Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair, 10.14 oz — UV Shield & Shine

Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner is a daily rinse-out conditioner that helps maintain salon color, smooth hair and add visible shine while shielding strands from sun-related fading.

Formulated for color-treated hair, this conditioner blends gentle conditioning agents with sunflower extract to help reduce color loss from UV exposure and environmental stressors. It detangles, reinforces hair texture and delivers a lively citrus-apple fragrance that freshens your routine. The formula comes in updated packaging made with post-consumer recycled materials, reflecting Paul Mitchell’s efforts toward more recyclable retail bottles.

How does this conditioner help keep hair color vibrant?

The formula is built to minimize the fading that happens after salon color treatments by protecting hair fibers from UV-related breakdown and daily wear. Regular use helps colors look fresher between salon visits and prolongs the visual depth of tone.

• Sunflower extract helps shield hair from sun-induced color loss.
• Conditioning agents smooth cuticles to reduce light scattering that dulls color.
• Daily use maintains manageability and vibrant surface shine.

Will it detangle and strengthen chemically treated hair?

Yes — the conditioner detangles wet hair to reduce breakage during combing and helps reinforce strands so they appear healthier. It works as a gentle daily conditioner compatible with color services and common salon treatments.

• Slip-rich texture eases comb-through on wet hair.
• Ingredients help smooth and support weakened sections.
• Lightweight finish avoids weighing down fine, colored hair.

What fragrance and sensory experience should I expect?

The scent is bright and energetic with citrus and fruit top notes — think orange, apple and bergamot — for a refreshing finish after rinsing. The aroma is noticeable but designed to complement, not overpower, your styling products or perfume.

• Refreshingly energetic citrus-apple fragrance profile.
• Rinse-out formula leaves hair smelling clean and lively.
• Suitable for everyday use without heavy residue.

How does the packaging support environmental goals?

Paul Mitchell updated its retail packaging to include post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and simpler caps and labels to improve recyclability where local programs allow. This change balances product performance with reduced environmental impact.

• Retail bottles and jars contain 50% PCR material.
• Tubes include 25% PCR; pumps and some caps remain virgin plastic.
• Labels and low-profile caps are designed for easier recycling in compliant areas.

Who is this for: Paul Mitchell Color Protect Conditioner is ideal for anyone with color-treated or highlighted hair who wants an everyday conditioner that helps preserve dyed tones, detangles without heaviness and adds surface shine. It’s suitable for fine to medium textures seeking a gentle, salon-quality product that supports color longevity and offers a fresh fragrance, while shoppers mindful of packaging recyclability will appreciate the brand’s PCR commitments.

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