AVEDA Color Control Light Shampoo, Silicone Free

AVEDA Color Control Light Shampoo is a silicone-free colour-protection shampoo described for fine to medium colour-treated hair. Its gentle-cleansing formula is intended to minimise fading, while the listing also claims it is suitable for highlighted and chemically processed hair.

At a glance

The manufacturer says the shampoo cleanses fine to medium hair without stripping, helping minimise colour fade.
The listing describes it as suitable for colour-treated, highlighted and chemically processed hair.
Formula is claimed to be 98% naturally derived under ISO 16128 and includes omega-rich apricot oil.
Use by massaging into wet hair from roots to ends, then rinse. The manufacturer recommends following with Color Control Conditioner and Leave-In Treatment.
Aveda states it is 100% vegan, a Certified B Corp and Leaping Bunny Approved.

Price

£69.74Save 39%

Reference price: ~~£115.00~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Designed specifically for colour-treated hair, including highlighted and chemically processed hair.
Silicone-free formulation for shoppers seeking colour care without silicones.
The claimed 98% naturally derived formula and apricot oil may appeal to buyers prioritising plant-derived ingredients.

Technical specifications

2 specifications

Identity
Brand	Aveda

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	8.3 x 8.3 x 25.4 cm; 1 kg

What to know before buying

Customer feedback describes colour retention and cleanliness positively, but reports on softness and value are mixed. The reported colour lasting up to two months is customer feedback, not a guaranteed result.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People with fine to medium colour-treated hair looking for a shampoo intended to reduce colour washout.
Those with highlighted or chemically processed hair seeking a silicone-free shampoo.

AVEDA Color Control Light Shampoo, Silicone Free · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 365 ratings

5 stars77%77%
4 stars9%9%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars3%3%
1 star7%7%

Customer feedback highlights perceived colour retention, clean-feeling hair, product quality and fragrance. Some customers report their colour lasting up to two months, though this is an individual reported outcome rather than a promised performance. Opinions are mixed on softness and value. For fine to medium colour-treated hair, the reported colour-care benefit is relevant, while the mixed softness feedback means buyers wanting a particularly soft finish may prefer to assess their own results.

Positive themes

Customers describe the shampoo as good quality and report that it helps preserve colour.
Customers report clean-feeling hair and appreciate the fragrance.

Mixed feedback

Reports on softness vary, with some finding hair soft and others not particularly soft.
Value for money receives mixed feedback, with some considering it worthwhile and others finding it expensive.

Frequently asked questions

Which hair types is AVEDA Color Control Light Shampoo intended for?

The listing specifies fine to medium colour-treated hair and also says it is suitable for highlighted and chemically processed hair.

How should this shampoo be used?

Massage it into wet hair from roots to ends, then rinse. The manufacturer recommends following with Color Control Conditioner and Leave-In Treatment.

Does the listing guarantee how long hair colour will last?

No. It describes the shampoo as helping minimise fading. Customer feedback mentions colour lasting up to two months, but that is not a guaranteed result.