Thanks to the versatility/compatibility of Aveda styling products, there's a cocktail for every occasion. If one doesn't exist, simply mix and match the appropriate Aveda products to fit the event. We have assembled a list of some of our network stylists' favorite styling cocktails. Enjoy, and remember....mix responsibly!

Performance/Result

Product Cocktail

For lived in, textured curl with some hold

Be Curly™ + Light Elements™ Defining Whip™ on damp hair. Diffuse.

For the perfect smooth/straight blow-out on coarse/thick hair

Brilliant™ Retexturing Gel + Brilliant™ Universal Styling Creme. When 100% dry, run a small amount of Light Elements™ Smoothing Fluid through hair and apply flat iron heat.

To create texture and body in flat, limp hair

Volumizing Tonic™ + Sap Moss™ Styling Spray, also try Light Elements™ Detailing Mist-Wax + Phomollient™

For clients who have very curly hair and want to wear the curl a little looser and relaxed

Try Elixir + Light Elements™ Finishing Solution or Be Curly™ + Light Elements™ Finishing Solution

For a nice, light blow-dry with some body and movement on all hair types

Brilliant™ Damage Control™ + Light Elements™ Smoothing Fluid + Volumizing Tonic™

For full curl with hold that will last all day

Confixor™ + Be Curly™ or try Confixor™ + Elixir

To create a real fiberous/dry texture with separation and a very matte finish

Control Paste™ + Control Granules™ (start by emulsifying Control Paste™ in hands and then add Control Granules™ to it). Great for finishing short choppy hair styles.

To accentuate wave/curl on very fine hair types

Light Elements™ Reviving Mist + Be Curly™

To create short, spunky crops with extreme hold

Add 3-4 Control Tape™ strips to a bottle of Volumizing Tonic™ and shake. Spray into damp hair.

For choppy/rough texture and a little hold on shorter hair styles

Control Granules™ + Light Elements™ Defining Whip™

For a more spreadable version of Self Control™

Self Control™ + 2-3 pumps of Styling Curessence™

A weightless remedy for eliminating frizz

Control Paste™ + Light Elements™ Smoothing Fluid

For rough/gritty texture with shine

Light Elements™ Smoothing Fluid + Control Granules™

For longer lasting curling iron sets/special occasions

Phomollient™ + Control Tape™

For a nice, light blow-dry with great combability, movement and shine

Hang Straight™ + Light Elements™ Smoothing Fluid. On coarser hair types try Brilliant™ Universal Styling Creme + Light Elements™ Smoothing Fluid