If you’re wondering, “What hairstyle products do I need?”, the first step is to identify your hair type and how you’d like to style and wear your hair. Aveda hair styling products have been designed for use by the pros in the salon and for your daily life. They’re versatile and provide so many options for styling hair, from straight and shiny to curly.

If you have fine hair and want to boost volume, try Aveda volumizing tonic™. a light hairstyling product. It contains wheat amino acids and certified organic aloe to build body and volume; apply it to roots while blow-drying for bounce and volume. If frizz is an issue, create a smooth, sleek look with the smooth infusion™ line, including style-prep™ smoother and perfectly sleek™ heat styling cream.

If you want to enhance your waves and curls, try be curly™ curl enhancer. This styling cream defines waves and curls alike, helps tame frizz, and adds shine. To refresh your style between washes, try Aveda’s shampowder™ dry shampoo, a non-aerosol formula with the iconic shampure™ aroma.

Before styling, you'll need to prep hair with the right products to get your desired look; creating a strong foundation helps make styling faster and easier. After shampooing and conditioning, use a leave-in conditioner to protect against breakage from detangling and styling and from thermal damage. One option is nutriplenish™ leave-in conditioner, an award-winning spray that nourishes hair while protecting against heat styling and the drying effects of the sun.

Another option for damaged, heat-styled hair is botanical repair™ strengthening leave-in treatment. It detangles and strengthens while protecting against breakage from blow dryers, flat irons, and other heat styling tools. It softens and smooths without silicone, parabens, mineral oil, or synthetic fragrances. Botanical repair™ bond-building styling creme also creates hold, repairs hair, and builds bonds while you style.

To hydrate and elongate curls and waves, try nutriplenish™ curl gelée, a nutrient-rich, nourishing gel to moisturize and add shine while styling. For sleek styles, set a smooth foundation and help fight frizz with smooth infusion™ style-prep™ smoother.

The debate between styling clean or dirty hair is one where you’ll find varying opinions. Some stylists recommend creating hairstyles with dirty hair. However, you don’t have to go without a wash to create your preferred look, thanks to clean hair styling products that add texture and protect against damage from hot tools and detangling.

If you prefer a lightweight spray, try nutriplenish™ leave-in conditioner. It’s suitable for all hair types and textures and can be used on wet or dry hair. If you prefer a cream formula, give botanical repair™ strengthening leave-in treatment a try. It works for all hair types to detangle, repair, and protect, and it's enhanced with a pure-fume™ aroma of organic ylang-ylang, rose and marjoram.

Once hair is prepped for styling, choose your favorite Aveda styling products to achieve your desired end look.

What is product buildup in hair? Product buildup happens when you layer too many products and haven’t shampooed in a few days for a fresh start. Some styling products can weigh hair down, but Aveda’s hair care products are recommended for daily use. If you’re concerned about buildup, opt for a lightweight finishing spray, such as air control™ light hold hair spray. It will hold your style in place without feeling heavy or sticky. A clarifying shampoo, such as rosemary mint, will give your hair a deep clean and remove any residual product when you’re ready to start fresh. You don’t have to use a clarifying shampoo every day — you can use it once a week, alternating it with a hydrating shampoo to keep your hair from drying out.

If you’re looking through your shower or cabinet and wondering, “Do hair products have a shelf life?”, the answer is yes, they do!

Most hair care products can stay unopened on your shelf for three years. Look at the packaging and you’ll see a container graphic that indicates how many months you can use the product after opening. If you notice an unusual smell or change in texture or color, that could be a sign that it’s time to replace your product.

If you have questions about any of Aveda’s products and their shelf life, you can chat with an advisor or call us toll-free at (800) 644-4831.