If You Could Feel How Soft My Hair Is Now, You Would Be Obsessed With Aveda's Botanical Repair Collection, Too

Anyone else cringe when it's time to brush your hair? My hair is long and fine, but there is a lot of it, and it doesn't take much to tie it up in knots. A turtleneck in the wintertime? Forget about it. A ponytail during a workout? No way. Not only is my texture predisposed to knots, but I highlight my hair, so those ends are even more fragile.

And all those tangles caused some serious damage to my already color-damaged hair. My ends were always breaking, causing my hair to look frizzy and fried. I've already tried all the usual suspects — express keratin treatments, deep conditioners, heat protectant, etc. — so my interest was definitely piqued when I read about the Aveda Botanical Repair collection for damaged hair. The line claims to be 94 percent naturally derived*, which left me feeling 100 percent skeptical, but I can honestly say that after a few washes, my hair feels totally transformed. (Plus the smell — amazing!)

This line doesn't just treat the surface level of your hair, this line is bond-building and repairs three key layers of hair: the cortex, the cuticle, and the F-layer. I've used the silicone-free shampoo and conditioner duo along with the leave-in treatment, and my hair feels so soft to touch, it's almost silky.

But last night I tried the light intensive strengthening masque, and I was able to wake up this morning and run my fingers through my hair without catching any snags. It's a morning miracle! Brushing my hair is no longer a dreaded chore, and I can already see a difference in my ends. With knit hat days ahead (another tangle nightmare), I'm glad I found an in-shower solution that's giving me results – plus is 100% vegan and cruelty free.

*from plants, non-petroleum minerals or water.