The Simple Damaged Hair Repair Treatment Our Artists Love

Whether it’s heat styling tools that give us beachy waves, color services that take us from brunette to copper, or the effects of dry winter air, we’ve all been there—we know how it feels when our hair lacks lustre.

In fact, our Woodbury master stylist, Sarah, shared her own struggle with dry hair and split ends not too long ago. “I have tried everything under the sun,” she said, “including K18 and OLAPLEX.”

So, we were all intrigued when Aveda told us they’d be launching a new hair care product. The new Botanical Repair™ Bond-Building Pre-Shampoo Treatment would strengthen and repair damaged hair, they said, helping bring our locks back to life. It certainly seemed tailor-made for those of us coming out of a long, dry Minnesota winter.

We were excited to give it a try.

Well, now we’ve spent a little time with it—and we want to share our experiences with you.

So, what do our artists think of this hair repair product?

“The new BR pre-shampoo is a staple product I use prior to every wash day,” says Minneapolis hair colorist, Myka. “It leaves my hair feeling exceptionally silky and smooth, without feeling weighed down.”

Myka notes this product works on all hair types and pairs wonderfully with the Botanical Repair shampoo and conditioner. Safe for color-treated and chemically processed hair, it even maintains the vibrancy of your color.

Edina Legacy hair colorist, Keri, agrees. “This strengthening product leaves my guests’ hair feeling healthier, stronger, and shinier! I notice a significant change in the smoothness of the hair.”

As for Sarah?

“The first week I was using the new pre-shampoo, I instantly fell in love,” she says. “You start to feel your hair detangle after washing and conditioning, and the snarls get so much more manageable. After the first week, I felt like I had a new head of hair, and by the second week, my ends felt absolutely amazing. I keep getting compliments.”

How does Aveda’s new product repair damaged hair exactly?

A pre-shampoo treatment, this latest addition to Aveda’s Botanical Repair line offers a number of benefits:

• It strengthens and repairs your hair by building bonds within the hair’s structure to make it stronger from the inside-out
• It protects against future damage by shielding your hair from heat styling, color treatments, chemical processing, and environmental stress

Why is pre-treating damaged hair so essential?

A pre-shampoo treatment can give your hair an extra layer of protection and added resilience, allowing the shampoo to cleanse—without stripping away essential moisture or further weakening your hair.

Repairing hair doesn’t take a big commitment

Good news: Your journey to building and maintaining stronger, healthier hair only takes 10 minutes, ideally once a week. When using Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Pre-Shampoo Treatment, we recommend:

1. Applying the product generously to your dry hair before shampooing—from roots to ends
2. Leaving it on for 10 minutes before shampooing, allowing the formula time to build bonds within your hair
3. Rinsing thoroughly and following with Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner

Ready to restore lustre to your hair?

Aveda’s new pre-shampoo treatment is the perfect addition to your hair care routine, helping you enjoy healthier, more resilient strands. As Myka says, “If you’re looking for a new favorite product that your hair will love, add the new BR pre-shampoo to your shelf!”

Have questions? Want to give it a try? We invite you to drop by a JUUT Salonspa near you. We’re always happy to help.