Redken Acidic Bonding Shampoo and Conditioner Review
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate is a must-have system to help repair damaged hair and keep it healthy. It includes a shampoo, conditioner (with two options—one richer and one more lightweight for fine hair), an intensive treatment and styling aid. It’s gentle enough for daily use, but the Redken experts recommend using it twice to three times per week for four weeks or more to reap all of its benefits.
Unlike many other shampoos and conditioners, the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate shampoo does not contain sulfates. Sulfates are a common ingredient in most shampoos and can effectively clean the hair, but they can also strip away natural oils and cause dryness and damage. This formula is sulfate-free and contains citric acid to provide a deep cleanse without drying out the scalp or hair.
After cleansing the hair, the shampoo is followed by a choice of two conditioners: The richer option is Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Sulfate-Free Conditioner, which deeply conditions the hair to leave it stronger and softer. The second option is the Lightweight Liquid Conditioner, which is ideal for fine strands that may feel weighed down by a heavy conditioner. Both of these conditioners are formulated with Citric Acid and a concentrated bonding care complex to reinforce weakened bonds within the hair, improving strength and resiliency.
This repairing and conditioning duo is the perfect complement to your favorite dye job, or as a pre-shampoo treatment before you lather up with your regular shampoo. The experts at Redken advise applying the Intensive Treatment to wet hair and leaving it in for ten minutes, before rinsing it out thoroughly with water. You can even leave it in for as long as desired to provide additional strengthening and reparative benefits, but no more than 15 minutes or you risk damaging the hair cuticle.
When used as directed, this intensive treatment is safe for all hair types and textures. To use, part your hair into sections and apply the product to each section, using your fingers or a comb to distribute evenly. Rinse the product out and follow with your chosen Acidic Bonding Concentrate conditioner and styling aid.
The entire line of products in the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate collection is cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, sodium lauryl or laureth sulfates, and phthalates. The formulas are also enriched with shea butter, making them more nourishing than most other conditioners and making this product the best choice for dry, damaged strands. The collection is also housed in recyclable plastic packaging, and the brand has partnered with The Braille Institute to include braille instructions on all of its products, making it accessible to a wider range of people. redken acidic bonding shampoo