Botanical Repair vs. Nutriplenish: A Stylist’s Guide to Choosing the Right AVEDA Treatment for Your Hair
When it comes to caring for your hair, two AVEDA treatments come up again and again: Botanical Repair and Nutriplenish. They’re both guest favorites at Scott J Aveda Salons — but they do very different things.
Here’s a simple, stylist-approved breakdown to help you figure out which one your hair actually needs.
What Botanical Repair Does
Best for: Damaged, weakened, over-processed, or fragile hair.
Botanical Repair is all about strength. It works inside the hair, building bonds that make each strand stronger and more resilient. Think of it as scaffolding for stressed-out hair.
You’ll love Botanical Repair if your hair:
- Has been lightened or highlighted
- Feels weak or breaks easily
- Looks frayed or brittle
- Has a rough, dry texture from heat tools
- Needs a reset after years of color
What you can expect:
- Stronger, smoother hair
- Less breakage
- Softer ends
- A healthier look and feel after just one treatment
At Scott J, guests often add Botanical Repair during a haircut or color service when their hair needs strength that you can feel instantly.
What Nutriplenish Does
Best for: Dry, thirsty, dull, coarse, curly, or textured hair.
Nutriplenish is all about moisture. Instead of repairing bonds, it drenches hair in long-lasting hydration using superfood ingredients like pomegranate seed oil, coconut oil and mango butter.
You’ll love Nutriplenish if your hair:
- Feels dry no matter what you do
- Is curly or textured and craves moisture
- Gets frizzy easily
- Looks dull or depleted
- Needs softness and shine, not strength
What you can expect:
- Deep hydration
- Smoother, silkier hair
- Frizz reduction
- Shine that lasts
- Softer curls and waves
Many of our guests add Nutriplenish when they want a quick transformation in softness and shine.
So… Which One Should You Get?
Here’s the easiest way to decide:
- Hair feels weak, brittle, or over-processed → Botanical Repair
- Hair feels dry, coarse, or dull → Nutriplenish
And if you’re thinking, “Honestly… both?” — you’re not wrong. Guests who color often get Botanical Repair for strength with Nutriplenish for moisturized, glossy finish. Your stylist can layer and customize both during a single visit.
How Your Stylist Helps You Choose
At every appointment, our team does a dry consultation — part of our Scott J Promise — to see what your hair needs that day. Sometimes it’s strength. Sometimes it’s moisture. Sometimes it’s both.
If your hair goals shift seasonally (hello, NYC humidity!) or after a color change, your stylist will adjust the treatment we recommend.
Ready to Try One?
Ask your stylist during your next visit whether Botanical Repair or Nutriplenish is the right add-on for your hair. It’s a quick upgrade with a big payoff — and one of the easiest ways to leave the salon looking instantly healthier.