REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo, Sulphate Free for a Gentle Cleanse, Strengthens Bonds, Repairs Damage & Protects Colour Treated Hair, 300ml

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Redken’s new formula is acid-based, using a mild dosage of citric acid and alpha hydroxy acid. Much as it is for faces, acid is beneficial for hair too, regulating pH so that the cuticle is optimized to become shinier and softer. Redken's concentrated all-in-one formula for all hair types and textures, this sumptuously rich shampoo delivers a deep cleanse alongside deep conditioning to help minimise visible breakage and provide colour fade protection. The pH-balanced shampoo is formulated with an acidic pH to defend against the negative effects of colouring, bleaching and heat styling. Once reserved for salon use, hair bond repair treatments come bottled up in at-home formulas that boast a smoother, shinier finish and a softer texture right after use, says celebrity hairstylist Bradley Leake. These hair products work wonders in keeping your hair looking fresh and strong. We found the best at-home bond repair hair treatments — from shampoo for colored hair and deep conditioners to hair masks and leave-ins — to help you achieve your hair goals in 2023 and beyond. It was a decade ago when Olaplex first put bond-building hair treatments on the map — now you’ll find a structure-fortifying, damage-repairing formulation in almost every haircare range.

I’m someone who has always thrown all of my efforts into my skincare, but when it comes to hair care, I could do more. I’ve been on a journey of trying to get it into great shape, and that has included a lot of Olaplex—which I think has helped my situation quite a bit, but not in a way that makes me never want to use anything else. They target three specific chemical bonds: disulphide (responsible for stabilising protein chains and bolstering the strength of individual hair strands); hydrogen bonds (which maintain resistance to elements such as heat and water and give your hair its texture and shape); and salt bonds (which can be prone to breakage if the hair’s pH becomes too acidic or alkaline.) As an Olaplex lover but also as someone who loves to try new, innovative products, the Redken Acidic Bonding shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in treatment sounded right up my alley, promising repair to broken bonds that are a result of damaged hair. After six weeks of consistent use, I have a lot of thoughts—and might even have a replacement for my long-time haircare favorites. Here’s how it went:The main benefit of bond-building products is that they repair broken links in the hair’s cortex, providing increased strength and resilience to damage — from heat styling and colouring — which can help to reduce split ends, breakage, dryness, tangles and frizz.” Who needs hair repair treatments? Nicole Petty, hair expert at Milk + Blush, has noticed a dramatic rise in the popularity of hair bond builders in recent years. “Designed to chemically repair strands damaged by bleach, heat, and styling, they’re a step up from regular hair masks and products that only improve the hair’s surface,” she says. Bond-building treatments were previously only available in professional salons at an additional cost,” explains Petty. “However, with the ongoing cost of living crisis reducing disposable income, salon visits and professional treatments have become less popular in lieu of more affordable home treatment alternatives.

I got my hair colored in the middle of trying these products, which also was a huge test since my hair is usually quite dry immediately after. After my first wash post-color, I didn’t feel nearly as dry as I normally did and noticed the difference right away, since it’s something I normally dread as an after-effect of my hair appointments. Featuring two powerful formulas from Redken’s award-winning range, the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner Duo transforms the appearance of damaged hair in one use*. The set combines citric acid with a Bonding Care Complex to help leave the lengths feeling and lookingstronger. Brushing test. Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-in Treatment vs classic shampoo on bleached hair. The products are formulated with citric acid, which leaves it with an absolutely lovely, light citrus scent. I’m pretty sensitive to smells in my products, and this is one of my favorites I’ve come across in that it smells great but isn’t too overpowering in any way.

Shampoo: Aqua / Water / Eau Decyl Glucoside Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Cocamidopropyl Betaine Citric Acid Sodium Hydroxide Panthenol Glycerin Dimethicone Peg-150 Distearate Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Chloride Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate Propylene Glycol Carbomer Parfum / Fragrance Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Polyquaternium-67 Salicylic Acid Amodimethicone Sodium Phytate Glycol Distearate Coco-Betaine Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Limonene Trideceth-6. Bond builders repair the protein bonds that make up the keratin structure of your hair,” Petty tells us.

Off the bat, I noticed that this shampoo lathers quite a bit less than others, but after getting used to it, I really enjoyed how it felt on my hair. I wash my hair around three times a week (which I wish was a lower number, but with a lot of sweaty workouts, it makes it hard to go further between washes). When used as a system of Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner vs. non-conditioning shampoo Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-in Treatment vs classic shampoo on bleached hair. I know what my hair looks like when it’s bad: limp, flat, oily, and dull. It has trouble motivating itself to exercise. It doesn’t feel like cooking or going out to eat, just microwaving leftovers for days on end. But Redken’s Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo perked up my hair like a visit from a friend with the personality of a golden retriever.

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System of Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Pre-Treatment, Shampoo, Conditioner & Leave-In vs. undamaged hair Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo is Redken'smost concentrated all-in-one formula for all hair types and textures. This ultra-rich and luxurious shampoo provides intense conditioning, reduced breakage and colour fade protection. Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Sulfate-Free Shampoo is Redken's most concentrated all-in-one formula for strength repair for all types of damaged hair. This ultra-rich and luxurious sulfate-free shampoo provides ultimate strength repair, intense conditioning and color fade protection. before and after image with vertical line going across the screen. BEFORE AFTER ONE USE OF ACIDIC BONDING CONCENTRATE INTENSIVE TREATMENT, SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER Featuring Citric Acid, an alpha hydroxy acid within our concentrated bonding care complex that helps to protect weak bonds and helps to improve hairs strength and resiliency after a bleach or colour services. This pH-balancing shampoo is specifically formulated with an acidic pH to defend against the negative effects of hair colouring, lightening and heat styling. The result? Hair that looks and feels healthy!