the protector | color protect + strengthen treatment

a stylist-trusted treatment to protect your color from UV, chlorine + other common faders.

What it is

a color-protecting treatment that prevents fade, protects from heat + strengthens hair so your color stays vibrant through UV exposure, chlorine + common color faders.

Who it's for

all color-treated hair types (1-4c)

for thicker hair, pair with hydro rush mask for an added boost of moisture.

Why it's special

this stylist-trusted treatment is clinically proven to prevent color fade for up to 40 washes + deliver 5.2x stronger hair with 81% less breakage.* lightweight leave-in formula features 450°F heat protection, so your color stays protected against UV exposure, pool days + common color faders. plus, it leaves hair moisturized + shiny so color looks even more vibrant. get always-on protection for always-vibrant color.

• prevents color fade for up to 40 washes*
• 5.2x stronger hair with 81% less breakage*
• reduces color fade + shift from up to 15 hours of UV exposure*
• seals in + preserves color vibrancy + shine with 450°F heat protection
• fights fade from copper + chlorine exposure
• moisturizes to leave hair shiny, soft + more manageable

*clinically proven.

Key Ingredients

• color longevity complex: a combination of color-locking polymers, peptides + color-retention silicones that preserves color vibrancy while preventing dullness + fading
• lamellar liqui-crystal complex: composed of liquid crystals that align to effectively smooth the cuticle + help support color protection for shiny, moisturized, softer + more manageable hair
• black currant extract: an antioxidant-rich fruit known to protect against oxidative stress that can impact hair color
• sea buckthorn extract: our signature superfruit that’s loaded with vitamin C, A, fatty acid omega 7 + antioxidants making it the ultimate holy grail for your hair + skin

Full Ingredients List

Water/Eau/Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant/Cassis) Fruit Extract, HippophaeRhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Agrousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice/Riz) Extract, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm/Palmier) Fruit Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Polyquaternium-113, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trideceth-3, Trideceth-15, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Rose Ketones *antistatic agent/agent antistatique

please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. to confirm that an amika product is suitable for your personal use, please reference the list of ingredients that is included on your product packaging.

How To Instructions

1. evenly mist throughout damp hair from mid-lengths to ends.
2. lightly detangle with fingers or wide-toothed comb.
3. heat style as needed.

pro tip! for the most even application, spray the protector color protect + strengthen treatment on a paddle brush, brushing through the hair to apply.

pro tip! spray prior to swimming to protect from chlorine.

safety information

avoid contact with eyes.

FAQs

should i use the protector treatment on wet or dry hair?
you can use the protector treatment on both wet and dry hair! apply it to wet hair before heat styling, or spritz it evenly on dry hair before you head to the pool or spend time in the sun to protect against UV + chlorine.

do i need to use the protector treatment with the protector shampoo + conditioner?
the protector shampoo + conditioner deliver consistent protection for your hair color each time you wash your hair + help prevent fade for up to 40 washes. adding in the protector color protect + strengthen treatment provides even more protection, as it reduces color fade + shift from up to 15 hours of UV exposure* + delivers 7.9x more detangled + moisturized hair*.

*clinically proven

what is the amika signature scent?
an uplifting blend of bright pink grapefruit, juicy apricot + warm vanilla.

clinically tested results

• prevents color fade for up to 40 washes*​
• 5.2x stronger hair*
• 81% less breakage*
• reduces color fade + shift from up to 15 hours of UV exposure*
• protects from heat up to 450°F*
• fights fade from chlorine + copper exposure*

*clinically proven.

how to use?

1. evenly mist throughout damp hair from mid-lengths to ends.
2. lightly detangle with fingers or wide-toothed comb.
3. heat style as needed.

pro tip! for the most even application, spray the protector color protect + strengthen treatment on a paddle brush, brushing through the hair to apply.

pro tip! spray prior to swimming to protect from chlorine.

safety information

avoid contact with eyes.

ingredients

key ingredients

• color longevity complex: a combination of color-locking polymers, peptides + color-retention silicones that preserves color vibrancy while preventing dullness + fading
• lamellar liqui-crystal complex: composed of liquid crystals that align to effectively smooth the cuticle + help support color protection for shiny, moisturized, softer + more manageable hair
• black currant extract: an antioxidant-rich fruit known to protect against oxidative stress that can impact hair color
• sea buckthorn extract: our signature superfruit that’s loaded with vitamin C, A, fatty acid omega 7 + antioxidants making it the ultimate holy grail for your hair + skin

full ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant/Cassis) Fruit Extract, HippophaeRhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Agrousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice/Riz) Extract, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm/Palmier) Fruit Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Polyquaternium-113, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trideceth-3, Trideceth-15, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Rose Ketones *antistatic agent/agent antistatique

learn more about our ingredients here

please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. to confirm that an amika product is suitable for your personal use, please reference the list of ingredients that is included on your product packaging.

key ingredients

• color longevity complex: a combination of color-locking polymers, peptides + color-retention silicones that preserves color vibrancy while preventing dullness + fading
• lamellar liqui-crystal complex: composed of liquid crystals that align to effectively smooth the cuticle + help support color protection for shiny, moisturized, softer + more manageable hair
• black currant extract: an antioxidant-rich fruit known to protect against oxidative stress that can impact hair color
• sea buckthorn extract: our signature superfruit that’s loaded with vitamin C, A, fatty acid omega 7 + antioxidants making it the ultimate holy grail for your hair + skin

full ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant/Cassis) Fruit Extract, HippophaeRhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Agrousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice/Riz) Extract, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm/Palmier) Fruit Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Polyquaternium-113, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trideceth-3, Trideceth-15, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Rose Ketones *antistatic agent/agent antistatique

learn more about our ingredients here

please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. to confirm that an amika product is suitable for your personal use, please reference the list of ingredients that is included on your product packaging.

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