Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair, 16.9 fl oz — UV Shield & Shine

Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner is a daily conditioner formulated to help preserve salon color, shield hair from sun-related fading, detangle, and restore shine for color-treated hair.

Designed for dyed and color-treated hair, this 16.9 fl. oz. conditioner uses sunflower extract and a salon-grade formulation to protect pigments from UV stress while smoothing and strengthening strands. The formula is lightweight enough for everyday use and leaves a refreshing citrus-apple-bergamot scent. Paul Mitchell has also updated its packaging to include post-consumer recycled materials and improved recyclability features on retail sizes, aligning performance with environmental considerations.

How does this conditioner help prevent color from fading?

The conditioner contains sunflower extract and protective conditioners that form a lightweight barrier against environmental stressors like UV exposure, which can dull hair pigment. Regular use helps maintain richer-looking color between salon visits without weighing hair down.

• Sunflower extract helps protect strands from UV-related fading.
• Formulation smooths the cuticle to reduce color-stripping friction.
• Daily conditioning supports color longevity and manageability.

Will it detangle and strengthen treated hair without heaviness?

Yes — the blend detangles wet hair and reinforces fiber strength while keeping hair touchable and bouncy. It balances moisture and conditioning agents so hair feels manageable rather than limp.

• Detangles quickly to reduce breakage from combing.
• Strengthening ingredients help support fragile, color-treated strands.
• Lightweight finish adds shine without residue.

How should I use Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner for best results?

After shampooing with a compatible color-safe cleanser, apply a generous amount of conditioner from mid-lengths to ends, leave it in for 1–3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use daily or as recommended by your stylist to maintain color and manageability.

• Apply to towel-dried hair focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
• Leave 1–3 minutes for protective and detangling benefits.
• Rinse fully; follow with styling as desired.

What are the scent and environmental features of the bottle?

The conditioner has a fresh, energetic fragrance with orange, apple and bergamot notes that leave hair smelling revitalized. Paul Mitchell’s retail packaging incorporates post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics and simplified caps and labels for improved recyclability in many municipal systems.

• Fresh citrus-apple-bergamot fragrance.
• Retail bottles use a percentage of post-consumer recycled materials.
• Packaging designed with recyclability improvements—check local rules.

Who is this for: Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner is intended for anyone with color-treated or highlighted hair who wants a daily conditioner that preserves pigment vibrancy, improves manageability, and adds glossy shine. It works well for salon-colored, at-home dyed, or frequently lightened hair types seeking lightweight protection and a pleasant scent without heavy buildup.

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