Aveda Speed of Light Blow Dry Accelerator Spray — 6.7 fl oz Pre‑Styling Heat Protectant, Cuts Dry Time

Aveda Speed of Light Blow Dry Accelerator Spray is a 90% naturally derived pre-styling mist that reduces blow-dry time while detangling, protecting from heat, and smoothing the hair cuticle.

Speed of Light is a fast-acting blow-dry booster formulated to help you spend less time at the dryer without sacrificing smoothness or manageability. Combining plant-derived lactic acid with a corn-based humectant and a coconut-derived conditioner, this spray helps separate fibers, increase airflow, and reduce mechanical stress during styling. It’s free from silicones, synthetic fragrances, and many common additives, and is suitable for a wide range of hair types and lengths.

How does this spray actually shorten blow-dry time?

The formula contains naturally derived lactic acid that helps smooth and seal the hair cuticle, which improves strand separation and allows warm air to move more efficiently between fibers. Better fiber separation and reduced surface friction let heat transfer and moisture escape faster, so drying completes sooner. In consumer testing, a majority reported significantly reduced dry time.

• Plant-derived lactic acid smooths and seals the cuticle to increase airflow.
• Corn-derived humectant balances moisture so heat works more efficiently.
• Lightweight mist delivers even coverage without weighing hair down.

Will it protect my hair from blow-dryer damage?

Speed of Light includes moisturizing and conditioning ingredients designed to reduce breakage during wet-to-dry styling. A coconut-derived conditioning component helps lessen mechanical damage from combing and brushing, while the humectant helps maintain moisture balance under heat. The spray supports healthier-looking strands as you style, though it’s not a medical treatment.

• Formulation reduces breakage in repeat grooming tests.
• Moisture-balancing humectant helps mitigate thermal stress.
• Use on towel-damp hair before blow-drying for best results.

How do I use this spray for the fastest, smoothest results?

Work on clean, towel-dried hair and shake the bottle to mix the formula. Divide hair into sections, saturate each quadrant, comb through to distribute the mist, then blow-dry using your preferred technique. Sectioning and combing ensure even coverage and maximize the product’s fiber-separating benefit.

• Shake well before use and spray to saturate each section.
• Comb through to detangle and distribute product evenly.
• Blow-dry immediately, using a nozzle for focused airflow if desired.

Is this safe for my hair type and styling routine?

Speed of Light is formulated to be versatile across textures and lengths and is free from silicones and many common additives, making it a fit for those seeking cleaner styling products. It’s 90% naturally derived per ISO16128, vegan, B Corp certified, and Leaping Bunny approved, which supports ethical and ingredient-conscious shoppers. Always patch-test if you have sensitive scalp concerns.

• Suitable for all hair types and lengths when used as directed.
• Formulated without silicones, parabens, phthalates, SLS/SLES, and synthetic fragrance.
• Vegan and cruelty-free certifications for ethical preferences.

Who is this for: Aveda Speed of Light is ideal for anyone who wants a faster, more efficient blow-dry without heavy silicones or synthetic fragrances—especially people with busy mornings, those seeking reduced breakage during styling, and individuals who prefer plant-forward, ethically certified haircare. It’s a practical choice for stylists and at-home users aiming to save time while maintaining smooth, manageable hair.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Water Aqua Eau, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Propanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Polyquaternium-10, Fragrance (parfum), Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Cinnamyl Alcohol ILN44648 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.