The Redken acidic bonding concentrate collection has taken over the salon industry, with many hairdressers hailing it as a ‘must-have’ for clients who want healthy and strong hair. Designed to strengthen and repair damaged hair, it also protects against future damage caused by heat, UV rays, and other environmental factors. In a tutorial for Byrdie, stylist Jamie Cutler used the Redken acidic bonding concentrate leave-in treatment to ensure his heavily-lightened model’s hair was up to the task. And after doing so, the result was a hair that was noticeably healthier and stronger.
How to use redken acidic bonding concentrate
A must-have for all color-treated and damaged hair, the redken acidic bonding concentrate intensive pre-treatment is formulated with citric acid and the Redken’s Bonding Care Complex to reinforce weakened bonds and improve strength and resilience. It’s a pre-shampoo rinse-out treatment that delivers strength repair in just one use, along with 14x smoother and 2x stronger hair with 63% less breakage. It also helps protect against color fade and is sulfate-free.
As part of the Redken acidic bonding concentrate system, the shampoo is a sulfate-free formula that’s infused with citric acid and the brand’s Bonding Care Complex to help improve the health and strength of damaged strands for better manageability. It can be used on its own or as a step 1 in the acidic bonding concentrate system with the intensive pre-treatment and conditioner.
For best results, use as a pre-shampoo on wet hair, lather, leave in for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse. Follow with the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner for a smooth and soft finish and to deliver long-lasting results.
To use the Redken acidic bonding concentrate leave-in, apply a small amount of the product on to your clean, towel-dried hair. Focusing on the mid-lengths and ends, gently massage the product into the hair using a comb or brush, paying close attention to any damaged areas. Leave the hair in for a minute, and then rinse thoroughly to remove any excess.
For maximum benefits, it’s recommended that you use the Redken acidic bonding concentrate as part of the complete 4-step system, alongside the intensive pre-treatment, shampoo, conditioner and conditioning leave-in treatment. For optimal results, use the products once a week at home, as well as 1-2 times per week at the salon. For an at-home care routine, you can also use a weekly protein mask that’s available from Redken to help boost the strength of your hair.