Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment, 3.4 fl oz — Heat Protectant & Frizz-Reducing Repair

This lightweight leave-in from Aveda is designed to repair visible damage and support stronger hair from the inside out. Using plant-powered bond-building molecules and a macro green blend of avocado, green tea, and sacha inchi oils, it smooths the cuticle, detangles wet or dry hair, and helps protect against styling and thermal stress up to 450°F. The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and safe for color-treated or chemically processed hair.

How does this leave-in instantly make hair feel stronger?

The formula includes bond-building molecules that penetrate the inner cortex to reinforce weakened areas, while oils and smoothing agents coat the cuticle to reduce friction. That combination creates immediate tactile improvement and ongoing bond support with repeated use.

• Plant-derived molecules that build and fortify internal bonds
• Macro green blend (avocado, green tea, sacha inchi) to smooth and nourish
• Detangles to reduce mechanical breakage during combing and styling

Will it protect my hair during heat styling and reduce frizz?

Yes—formulated to help shield hair from heat up to 450°F, it acts as a thermal barrier for blow-drying and hot tools. The smoothing ingredients also tame flyaways and humidity-related frizz for a sleeker finished look.

• Heat protection up to 450°F for safer styling
• Reduces frizz and flyaways for smoother results
• Lightweight feel that won’t weigh hair down

How do I use it for best results on damp or dry hair?

Apply a small amount through towel-dried hair from mid-lengths to ends before styling, or smooth a tiny amount through dry ends to tame frizz. Use daily as needed—start with less product and build up to avoid heaviness, especially on fine hair.

• On damp hair: distribute evenly prior to blow-drying or air-drying
• On dry hair: smooth sparingly to control flyaways and refresh texture
• Safe for color-treated and chemically processed hair—no silicone or synthetic fragrance

What’s in the formula and is it clean-beauty friendly?

The formula is 99% naturally derived by ISO 16128 standards and excludes many common additives like silicones, parabens, and synthetic fragrances. It uses a plant-derived complex to mimic the hair’s outer F-layer and is free from animal-derived ingredients, SLS/SLES, phthalates, petrolatum and more.

• 99% naturally derived ingredients and plant-powered bond builders
• Free of silicones, synthetic fragrance, parabens, and formaldehyde donors
• Vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated with Aveda’s Pure-Fume aroma

Who is this for: This leave-in suits anyone wanting to repair and protect hair that’s been weakened by chemical services, heat styling, or everyday wear—especially those seeking a clean, plant-forward formulation. It works across hair types and textures: use it if you need detangling, frizz control, thermal protection, or ongoing bond support while keeping color-treated or processed hair safe.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Diheptyl Succinate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Amyl Cinnamal, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate ILN99136 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.