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Amika The Protector Color Protect + Strengthen Treatment
Returns & Exchanges
RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY
You have 10 calendar days to return an item for EXCHANGE ONLY from the date you received it. As the purchaser you would be responsible for return shipping charges.
Final sale items are not eligible for exchange or store credit. Final Sale items include Litres, Litre Duos, Clearance, Last Chance, Hot Tools, Hair Accessories, Brushes, Combs, Nail Polishes, Nail Accessories, Hair Extensions, and Appliances.
To be eligible for a exchange:
- your item(s) must be either be unused or no more than a quarter of the volume missing.
- your item(s) must be in the original packaging.
- your item(s) need to have the receipt or proof of purchase.
STEP 1 - Complete the online return form in full. Incomplete forms will not be accepted: Click here to download a return form
STEP 2 - Ship your item(s) back to us. You are responsible for return shipping charges. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
STEP 3 - We will immediately notify you on the status of your exchange after inspecting your returned item(s)
STEP 4 - You can exchange your item(s) or receive an online shop credit in the form of an e-gift card
In the event that you cannot find a suitable exchange a merchandise credit for the same value of the product purchased will be issued to you in the form of a store credit. Store credits cannot be redeemed for cash or refunded. You will receive your e-gift card within 5 business days after the exchange is confirmed
RETURNING TO A ZENNKAI SALON LOCATION
Should you prefer to return your online purchases to a location near you, come visit us! Simply bring your items and proof of purchase to our salons, following our set out Exchange Policy.
Final sale items are not eligible for exchange or store credit. Final Sale items include Litres, Litre Duos, Clearance, Last Chance, Hot Tools, Hair Accessories, Brushes, Combs, Nail Polishes, Nail Accessories, Hair Extensions, and Appliances.
If you are not fully satisfied with your purchase we will EXCHANGE it within 10 days with proof of purchase. EXCHANGE OR STORE CREDIT ONLY, NO CASH REFUNDS.
Hair Tools & Appliances
Zennkai provides a 1 year warranty on electrical tools with a manufacturer defect. They can be exchanged within one year of original purchase date, with proof of purchase and in its original packaging/box.
All electrical tools may be returned for exchange only due to manufacturer defect, with proof of purchase and all original components. No exchanges will be given without proof of purchase. Items must be in the original box/packaging. In the event that you cannot find a suitable exchange a merchandise credit for the same value of the product purchased will be issued to you in the form of a store credit.
Hot Tools & Appliances are a FINAL SALE unless manufacturer defect and are not eligible for exchange or store credit.
Shipping
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are nonrefundable.
Contact Us
If you have any questions on how to return your item to us, contact us via email at zennkai@megahairfamily.com.
Corporate Office
310-5491 REGENT ST
BURNABY BC V5C 4H4
Email: zennkai@megahairfamily.com
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Color-treated hair faces a specific set of threats that regular haircare wasn't designed to handle: UV exposure, chlorine, copper in water, heat styling, and the cumulative oxidative stress of every wash. Amika The Protector Color Protect + Strengthen Treatment is built to address all of them in one step. A clinically proven leave-in spray treatment that prevents color fade for up to 40 washes,* delivers 5.2x stronger hair with 81% less breakage,* and reduces color fade and shift from up to 15 hours of UV exposure* — while also protecting against heat up to 450°F and fighting fade from chlorine and copper exposure. The two-technology core is what makes it work: the Color Longevity Complex (color-locking polymers, peptides, and color-retention silicones) preserves vibrancy from cortex to cuticle, while the Lamellar Liqui-Crystal Complex smooths and seals the cuticle for shine and ongoing color protection.
Black Currant Extract (antioxidant protection against oxidative color shift) and amika's signature Sea Buckthorn Oil (Omega-7, Vitamins A and C, antioxidants) round out the formula, leaving hair moisturized, shiny, and significantly more manageable after every use. Vegan certified, Leaping Bunny cruelty-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, B Corp.
What It Is
A clinically proven leave-in color protection spray that prevents fade for up to 40 washes,* delivers 5.2x stronger hair with 81% less breakage,* and shields against UV, chlorine, copper, and heat to 450°F. Color Longevity Complex preserves vibrancy; Lamellar Liqui-Crystal Complex seals and smooths. For all color-treated hair types. Vegan, sulfate-free, B Corp.
Hair Concerns
- Color-Treated
- Damage & Repair
- Breakage
Key Benefits
- Prevents color fade for up to 40 washes and reduces color fade and shift from up to 15 hours of UV exposure* — the Color Longevity Complex combines color-locking polymers, strengthening peptides, and color-retention silicones that work from the cortex outward to preserve vibrancy
- 5.2x stronger hair with 81% less breakage* — the Lamellar Liqui-Crystal Complex aligns liquid crystals along the cuticle surface to physically reinforce the hair shaft, reducing the friction and mechanical damage that colour-treated hair is especially prone to due to its elevated porosity.
- Heat protection to 450°F and active defence against chlorine and copper — apply to dry hair before swimming to protect color from pool exposure; use before heat styling to prevent the thermal colour shift that repeated blowdrying and ironing cause on processed hair.
Highlighted Ingredients
What Else You Need to Know
Apply to damp hair after washing for everyday color protection, or spray onto dry hair before swimming to create a barrier against chlorine and pool water. For the most even coverage, spray onto a paddle brush and brush through mid-lengths to ends rather than spraying directly — this is amika's own pro tip for consistent application on longer or thicker hair. For thicker hair that also needs intensive moisture, layer with amika's Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask on wash day. Part of The Protector system alongside the color protect shampoo and conditioner.
Fragrance
amika's iconic signature scent: apricot, lily of the valley, pink grapefruit, sandalwood, and vanilla.
How to Use
Evenly mist throughout damp hair from mid-lengths to ends. Lightly detangle with fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Heat style as needed. For swimming: spray onto dry hair before entering the pool to protect from chlorine. Pro tip: spray onto a paddle brush and brush through for the most even application.
FAQ
Can I use The Protector treatment before swimming?
Yes — amika recommends spraying The Protector onto dry hair before entering the pool to create a barrier against chlorine and copper, both of which cause color fade and shift in colour-treated hair.
Do the color fade claims apply to the treatment alone or the full system?
The clinically proven claims (prevents fade up to 40 washes, 5.2x stronger, 81% less breakage) are specific to the treatment itself. Using it as part of The Protector shampoo and conditioner system will compound the color protection benefit.
Is this safe for keratin-treated hair?
Yes — The Protector Treatment is keratin-safe, sulfate-free, and free of the aldehydes and harsh surfactants that break down keratin bonds in chemically smoothed hair.
Authorized Amika retailer · Zennkai Canada since 1984 · Authorized amika retailer · Zennkai Canada since 1984 · Vegan certified · Leaping Bunny cruelty-free · B Corp