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the protector
color protect + strengthen treatment

Woman with long reddish-brown hair. Overlaid text reads: "always-on protection. always-vibrant color. Prevents color fade for up to 40 washes. 11x stronger hair. Leaves hair smooth + shiny."

Illustration of hair cross-section against gradient pink background. Overlaid text reads: "Lamellar Liqui-Crystal Complex smooths and seals each strand for shine and vibrancy. Color Longevity Complex prevents fade and preserves color from cortex to cuticle".

woman with vibrant hair holds the protector treatment. text reads: "clinically proven to reduce color fade from up to 15 hours of UV exposure." Asterisk and "clinically proven" at bottom.

A split-screen comparison showing hair texture and color after 40 washes, labeled 'without the protector' on the left and 'with the protector' on the right, with a red banner at the bottom reading 'after 40 washes'.

Red background with ingredient textures. Text reads: "Black Currant Extract prevents color shift, protects against oxidative stress. Sea Buckthorn nourishes with vitamins and antioxidants".

woman holds the protector treatment. steps read: "1) apply to clean, damp hair. 2) comb through for even distribution. 3) style as usual."

Three red bottles (shampoo, conditioner, treatment spray) with foam on red tiled background. Text: "protect your color at every step" with two-step system labeled.

Hair texture comparison. Before shows hair with visible frizz. After shows smoother, shinier hair with enhanced color vibrancy and reduced frizz. Overlay text reads: "protects color, strengthens + boosts shine."

professional stylist hold the protector treatment. text reads: "PRO TIP" with text: "spray the protector treatment on dry hair before swimming to protect color from UV + chlorine."

the protector treatment displayed against a gradient red background. Icon list with text reads: vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, SLES + SLS-free, sulfate-free, phosphate-free.

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the protector
color protect + strengthen treatment

Name: the protector | color protect + strengthen treatment
Brand: amika:
Price: 34.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (63 reviews)

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

Size:

200 ml / 6.7 fl oz 60 ml / 2 fl oz

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the protector

color protect + strengthen shampoo

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

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what is the protector treatment?

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.

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?

evenly mist throughout damp hair from mid-lengths to ends.
lightly detangle with fingers or wide-toothed comb.
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

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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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