in context.

[0047] As used herein, the term "about" can refer to approximately, roughly, around, or in the region of. When the term "about" is used in conjunction with a numerical range, it modifies that range by extending the boundaries above and below the numerical values set forth. In general, the term "about" can be used herein to modify a numerical value above and below the stated value by a variance of 20 percent up or down (higher or lower).

[0048] Compositions, kits, and methods for reducing frizz in hair of a subject are described herein. The term "Subject" can refer to any mammal, such as humans, non-human primates, dogs, cats, horses, sheep, cows, rodents and the like which is to be the recipient of the particular treatment. For example, the subject can be an individual that resides in a high humidity area that often suffers from frizzy, dull hair.

[0049] Anatomy of the Hair

[0050] The term "hair" can refer to one or more than one strand of hair, as well as the natural components of hair. Embodiments as described herein can be applied to all types of hair. The different hair types comprise Type 1 (straight hair), Type 2 (wavy hair), Type 3 (curly hair), Type 4 (coily hair). These types can be assessed by segmentation tree analysis method (STAM) as described by C. Robbins, Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair, 5th Ed. (2012), Springer, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0051] The term "hair strand" can refer to each single hair. Hair is made up of different layers and structures. Each hair strand arises from an indentation on the epidermis, such as found on the scalp of a human. For example, the mammalian hair fiber is composed of keratinized cells and develops from the hair follicle. Hair is made up of two parts: the hair follicle and the hair shaft. The hair follicle is a peg of tissue derived from a downgrowth of the epidermis, which lies immediately underneath the skin's surface. The hair follicle is the point from which the hair grows. The distal part of the hair follicle is in direct continuation with the external, cutaneous epidermis. The hair shaft or hair fiber is the part of the hair seen above the skin. The hair shaft is made up of dead cells that have turned into keratin and binding material, together with small amounts of water. The hair shaft has a structure consisting of several layers, starting from the outside: (i) the cuticle, which consists of several layers of flat, thin cells laid out overlapping one another as roof shingles and serves as protection to the cortex; (ii) the cortex, which contains the keratin bundles in cell structures that remain roughly rod-like and provides the strength, color, and texture of a hair fiber; and (iii) the medulla, a disorganized and open area at the fiber's center. See Ross M

H, Histology: A text and atlas, 3^rd edition, Williams and Wilkins, 1995: Chapter 14; Burkitt H G, et al, Wheater's Functional Histology, 3^rd Edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1996: Chapter 9.

[0052] General hair shaft characteristics can be described relative to the three true hair classification: Mongoloid, Caucasoid, and Afroid. Mongoloid (e.g., Asian) hair-shafts are the thickest and coarsest. These hair shafts are usually straight and have a circular cross section. They have a thick cuticle and are approximately 90-120 uM in diameter. Mongoloid hair follicles, which number from about 90,000 to about 120,000, are large and straight with a round cross section. Caucasoid hair-shafts can be straight, wavy or curly, and are about 70- lOOuM in diameter. The hair follicle has a medium cuticle, and is oval or kidney shaped in cross-section. The number of follicles ranges between 86,000 -145,000. Afroid hair-shafts, however, have tight helices and are about 60-90 uM in diameter. In cross section, the hair- follicles are elliptical or can be almost ribbon-like flat in cross section. Follicle numbers fall in the range between about 50,000 to about 110,000. See Bisbing, Richard E., in Saferstein, Editor, Forensic Science Handbook, Vol. 1, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 2002.

[0053] Compositions [0054] "Cosmetically acceptable" can refer to those compounds, materials, compositions, and or dosage forms which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of human beings and animals without excessive toxicity, irritation, allergic response, or other problems or complications commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. More specifically, cosmetically acceptable refers to a material, compound, or composition which is suitable for use in contact with the skin, scalp, or hair. Cosmetically acceptable materials are known to those of ordinary skill in the art (e.g., available through the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), at http://www.cir-safety.org/ingredients).

[0055] The invention described herein provides for a cosmetic hair composition that penetrates the hair shaft. "Penetrate" can refer to a cosmetically suitable amount of a substance, such as an alpha hydroxy acid, passing through the outermost layer of the hair shaft and/or entering the interior of the hair shaft. For example, the penetrating substance can diffuse through the cuticle of the hair shaft and into the cortex and/or the medulla.

[0056] The invention described herein provides for a cosmetic hair composition that penetrates the hair shaft, wherein the penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises a penetrating amount of a bioavailable alpha hydroxy acid (e.g., that can penetrate the hair shaft). In some embodiments, the alpha hydroxy acid can be gly colic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, mandelic acid, gly oxalic acid. In further embodiments the amount of an alpha hydroxy acid can be about 3% by weight, about 3.25% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 3.75% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.25% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 4.75% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.25% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 5.75% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.25% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 6.75% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.25% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 7.75% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.25% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 8.75% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.25% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, about 9.75% by weight, about 10% by weight, about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 1 1% by weight, about 1 1.25% by weight, about 1 1.5% by weight, about 1 1.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight. In some embodiments, the penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 7.75% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.25% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 8.75% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.25% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, about 9.75% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 11 % by weight, about 1 1.25% by weight, about 11.5% by weight, about 1 1.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight. The pH of the penetrating cosmetic hair composition can be, for example, about 1.9, about 2.0, about 2.1, about 2.2, about 2.3, about 2.4, about 2.5, about 2.6, about 2.7, about 2.8, about 2.9, about 3.0, about 3.1, about 3.2, about 3.3, about 3.4, about 3.5, about 3.6, about 3.7, about 3.8, about 3.9, about 4.0, about 4.1, about 4.2, about 4.3, about 4.4, about 4.5, about 4.6, or about 4.7. For example, a low pH provides more free acid for absorption into a hair shaft while a high pH raises the cuticle on the hair shaft that results in frizz of the hair.

[0057] The penetrating cosmetic hair composition can further comprise, for example, chelators (such as EDTA, citrate), cationic polymers (such as polyquaternium 4, polyquaternium 6, polyquaternium 7, polyquaternium 10, polyquaternium 11,

polyquaternium 16, polyquaternium 22, polyquaternium 32, polyquaternium 44), detanglers (e.g., Polyquaternium-7), preservatives (e.g., sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, commercially available Germaban (which comprises Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben)), surfactants/emulsifiers (e.g., Cetrimonium Bromide), moisturizing agents (such as sorbitol, panthenol (e.g., provitamin B5), dimethicone), and/or extracts (e.g., a polar solvent extract of a eucalyptus; a protein obtained from a shell or pearl, or a hydrolysate thereof; honey; royal jelly; a protein obtained from silk or an oat, or a hydrolysate thereof; a protein-containing extract obtained from the seeds of a leguminous plant; an Asian ginseng extract, a rice germ extract, a Fucus extract, an aloe extract, a lotus extract, a pomegranate extract, a wild rose extract, a chamomile extract, a licorice root extract, an Alpinia speciosa leaf extract, and/or a chlorella extract).

[0058] In some embodiments, an anti-static agent can comprise the penetrating cosmetic hair composition, such as Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Bromide and Steartrimonium Chloride (surfactants which are all quaternary ammonium salts), and/or Polyquatemium-7.

[0059] In some embodiments, the penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises silk protein (e.g., a low molecular weight silk protein that is commercially available from http://www.ingredientstodiefor.com/). In some embodiments, the amount of the low molecular weight silk protein present in the penetrating cosmetic hair composition can be about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight.

[0060] In some embodiments of the invention, the amount of a moisturizing agent present in a cosmetic hair composition described herein (such as in the penetrant, encapsulant, shampoo or conditioner) can be about 0.1 % by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight. In some embodiments, the mositerizing agent in the cosmetic hair compositions described herein can be panthenol.

[0061] In some embodiments, the gly colic acid containing penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises silk protein, centrimonium bromide, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, EDTA, panthenol, polyquaternium. In some embodiments, the penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 10% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 10% by weight, at least 11% by weight, at least 12% by weight, at least 13% by weight, at least 14% by weight, at least 15% by weight, at least 16% by weight, at least 17% by weight, or at least 18% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of panthenol. In some embodiments, the penetrating cosmetic hair composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of low molecular weight silk protein.

[0062] The invention described herein provides for a cosmetic hair composition that encapsulates the hair shaft. "Encapsulate" can refer to the orientation of one structure, such as a strand of hair, such that it is at least partially, and in some cases completely, surrounded by one or more other structures, for example a substrate such as that encapsulating cosmetic hair composition of the invention. In embodiments, the hair strand can be "partially

encapsulated," which can refer to the orientation of one structure, such as a strand of hair, such that it is partially surrounded by one or more other structures, for example, wherein 30%, 50%, 70%, or 90%, of the external surfaces of the structure is surrounded by one or more structures. In other embodiments, the hair strand can be "completely encapsulated," which can refer to the orientation of one structure such that it is completely surrounded by one or more other structures.

[0063] The invention described herein provides for a cosmetic hair composition that encapsulates the hair shaft, wherein the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises a bioavailable alpha hydroxy acid. In some embodiments, the alpha hydroxy acid can be gly colic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, mandelic acid, glyoxalic acid . In further embodiments the amount of an alpha hydroxy acid can be about 2% by weight, about 2.25% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 2.75% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.25% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 3.75% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.25% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 4.75% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.25% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 5.75% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.25% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 6.75% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.25% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 7.75% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.25% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 8.75% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.25% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, about 9.75% by weight, about 10% by weight, about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 11% by weight, about 11.25% by weight, about 11.5% by weight, about 11.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight. In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 5% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 5.25% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 5.75% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.25% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 6.75% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.25% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 7.75% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.25% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 8.75% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.25% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, about 9.75% by weight, about 10% by weight, In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 1 1% by weight, about 1 1.25% by weight, about 1 1.5% by weight, about 11.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight. The pH of the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition can be, for example, about 1.9, about 2.0, about 2.1, about 2.2, about 2.3, about 2.4, about 2.5, about 2.6, about 2.7, about 2.8, about 2.9, about 3.0, about 3.1 , about 3.2, about 3.3, about 3.4, about 3.5, about 3.6, about 3.7, about 3.8, about 3.9, about 4.0, about 4.1 , about 4.2, about 4.3, about 4.4, about 4.5, about 4.6, or about 4.7. For example, a low pH provides more free acid for absorption into a hair shaft while a high pH raises the cuticle on the hair shaft that results in frizz of the hair. In further embodiments, the pH of the penetrating cosmetic hair composition and the pH of the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition are the same. In other embodiments, the pH of the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition is lower than the pH of the penetrating cosmetic hair composition such that an increase in pH is not present during treatment to raise the cuticle on the hair shaft. In further embodiments, the pH of both compositions is at or below 4.2.

[0064] The encapsulating cosmetic hair composition can further comprise, for example, cationic polymers (such as polyquaternium 4, polyquaternium 6, polyquaternium 7, polyquaternium 10, polyquaternium 11, polyquaternium 16, polyquaternium 22,

polyquaternium 32, polyquaternium 44, behentrimonium methosulfate), detanglers (e.g., Polyquaternium-7, behentrimonium methosulfate), viscosity modifying agents (e.g., cetearyl alcohol, a hydroxy ethyl cellulose, a methyl cellulose, a polyethylene glycol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, isoprene glycol, ethanol, clay minerals, and salts (such as sodium chloride, ammonium chloride, and sodium citrate)), humectants (such as polyethylene glycol (e.g., PEG-7), dimethicone), polymeric film forming agents (such as silicone polymers, acrylates, alkyl acrylates, polyurethanes, fluoropolymers (e.g., polyperfluoroperhydrophenanthrene), and silicone acrylates such as acrylates/dimethicone copolymers), preservatives (e.g., sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, commercially available Germaban (which comprises Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben)),

surfactants/emulsifiers (e.g., Cetrimonium Bromide, Cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol), moisturizing agents (such as sorbitol or panthenol (e.g., provitamin B5), dimethicone), and/or extracts (e.g., a polar solvent extract of a eucalyptus; a protein obtained from a shell or pearl, or a hydrolysate thereof; a coconut extract; honey; royal jelly; a protein obtained from silk or a hydrolysate thereof; a protein obtained from oats or a hydrolysate thereof ; a protein-containing extract obtained from the seeds of a leguminous plant or grains (such as hydrolyzed quinoa protein); a protein-containing extract obtained from the seeds of a baobab tree (e.g., hydrolyzed baobab protein); an Asian ginseng extract; a rice germ extract; a Fucus extract; an aloe extract; a lotus extract; a pomegranate extract; a wild rose extract; a chamomile extract; a licorice root extract; an Alpinia speciosa leaf extract; and/or a chlorella extract).

[0065] In some embodiments, an anti-static agent can comprise the penetrating cosmetic hair composition, such as Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Bromide and Steartrimonium Chloride (surfactants which are all quaternary ammonium salts), Polyquatemium-7.

[0066] In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises viscosity modifiers (also referred to as rheology modifiers) such as cetyl alcohol; glycerol, polyethylene glycol (PEG); PEG-stearate; or Keltrol. These viscosity modifiers can be used to enhance the stability of the composition described herein. In some embodiments, the cationic polymers of the composition can be conditioning agents (such as Polyquaternium-7 and Polyquaternium-44).

[0067] In some embodiments, the gly colic acid containing encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, polyquatemium (such as polyquaternium-7 and/or polyquaternium-44), polyethylene glycol (e.g., PEG-7), dimethicone, quaternium, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, panthenol. In other embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein,

hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, and/or Cocos nucifera oil. In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 5% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 10% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 10% by weight, at least 11% by weight, at least 12% by weight, at least 13% by weight, at least 14% by weight, at least 15% by weight, at least 16% by weight, at least 17% by weight, or at least 18% by weight of gly colic acid.

[0068] In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1 % by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of panthenol.

[0069] In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1 % by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of high molecular weight silk protein.

[0070] The term "shampoo" can refer to a cleanser composition capable of cleaning, conditioning, and/or treating living materials, such as hair, i.e. the removal of oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair. "Shampoo" also encompasses conditioning shampoos. Shampoo preparations can be applied to the hair and then rinsed away with water. [0071] Embodiments of the cosmetic hair compositions as described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) can comprise naturally-derived ingredients, ultra-gentle cleansers and/or highest quality bio-compatible proteins (e.g., quinoa and baobab). Embodiments as described herein can be vegan, GMO-free, Paraben-free, Sulfate-free and Cruelty-free.

[0072] Cleansers include agents that are used for cleaning the hair by solubilizing oil and suspending soils. Cleansers may be foaming or non-foaming. Cleaning agents useful for shampoo compositions of the invention can be a surfactant and can be characterized as nonionic, anionic, or zwitterionic (also can be referred to as amphoteric). In some embodiments, an anionic surfactant can be the primary surfactant. Examples of nonionic, anionic, or zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants useful for the compositions described herein are disclosed in US Patent No. 9,144,434, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0073] The invention described herein provides for a hair shampoo composition. The hair shampoo composition, for example can comprise a cleaning agent (e.g., an anionic surfactant (such as a taurate or a sulfonate); and/or an amphoteric surfactant (such as a betaine); cationic polymers (such as polyquaternium 4, polyquaternium 6, polyquaternium 7, polyquatemium 10, polyquaternium 11, polyquaternium 16, polyquaternium 22, polyquaternium 32, polyquaternium 44, behentrimonium methosulfate); a surfactant which can be an

emulsifier/foaming agent herein (such as a polyethylene glycol, PEG-6 capric/caprylic glycerides, polyoxyethylene (PEG-7) glyceryl monococoate, and/or a diethanolamide); a humectant (e.g, glycerin, polyethylene glycol (e.g., PEG-7), dimethicone); a thickening agent (e.g., xanthan gum, a polylethylene glycol stearate (such as, PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate) and the commercially available Crothix)); preservatives (e.g.,

sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, commercially available Germaban (which comprises Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben)); polymeric film forming agents (such as aloe, silicone polymers, acrylates, alkyl acrylates, polyurethanes, fiuoropolymers (e.g., polyperfluoro-perhydrophenanthrene), and silicone acrylates such as acrylates/dimethicone copolymers); an emollient (e.g., cyclotetrasiloxane,

cyclopentasiloxane); and/or extracts.

[0074] In some embodiments of the invention, the cosmetic hair compositions described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) comprise aloe as the polymeric film forming agent. In other embodiments, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1 % by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of aloe. The concentrations of aloe listed herein are also useful for the penetrant, the encapsulant, and the conditioner compositions disclosed.

[0075] Exemplary taurates useful for the cosmetic hair compositions described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) include, but are not limited to, sodium salts of cocoyl taurate (e.g., sodium methyl cocoyl taurate), lauroyl taurate, myristoyl taurate, palmitoyl taurate, and stearoyl taurate.

[0076] Exemplary sulfonates useful for the cosmetic hair compositions described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) include, but are not limted to, olefin sulfonates, such as long chain alkene sulfonates, long chain hydroxyalkane sulfonates or mixtures of alkenesulfonates and hydroxyalkane-sulfonates (e.g., sodium C 14- C16 alpha olefin sulfonate), sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfates, alkyl poly(ethyleneoxy) ether sulfates, and aromatic poly(ethyleneoxy) sulfate.

[0077] Exemplary betaines useful for the cosmetic hair compositions described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) include, but are not limted to almondamidopropyl betaine, apricotamidopropyl betaine, avocadamidopropyl betaine, babassuamidopropyl betaine, behenamidopropyl betaine, behenyl betaine, canolamidopropyl betaine, cocamidoethyl betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-betaine, coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, decyl betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine, myristamidopropyl betaine, myristyl betaine, oleamidopropyl betaine, oleyl betaine, palmamidopropyl betaine, olivamidopropyl betaine, stearyl betaine.

[0078] A comprehensive overview of emulsifying agents and their applications useful for the cosmetic hair compositions of the invention can be found in Becher, P. Encyclopedia of Emulsion Technology, Dekker Ed., 1983.

[0079] Humectants include agents that increase the water content in the hair shaft.

Exemplary humectants that can act as occluders, which are useful for the hair compositions described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) include, but are not limited to, allatoin, agarose, arginine, benzyl hyaluronate, chitosan, copper, com glycerides, gluconolactone, lactic acid, lactobionic acid, lactose, lysine, kombucha, maltitol, maltose, mannitol, propylene glycol, sodium aspartate, fructose, honey, glycerin, hydroxy ethyl urea, and their derivatives and combinations of such.

[0080] Emollients can act as lubricants. Exemplary emollients useful for the hair compositions described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) include, but are not limited to, lanolin, glycerides, fruit oils, nut oils, vegetable oils, dimethicones, methicone, cyclomethicone, dormin, fatty acids, myristate derivatives like butyl myristate and myristyl myristate, oleate derivates, C1-C4 glycols, fatty acid glycols, glycol esters, glycerine, glycerols, paraffin, rapeseed oil, long chain alcohols, olive oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, and their derivatives and combinations. Further useful emollients can also include silicone oils, including non-volatile and volatile silicones. Examples of silicone oils that may be used in the compositions of the present invention are dimethicone;

cyclomethycone; dimethycone-copolyol; aminofunctional silicones; phenyl modified silicones; alkyl modified silicones; dimethyl and diethyl polysiloxane; cyclotetrasiloxane; cyclopentasiloxane; mixed Ci -C30 alkyl polysiloxane, and mixtures thereof. Additionally useful silicones are described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,011,681; 6,599,513; and 8,921,302, each of which are incorporated by reference in their entireties.

[0081] Diethanolamides are commonly used as emulsifiers or foaming agents. Non- limiting examples of diethanolamides useful in the hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) include oleic acid diethanolamide, palm kernel oil fatty acid diethanolamide, coconut oil fatty acid

diethanolamide (e.g., cocamide DEA), lauric acid diethanolamide, poly oxy ethylene coconut oil fatty acid monoethanolamide, coconut oil fatty acid monoethanolamide, lauric acid isopropanolamide, and lauric acid monoethanolamide.

[0082] Viscosity modifiers (also referred to as rheology modifiers) such as cetyl alcohol; glycerol, polyethylene glycol (PEG); PEG-stearate (e.g., PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, and the commercially available Crothix); or Keltrol can also be used to enhance the stability of the formulation comprising washed oil bodies. Thickeners useful for the hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner), which can enhance the stability, include gelling agents such as cellulose and derivatives; Carbopol and derivatives; carob; carregeenans and derivatives; xanthan gum; sclerane gum; long chain alkanolamides; bentone and derivatives; Kaolin USP; Veegum Ultra; Green Clay; Bentonite NFBC; and mixtures thereof. Exemplary viscosity modifying agents include, but are not limited to, cetearyl alcohol, a hydroxyethyl cellulose, a methyl cellulose, a polyethylene glycol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, isoprene glycol, ethanol, clay minerals, and salts (such as sodium chloride, ammonium chloride, and sodium citrate).

[0083] Non-limiting examples of extracts useful for hair compositions of the invention described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) include a polar solvent extract of a eucalyptus; a protein obtained from a shell or pearl, or a hydrolysate thereof; a coconut extract; honey; royal jelly; a protein obtained from silk or a hydrolysate thereof; a protein-containing extract obtained from the seeds of a leguminous plant or grains (such as hydrolyzed quinoa protein); a protein-containing extract obtained from the seeds of a baobab tree (e.g., hydrolyzed baobab protein); a protein-containing extract obtained from oats; an Asian ginseng extract; a rice germ extract; a Fucus extract; an aloe extract; a lotus extract; a pomegranate extract; a wild rose extract; a citrus fruit extract; citric acid; a chamomile extract; a licorice root extract; an Alpinia speciosa leaf extract; and/or a chlorella extract).

[0084] In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition comprises sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate, polyquatemium, polyoxyethylene (PEG-7) glyceryl monococoate, glycerin, cocamide DEA, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, or a combination thereof. In other embodiments, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition further comprises dimethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, PEG-6 capric/caprylic glycerides or a combination thereof. In yet other embodiments, the cosmetic hair shampoo composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, citric acid, baobab, or a combination thereof.

[0085] The term "hair conditioner" or "conditioner" can refer to a hair care product used after washing hair with cleansing compositions, for example a shampoo preparation, and which leave the hair more soft and pliable, facilitates combing and impart other positive attributes to the hair. Such hair conditioners can be leave-in or rinse-off products and are well known to a person skilled in the art.

[0086] The invention described herein provides for a hair conditioning composition, wherein the conditioning composition comprises a bioavailable alpha hydroxy acid (e.g., can penetrate the hair shaft). In some embodiments, the alpha hydroxy acid can be gly colic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, mandelic acid, gly oxalic acid. In further embodiments, the amount of an alpha hydroxy acid can be about 2% by weight, about 2.25% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 2.75% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.25% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 3.75% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.25% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 4.75% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.25% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 5.75% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.25% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 6.75% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.25% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 7.75% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.25% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 8.75% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.25% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, about 9.75% by weight, about 10% by weight, about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 11% by weight, about 11.25% by weight, about 11.5% by weight, about 11.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight. In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 5% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 5.25% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 5.75% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.25% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 6.75% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.25% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 7.75% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.25% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 8.75% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.25% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, about 9.75% by weight, about 10% by weight, In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 1 1% by weight, about 1 1.25% by weight, about 1 1.5% by weight, about 11.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight.. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning composition comprises at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the amount of glycolic acid can be about 7.75% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.25% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 8.75% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.25% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, about 9.75% by weight, about 10% by weight, about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 1 1% by weight, about 1 1.25% by weight, about 1 1.5% by weight, about 11.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight. In some embodiments, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition comprises at least 5% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 5.25% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 5.75% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.25% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 6.75% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.25% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 7.75% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.25% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 8.75% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.25% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, about 9.75% by weight, about 10% by weight. In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 11% by weight, about 11.25% by weight, about 11.5% by weight, about 11.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight.

[0087] The hair conditioning composition, for example can further comprise

surfactants/emulsifiers (e.g., Cetrimonium Bromide, Cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol); moisturizing agents (such as sorbitol, panthenol (e.g., provitamin B5), dimethicone); cationic polymers (such as polyquaternium 4, polyquaternium 6, polyquatemium 7, polyquatemium 10, polyquatemium 11, polyquatemium 16, polyquatemium 22, polyquatemium 32, polyquatemium 44, behentrimonium methosulfate); a humectant (e.g, glycerin, polyethylene glycol (e.g., PEG-7), dimethicone); preservatives (e.g., sodium hydroxymethylglycinate; quatemium; commercially available Germaban (which comprises Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben)); an emollient (e.g., cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, ethylhexyl palmitate); a natural oil (e.g., Butyrospermum parkii butter ), and/or extract(s).

[0088] In some embodiments, an anti-static agent can comprise the cosmetic hair conditioning composition, such as Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Bromide and Steartrimonium Chloride (surfactants which are all quaternary ammonium salts),

Polyquaternium-7, quaternium-26.

[0089] In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of panthenol.

[0090] As described supra, emollients can act as lubricants and generally fall into the following groups: natural oils (e.g., plant-derived and essential oils), esters, silicone oils, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), lanoline and its derivatives, and petrochemicals.

Natural oils which can be used for the hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) can be obtained from sesame; soybean; apricot kernel; palm; peanut; safflower; coconut; olive; cocoa butter; palm kernel; shea butter; sunflower; almond; avocado; borage; camauba; hazel nut; castor; cotton seed; evening primrose; orange roughy; rapeseed; rice bran; walnut; wheat germ; peach kernel; babassu; mango seed; black current seed; jojoba; macademia nut; sea buckthorn; sasquana; tsubaki; mallow; meadowfoam seed; coffee; emu; mink; grape seed; thistle; tea tree; pumpkin seed; kukui nut; and mixtures thereof. Additional ester-based emollients that can be useful for the hair compositions described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) further include, but are not limited to, Cg -C30 alklyl esters of C8-C30 carboxylic acids; C1-C6 diol monoesters and diesters of Cg -C30 carboxylic acids; C₁₀- C20 alcohol monosorbitan esters, C_lo -C20 alcohol sorbitan di- and tri-esters; C10-C20 alcohol sucrose mono-, di-, and tri-esters and C10-C20 fatty alcohol esters of C2-C6 2-hydroxy acids, and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of these ester materials described include isopropyl palmitate; octyl palmitate (e.g., ethylhexyl palmitate); isopropyl myristate;

isopropyl isononate; C₁₂ /C₁₄ benzoate ester (commercially known as Finesolve); sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan oleate; sucrose palmitate; sucrose oleate; isostearyl lactate; sorbitan laurate; lauryl pyrrolidone carboxylic acid; panthenyl triacetate; and mixtures thereof.

[0091] Cationic polymers that can be useful for the hair compositions described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) that keep hair from becoming frizzy include fatty quaternary amines. Non-limiting examples of fatty quaternary ammonium compounds include Behentrimonium chloride, cocotrimonium chloride, cethethyldimonium bromide, dibehenyldimonium chloride, dihydrogenated tallow benzylmonium chloride, disoyadimonium chloride, ditallowdimonium chloride, hydroxy cetyl hydroxyethyl dimonium chloride, hydroxyethyl behenamidopropyl dimonium chloride, hydroxy ethyl cetyldimonium chloride, hydroxyethyl tallowdimonium chloride,

myristalkonium chloride, PEG-2 oleamonium chloride, PEG-5 stearmonium chloride, PEG- 15 cocoyl quaternium 4, PEG-2 stearalkonium 4, lauryltrimonium chloride; quaternium-16; quaternium-18, lauralkonium chloride, olealkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, polyquaternium-5, polyquatemium-6, polyquaternium-7, poly quaternium- 10,

polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-37, polyquaternium-39, polyquaternium-47, cetyl trimonium chloride, dilauryldimonium chloride, cetalkonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, soyatrimonium chloride, stearyl octyl dimonium methosulfate, behentrimonium methosulfate (18-MEA), stearalkonium chloride, quatemium-26, and mixtures thereof. Other quaternary ammonium compounds useful according to the compositions of the invention are disclosed in Wenninger JA, Mc Ewen GN, eds. (1992) CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient

Handbook, 2nd Ed. Washington, DC. The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0092] Non-limiting examples of extracts useful for cosmetic hair compsitions of the invention described herein (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) include a polar solvent extract of a eucalyptus; a protein obtained from a shell or pearl, or a hydrolysate thereof; a coconut extract (e.g., Cocos nucifera oil); honey (such as hydroxypropyltrimonium honey); royal jelly; a protein obtained from silk or a hydrolysate thereof; a protein-containing extract obtained from the seeds of a leguminous plant or grains (such as hydrolyzed quinoa protein); a protein obtained from oats or a hydrolysate thereof ; a protein-containing extract obtained from the seeds of a baobab tree (e.g., hydrolyzed baobab protein); an Asian ginseng extract; a rice germ extract; a Fucus extract; an aloe extract (e.g., Aloe barbadensis juice); a lotus extract; a pomegranate extract; a wild rose extract; a citrus fruit extract; citric acid; a chamomile extract; a licorice root extract; an Alpinia speciosa leaf extract; and/or a chlorella extract.

[0093] In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprises centrimonium chloride, panthenol, ethylhexyl palmitate, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polyquaternium, quaternium, at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprises at least 10% by weight of gly colic acid. In some embodiments, the amount of gly colic acid can be about 10.25% by weight, about 10.5% by weight, about 10.75% by weight, about 11% by weight, about 11.25% by weight, about 11.5% by weight, about 11.75% by weight, about 12% by weight, about 12.25% by weight, about 12.5% by weight, about 12.75% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 13.25% by weight, about 13.5% by weight, about 13.75% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 14.25% by weight, about 14.5% by weight, about 14.75% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 15.25% by weight, about 15.5% by weight, about 15.75% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 16.5% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 17.5% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 18.5% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 19.5% by weight, or about 20% by weight.

[0094] In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition comprises about 0.1% by weight, about 0.2% by weight, about 0.3% by weight, about 0.4% by weight, about 0.5% by weight, about 0.6% by weight, about 0.7% by weight, about 0.8% by weight, about 0.9% by weight, about 1% by weight, about 1.5% by weight, about 2% by weight, about 2.5% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 3.5% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 4.5% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 5.5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 6.5% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 7.5% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 8.5% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 9.5% by weight, or about 10% by weight of panthenol.

[0095] In other embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition further comprises dimethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, behentrimonium

methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, or a combination thereof. In further embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein , citric acid, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair conditioning composition further comprises quaternium-26 (e.g., a hair conditioning agent), polyquaternium-10, polyquaternium-44, or a combination thereof.

[0096] Embodiments as described herein can be manufactured in large or small batches. For example, embodiments can be manufactured in small batches to ensure ultimate quality. Embodiments of the hair compositions described herein can further comprise water in amounts determined useful by the skilled artisan.

[0097] Embodiments as described herein can be developed for specific hair types and needs. For example, embodiments can be developed for African American hair, subjects with less unruly hair, subjects that want to obtain the beach waves look, and the like as described supra.

[0098] Dry Process Treatment and Methods of Use for Same

[0099] The invention is directed towards a dry hair treatment process and/or a process for reducing frizz in the hair of a subject, without the need for use of harsh chemical treatments (e,g, using formaldehyde). The term "dry hair" can refer to hair loss of water and oilmoisture, leading to dry hair that is easily broken. The process comprises applying to dry hair and/or dry frizzy hair of a subject a cosmetic hair composition as described herein that penetrates the hair shaft (can be referred to as "the Penetrant"); applying so as to saturate hair strands a cosmetic hair composition as described herein that encapsulates the hair shaft to coat the hair strand (can be referred to as the "Encapsulant"), and optionally rinsing with water. In embodiments, the composition can be taken up by the dry hair by way of capillary action. In some embodiments, the process of the invention can be conducted at ambient/room temperature. Such processes, for example, can prevent or reduce frizz, so as to minimize appearance of frizzy hair. The appearance of frizzy hair, for example, can refer to hair that doesn't sit smoothly in the same direction, but instead sticks out in different directions. Frizzy hair can have a lack of uniformity, resulting in a look that is disheveled and untidy. In some embodiments, the process of the invention can be used toreduce cuticle lift, so as to minimize entry of humidity and/or pollutants into the hair shaft. In other embodiments, the process of the invention is directed to reducing hair tangles, so as to decrease hair tangles and increase softness in the hair. In other embodiments, the process can be used to retain curls in the hair of the subject, such as under humid conditions. In some embodiments, the process of the invention is useful for increasing the shine of hair , so as to increase or enhance the ability of the subject's hair to reflect light. In further embodiments, the process of the invention is useful for increasing hair volume, so as to increase hair bounce rate. In some embodiments, the process of the invention is directed to increasing the tensile strength of the hair, so as to increase hair strength. For example, the "penetrant"cosmetic hair composition of the invention described herein, the "encapsulant" cosmetic hair composition of the invention described herein, the cosmetic hair shampoo described herein or the cosmetic hair conditioner of the invention can further comprise the amino acid cysteine in order to increase the number of disulfide bonds and subsequently the strength of the hair shaft. In some embodiments, the penetrating hair composition or th encapsulating hair composition can also comprise the amino acid cysteine. Cysteine can be commercially obtained as a tech grade for use in the compositions disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the process of the invention is useful for extending thetime duration that a pigments/dye from hair color treatments can prevail, such as performing the dry hair proces described herein after a color treatment process so as to retain the color pigment in the hair of the subject. The result is softer, shinier, more manageable hair that maintains natural body and curl.

[00100] In embodiments, the hair can be treated monthly, or every 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months with the "penetrant"cosmetic hair composition of the invention in combination with the "encapsulant"cosmetic hair composition of the invention. In some embodiments, the hair can be treated every 3 months or every 6 months with the

"penetran 'cosmetic hair composition of the invention in combination with the

"encapsulant"cosmetic hair composition of the invention. In other embodiments, the cosmetic hair shampoo and/or hair conditioner of the invention can be used to further treat the subject of the hair, wherein the subject's hair has been prior treated with the

"penetranf'cosmetic hair composition of the invention in combination with the

"encapsulant"cosmetic hair composition of the invention. For example, the hair can be treated every 3 months with the "penetrant" cosmetic hair composition in combination with the "encapsulant" cosmetic hair composition, while also treating the hair daily with the cosmetic hair shampoo and/or hair conditioner of the invention.

[00101] Hair is made up of two parts: the hair follicle and the hair shaft. The hair follicle, which includes the hair root, is the point from which the hair grows. The hair shaft or hair fiber, which includes the hair tip, is the part of the hair seen above the skin.

[00102] The Penetrant can penetrate the hair shaft to bind keratin protein in the hair, so as to prevent the keratin protein from breaking down . The presence of silk proteins, in particular low molecular weight silk proteins, in the Penetrant penetrates the shaft to strengthen the hair.

[00103] For example, the Encapsulant can contain high moleculr weight silk proteins in order to encapsulate the hair shaft with silk protein, so as to increase the diameter which could then be useful for increasing the fullness of hair.

[00104] In certain embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions, for example the Penetrant and/or the Encapsulant, are applied from the hair root to the hair tip, or a portion thereof. For example, about 80%, about 81 %, about 82%, about 83%, about 84%, about 85%, about 86%, about 87%, about 88%, about 89%, about 90%, about 91 %, about 92%, about 93%, about 94%, about 95%, about 96%, about 97%, about 98%, about 99%, or 100% of the hair from the hair root to the hair tip is covered.

[00105] In embodiments, the cosmetic hair composition, such as the Penetrant, the Encapsulant, or both, is applied to the hair, and the treated hair is then optionally covered, such as with a shower cap, for a period of time. For example, the period of time can be about 5, about 10, about 15, about 20, about 25, or about 30 minutes. As such, the treatment itself takes only minutes to complete, such as 30 minutes to complete.

[00106] As an optional step in the process, such as at a period of time after the Encapsulant is applied to the hair (e.g., about 5, about 10, about 15, about 20, about 25, or about 30 minutes after) , the treated hair can be rinsed with water, such as in a shower or sink. The water temperature can be between about 5°C and about 30°C, such as between about 10°C and about 20°C. The temperature is colloquially cool to the touch, and not warm.

[00107] Optionally, the hair shampoo and/or conditioner described herein can be applied to the hair and subsequently rinsed. Such steps, such as applying the cosmetic hair shampoo and/or cosmetic hair conditioner (alone or in combination with one another), can increase the tensile strength of the hair after multiple uses, such as after 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 uses.

[00108] Embodiments as described herein can be optimized for water quality for example, including chelators (EDTA and citrate). For example, compositions and methods can be optimized so as to be rinsed by hard water or soft water. "Hard water" refers to water that has high mineral content, and is formed when water percolates through deposits of limestone and chalk which are largely made up of calcium and magnesium. "Soft water" refers to surface water that contains low concentrations of ions and in particular is low in ions of calcium and magnesium. Soft water naturally occurs where rainfall and drainage basin of rivers are formed of hard, impervious and calcium poor rocks. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, the conditioner) can be optimized for use with water in areas that such water is treated with chlorine. In some embodiments, a preservative can be added to the cosmetic hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, the conditioner), wherein the preservative would act as a dechlorinator. Some non-limiting examples of preservatives/dechlorinators that can be added include sodium metabisulfite, potassium metabisulfite, or a metabisulfite salt thereof.

[00109] The term "color treatment process" can refer to the coloring of hair with a dye, either at home or at a salon, to achieve a desired permanent, demi-permanent or semipermanent hair color. For embodiments of the compositions as described herein, if the Penetrant and/or Encapsulant is administered immediately after the color treatment process, or prior to the first time the color-treated hair is washed, the cosmetic hair compositions of the invention used in the dry hair treatment process described herein can extend the length that the color lasts and/or retention of the pigment. For example, embodiments can extend the color treatment about 15% to about 40% longer.

[00110] Kits

[00111] In another aspect, the invention is further directed towards a kit or boxed set, such as a dry hair treatment kit, comprising one or more of the cosmetic hair compositions as described herein (for example, the penetrating cosmetic hair composition, the encapsulating cosmetic hair composition, the hair shampoo composition, or the hair conditioning composition ). The term "dry hair" can refer to hair loss of water and oil moisture, leading to dry hair easily broken.

[00112] A "kit," as used herein, typically defines a package or an assembly including one or more of the compositions of the invention, and/or other compositions associated with the invention, for example, as described herein. Each of the compositions of the kit may be provided in liquid form (e.g., in solution), or in solid form (e.g., a dried powder). In certain cases, some of the compositions may be constitutable or otherwise processable (e.g., to an active form), for example, by the addition of a suitable solvent or other species, which may or may not be provided with the kit. Examples of other compositions or components associated with the invention include, but are not limited to, solvents, surfactants, diluents, salts, buffers, chelating agents, fillers, antioxidants, binding agents, bulking agents, preservatives, drying agents, antimicrobials, needles, syringes, packaging materials, tubes, bottles, flasks, beakers, dishes, frits, filters, rings, clamps, wraps, patches, containers, and the like, for example, for using, administering, modifying, assembling, storing, packaging, preparing, mixing, diluting, and/or preserving the compositions components for a particular use, for example, to a sample and/or a subject.

[00113] The kit can comprise, for example, any combination of cosmetic hair compositions as described herein, such as a composition that penetrates the hair shaft, a composition that encapsulates a hair shaft to coat the strand, a hair shampoo, a hair conditioner, or a combination thereof, as well as instructions for use. For example, the kit can comprise one or more doses of different combinations of embodiments as described herein, such as a single- dose package of treatment comprising an 8-oz bottle of shampoo and an 8-oz bottle of conditioner. In another example, the kits can comprise one bottle each of the shampoo, and the components of the 2-step Penetrate/Encapsulate treatment. If desired, embodiments can be provided as a kit manufactured for salons, or as a kit manufactured for individual users.

[00114] Kits can further comprise styling products, such as pomade, finishing serum, structure spray (such as non-aerosol structure spray), repairing serum (such as leave-in repairing serum), and salt spray.

[00115] Further, the kit can comprise hair care tools, such as combs, brushes, pins or shower caps. [00116] A kit of the invention may, in some cases, include instructions in any form that are provided in connection with the compositions of the invention in such a manner that one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the instructions are to be associated with the compositions of the invention. For instance, the instructions may include instructions for the use, modification, mixing, diluting, preserving, administering, assembly, storage, packaging, and/or preparation of the composition and/or other compositions associated with the kit. In some cases, the instructions may also include instructions for the delivery and/or

administration of the compositions, for example, for a particular use, e.g., to a sample and/or a subject. The instructions may be provided in any form recognizable by one of ordinary skill in the art as a suitable vehicle for containing such instructions, for example, written or published, verbal, audible (e.g., telephonic), digital, optical, visual (e.g., videotape, DVD, etc.) or electronic communications (including Internet or web-based communications), provided in any manner.

EXAMPLES

[00117] Examples are provided below to facilitate a more complete understanding of the invention. The following examples illustrate the exemplary modes of making and practicing the invention. However, the scope of the invention is not limited to specific embodiments disclosed in these Examples, which are for purposes of illustration only, since alternative methods can be utilized to obtain similar results.

EXAMPLE 1

[00118] While there is a salon-only solution to treat frizzy, unruly hair, it creates a new set of problems for salon clients. Keratin-based straightening treatments, commonly called keratin treatments or Brazilian blowouts, are costly and range from $300-$500 per treatment. Treatments take 3 or more hours to complete and require intense heat of about 350°F to about 450°F. In addition, these costly treatments need to be repeated every 3-6 months to keep hair frizz free.

[00119] One of the key ingredients in these straightening treatments is formaldehyde, which creates noxious and toxic fumes that clients and stylists inhale during the application process. These fumes can cause severe reactions such as nausea, vomiting and headaches. The FDA and OSHA are currently evaluating the safety of these products and may ban or heavily regulate the use of them in the United States. These products have already been banned in Canada, Australia, and Europe. Beauty products are allowed to have 0.2 percent formaldehyde and some of these straightening treatments have up to 7 percent.

[00120] The result of a keratin-based straightening treatment is board straight hair that, while smooth and frizz-free, lacks body and volume. Long-term use of keratin-based straightening treatments causes significant damage to hair, such as drying and breakage. Often times, several inches of hair needs to be cut off before the next treatment. [00121] Embodiments as described herein use naturally-derived ingredients that safely change the chemistry of hair, locking in natural moisture and blocking out the frizzing effects of humidity while avoiding damaging effects of heat, and no odor. The result is instantly softer, shinier, more manageable hair that maintains natural body and curl. When users choose to wear a straight hair style, their hair will remain straight and frizz free until the next wash.

[00122] Safe for all ages and hair types, embodiments as described herein are safe and simple enough to be applied in the home, saving a trip to the salon.

[00123] The treatment takes only 30 minutes from start to finish and costs only $90 per treatment. Each treatment lasts 3 to 6 months.

[00124] Embodiments as described herein can be cruelty free, naturally-derived, non-GMO, paraben-free, sulfate-free and can be safe for all ages and hair types. All products plan to be tested for harmful side effects such as noxious fumes and are not at risk for burdensome regulatory oversight. All products are safe for use on color-treated hair. Embodiments as described herein can be easy enough to use at home, can be more affordable than keratin- based straightening treatments, and can take only 30 minutes to treat from start to finish, for example.

[00125] Shampoo and Conditioner

[00126] Embodiments as described herein, such as a shampoo, comprise naturally-derived surfactants to gently clean hair without stripping all of the natural oils away. For example, embodiments, such as a shampoo, can comprise nourishing lipids and Quinoa proteins that coat and calm the hair shaft as dirt is washed away. Users may experience increased softness and glide in their hair.

[00127] Embodiments as described herein, such as a conditioner, comprise natural proteins, such as those from Quinoa and baobab, as well as Shea butter and coconut oils, to make hair soft, stronger, and lubricious. Active agents diffuse into the hair and bind with keratin to create a stronger hair fiber that is resistant to heat and combing forces. Film forming agents as described supra lock down the hair cuticle to dramatically increase shine and to create a barrier to humidity, the cause of frizz.

[00128] The shampoo and conditioner described herein competes with high-end brands such as Kerastase, Pureology Nanoworks, Aveda, and Living Proof. Certain embodiments of the invention encompassing the cosmetic hair shampoo and conditioning compositions do not contain parabens, do not contain added sulfates, do not contain formaldehyde. Each brand of hair care product has several different lines that produce different results such as frizz control, extended color or increased volume. Embodiments as described herein comprise a sham oo and conditioner that provides all of these results in one application.

[00129] Penetrate/Encapsulate 2-Stey Treatment

[00130] Embodiments as described herein comprise treatment for controlling hair frizz and dramatically increasing softness and shine. For example, "Penetrate/Encapsulate" can refer to a treatment to be used periodically, such as every 3-6 months, as a better alternative to harsh keratin treatments. Penetrate/Encapsulate is applied to dry hair and uses silk protein and fruit acids to create an active repair matrix inside the hair shaft, changing the structure of natural hair proteins. The result is luxuriously soft hair with amazing shine and a molecular barrier against frizz. To maintain optimal results, treat hair every 3-6 months. Penetrate/Encapsulate is ideal for those with color-treated or chemically-processed hair. To maintain the results of the treatment, continuously treat new growth by using the Shampoo and Conditioner between treatments. For example, based on returning customers, 39% of clients that purchased the products described herein returned to purchase said products again. For example, based on a survey of 100 randomly collected customers, 76% reported a noticible result (e.g., decreased frizz, and/or increased softness/shine) after the first use of the system, with or without the shampoo/conditioner as described herein.

[00131] Embodiments can be referred to as "Professional Strength," such as "Professional Strength Treatment," which contains twice the concentration of active ingredients as the retail formula.

[00132] Currently, the main competition for embodiments as described herein is Keratin Complex and Brazilian Blowout. Both of these treatment options can only be administered by a trained professional in a salon. They are both extremely costly and can potentially damage hair permanently. Brazilian Blowout and Keratin Complex contain formaldehyde, which can be harmful to the health of both the client and stylist.

[00133] Co-Wash

[00134] Embodiments as described herein comprise an advanced approach to cleaning and conditioning a subject's hair and body. Such embodiments use naturally-derived cleansers (e.g., taurates, betaines) to gently clean hair and body without stripping the natural oils away. It also contains nourishing lipids and Quinoa proteins that coat and calm the hair and skin as dirt is washed away. Without being bound by theory, embodiments can be formulated for periodic uses, such as daily or weekly, without damage while washing away DHT

(dihydrotestosterone), which causes premature hair loss in men.

[00135] Body Wash

[00136] Embodiments as described herein comprise an advanced approach to cleaning a subject's body. For example, embodiments comprise naturally-derived cleansers to gently clean both smooth and hairy bodies without stripping away the natural oils. Nourishing Quinoa proteins give smoothness and shine to body hair and skin as dirt is washed away.

[00137] Pre/Post Shave Beard Oil

[00138] Embodiments as described herein comprise a lightweight oil and emollient for use before shaving or apres shave that can also be used to tame wild beards. For example, such embodiments comprise a smell of Tobacco and Bay Leaf. Without being bound by theory, using the oil before shaving reduces the friction of the razor on the skin, thus dramatically reducing inflammation. Embodiments are administered to a subject skin by rub, such as rubbing onto a subject's face and into the subject's hair.

EXAMPLE 2

[00139] Penetrate

[00140] Embodiments as described herein comprise water, hydrolyzed silk protein, provitamin B5, cetrimonium bromide, gly colic acid, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, and/or EDTA.

[00141] Certain embodiments do not contain parabens, do not contain added sulfates, do not contain formaldehyde. [00142] Embodiments are color-safe, are cruelty -free, can stop or prevent frizz, amplify shine, can boost softness, can extend color, and/or can increase volume.

[00143] To administer Step 1 - Penetrate, section clean, dry hair; apply Step 1- Penetrate by section with pump sprayer and comb through, ensuring hair is fully saturated; cover hair with plastic cap; after 15 minutes, use a towel to blot excess solution from hair; do not rinse; proceed to Step 2 - Encapsulate.

[00144] Encapsulate

[00145] Embodiments as described herein comprise Aloe barbadensis juice, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein, centrimonium chloride, hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, (behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol), polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium- 44, PEG-7, dimethicone, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, quaternium-26, gly colic acid, and/or sodium hydroxymethylglycinate.

[00146] Certain embodiments do not contain parabens, do not contain added sulfates, do not contain formaldehyde.

[00147] Embodiments are color-safe, are cruelty -free, can stop or prevent frizz, amplify shine, can boost softness, can extend color, and/or can increase volume.

[00148] To administer Step 2 - Encapsulate, after completing Step 1 - Penetrate as directed, remove plastic cap and apply Step 2 - Encapsulate to hair by pouring it into hands and working into hair, ensuring maximum coverage; comb through hair; cover hair with plastic cap and let rest for 15 minutes; remove cap and rinse hair with cool water; style as usual. It is not necessary to shampoo immediately after treatment. Softness and shine will increase over the next 48 hours.

EXAMPLE 3

[00149] Various experiments and methods known in the art are useful for assessing tensile strength, and for determining scale of tangling (e.g., by way of repeated brushing studies and wet combing studies). For example, studies and protocols to assess various hair

characteristics are disclosed by Stasko (2010) "Determining the Effect on African, Asian and Latino Hair When Gly colic Acid Is Used in Hair Care Products," Dupont White Paper, and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

EXAMPLE 4

[00150] Other components useful in the hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner), for example, for use for grey hair are described in this example. The hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) are useful for softening the texture and wild/wiry behavior of grey hair. For example, grey hairs are wiry and wild because they are damaged by the sun. Pigment in the hair protects the hair from the sun and its damage in the same way the pigment protects a subject's skin (Arnaud et al, (1984) Int. J Cosmetic Sci, 6:71-83; Hoting and Hocker (1995) JSoc Cosmet Chem, 46: 181-190). Grey hair is not protected and photodamage occurs, making it structurally weak and wild. Further, the damage from the sun decreases the hydrophobicity of the hair allowing for further water damage. In one embodiment, hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) can increase hydrophobicity and repair photodamage. In some embodiments, hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) can contain sun block agents (such as cinnimates to prevent the UV damage). In some embodiments, hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) can also contain antioxidants (such as white tea extract and/or provitamin A). Without being bound by theory, applying antioxidants before sun exposure can reduce photo damage (Meinert et al, (2004) J Cosmet Sci, 55:S 105-S112). [00151] Without being bound by theory, photodamage can also affect the disulfide bonds in hair by converting cysteine to tryptophan (which has a yellow color). This in effective gives grey hair the yellow tinge that subjects with grey or greying hair find unseemly. By preventing photodamage of grey or greying hair, the yellow discoloration observed in these subjects can also be prevented. In some embodiments, hair compositions of the invention (such as the penetrant, the encapsulant, the shampoo, and the conditioner) can contain also blue or purple dyes (which are opposite of yellow on the color wheel) and optically can cancel out the already produced yellow.

EXAMPLE 5

[00152] In one example, a hair conditioning composition of the invention can comprise centrimonium chloride, panthenol, ethylhexyl palmitate, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polyquaternium (e.g., polyquaternium-10 and/or polyquaternium-44), quatemium (e.g., quaternium-26), and at least 12% by weight of gly colic acid. The composition can further comprise dimethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, or a combination thereof. In other examples, the hair conditioning composition can further comprise Aloe barbadensis juice, Cocos nucifera oil,

Butyrospermum parkii butter, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein, citric acid, or a combination thereof. Another example of the hair conditioning composition of the invention further comprises at least 2% by weight of Fision AquaShield™ (e.g., which is made up, for example, of water, Acetamide MEA, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids, Cocoyl Sarcosine, Wheat Germ Acid, Wheat (Triticum vulgare) Germ Oil, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Gly cos aminogly cans,

Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80). In some embodiments, the hair conditioning example described herein comprises about 2% by weight, about 3% by weight, about 4% by weight, about 5% by weight, about 6% by weight, about 7% by weight, about 8% by weight, about 9% by weight, about 10% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 20% by weight, about 23% by weight, about 24% by weight, or about 25% by weight of Fision AquaShield™.

According to this example, the hair conditioning composition is an in-shower hair mask (masque), for example a "Restore Smoothing Masque." In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask composition comprises, for example, about 12% by weight, about 13% by weight, about 14% by weight, about 15% by weight, about 16% by weight, about 17% by weight, about 18% by weight, about 19% by weight, about 20% by weight, about 21% by weight, about 22% by weight, about 23% by weight, about 24% by weight, or about 25% by weight of gly colic acid.

[00153] In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask can be used as an in-shower hair mask (masque) that is applied at least weekly to treat frizz, stabilize color treated hair, and/or add shine and manageability. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask is applied at least every 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 days.

[00154] For example, the mask can be applied to wet hair after shampooing. The mask is then fully distributed into the wet hair. The mask is subsequently combed through. The mask is then allowed to sit and process on the hair for a minimum of 5 minutes and then rinsed from the hair. For example, this application can be done weekly, at a minimum. In some embodiments, the hair conditioning mask can be applied at least every 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21 , 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 days. For example, the sitting and processing step described herein can occur for about 5 min., about 6 min., about 7 min., about 8 min., about 9 min., about 10 min., about 12 min., about 15 min., about 18 min., about 20 min., about 25 min., about 30 min., about 45 min, or about 60 min. EQUIVALENTS

[00156] Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain, using no more than routine experimentation, numerous equivalents to the specific substances and procedures described herein. Such equivalents are considered to be within the scope of this invention, and are covered by the following claims.

Claims

What is claimed:

1. A cosmetic hair composition, the composition comprising at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid, wherein the composition penetrates the hair shaft.

2. The cosmetic hair composition as in claim 1, wherein said gly colic acid is present in the amount of at least 10% by weight.

3. The cosmetic hair composition as in claim 1, wherein said composition further comprises silk protein, cetrimonium bromide, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, panthenol, polyquaternium 7, or a combination thereof.

4. A cosmetic hair composition, the composition comprising at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid, wherein the composition encapsulates the hair shaft to coat the hair strand.

5. The cosmetic hair composition as in claim 4, wherein said gly colic acid is present in the amount of at least 10% by weight.

6. The cosmetic hair composition as in claim 4, wherein said composition further comprises cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, polyquaternium, polyethylene glycol, dimethicone, quaternium, sodium

hydroxymethylglycinate, panthenol, or a combination thereof.

7. The cosmetic hair composition as in claim 6, wherein polyquaternium is

polyquaternium-7 and/or polyquaternium-44.

8. The cosmetic hair composition as in claim 4, wherein said composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein, hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, Cocos nucifera oil, or a combination thereof.

9. The cosmetic hair composition as in claim 6, wherein polyethylene glycol is PEG-7.

10. A hair shampoo composition, the composition comprising sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate, polyquatemium, polyoxy ethylene (PEG-7) glyceryl monococoate, glycerin, cocamide DEA, xanthan gum, and sodium hydroxymethylglycinate.

11. The hair shampoo composition as in claim 10, wherein said composition further comprises dimethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, PEG-6 capric/caprylic glycerides or a combination thereof.

12. The hair shampoo composition as in claim 10, wherein said composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, citric acid, or a combination thereof.

13. A hair conditioning composition, the composition comprising centrimonium

chloride, panthenol, ethylhexyl palmitate, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polyquatemium, quaternium, and at least 7.5% by weight of gly colic acid.

14. The hair conditioning composition as in claim 13, wherein said composition further comprises dimethicone, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, or a combination thereof.

15. The hair conditioning composition as in claim 13, wherein said composition further comprises Aloe barbadensis juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, hydrolyzed baobab protein, citric acid, or a combination thereof.

16. The hair conditioning composition as in claim 13, wherein polyquatemium is

polyquatemium- 10 and/or polyquaternium-44.

17. The hair conditioning composition as in claim 13, wherein quaternium is

quaternium-26.

18. A kit for a dry hair treatment, the kit comprising the cosmetic hair composition of claim 1 and the cosmetic hair composition of claim 4.

19. The kit of claim 18 further comprising the hair shampoo composition of claim 10.

20. The kit of claim 18 further comprising the hair conditioning composition of claim 13.

21. A kit for hair treatment, the kit comprising the cosmetic hair composition of claim 1 , the cosmetic hair composition of claim 4, the hair shampoo composition of claim 10, and the hair conditioning composition of claim 13.

22. A dry hair treatment process, wherein the process comprises:

applying cosmetic hair composition of claim 1 to dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands; and

applying cosmetic hair composition of claim 4 to treated hair of a subject.

23. A process for reducing frizz in hair of a subject, wherein the process comprises:

applying cosmetic hair composition of claim 4 to treated hair of a subject.

24. The process of claim 22, wherein the dry hair treatment process reduces frizz, reduces cuticle lift, reduces tangle, retains curls, increases shine, increases volume, increases tensile strength, or extends color treatment.

25. The process of claim 22 or 23, wherein the cosmetic hair compositions are applied from the hair root to the hair tip.

26. The process of claim 22 or 23 further comprising covering hair treated with the composition of claim 1 for at least about 15 minutes.

27. The process of claim 22 or 23 further comprising covering hair treated with the composition of claim 4 for at least about 15 minutes.

28. The process of claim 22 or 23 further comprising rinsing hair with water after hair is treated with the composition of claim 4.

29. The process of claim 28, wherein the water temperature is between about 10°C and about 20°C.

30. A method of penetrating a hair shaft to bind keratin protein in the hair, the method comprising applying the cosmetic hair composition of claim 1 to dry hair of a subject so as to saturate hair strands from the hair root to the hair tip.

31. The method of claim 30 further comprising covering hair treated with the

composition of claim 1 for at least about 15 minutes.

32. A method of encapsulating a hair shaft with a silk protein, the method comprising applying the cosmetic hair composition of claim 4 to saturated hair of a subject treated prior with the cosmetic hair composition of claim 1.

33. The method of claim 32 further comprising covering hair treated with the

composition of claim 4 for at least about 15 minutes.

34. The method of claim 32 further comprising rinsing hair with water after hair is further treated with the composition of claim 4.

35. The method of claim 34, wherein the water temperature is between about 10°C and about 20°C.

36. A method of reducing cuticle lift on a hair shaft of a subject, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to minimize entry of humidity and/or pollutants into the hair shaft.

37. A method for preventing or reducing frizzy appearance of hair of a subject, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to minimize appearance of frizzy hair.

38. A method for decreasing frizz in a hair shaft, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to prevent hair from becoming frizzy.

39. The method of claim 38, wherein frizz in a hair shaft is caused by humidity.

40. A method for decreasing hair tangling in a subject, the method comprising

performing the process of claim 22 or 23, so as to decrease hair tangles.

41. A method of increasing softness in the hair, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23.

42. A method of retaining hair curl , the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to retain hair curl in a subject.

43. The method of claim 42, wherein the curls are retained under relative humid

conditions.

44. A method of increasing shine in hair of a subject, the method comprising

performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to increase the ability of the subject's hair to reflect light.

45. A method of extending color treatment in hair of a subject, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 prior to the color-treated hair being first washed so as to retain the color pigment in the hair of the subject.

46. A method of extending color treatment in hair of a subject, wherein the method comprises:

performing a color treatment process; and

performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to retain the color pigment in the hair of the subject.

47. The method of claim 45 or 46, wherein the color treatment is extended about 15% to about 40% longer in hair subjected to the process of claim 22 or 23.

48. The method of claim 45 or 46, wherein the color pigment is retained about 15% to about 40% longer in hair subjected to the process of claim 22 or 23.

49. The method of any one of claims 36-48 further comprising applying the hair

shampoo composition of claim 10 to the hair of the subject.

50. The method of claim 49 further comprising applying the hair conditioning

composition of claim 13 to the rinsed hair of a subject that has been previously washed with the hair shampoo composition of claim 10.

51. A method of increasing tensile strength of hair in a subject, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to increase hair strength.

52. The method of claim 51, wherein the strength of the hair is increased up to about 55% as compared to hair not subjected to the process of claim 22 or 23.

53. The method of claim 51 further comprising applying the hair shampoo composition of claim 5 to the hair of the subject.

54. The method of claim 51 further comprising applying the hair conditioning

55. The method of claim 51, wherein the strength is increased after 2, 3, 4, or 5 uses of the hair shampoo composition of claim 10.

56. A method of increasing volume of hair in a subject, the method comprising

performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to increase hair volume.

57. The method of claim 56, wherein the increase in hair volume is indicated by an increase in bounce rate.

58. The cosmetic hair composition as in claim 1, wherein said composition further comprises silk protein, cetrimonium bromide, and panthenol.

59. The compositions of claim 1, 4, 10, or 13, further comprising a sun blocking agent.

60. The composition of claim 59, wherein the sun block agent comprises cinnimates.

61. The compositions of claim 1 , 4, 10, or 13, further comprising an antioxidant.

62. The composition of claim 61, wherein the antioxidant comprises white tea extract, provitamin A, or a combination thereof.

63. The kit for a dry hair treatment as in claim 18, wherein the cosmetic hair

composition of claim 1 has a higher pH than the cosmetic hair composition of claim 4.

64. The kit for a dry hair treatment as in claim 18, wherein the cosmetic hair

composition of claim 1 and the cosmetic hair composition of claim 4 have the same pH.

65. A method of reducing photodamage to grey or greying hair of a subject, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to protect the subject's hair from UV damage.

66. A method of thermoprotecting grey or greying hair of a subject, the method

comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to protect the subject's hair from UV damage.

67. A method of increasing hydrophobicity of grey or greying hair of a subject, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to protect the subject's hair from water damage.

68. A method for preventing or reducing the wiry and wild appearance of grey or

greying hair of a subject, the method comprising performing the process of claim 22 or 23 so as to minimize appearance of the wiry and wild hair.

69. The hair conditioning composition as in claims 1-13, wherein the composition comprises a mask.

70. The hair conditioning composition as in claim 69, wherein said composition comprises at least 12% by weight of gly colic acid.

71. The hair conditioning composition as in claim 70, wherein said composition further comprises at least 2% by weight of Fision AquaShield™

72. A wet hair treatment process, wherein the process comprises:

applying hair conditioning mask composition of claim 69 to wet hair of a subject after shampooing; and

incubating the hair with the mask composition for at least 5 minutes.

73. The processs of claim 72, wherein the process is conducted at least once a week.