Cree Color Protect Mask — 500ml is a professional intensive treatment mask dedicated to the maintenance, protection, and restoration of color-treated hair — delivering a weekly deep-conditioning dose of pigment-protecting actives, moisture replenishment, and cuticle repair for hair that demands the best between color appointments.
Color-treated hair faces an accelerating cycle of degradation: the bleaching or coloring process opens and roughens the cuticle, creating a more porous structure that both fades color faster and allows more environmental moisture and UV exposure to attack the pigment within. A weekly treatment mask specifically formulated for color protection is the most effective way to interrupt this cycle. The Cree Color Protect Mask uses a high concentration of its proprietary color-preserving complex alongside intensive conditioning agents that repair the cuticle damage caused by the coloring process itself. The thick, creamy mask allows for extended contact time that a rinse-out conditioner cannot provide, enabling deeper penetration of antioxidant and color-locking actives into the cortex. With consistent use, the mask progressively reduces the porosity of color-treated hair, which is the single most effective structural change for extending the life of any hair color. The 500ml professional size reflects the frequency at which this mask is used by clients who are serious about maintaining their color investment at its very best.
Key Features
- High-concentration color-preserving complex penetrates the cortex to actively slow pigment oxidation and loss
- Intensive cuticle repair reduces the porosity created by bleaching and coloring processes
- Rich conditioning actives restore softness and suppleness to the dryness that accompanies chemical coloring
- Antioxidant complex neutralizes free radicals responsible for color dullness and brassiness over time
- Significantly improves color luminosity and shine, making the hair look freshly colored for longer
- Generous 500ml professional size supports consistent weekly use for ongoing color maintenance
How to Use
After shampooing, remove excess water from hair. Apply the Cree Color Protect Mask generously from roots to ends, ensuring thorough saturation of all color-treated sections. Cover with a plastic cap and leave on for fifteen to twenty minutes, using a hooded dryer for maximum penetration if available. For clients in a hurry, ten minutes with the shower cap and body heat still delivers excellent results. Rinse with cool water. For best color maintenance, use once per week alongside the Cree Color Protect Conditioner for daily washing.
Best For
- Intensely color-treated hair including balayage, full bleach, and vibrant fashion shades that fade quickly
- Weekly intensive maintenance to extend color vibrancy and reduce touch-up frequency
- Dry, porous, or structurally compromised color-treated hair requiring deep repair alongside color protection
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use the Cree Color Protect Mask on freshly colored hair the same day as the service?
A: Yes, and it is actually beneficial to do so. Applying the mask within 24 to 48 hours of a color service helps seal in pigment and restore moisture lost during the chemical process, delivering a more vibrant and healthier immediate result.
Q: Is this mask heavy enough to weigh down fine color-treated hair?
A: When used on fine hair, apply the Cree Color Protect Mask primarily to mid-lengths and ends rather than the root area, and rinse thoroughly. The formula is designed for broad use and will not significantly weight down fine hair when applied appropriately.
