Joico Defy Damage Protective Masque for Color-Treated Hair, 1.7 fl oz — Bond-Repair & Shine

Joico Defy Damage Protective Masque is an intensive at-home treatment that rebuilds weakened hair bonds, preserves color vibrancy, and leaves strands softer and shinier after one use.

This concentrated masque blends Joico’s bond-repair technology with conditioning botanicals like moringa seed oil and arginine to replenish and reinforce hair without heaviness. Formulated for color-treated hair, it targets breakage and styling stress while helping maintain tone and luster. The 1.7 fl oz size is ideal for trial, travel, or targeted use between salon appointments.

How does this masque rebuild damaged hair bonds?

The formula uses amino-acid technology (including arginine) to penetrate the hair cortex and help reconnect weakened internal linkages. By supporting the hair’s internal structure, the masque reduces breakage and improves elasticity so strands are less prone to snapping during styling or brushing.

• Arginine helps reinforce internal hair structure
• Deep-penetrating conditioning agents reach the cortex
• Designed to restore tensile strength and reduce breakage

Will it preserve my color and keep hair glossy?

Yes — the formulation is tailored for color-treated hair, adding a protective layer that helps lock in pigment and defend against fading from styling and environmental stress. Moringa seed oil adds surface-smoothing shine without weighing hair down, so color looks refreshed and reflective after treatment.

• Moringa seed oil smooths cuticles for enhanced shine
• Color-friendly conditioning protects pigment vibrancy
• Lightweight finish that avoids dulling colored hair

How do I use Joico Defy Damage Masque for best results?

After shampooing, apply a nickel- to quarter-sized amount depending on hair length and density, focusing on mid-lengths to ends. Leave on for 3–5 minutes for a quick boost or up to 10 minutes for deeper repair, then rinse thoroughly. Use once or twice weekly, or as needed between salon treatments.

• Apply to clean, towel-dried hair—mid-lengths to ends
• 3–5 minutes for maintenance; up to 10 minutes for intensive repair
• Rinse thoroughly; use weekly or as required

Is this masque lightweight enough for fine or chemically treated hair?

The formulation is designed to deliver replenishing moisture and bond repair without heavy residue, making it suitable for finer or chemically processed hair when used sparingly. Because it rebuilds internal strength rather than simply coating the shaft, you get improved manageability and softness without limpness when applied correctly.

• Non-greasy, rinse-out mask that avoids buildup
• Concentrated formula — small amounts are effective
• Works on color-treated, chemically processed, and fine hair

Who is this for? Joico Defy Damage Protective Masque is made for anyone with color-treated, chemically processed, or regularly styled hair who wants to reduce breakage and refresh shine between salon visits. It's ideal for users seeking a travel-size corrective treatment, people wanting to protect color longevity, or those looking for a concentrated masque that strengthens hair from the inside out while remaining lightweight on the surface.

Ingredients

Joico’s exclusive SmartRelease Technology, Protective Lipid, Moringa Seed Oil, Arginine WATER/AQUA/EAU, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, SORBITOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) PEPTIDE, LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED KERATIN, ARGININE HCL, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, TOCOPHEROL, AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL DIHYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM OLIGOSACCHARIDES, STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, OCTYLDODECANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ARGININE, CITRIC ACID, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-6 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE, C10-40 ISOALKYLAMIDOPROPYLETHYLDIMONIUM THOSULFATE, PEG-90M, GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRONELLOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, FRAGRANCE/PARFUM.