Product Overview:
This is a demi-permanent (deposit-only) hair color treatment designed to refresh, enhance, or subtly change hair color – without lifting the natural level. The formula is built for conditioning, shine, and flexibility.
Key Benefits & Features:
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Enriched with a conditioning blend of plant-derived oils (certified organic kukui, sunflower, castor, jojoba) to improve the condition of even damaged hair and provide healthy shine.
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A gel-based formula that penetrates hair without ammonia, allowing for gentler processing.
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Customizable processing time: For example, stylist can use a 5-volume developer for 5-10 minutes for a sheer tonal result, or a 10-volume developer for 10-20 minutes for more opaque coverage/gray-blending.
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Wide shade palette: The line is available in 10 natural shades and 10 tones offering versatility.
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“Deposit-only” nature means it sits on the hair, refreshing or adding tone rather than lightening natural color.
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According to Aveda, this line is approximately 93% naturally-derived by formula (at launch) and tailored for professional salon use.
What It Does:
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Adds or refreshes color tone with rich, vibrant shades.
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Enhances hair’s shine and overall condition thanks to botanical oils.
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Allows stylists to provide quick color treatments (e.g., glosses or refresh services) with less commitment than a full permanent color. (e.g., processing from 5 to 20 minutes depending on goal)
Usage/How to Use:
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This product must be mixed with the appropriate developer (Color Catalyst) as directed by a salon professional: For example, 5-volume (liquid or crème) for compromised/porous hair (5-10 min), or 10-volume (liquid or crème) for color refresh/grey blending (10-20 min).
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A professional colorist will identify your natural level, your desired level and tone, choose the appropriate shade from the palette, and choose the right volume developer and processing time accordingly.
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Because it is deposit-only, it is ideal for glossing, toning, refreshing existing color, or blending grays rather than lifting or lightening.
Formula / Ingredients Highlights:
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Water/Aqua/Eau • Glycerin • Sodium Chloride • Butylene Glycol … plus a blend of botanical oils and extracts (e.g., kukui, castor, jojoba, sunflower oils) to condition the hair.
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Green tea extract is also included to help refine tone and enhance the shade spectrum.
Ideal For:
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Clients looking to refresh or enhance their color without committing to permanent lift.
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Glossing or toning services (for example to neutralize unwanted tones, refresh shine).
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Blending or softening grey hair (when paired with the proper developer and timing).
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Hair that has been previously colored and needs a conditioning, shape-up color service.
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Clients who want a gentler color option (ammonia-free, enriched with botanical oils).
Limitations / Important Notes:
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Because this is a deposit-only (demi-permanent) formula, it does not lighten hair. If you are seeking to go lighter, a full permanent or lifting service would be needed.
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Results depend heavily on the base hair color, previous treatments, hair porosity, developer volume, and processing time. A professional consultation is recommended.
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This product was launched as a salon professional line (see launch data) so availability and proper use may require a professional stylist.
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Shade selection is important—consulting the full color chart or with a stylist is advised.
Shade/Size Info:
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Size: 2.8 oz. (approximately 80 mL) tube.
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Offered in a variety of natural and tone-specific shades (e.g., 0N, 1N, 3N Natural Medium Brown, B Dark Ash, Y/O Light Gold, etc.)
Summary:
If you’re after a high-quality demi-permanent color treatment that refreshes or enhances your hair tone, adds shine and conditioning benefits, and offers flexibility with processing time, the Aveda Full Spectrum Demi+ Custom Deposit Treatment is a strong option. It’s especially suitable if you’re not trying to lighten your hair but want to improve tone, polish up your color, or glide into a new shade with less commitment than a permanent color.
Listing Updated/Revised as of 03/24/2026 (AB)!