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

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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: 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. Each treatment uses different technologies, but the goal is always the same — stronger, shinier and altogether healthier-looking hair that’s more manageable and less prone to breakage. Some products also focus on fortifying “virgin” strands that haven't been heat or colour-damaged, making them a smart buy for everybody. How do hair repair treatments work? 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.

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. A couple of months ago, the platform was buzzing about a new shampoo and conditioner that were a surefire Olaplex alternative. After seeing dozens of videos talking about them, it piqued my interest enough to do some digging. before and after image with vertical line going across the screen. BEFORE AFTER ONE USE OF ACIDIC BONDING CONCENTRATE INTENSIVE TREATMENT, SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

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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.

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. When used as a system of Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In Treatment vs. non-conditioning shampoo 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.When used as a system of Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner vs. non-conditioning shampoo 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. 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.) I can more or less tell if I like a shampoo as I’m rinsing it out in the shower. A lot of shampoos will make my hair feel immediately dry and brittle, but as I rinsed this one out, it felt sleek and soft. The experience of using it is lovely because of the aforementioned citrus scent, and I feel that it really cleans my hair without leaving it dry whatsoever, which almost never happens for me. I also appreciate that I don’t need to worry about fading my color with it, as many shampoos result in my blonde fading and turning brassy. You can repair the disulphide bonds by using a weekly bond repair treatment, or using a split end sealer to ensure already damaged ends are temporarily sealed, preventing them from splitting further up the hair shaft and reducing further breakage,” says Petty.