CHI Total Protect Defense Lotion — 6 oz Lightweight Leave-In Heat & UV Protectant for Color-Treated Hair

CHI Total Protect Defense Lotion is a lightweight leave-in silk-based lotion that locks in moisture while shielding hair from heat styling, UV exposure, and color fade.

Designed for everyday use, this 6 oz CHI lotion combines silk-derived proteins and protective agents to reinforce strands and add shine without weighing hair down. It works on wet or dry hair and pairs well with thermal styling tools and swim days. The formula is free of sulfates and parabens and is cruelty-free, making it suitable for color-treated and chemically processed hair seeking extra protection and manageability.

How does this lotion protect hair from heat and styling tools?

The formula deposits positively charged silk molecules that bond to the hair surface, creating a smoother outer layer that reduces moisture loss under heat. When used before blow-drying or flat ironing, it helps preserve hair integrity and can minimize the visible effects of high-temperature styling.

• Use from roots to ends on wet or dry hair prior to heat styling.
• Forms a lightweight barrier that reduces direct heat contact with cuticle layers.
• Compatible with flat irons, ceramic tools, and blow dryers.

Will it help keep color looking fresh and reduce fading?

CHI Total Protect is formulated to help slow color fade by shielding strands from full-spectrum UV exposure and thermal stress—two common drivers of color dulling. Regular use helps maintain vibrancy longer between salon visits while supporting smoother, shinier-looking hair.

• Broad-spectrum UV defense to reduce sun-related fading.
• Silk proteins reinforce hair structure to retain pigment better.
• Safe for use on color-treated and chemically processed hair.

How does it improve moisture and shine without heaviness?

The lotion’s lightweight silk-based composition adds moisture by aligning with the hair’s natural charge and sealing the cuticle, which increases reflectivity and smoothness. Unlike heavy creams or oils, it layers easily under other styling products and won’t leave hair limp or greasy when used as directed.

• Positively charged silk molecules help lock in hydration.
• Adds surface smoothness for enhanced shine and manageability.
• Leaves hair soft but not weighed down, suitable for fine to thick textures.

How should I use this product for best results?

Apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair or to dry hair before styling; work evenly from mid-lengths to ends and distribute toward roots if needed. For extra protection—such as before swimming—apply just before entering water to help shield hair from chlorine and salt exposure.

• Apply to clean wet or dry hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
• Add more only where hair is dry or heat-exposed to avoid buildup.
• Layer under other stylers or finishers as part of your routine.

Who is this for? CHI Total Protect Defense Lotion is ideal for anyone who styles with heat, spends time in the sun or pool, or wants to preserve salon color and shine. It’s a versatile everyday leave-in for fine to coarse hair textures, especially useful for color-treated or chemically processed hair seeking a lightweight protective barrier without sulfates, parabens, or animal testing.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polysilicone-15, Hydrolyzed Silk, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Amodimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-6, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Trideceth-10, Hexylene Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene.