Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Styling Creme — 1.3 fl oz, silicone-free heat protectant, frizz-smoothing for damaged hair

Aveda Botanical Repair Bond‑Building Styling Creme is a silicone‑free styling cream that builds and reinforces hair bonds while smoothing frizz and protecting from heat up to 450°F.

This lightweight creme blends plant‑derived bond builders with nourishing oils to style and strengthen hair as you work. Formulated to be 98% naturally derived*, it combines Aveda’s Bond‑Building 3‑Layer Repair system with a macro green oil blend to help improve manageability, detangle, and create a smoother surface for styling. The formula is vegan, free of silicones and many common synthetics, and scented with Aveda’s Pure‑Fume aroma of organic ylang‑ylang, rose, marjoram and pure plant essences.

How does this styling creme help repair damaged hair?

The creme uses a plant‑powered bond‑building molecule that creates new hydrogen bonds within the hair cortex to strengthen structure from the inside out. Repeated use supports hair integrity by reinforcing weakened areas, while antioxidant oils replenish lipids and moisture to reduce breakage during styling.

• Bond‑Building 3‑Layer Repair targets the cortex to form thousands of reinforcing bonds.
• Certified organic avocado, green tea and sacha inchi oils replenish essentials and smooth cuticles.
• Regular application improves manageability and reduces stress on fragile strands.

Will it protect my hair from heat styling and how hot?

This formula functions as a heat protectant designed to shield hair during thermal styling up to 450°F, helping reduce new damage caused by hot tools. It also lays down an invisible botanical layer that defends the outer surface from future styling stress.

• Laboratory testing supports heat protection up to 450°F.
• Plant‑based complex creates an outer protective barrier on the hair shaft.
• Use before blow‑drying or heat tools for best protection and smoother results.

How does it perform on frizz and hold?

The styling creme delivers flexible hold while smoothing frizz for extended periods; Aveda reports up to 72 hours of frizz control under test conditions. It’s formulated to provide manageability without stiffness, so hair moves naturally while appearing sleeker and conditioned.

• Flexible, non‑crunchy styling for natural movement and shape retention.
• Smooths and controls frizz for extended wear in laboratory tests.
• Silicone‑free formula so hair feels lighter and looks less weighed down.

How should I use the creme in my routine?

Apply a small amount to damp, towel‑dried hair, distributing evenly from mid‑lengths to ends, then style as desired. It works well under heat tools or air‑drying and can be layered with other Aveda finishing products for additional texture or shine.

• Start with a pea‑to‑nickel sized amount; increase for thicker or longer hair.
• Comb or finger‑comb to distribute before blow‑drying or using hot tools.
• Reapply sparingly to dry hair for targeted smoothing or to refresh style.

Who is this for: Aveda Botanical Repair Bond‑Building Styling Creme suits anyone seeking a plant‑forward styling product that strengthens, smooths and protects. It’s particularly helpful for chemically processed, heat‑styled, or fragile hair needing improved resilience and frizz control without silicones. Ideal for shoppers who prefer vegan, cruelty‑free beauty and formulas with a high percentage of naturally derived ingredients.

*Per ISO 16128 standard: derived from plants, non‑petroleum minerals, and water. Frizz control tested in laboratory conditions.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccana (kukui) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Behenyl/octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Corn Starch Modified, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Squalane, Arginine, Ethyl Macadamiate, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pvp, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate ILN99332 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.