the protector | color protect + strengthen conditioner

prevent fade for up to 40 washes* with this color-protecting + strengthening conditioner.   

What it is 

a color-protecting conditioner that nourishes, prevents fade for up to 40 washes* + strengthens hair so your color stays vibrant, starting in the shower. 

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 conditioner is clinically proven to prevent color fade for up to 40 washes* + deliver 11x stronger hair.* made to protect your color every time you step in the shower + leave hair moisturized + shiny, so color looks even more vibrant. get always-on protection for always-vibrant color. 

• deeply conditions + prevents color fade for up to 40 washes* 
• 11x stronger hair + 91% less breakage* 
• moisturizes to leave hair shiny, soft + more manageable  
• won’t strip or shift your color 

*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 
• high-refractive glossing polymer: made to mimic natural ceramides found in skin + hair, this modified polymer forms a film to visibly enhance hair gloss + smooth rough cuticles for shinier 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/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride*, Propanediol, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant/Cassis) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Agrousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Amodimethicone, Sodium Polyaspartate, Polyquaternium-113, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-92, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Bromide, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trideceth-12, Sodium Carrageenan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes *antistatic agent/agent antistatique

How To Instructions

1. massage conditioner from mid-lengths to ends. 

2. leave on for 2–3 minutes. rinse thoroughly. 

safety information

avoid contact with eyes.

FAQs

is the protector conditioner suitable for bleached hair? 
those with bleached blonde, gray + silver hair should reach for our bust your brass collection instead to help tone + reduce breakage. to help repair chemical damage, choose the kure strength repair collection.

do i need to use the protector color protect + strengthen treatment? 
using the protector shampoo + conditioner will already help extend your color long past your salon appointment. 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.