Aveda Color Control Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair — 6.7 fl oz, Silicone-Free, Color-Protecting Detangler

This lightweight conditioner blends plant-powered actives and omega-9-rich apricot oil to smooth strands, reduce friction while detangling, and add radiant shine without weighing hair down. Formulated for use after shampooing, it works alongside Aveda's Color Control range to slow visible fading and preserve salon color. The scent is Aveda's Pure-Fume aroma featuring osmanthus, certified organic orange, cypress, and cedarwood.

How does this conditioner protect color without silicones?

Instead of silicone polymers, Aveda uses a Botanical Acid Complex and plant oils to smooth the cuticle and reflect light, which helps color look fresher. The formulation is designed to reduce abrasion and maintain hair fiber integrity so pigment lasts longer between salon visits.

• Seals cuticle layers to minimize color loss from friction.
• Apricot oil (omega-9) restores surface shine without heavy residue.
• Plant-derived acids help maintain smooth strand alignment for better light reflection.

Will this conditioner detangle and prevent breakage?

Yes — the slip in the formula helps remove knots and reduces strain during combing or brushing, lowering the risk of snap and split ends. Its conditioning agents smooth the hair surface, making hair easier to style and less prone to mechanical damage.

• Improves comb-through for wet or dry hair to reduce tugging.
• Conditions and softens without adding weight that can flatten color-treated styles.
• Supports healthier-looking ends by minimizing breakage during styling.

Is this safe for chemically processed and highlighted hair?

The formula is formulated to be safe for color-treated, highlighted, and chemically processed hair; it is free from common harsh additives and animal-derived ingredients. Because it avoids silicones and sulfates, it pairs well with gentler color-preserving routines and other Aveda Color Control products.

• Free from sulfates (SLS, SLES), parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance.
• Suitable for a variety of chemical services including highlights and permanent color.
• Works best in combination with Color Control Shampoo and Leave-In Treatment.

How should I use it for best results?

After shampooing, apply a quarter-sized amount from mid-lengths to ends, leave it on briefly if hair is particularly dry, then rinse thoroughly. For maximum color maintenance, incorporate the matching Aveda Color Control Shampoo and use the leave-in product between washes.

• Apply to towel-dried hair, focusing on ends and damaged areas.
• Comb through gently to distribute evenly and detangle.
• Rinse and follow with styling products as needed; use regularly to sustain results.

Who is this for? Aveda Color Control Conditioner is for anyone with color-treated, highlighted, or chemically processed hair who wants a lightweight, plant-forward conditioner that prioritizes color longevity and shine without silicones. It suits all hair textures—fine to coarse, straight to curly—and appeals to those seeking salon-quality results with a cleaner ingredient profile and a distinctive botanical fragrance.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) Kernel Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (coconut) Oil, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil, Arginine, Dicaprylyl Ether, Coco-glucoside, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance (parfum), Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol ILN50226 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.