Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek heat-activated styling cream for curly & coily hair, 5 fl oz — smooths, shields to 450°F

Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek is a heat-activated, silicone-free styling cream that temporarily smooths curly and coily hair while protecting against frizz, humidity and heat up to 450°F.

Designed for textured hair that needs a sleek finish without altering the natural curl pattern, this 97% naturally derived formula uses plant polymers, botanical smoothing oils and murumuru butter to create a lightweight shield. The cream activates with heat to give a smooth, soft finish for blowouts and silk presses, while resisting humidity until your next wash. It also features Aveda’s Pure-Fume aroma built from certified organic botanicals.

How does this cream smooth curly or coily hair without changing my natural pattern?

The formula is heat-activated: when you blow-dry and/or flat-iron, plant polymers form a temporary film that smooths cuticles and controls frizz without chemically relaxing or permanently altering curls. Murumuru butter and conditioning botanicals replenish moisture and maintain elasticity so hair returns to its natural texture after washing.

• Heat-activated plant polymer shield for temporary smoothing
• Botanical oils and murumuru butter to restore moisture and flexibility
• Silicone-free formulation to avoid heavy build-up

Will this product protect my hair from heat styling and breakage?

Yes — the cream is formulated to help protect hair during thermal styling up to 450°F, reducing breakage from combing and flat-ironing. It smooths the surface to allow tools to glide more easily, which minimizes tugging and mechanical damage across textured hair types.

• Heat protection rated up to 450°F for safer high-heat styling
• Reduces friction during combing and flat-ironing
• Supports smoother, softer results with less mechanical stress

How does it handle humidity and frizz in humid climates?

An invisible polymer in the formula repels moisture and acts as a barrier to airborne humidity that normally causes swelling and frizz. The result is controlled, sleeker hair that holds through humid conditions until the next wash, making it useful for silk presses, blowouts, or any polished finish you want to maintain.

• Humidity-blocking plant polymer to repel moisture
• Long-lasting frizz control until the next shampoo
• Effective for both short and long textured hair during humid days

How should I use Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek for best results?

Apply to clean, towel-dried, detangled hair evenly from roots to ends, then blow-dry smooth with a brush. For a sleek, long-lasting finish, follow with a flat iron set to an appropriate temperature for your hair type. Avoid heavy over-application; a little goes a long way on most textured hair.

• Work through clean, towel-dried and detangled hair
• Blow-dry with tension, then flat-iron for a silk-press finish
• Adjust amount by hair density and length; start small and add if needed

Who is this for: Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek is ideal for people with naturally curly, coily or highly textured hair who want a temporarily smooth, frizz-resistant style for blowouts or silk presses without permanent chemical straightening. It suits those who prefer plant-forward, silicone-free formulations and who want heat protection, moisture balance and a garden-derived fragrance in their styling routine.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Diheptyl Succinate, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/ Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (watermelon) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, Linum Usitatissimum (linseed) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Extract, Castor Oil/ipdi Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Brassica Campestris/aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Isoamyl Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Triheptanoin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Gluconate, Polyglycerin-3, Glucose, Xylitol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Brassica Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, C15-19 Alkane, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/butanediol Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Fragrance (parfum), Limonene, Isoeugenol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, T-butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol ILN50159 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.