Aveda Cherry Almond Softening Shampoo — 33.8 fl oz, Silicone-Free, Softness & Shine for Normal to Dry Hair

Aveda Cherry Almond Softening Shampoo gently cleanses while restoring softness, shine and weightless bounce using 97% naturally derived* ingredients.

This salon-inspired shampoo combines babassu and coconut-derived cleansers with cherry blossom extract and sweet almond oil to smooth hair from root to tip. The formula is free of silicones and many common additives, and it delivers Aveda’s signature cherry almond scent made from a blend of flower and plant essences. Use it with the matching conditioner for optimal softness and manageability.

How does this shampoo make hair feel softer without weighing it down?

The blend of sweet almond oil and cherry blossom-derived actives smoothes rough cuticles while lightweight, plant-based surfactants lift dirt and excess oil. That balance leaves strands feeling supple but buoyant rather than heavy.

• Sweet almond oil for surface conditioning and shine
• Babassu and coconut-derived cleansers that rinse clean
• Light formulation designed to preserve natural body and bounce

Will the fragrance be overpowering in daily use?

The aroma is a curated bouquet of 38 flower and plant essences—think tonka bean, organic orange and ylang ylang—crafted to be noticeable yet wearable. It lingers pleasantly on hair without relying on synthetic fragrance ingredients.

• Proprietary botanical scent blend for a lasting, natural aroma
• No synthetic fragrance; scent comes from plant and flower essences
• Works well with the matching body and hair products for a layered scent

Is this shampoo suitable for color-treated or dry hair?

The formula is aimed at normal to dry hair, improving softness and shine while protecting hair’s natural lipids. It is free from silicones and sulfates commonly associated with buildup, but for color care consider pairing with color-preserving products.

• Formulated for normal to dry textures seeking extra softness
• Silicone-free to avoid film buildup that can dull color
• Best results when used with Cherry Almond Softening Conditioner

What ingredients are omitted and why might that matter?

Aveda removes many synthetic or animal-derived ingredients to prioritize plant-based performance and cleaner formulations. This helps people who prefer formulas without silicones, parabens or certain surfactants while still delivering noticeable conditioning effects.

• Free from silicones, parabens, phthalates and synthetic fragrance
• No animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, petrolatum, or formaldehyde donors
• 97% naturally derived content per ISO 16128 (plants, minerals, and water)

Who is this for: This shampoo fits anyone with normal to dry hair who wants softer, shinier hair without heavy residue, and who prefers formulas made primarily from plant-based ingredients. It’s also a good match for shoppers who enjoy a botanically driven fragrance and those avoiding silicones or certain synthetic additives. For maximum softening and bounce, pair it with the Cherry Almond Softening Conditioner.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Serrulata Flower (cherry) Extract, Glycerin, Glycol Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ammonium Sulfate, Polyquaternium-10, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid ILN99570 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.