Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Styling Creme, 5 fl oz — Silicone-Free, Heat Protectant (to 450°F)

Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Styling Creme is a silicone-free styling cream that smooths frizz, builds hair bonds, and shields hair from heat up to 450°F while providing flexible hold.

This multi-tasking styling cream blends Aveda’s Bond-Building 3-Layer Repair technology with nourishing plant oils to strengthen hair during styling. Lightweight and 98% naturally derived*, it tames surface frizz, helps repair strand integrity by forming new hydrogen bonds in the cortex, and creates an invisible botanical layer to protect against future styling damage. The formula also delivers Aveda’s Pure-Fume aroma crafted from certified organic ylang-ylang, rose, marjoram and other plant essences.

How does this cream help reduce frizz and add smoothness?

The creme smooths the cuticle and leaves a softer surface, which helps hair reflect light and appear sleeker. It contains a macro green blend—avocado, green tea and sacha inchi oils—that detangles and conditions while the bond-building molecule reinforces internal structure.

• Smoother cuticle for reduced flyaways and better shine
• Avocado and sacha inchi oils condition and ease detangling
• Lightweight formula avoids heavy buildup or greasy feel

Can this product protect hair from heat during styling?

Yes—this styling creme is formulated to help shield hair from thermal styling up to 450°F, reducing the risk of heat-related surface damage during blow-drying, flat ironing, or curling. It adds an invisible botanical outer layer to buffer the hair while you style.

• Heat protection up to 450°F for styling tools
• Invisible plant-based barrier to help prevent future damage
• Works with hot tools without silicones

What does "bond-building" mean and how does it repair hair?

Bond-building refers to molecules that rebuild and reinforce hydrogen bonds within the hair cortex. Aveda’s 3-Layer Repair system aims to create thousands of new hydrogen bonds, helping strands resist breakage and regain strength over repeated uses while styling.

• Plant-powered bond-building molecule targets the hair cortex
• Strengthens hair structure to help reduce breakage during styling
• Supports overall hair integrity without animal-derived ingredients

How should I use the styling creme for best results?

Apply a small amount to towel-dried hair, distribute evenly from mid-lengths to ends, then style as usual with a blow-dryer or hot tool. For finer hair use a pea-sized amount; for thicker or longer hair use more as needed to achieve smoothing and manageability.

• Apply to damp hair and comb through for even coverage
• Style with heat tools for added shaping and hold
• Use daily or whenever heat styling or extra smoothing is needed

Who is this for: Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Styling Creme is designed for people who style with heat and want a silicone-free option that both smooths and strengthens hair. It suits hair types from fine to thick that need frizz control, lightweight hold, and repair-focused care—especially those seeking plant-derived ingredients and a cruelty-free, vegan formulation. Ideal for anyone aiming to protect hair from future styling damage while improving manageability and shine.

*Per ISO 16128 standard: percent of ingredients from plants, non-petroleum minerals, and water. Laboratory testing on tresses for frizz duration.

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.