Aveda Cherry Almond Leave-In Conditioner, 6.7 fl oz — Softens & Detangles, Heat Protection

This multi-benefit leave-in hydrates and refines hair texture without rinsing. Formulated for normal to dry hair, it combines cherry blossom extract, sweet almond oil and moringa oil to improve manageability, reduce breakage from brushing, and smooth the look of flyaways. The formula is free from many common synthetic additives and carries Aveda’s Cherry Almond Pure-Fume scent built from plant and flower essences.

How quickly will it detangle and soften my hair?

You’ll feel reduced tangles and immediate slip after applying a small amount to damp or dry hair. The blend of lightweight oils and conditioning agents helps strands separate so combing is easier and gentler.

• Apply to towel-dried hair for best slip during combing
• Works on fine to thicker textures—start with a pea-sized amount and increase as needed
• Instant softness without heavy residue

Can it protect hair from heat styling and control frizz?

The formula helps shield hair from thermal stress while calming frizz and static for a smoother finish. It’s designed to add a layer of protection that supports heat styling tools and helps hair hold shape with less flyaway disruption.

• Use before blow-drying or hot tools to reduce breakage from combing and styling
• Helps smooth cuticle for shinier results after heat styling
• Controls humidity-driven frizz for a sleeker look

What does it smell like and where does the scent come from?

The scent is Aveda’s Cherry Almond Pure-Fume: a warm, fruity-floral blend built from 38 plant and flower essences. Notes include tonka bean, organic orange and ylang-ylang, offering a balanced aromatic finish rather than a synthetic perfume.

• Made from naturally derived flower and plant essences
• Provides a layered aroma that lingers lightly on hair
• Pairs well with other Cherry Almond body-care products for a cohesive scent

How should I use this leave-in for best results?

Work a small amount through damp or dry hair, concentrating on mid-lengths and ends where tangles and dryness are most common. Use more sparingly at the roots to avoid weighing hair down; style as usual after application.

• Start with a dime- to nickel-sized amount for short to medium hair
• Comb through to distribute evenly before blow-drying or air-drying
• Reapply a tiny amount to dry ends to refresh between washes

Who is this for: Ideal for people with normal to dry hair who want one lightweight product to detangle, add softness, tame frizz and provide heat protection without silicones or many common synthetic ingredients. It’s suited to those who appreciate plant-derived formulations and a warm cherry-almond aroma, and works well for anyone seeking easier daily styling and gentler combing.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Serrulata (cherry) Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Ethyl Macadamiate, Diheptyl Succinate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citric Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol ILN46619 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.