Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Styling Creme 1.3 fl oz — Silicone-Free, Heat Protectant

Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Styling Creme is a silicone-free styling cream that strengthens hair by rebuilding internal bonds, smooths frizz for up to 72 hours, and shields strands from heat styling up to 450°F.

This lightweight creme combines targeted bond-building technology with plant-based oils to deliver styling control and restorative support without silicones. Formulated with 98% naturally derived ingredients, it layers hydration, cuticle-smoothing, and a protective botanical veil while leaving hair flexible rather than stiff. The scent uses Aveda’s Pure-Fume approach with organic ylang-ylang, rose, and marjoram for a subtle, plant-forward aroma.

How does this styling creme help repair damaged hair?

The formula uses a botanical bond-building system that works inside the hair cortex to rebuild hydrogen bonds and reinforce structure, so strands feel stronger over time. It also supplies nourishing oils that replenish lipids and help reduce tangles and surface roughness.

• Bond-building molecules create new internal hydrogen bonds to restore tensile strength
• Avocado, green tea, and sacha inchi oils replenish moisture and nutrients
• Macro green blend smooths cuticle for improved manageability

Will it protect my hair during heat styling?

Yes — the creme is formulated to provide thermal protection while you use hot tools, helping reduce future breakage associated with high temperatures. It’s designed to work under blow-dryers, flat irons, and curling wands up to 450°F when applied as directed.

• Heat protection effective up to 450°F when used during styling
• Invisible botanical outer layer helps shield the shaft from heat stress
• Leaves hair flexible so styling tools can shape without stiffness

How does it control frizz and how long will results last?

The styling creme smooths the hair surface and seals the cuticle, which helps resist humidity and reduce frizz for multiple days. Independent testing shows smoothing benefits for up to 72 hours on treated tresses, though results vary by hair type and environment.

• Cuticle-smoothing action reduces surface roughness that causes frizz
• Lightweight, non-greasy finish that won’t weigh hair down
• Lasting control reported up to 72 hours in laboratory testing

How should I use this creme in my styling routine?

For best results, apply a small amount to towel-dried hair and comb through from mid-lengths to ends before blow-drying or air-drying. You can also use a touch on dry hair to tame flyaways or refresh shape between washes.

• Apply to damp hair for heat styling: start with a pea-sized amount and increase for thicker hair
• Comb through evenly and style with a brush, dryer, or hot tools as desired
• Use sparingly on dry hair to smooth frizz or define ends without buildup

Who is this for: Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Styling Creme suits anyone seeking a multi-purpose styling product that doubles as a bond-strengthening treatment and heat protectant. It’s especially helpful for chemically processed, heat-styled, or brittle hair that needs structure without silicones. Because it’s 98% naturally derived and free from many common additives, it appeals to buyers who prefer plant-forward formulations and cruelty-free, vegan beauty products.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccana (kukui) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Behenyl/octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Corn Starch Modified, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Squalane, Arginine, Ethyl Macadamiate, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pvp, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate ILN99332 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.