Aveda Botanical Repair Flash Treatment — 5 fl oz, Strengthens in 10 Seconds, Adds Shine & Smoothness

Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Flash Treatment is a 10-second in-shower rinse that helps rebuild hair bonds for increased strength, smoothness, and shine.

This lightweight treatment is formulated to be used after Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner. It combines plant-derived bond-building molecules with lamellar liquid crystal technology and a Macro Green Blend of oils to condition the hair surface while working into the cortex. The formula is 98% naturally derived* and is free from silicones, drying alcohols, parabens, and other commonly avoided ingredients, making it suitable for color-treated and most hair types.

How quickly will I see stronger-feeling hair?

You can expect a noticeable difference right after rinsing—the product is designed to strengthen hair in just 10 seconds when applied as directed. Results in lab testing showed improved smoothness and shine after one system use compared with untreated hair.

• Apply after conditioner and squeeze out excess water for better absorption.
• Spread a generous amount from roots to ends and leave on for 10 seconds.
• Rinse thoroughly to reveal smoother, shinier hair without added weight.

What key ingredients deliver the bond-building and shine effects?

The formula uses Aveda’s Botanical Repair Triple-Action Strengthening Technology plus vegan lactic acid to help resurface the cuticle. Lamellar liquid crystal technology forms a light conditioning veil, while the Macro Green Blend—certified organic sacha inchi, green tea seed, and avocado oils—nourishes and helps seal the hair surface without silicones.

• Plant-powered bond-building molecules penetrate the cortex to support internal strength.
• Vegan lactic acid smooths and helps seal cuticle layers for gloss.
• Coconut- and corn-derived ingredients create a protective, lightweight bio-shield.

Will this work for my hair type and color-treated strands?

The treatment is formulated to be safe for all hair types, including color-treated hair, and is designed to deliver conditioning without silicones. Because it’s lightweight, it won’t heavily weigh down fine hair while still offering nourishment for thicker textures.

• Suitable for straight, wavy, curly, and coily textures.
• Formulated without animal-derived ingredients, silicones, and common irritants.
• Can be integrated into a routine with Botanical Repair shampoo and conditioner for system benefits.

How do I use it in my shower routine?

Use this flash treatment after shampooing and conditioning with the Botanical Repair line. Removing excess water from hair before applying helps the formula penetrate, and a 10-second application time keeps it quick and convenient for daily or frequent use.

• Shampoo with Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo, then condition.
• Squeeze extra water from hair, apply generously from roots to ends, wait 10 seconds, then rinse.
• Use as part of your regular wash day or whenever you want an immediate boost of smoothness and shine.

Who is this for: This flash treatment is aimed at people looking for fast, in-shower support for hair that feels fragile, frizzy, or dull—especially those who prefer formulations with high levels of naturally derived ingredients and who avoid silicones. It fits routines for color-treated hair, those seeking vegan and cruelty-free products, and anyone who wants a quick conditioning step that targets both the hair surface and the inner structure without heavy residue.

*Per ISO 16128 standard, from plants, non-petroleum minerals, and water.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (coconut) Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Behenyl/octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate/eicosadioate, Terpineol, Phytosterols, Lactic Acid, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Peg-20 Soy Sterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tartaric Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate ILN99556 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.