Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair Leave-In Treatment, 3.4 fl oz — Heat Protectant & Detangler

Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair is a lightweight leave-in cream that instantly detangles and helps repair visibly damaged hair while shielding it from heat up to 450°F.

If your hair shows signs of breakage, split ends or feels fragile after coloring, bleaching or frequent styling, this daily repair cream is formulated to restore manageability without weighing hair down. Made primarily from plant-based ingredients, the formula blends proteins and nourishing oils to smooth strands, reduce snapping and make styling easier. It’s designed for everyday use through a simple apply-and-go routine.

How does this leave-in treatment reduce breakage?

The formula uses concentrated botanical proteins and conditioning oils to temporarily fortify the hair surface and improve elasticity. Used consistently, users see a steep decline in breakage within a short period, as the product helps strands resist mechanical stress from combing and styling.

• Quinoa and soy proteins help reinforce weakened keratin structure.
• Macadamia oil smooths cuticles for friction reduction.
• Lightweight cream spreads easily for even protection.

Will this protect my hair from heat styling tools?

Yes — the leave-in provides a protective layer that helps shield strands during heat exposure up to 450°F, reducing thermal damage when used before blow-drying or flat ironing. It’s intended to be one step in your styling routine, not a substitute for careful heat technique.

• Apply to damp hair before heat styling for best results.
• Creates a barrier that lowers direct heat impact on the fiber.
• Works with your existing styling products and tools.

How do I use it for best results on damaged or color-treated hair?

Dispense a small amount into your palms, distribute through towel-damp hair from mid-lengths to ends, and comb to spread evenly. Do not rinse out; follow with heat styling or air-dry as usual. Regular daily application maximizes visible improvement and helps prevent further damage.

• Start with a pea-sized amount for short hair; increase for length or thickness.
• Work product evenly through damp hair and focus on ends.
• Use daily to maintain smoothing and protective benefits.

What’s inside the formula and what’s left out?

The cream is formulated to be 98% naturally derived per ISO 16128, blending plant-based proteins and nourishing oils to restore softness and manageability. Aveda avoids several synthetic ingredients and animal-derived components, aligning with clean-beauty preferences.

• Key actives: quinoa protein, soy protein and macadamia oil for repair and sheen.
• Free from mineral oil, SLS/SLES, parabens, phthalates, petrolatum and synthetic fragrance.
• Vegan formulation; Aveda is certified B Corp and Leaping Bunny approved.

Who is this for? This daily leave-in is designed for anyone whose hair has been weakened by chemical services, heat tools or mechanical wear and tear — including color-treated, highlighted and frequently styled hair. It’s suitable for all hair textures that need a lightweight repairing boost and heat defense without heavy residue. If you want easier detangling, reduced snapping while combing, and a plant-forward formula integrated into a fast grooming routine, Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair is formulated to be applied in under a minute as part of everyday care.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Hordeum Distichon (barley) Extract Extrait D'orge À Deux Rangs, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Ethyl Macadamiate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Tocopherol, Squalane, Heptyl Undecylenate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Fragrance (parfum), Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate ILN52599 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.