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light elements™ defining whip™

Aveda

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Details & care

What it is: An airy, whipped wax that lets you create texture and lightweight, medium hold without adding weight or stickiness.

Who it's for: All hair types.

What it does: It absorbs into hair to define and separate, light enough to layer without buildup.

How to use: Apply a small amount to palms and rub together to emulsify. Work evenly through dry hair with fingertips to create medium hold and separation. Layer more as needed to eliminate static or flyaways without adding weight.

  • 4.2 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Cruelty-free
  • This brand has B Corp certification, representing business practices with emphasis on social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency
  • This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: brand adheres to responsible social and environmental practices
  • Item #631821
  • Core Product ID 3333364652

Ingredients

Aqueous (Water\Aqua\Eau) Extracts\Extraits Aqueux:Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed Extract, Stearic Acid, Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PVP, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oryzanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Fragrance (Parfum), Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Tromethamine, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Aveda

Aveda products for women and men are professionally developed and clinically tested, and go to exceptional lengths to be respectful of the earth. A pioneer of holistic beauty, Aveda focuses on the latest botanical ingredients, innovations and salon-style performance developed for a wide variety of hair and skin types. This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: Aveda has B Corp certification, representing business practices with emphasis on social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

Reviews

(248)2484.6 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Dec 6, 2018Incentivized review

Best for fine, thin hair - easy to use

This stuff is the best. I've been using it for over 6 years. As a middle aged man, I have a receding hair line and thin hair to begin with. I never felt comfortable using the paste products that you had to warm up in your hands before applying as I always felt they pulled too much on my hair and I'm trying to keep my hair as much as possible. This stuff is like Cool Whip. So easy to use and just the right amount of hold. Never greasy, just a good light hold. I just put some in my hands, and run it thru my hair and then style my hair with my hands. If they ever stop making it I will be depressed. It has a light Aveda type scent, but it is spicy and nice, but I don't smell it after I use it, unlike other products that you smell it on yourself the entire day.
Danishphotoguy
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Most helpful critical review

May 24, 2022

Not good...

I am surprised at how bad this product is for me. It's kind of sticky and dry on my hair, which is long and layered, medium hair shaft with many hairs per square inch. There is no shine from this product; frankly it just made my hair look dirty and greasy with zero definition to my substantial waves! Other than the classic Aveda great scent, it's a loser...
AllNamesRtaken
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May 24, 2022

Not good...

I am surprised at how bad this product is for me. It's kind of sticky and dry on my hair, which is long and layered, medium hair shaft with many hairs per square inch. There is no shine from this product; frankly it just made my hair look dirty and greasy with zero definition to my substantial waves! Other than the classic Aveda great scent, it's a loser...
AllNamesRtaken
3found this helpful
Dec 6, 2018Incentivized review

Best for fine, thin hair - easy to use

This stuff is the best. I've been using it for over 6 years. As a middle aged man, I have a receding hair line and thin hair to begin with. I never felt comfortable using the paste products that you had to warm up in your hands before applying as I always felt they pulled too much on my hair and I'm trying to keep my hair as much as possible. This stuff is like Cool Whip. So easy to use and just the right amount of hold. Never greasy, just a good light hold. I just put some in my hands, and run it thru my hair and then style my hair with my hands. If they ever stop making it I will be depressed. It has a light Aveda type scent, but it is spicy and nice, but I don't smell it after I use it, unlike other products that you smell it on yourself the entire day.
Verified purchase
Danishphotoguy
3found this helpful
Aug 4, 2014

I returned it

Too waxy/sticky. I just wanted to shampoo it out. Tried it twice. Once accidently on wet hair. Then on dry, as directed. Same. Awful. And I love Aveda. Highly recommend the Be Curly line. That line picks up my soft waves and makes them better.
Andrea13
3found this helpful
Jan 9, 2013

Light yet strong

My hair has looked so smooth since using this product.
Clairvoyant
2found this helpful
Oct 28, 2018Incentivized review

Adds volue without grease

Light product, adds volume without grease. I apply right onto dry hair.
Verified purchase
shopboston
1found this helpful
Apr 19, 2026

The formula has changed

I have brought defining whip for years as a finishing product for my curly hair. It used to take out any frizz and leave my curls soft and bouncy. The most recent batch of this product i purchased is wetter and highly whipped in texture. It doesn't leave my hair soft and bouncy but looks more wet and greasy!! Why has aveda messed with perfection?
Reposted from Aveda UK
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