Aveda Color Control Leave-In Treatment Light, 5 fl oz — Lightweight Color Protectant for Fine to Medium Hair

Aveda Color Control Leave-In Treatment: Light is a lightweight, silicone-free leave-in that helps preserve salon color up to 12 weeks while detangling, softening and protecting hair from heat and UV stress.

This leave-in spray is made for fine to medium textured hair and uses 98% naturally derived ingredients to strengthen color resilience without weighing strands down. It addresses water-based color fade and heat-related fading, and includes plant-derived UV protection alongside organic oils to smooth the cuticle and enhance shine. The formula is free from silicones and a long list of common additives, making it a lighter protective option for colored hair that needs preservation and manageability.

How does this product reduce color fading on treated hair?

The spray targets two main drivers of color loss: water exposure and heat from styling tools. By forming a lightweight protective layer and nourishing the cuticle, it helps limit color leaching and keeps pigments appearing brighter between salon visits.

• Reduces water fade, a primary cause of color loss, through a protective finish.
• Contains sand ginger as a naturally derived UV filter to guard against sun-related drying.
• Organic apricot and avocado oils smooth and seal the hair surface to lock color in.

Will this product weigh down fine hair or leave residue?

Formulated specifically for fine to medium hair, the treatment is lightweight and silicone-free to avoid build-up and limpness. It delivers detangling and softness without the heavy, coated feel some leave-ins create.

• Silicone-free formulation reduces the chance of residue and weighed-down strands.
• Designed for fine to medium textures so it disperses evenly and rinses naturally during your next wash.
• Instantly detangles for easier combing and styling with minimal product load.

How does it protect hair during styling and outdoor exposure?

This leave-in functions as a heat protectant up to high styling temperatures and includes plant-based UV protection to reduce sun-related drying. Together, those defenses help maintain color vibrancy while you style and spend time outdoors.

• Provides heat protection for styling up to 450°F to help prevent heat-induced color fade.
• Sand ginger acts as a naturally derived UV filter guarding cuticle moisture and color intensity.
• Helps soften and smooth hair so heat is distributed more evenly across the strand.

How should I use this treatment in my color-care routine?

Use after shampooing on towel-dried hair—no rinsing required—then style as usual. It pairs well with Aveda’s Color Control Shampoo and Conditioner to create a complete system that supports longer color life and improved manageability.

• Apply to damp hair and comb through to distribute evenly; do not rinse out.
• Style with heat tools as needed; the formula offers heat protection while adding slip for easier styling.
• Use regularly between salon visits for consistent color preservation benefits.

Who is this for: This treatment is intended for people with color-treated fine to medium hair who want a lightweight, plant-forward solution to extend color vibrancy and improve detangling and softness. It’s a good choice for anyone avoiding silicones and seeking an easy leave-in that supports heat styling and outdoor exposure without heavy buildup.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) Kernel Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil, Lauryl Glucoside, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Phytosterols, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Myristyl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Peg-20 Soy Sterol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fragrance (parfum), Limonene, Eugenol, Amyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate ILN52475 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.