Aveda Botanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque Light — Bond-Building Deep Mask for Fine to Medium Hair, Lightweight Detangl

Aveda Botanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque Light is a lightweight, bond-building deep mask that repairs and strengthens fine to medium hair for smoother, softer, shinier results after one use.

This concentrated treatment combines plant-derived technologies with a gentle, non-greasy texture to rebuild weakened hair fibers from the outer F-layer through the cortex. Formulated to detangle and improve manageability without weighing hair down, the masque uses 98% naturally derived* ingredients and Aveda’s signature Pure-Fume aroma for a salon-quality finish at home. It also avoids commonly avoided ingredients like silicones, parabens, and synthetic fragrance, and is vegan and cruelty-free.

How does this masque repair hair without feeling heavy?

The Lightweight Intensive Strengthening Masque uses targeted bond-building agents derived from plants that penetrate hair layers to reinforce structure while leaving a weightless finish. It’s specifically tuned for fine to medium textures so you get visible repair with a soft, airy feel rather than a coated, greasy result.

• Plant-sourced actives that rebuild and strengthen three hair layers
• Formulation designed to provide slip for detangling without residue
• Light texture tailored to fine and medium hair profiles
• Rinses cleanly to preserve natural movement and volume

What changes will I notice after one treatment?

After a single application hair appears healthier—shinier, softer, and easier to comb—because the masque smooths cuticles and reduces short-term breakage while restoring tactile softness. The conditioning effect both improves appearance and reduces friction during styling, making hair more manageable immediately.

• Instant slip for faster, gentler detangling
• Improved surface shine and smoother texture
• Reduced breakage when brushing or styling post-treatment
• Noticeable softness without flattening fine strands

How do I use it for best results?

Apply after shampooing to towel-dried hair, distributing evenly from mid-lengths to ends. Leave the masque on for 2–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly; use weekly or as needed depending on hair condition and styling routine.

• Smooth through damp hair after cleansing
• 2–5 minute processing time for light repair
• Rinse completely to maintain volume and lightness
• Use more frequently for chemically treated or heat-styled hair

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

The masque is 98% naturally derived* and blends botanical technologies that target damage at multiple fiber layers. Aveda omits many common additives, offering a product free of silicones, parabens, SLS/SLES, synthetic fragrance, mineral oil, and animal-derived ingredients.

• 98% naturally derived* ingredients per ISO 16128
• Free from silicones, parabens, phthalates, and SLS/SLES
• Vegan formulation, Leaping Bunny cruelty-free, Certified B Corp
• Fragranced with certified organic ylang-ylang, rose, and marjoram

Who is this for: This lightweight bond-building masque is ideal for people with fine to medium hair seeking repair without heaviness—especially those with color-treated, heat-styled, or chemically processed hair who want improved strength, shine, and detangling. If your hair tends to flatten under rich masks but needs structural repair and softness, this product provides targeted reinforcement while preserving bounce and body.

*Per ISO 16128 standard, from plants, non-petroleum minerals, and water.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behenyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Behenyl/octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Squalane, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol ILN50889 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.