Aveda Brilliant Damage Control Detangling & Heat Protection Spray, 8.5 fl oz — 97% Natural, Floral Aroma

Aveda Brilliant Damage Control is a lightweight, 97% naturally derived pre-styling spray that detangles hair and helps protect against breakage and heat damage from styling tools.

Designed to be used on damp hair before blow-drying or heat styling, this Aveda spray combines detangling action with thermal protection while leaving a floral Pure-Fume aroma of jasmine, rose and certified organic clove. The formula avoids silicones, parabens, synthetic fragrance and other ingredients some users prefer to skip, and is suited for shoppers seeking plant-forward, salon-quality prep products.

How does Aveda Brilliant Damage Control reduce breakage during combing?

The spray smooths and separates strands so brushes and combs glide through without tugging. That lowers mechanical stress on wet and dry hair, which is a common cause of split ends and snapping.

• Lightweight slip eases detangling for medium to coarse hair.
• Use on towel-damp hair to minimize pulling while combing.
• Regular pre-styling application helps reduce cumulative breakage over time.

Will this protect my hair from heat tools?

The formula offers thermal protection designed to reduce heat-related damage when used before blow-drying, flat-ironing or curling. It’s intended as a prep layer; follow with heat styling technique that keeps temperatures appropriate for your hair type.

• Apply before blow-drying or using hot tools to help shield strands.
• Works with typical salon and at-home styling temperatures.
• Complements heat-control styling habits for better long-term hair health.

What is in the formula and who might prefer it?

The spray is 97% naturally derived per ISO 16128, using plant-based and non-petroleum mineral ingredients. It is free from silicones, SLS/SLES, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance and animal‑derived ingredients—useful information for shoppers seeking cleaner label haircare.

• Plant and mineral-derived ingredients form the base of the formula.
• Excludes silicones, synthetic fragrances and other commonly avoided components.
• Vegan, Leaping Bunny approved and made by a Certified B Corp (Aveda).

How should I use this spray for best results?

For optimal detangling and protection, spray liberally on towel-damp hair and comb through before blow-drying or heat styling. Reapply lightly on dry hair only if needed to tame tangles; avoid over‑saturating to preserve lightweight feel.

• Spray evenly on damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
• Comb or brush gently to distribute and detangle before heat styling.
• Follow with your preferred styling routine and temperature settings for best protection.

Who is this for: Aveda Brilliant Damage Control is aimed at people with medium to coarse hair who want a plant-forward, salon-grade pre-styling spray that eases detangling and helps shield strands from heat and brushing-related breakage. It suits users who prefer products free from silicones, synthetic fragrances and animal-derived ingredients, and those who enjoy a light floral aroma of jasmine, rose and organic clove while prepping hair for styling.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oryzanol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Panthenol, Pvp, Polyquaternium-16, Polyquaternium-10, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Tocopherol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol ILN52875 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.