Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair — 10.14 fl oz, UV Protection & Lightweight Hydration

Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner is a daily conditioner formulated to detangle, hydrate, and help shield color-treated hair from fading and sun exposure.

This salon-quality conditioner is designed for color-treated hair that needs everyday moisture without stripping pigments. Lightweight conditioning agents smooth the hair cuticle for enhanced shine while sunflower extract and UV protection work together to help reduce color fade caused by sunlight. The formula is vegan and paraben-free, leaving hair soft with a fresh fruity-citrus fragrance featuring orange, apple, and bergamot notes.

How does this conditioner protect my hair color?

The formula includes sunflower extract and UV filters that help reduce the impact of sun exposure on hair pigments. By smoothing the cuticle and adding a protective layer, it minimizes color fading between salon visits.

• Sunflower extract helps shield strands from UV-driven color breakdown.
• UV protection ingredients reduce photodegradation of dyes.
• Cuticle-smoothing agents lock in color and add shine.

Will it detangle and moisturize without weighing hair down?

Yes. The lightweight conditioning system detangles and improves manageability while delivering hydration that doesn’t leave hair flat or greasy. It’s suitable for daily use and leaves hair soft to the touch.

• Detangling agents reduce breakage during brushing and styling.
• Moisturizing extracts hydrate without heavy residues.
• Rinseable formula restores movement and definition to styled hair.

Is this safe for chemically treated or fragile color-treated hair?

The conditioner is formulated for color-treated hair and is color-safe; it’s also vegan and free from parabens. It supports fragile hair by reducing friction and smoothing the surface, which helps prevent breakage and maintain vibrancy.

• Color-safe formula suitable after professional coloring services.
• Paraben-free, vegan composition for gentler daily use.
• Conditioning extracts help reduce combing-related damage.

How should I use it to maximize results?

Apply after shampooing, working through mid-lengths to ends; leave in for one to two minutes, then rinse. Regular, daily use keeps color looking brighter and hair feeling softer between salon appointments.

• Use after Paul Mitchell Color Protect Shampoo for best results.
• Massage evenly through wet hair, focusing on ends and damaged areas.
• Rinse thoroughly and follow with styling precautions for color care.

Who this is for: Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner is ideal for anyone with color-treated or highlighted hair who wants a daily conditioner that detangles, nourishes, and helps defend color from sun-related fading. It suits people seeking a salon-grade, vegan, paraben-free option that adds shine without weighing hair down, and works well as part of a color-care routine for both professional and at-home colored hair.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water, Eau), Cetyl Alcohol, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Panthenol, Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Algae Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Wheat Amino Acids, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional