R+Co Candy Stripe Protect + Prep Detangling Spray — Lightweight leave-in detangler, anti-breakage (4–8 pumps)

R+Co Candy Stripe Protect + Prep is a lightweight leave-in detangling spray that smooths hair, reduces breakage risk, and adds weightless hydration.

Designed as a multi-tasking prep mist, Candy Stripe works alone or layered under styling products to create an even, fast-absorbing base. It targets knots and rough cuticles while delivering ingredients that help shield hair from everyday environmental and mechanical stress. The formula leaves strands soft from root to tip with a subtle hold that doesn’t weigh hair down.

How does Candy Stripe make detangling faster and gentler?

The spray slips through tangled areas, reducing friction so combs and brushes move more easily. That helps lower mechanical breakage during styling and speeds up your routine, especially on damp hair.

• Matcha Tea Extract smooths cuticle and tames split ends for easier comb-through.
• Quick-absorbing Brazilian Pink Berry and Cocoa Extracts prevent tackiness while hydrating.
• Lightweight mist evenly coats strands so brushes glide without pulling.

Will it protect hair from daily stressors and heat styling?

Candy Stripe contains botanical extracts formulated to shield hair from environmental aggressors and the friction of styling tools. While not a substitute for dedicated heat protectants when using extreme heat, it reduces surface vulnerability and helps preserve texture during routine styling.

• Edamame and sunflower extracts add a protective layer against pollution and handling.
• Mint and Peruvian ginseng support manageability to minimize snapping during styling.
• Seals hair cuticle so products applied afterward sit more evenly on the shaft.

How do I use Candy Stripe for best results?

Spray onto damp or towel-dried hair before combing or blow-drying, focusing on mid-lengths to ends. Use alone for lightweight hydration or layer with heavier creams and serums when you need more hold or nourishment.

• Apply 4–8 pumps through lengths and comb gently from ends upward.
• Follow with heat styling tools on low-to-medium settings; reapply sparingly on dry hair for refresh.
• Works as a prep step under styling products to improve hold and reduce product creasing.

What key ingredients are inside and what do they do?

The formula combines antioxidants, botanicals, and lightweight hydrators to smooth, protect, and prep hair for styling. Ingredients were chosen to balance slip, absorption, and protective benefits without adding residue.

• Matcha Tea Extract: detangles, nourishes, and helps seal the cuticle.
• Brazilian Pink Berry + Cocoa Extracts: fast-absorbing moisture that locks in hydration.
• Mint + Peruvian Ginseng: improve manageability and reduce breakage during styling.
• Edamame + Sunflower Extracts: defend hair from environmental and mechanical stress.
• Rosemary Leaf Extract: supports scalp circulation and promotes improved hair texture.

Who is this for? Candy Stripe is ideal for anyone who wants a fast-absorbing, weightless leave-in that detangles, smooths, and helps protect hair during daily styling. It suits fine to medium textures that need slip without heaviness, as well as thicker hair types seeking a prep mist to reduce friction and improve manageability. Use it if you regularly comb or heat style your hair and want a multitasking product that primes strands for better finish and longevity of your style.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua/Eau), C15-19 Alkane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance (Parfum), Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Tocopherol, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tartaric Acid, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene