Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment 3.4 fl oz — Heat Protectant to 450°F, Reduces Frizz & Strengthens Damaged

Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment is a daily, 99% naturally derived leave-in that instantly strengthens, detangles, reduces frizz, and helps protect hair from heat up to 450°F while building internal bonds.

Designed for damaged, color-treated, or chemically processed hair, this lightweight leave-in uses plant-derived bond builders plus a nourishing macro-green oil blend to reinforce hair from the core and smooth the cuticle. The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and free from silicones, parabens, and synthetic fragrances, delivering repair benefits without weighing hair down. Aveda’s Pure-Fume aroma adds a natural floral-plant scent to the routine.

How does this leave-in treatment make hair feel stronger?

The formula contains bond-building molecules that penetrate to the hair’s inner cortex to reinforce weakened structure and help rebuild bonds formed by chemical or mechanical stress. Users report improved tensile strength after regular use, while cuticle-smoothing oils reduce surface roughness so hair resists breakage during styling and brushing.

• Plant-powered molecules target core hair structure
• Nourishing avocado, green tea, and sacha inchi oils smooth the cuticle
• Visible strength improvements reported in consumer testing

Can it protect hair from heat styling and prevent breakage?

This leave-in provides heat protection up to 450°F, helping shield hair during blow-drying and thermal styling. It also detangles wet or damp hair to reduce mechanical breakage from combing and styling, and the cuticle-smoothing complex helps limit friction and split ends.

• Heat protection rated to 450°F for blow-drying and tools
• Instant detangling action to minimize combing breakage
• F-layer–mimicking plant complex defends the outer hair surface

Will this leave-in reduce frizz and improve manageability?

The nourishing oil blend and smoothing complex reduce frizz and flyaways by sealing the cuticle and improving slip. Hair becomes easier to style and holds shape better in humid or dry conditions, while remaining lightweight and non-greasy.

• Reduces frizz and improves smoothness
• Lightweight texture avoids buildup or heaviness
• Works on all hair types and textures, including color-treated strands

How should I use this product for best results?

Apply to damp, towel-dried hair from mid-lengths to ends, then comb through and style as usual; it can be used before air-drying or heat styling. For targeted damage or very dry ends, use a slightly larger amount and distribute evenly. Consistent use improves long-term resilience and manageability.

• Use daily on damp hair for ongoing repair
• Comb through after application for even coverage
• Safe to use with color and chemical services

Who is this for: Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment is ideal for people with damaged, over-styled, chemically processed, or color-treated hair who want a lightweight, naturally derived product to strengthen strands, reduce frizz, and protect from heat without silicones or synthetic fragrances. It suits all textures—from straight to coily—and is a good choice for anyone seeking plant-powered repair and everyday manageability.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Diheptyl Succinate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Amyl Cinnamal, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate ILN99136 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.