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Hold on to your hair color! Paul Mitchell Color Protect Shampoo gently cleanses color-treated hair and helps protect against sun damage and fading.
Benefits
- Helps extend the life of hair color
- Sunflower extract helps shield strands from UV damage
- Adds shine for vibrant, healthy-looking hair
- Ideal for color-treated hair
Features
- Refreshingly energetic scent with notes of orange, apple and bergamot
- Color safe
- Paraben free
- Made without gluten
- New packaging made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials + low-profile caps as part of Paul Mitchell's long-standing commitment to the environment. (Bottles + jars will be 50% PCR + tubes will be 25% PCR. Retail sizes only. Excludes pumps + select caps, which are made from virgin materials.)
Massage into wet hair. Rinse. Repeat as needed. Follow with Color Protect Conditioner.
Pre-caution: Avoid contact with eyes. If any adverse reaction occurs, stop using the product. Inform your doctor if your condition persists.
Water (Aqua, Eau), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocomide MIPA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch, Polyquaternium-44, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycol Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Steareth-4, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Magesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, BHT, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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Questions
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- Q
Does the largest size come with a pump ??
- Asked by Eli
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellNo, the pump is sold separately for this size.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
why don't you make this shampoo sulfate free (not sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate - it's too rough on hair), and take out the dimethicone/silicone (because it really flattens hair), and make it a little thicker, especially the larger bottles (because it's too runny)? leave the other ingredients the way they are, and you would have the best shampoo for color treated hair out there!
- Asked by Cricket
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellThank you for your feedback. You may enjoy Clean Beauty Everyday Shampoo. It is sulfate free and great for a color safe, everyday cleanser. If you’d like an ingredient list, feel free to reach out to wecare@paulmitchell.com or 1-800-793-8790 for consumer support. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Why would you put Sulfates in a Color Protect shampoo?
- Asked by terri
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellWhen a product claims to be “sulfate-free,” it's typically free of one of three commonly used compounds in shampoo: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, or Ammonium Laureth Sulfate. In the industry, these compounds are known by the acronyms SLES, SLS, and ALS.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What does the shampoo smell like?
- Asked by Kenia
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertA young-at-heart and refreshingly energetic fruity floral with opening notes of apple blossoms, bright citrus notes with crisp leafy greens and bergamot leading the way into a heart combining golden lilies, gardenia, violet leaves and soft wild flowers. A fresh, yet warm and subtle green quality characterizes the base of galbanum, jasmine, and musk.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
does this work well with oily hair, and dandruff prone hair like the Tea tree? thats what I use right now but I want to color my hair and want a color protecting shampoo.
- Asked by Hannah
- Verified Reply - Brand ExpertFor color protection add Color Protect Locking Spray to your normal routine :)Was this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
My Beauty Routine Takes
- 230 Minutes
- 110 Minutes
Best Uses
- 57Daily Use
- 16Fine Hair
- 11Thick Hair
- 10Curly Hair
- 8Oily Hair
Describe Yourself
- 71Beauty Conscious
- 33Survivalist / Minimalist
- 18Product Junkie
- 13Minimalist
- 1Colored hair
Hair Type
- 91Straight Hair
- 68Wavy Hair
- 11Very Curly Hair
Most Helpful Positive Review
Best I've ever used
I've been professionally coloring for 30 years. This is by far the best shampoo I've found for color treated hair. And I've tried shampoos at TWICE the price. It cleans thoroughly yet gently and give nice body. Some color shampoos are so weak they leave an itchy film. Not so Paul Mitchell. Love it
Most Helpful Critical Review
Removes haircolor and greasy feel
I was recommended this product after they used it at super cuts. I got my hair colored and bought it since it says it helps color treated hair last longer. Within a week it began stripping the hair color each time I would used it. Then it left my hair greasy. People we're asking when I last washed m...
735 results
Smells awful
Smells flowery/rose or powder…. If you like that smell you msy lije this product.
Smells awful
Smells flowery/rose or powder…. If you like that smell you msy lije this product.
Gave my hair a weird film
This product made my hair feel weighted down and dirty like it had a film on it. Also my normally shiny hair looked dull.
Amazing product
First time ever that I love a colocare shampoo and conditioner and I've tried many. Perfect amount of softness and beautiful shine. Leaves my dry, frizzy, color treated hair in perfect condition. Highly recommend.
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Paul Mitchell Color Protect Shampoo is a reliable choice for color-treated hair. It lathers well, cleans gently, and helps maintain vibrancy. The scent is light and pleasant, and the bottle is easy to handle. While the formula feels nourishing, results may vary depending on hair type. Overall, it's a solid option for extending the life of your hair color."