Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek Styling Cream for Curly & Coily Hair, 5 fl oz — Heat Protectant, Silicone-Free

Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek is a heat-activated, silicone-free styling cream that smooths naturally curly and coily hair into sleek, frizz-resistant styles until your next wash.

This lightweight, plant-powered formula is 97% naturally derived and designed to protect textured hair while you blow dry and flat iron. It combines a plant polymer shield, botanical smoothing oils and conditioning murumuru butter to reduce frizz, resist humidity and help prevent breakage from combing and hot tools up to 450°F. The product leaves hair softer and more manageable without permanently changing your curl pattern, and it features Aveda’s Pure-Fume aroma made from certified organic bergamot, sandalwood and other plant essences.

How does this cream protect hair during heat styling?

The cream forms an invisible polymer layer that helps shield strands from direct heat and mechanical stress during blowouts and flat ironing. It also adds slip to reduce friction when combing or smoothing, lowering breakage risk while preserving moisture balance.

• Heat protection up to 450°F when used as directed
• Reduces combing and styling breakage with conditioning murumuru butter
• Slip-enhancing oils make flat ironing smoother and faster

Will it straighten my curls permanently?

No — the formula is heat-activated for temporary sleek styles but does not chemically alter your natural curl pattern. Once you wash your hair, curls or coils will return to their original shape, making this ideal for reversible styling like silk presses or occasional straight looks.

• Temporary smoothing for one styling cycle
• No silicones or harsh chemicals that permanently relax hair
• Works best when applied to clean, towel-dried, detangled hair

How does it manage frizz and humidity on textured hair?

The plant-derived polymer repels surface moisture and creates a barrier that reduces frizz caused by humidity. Nourishing botanical oils and murumuru butter replenish dry areas and help strands lie smoother for a sleek finish that lasts until your next shampoo.

• Invisible shield repels water and humidity
• Botanical smoothing oils add shine without heaviness
• Conditions highly textured hair to improve manageability

How should I use Perfectly Sleek for best results?

For a silk-press or blowout, distribute the cream through clean, towel-dried, detangled hair, then blow dry smooth and finish with a flat iron if desired. Use sparingly on fine hair and concentrate on mid-lengths to ends for thicker textures to avoid weighing hair down.

• Apply to clean, towel-dried and detangled hair
• Blow dry to smooth, then flat iron for extra sleekness
• Avoid excess product at roots to preserve volume

Who this product is for: Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek suits people with naturally curly, coily or highly textured hair who want a temporary straight or smooth style without chemical alteration. It’s particularly useful if you need frizz and humidity defense during a blowout or silk press, prefer silicone-free and mostly plant-derived ingredients, and value a lightweight formula that conditions while protecting from heat. Ideal for salon-level styling at home or touch-ups between professional services.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Diheptyl Succinate, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/ Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (watermelon) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, Linum Usitatissimum (linseed) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Extract, Castor Oil/ipdi Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Brassica Campestris/aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Isoamyl Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Triheptanoin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Gluconate, Polyglycerin-3, Glucose, Xylitol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Brassica Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, C15-19 Alkane, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/butanediol Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Fragrance (parfum), Limonene, Isoeugenol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, T-butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol ILN50159 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.