Joico Defy Damage Protective Conditioner 250ml is a versatile all-hair-types conditioner that repairs and protects against daily damage. Powered by Joico's advanced protective technology, it strengthens weak, dry, or color-treated hair while preserving color and shine.

Key Benefits and Features
  • Hydration — Deeply nourishes dry strands and locks in moisture for lasting softness and healthy-looking shine.
  • Repair — Aims to repair weakened hair and reduce breakage, promoting stronger, more resilient strands.
  • Color Safe — Protects color-treated hair to maintain vibrancy and minimize fading over time.
  • Detangling & Smoothness — Improves slip and smooths the cuticle for easier combing and frizz control.
  • Lightweight Conditioning — Delivers effective conditioning without weighing hair down, suitable for all hair types.
Who It's For

Designed for all hair types, including dry, damaged, and color-treated hair. For finer hair, use a small amount to avoid weigh-down; for thicker or coarser hair, apply more and allow a slightly longer conditioning time.

Key Ingredients
  • Bio-Advanced Protective Technology — A proprietary system that helps repair and shield hair from further damage.
  • Lightweight Conditioning Molecules — Provide slip and detangling power without sacrificing volume or body.
  • Color-Safe Formula — Designed to preserve color vibrancy and minimize fading during washing.
  • Moisture-Enhancing Polymers — Create a protective barrier to lock in moisture and improve manageability.
How to Use
  • After shampooing, gently squeeze out excess water from hair.
  • Distribute a generous amount from mid-length to ends, avoiding the scalp unless needed.
  • Leave on for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
  • For best results, pair with Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo.

Specifications

Brand
Joico
Size
250ml
Hair concerns
Damaged, Weak Hair, Breakage
Good to know
Heat protection

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Joico Defy Damage Protective Conditioner is a bond-strengthening daily conditioner for all hair types, especially colour-treated and damaged hair. Part of the Joico Defy Damage range. Arginine, oat peptide, moringa seed oil, coconut oil, olive oil and shea butter replenish moisture and build resilience without weighing hair down.

Best for: all hair types, especially colour-treated or damaged hair needing daily conditioning with bond protection; the conditioning step paired with Defy Damage Protective Shampoo.
Less suited to: very dry or coarse hair needing intensive moisture (use Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm); fine hair primarily needing volume (use JoiFULL Conditioner); a weekly intensive treatment (use Defy Damage Protective Masque).

Key actives:
- Arginine — smart-bonding amino acid; strengthens hair bonds and encourages bond renewal
- Oat Peptide (Avena Sativa Peptide) — reinforces the hair shaft and improves resilience
- Phosphatidylcholine (Protective Lipid) — the same lipid found in healthy hair; protects against thermal, chemical and UV damage
- Moringa Seed Oil (Moringa Oleifera) — antioxidants, Vitamins A and E, zinc and silica
- Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil) — penetrates the hair fibre; conditions and prevents protein loss
- Olive Oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil) — omega-rich; adds softness and shine
- SmartRelease Technology (Rosehip Oil, Arginine & Keratin) — continuously releases repair ingredients

Benefits:
- Replenishes moisture and builds resilience without weighing hair down
- Strengthens bonds and reduces breakage
- Protects colour vibrancy
- Leaves hair soft, shiny and healthy-looking

How to use: After shampooing, apply to damp hair, distribute evenly, leave for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Format: 250ml conditioner.

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