Redken Bonding Conditioner for Damaged Hair, 1 fl oz — Acidic Bonding Concentrate, Color‑Safe Strengthening

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is a professional step‑2 treatment that helps repair and strengthen damaged, color‑treated and heat‑stressed hair.

This concentrated conditioner is part of Redken's three‑step Bonding Concentrate system and combines citric acid with Redken’s Bonding Care Complex to reinforce weakened hair fibers. It delivers intensive conditioning and helps reduce breakage and split ends while preserving color vibrancy. The formula is thick and concentrated, so a small amount covers a lot of hair — start small and adjust by hair length and porosity.

How quickly will I notice improved strength and less breakage?

Visible improvements can appear after a few uses when the conditioner consistently follows the system’s protocol. The product focuses on rebuilding and temporarily reinforcing bond structure, which reduces breakage during styling and combing.

• Use as step 2 in the three‑product system for best results.
• Expect reduced breakage and smoother strands with repeated use.
• A concentrated, thick texture means less product is needed per application.

Can I use this on color‑treated or chemically processed hair?

Yes — the acidic formulation helps maintain salon color by closing the hair cuticle and reducing fade. It’s designed for all types of damage from coloring, lightening, heat styling, and environmental stressors.

• Color‑safe; formulated to protect color vibrancy.
• Suitable for hair that's been colored, bleached, or chemically altered.
• Citric acid helps smooth the cuticle and support shine retention.

How much product should I use and how do I apply it?

Because the conditioner is richly textured, begin with a dime‑sized amount and increase if needed. Apply to mid‑lengths and ends after shampooing, leave in briefly, then rinse thoroughly for balanced conditioning without heaviness.

• Start small — thick consistency coats hair efficiently.
• Concentrate on damaged areas: mid‑shaft to ends.
• Use regularly as part of the three‑step regimen for sustained results.

Will this conditioner weigh fine hair down?

The formula is potent but designed to be efficient, so minimal product prevents unwanted heaviness. Fine hair may only need a very small amount applied to the ends, while thicker or more porous hair benefits from slightly more product.

• Fine hair: use sparingly and avoid roots.
• Medium to thick hair: increase amount for even coverage.
• Rinse well to retain body while getting strengthening benefits.

Who this is for: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is intended for anyone with visibly damaged, processed, or heat‑stressed hair who wants to strengthen strands, reduce breakage, and protect salon color. It works across hair types and textures but is especially useful for those who regularly color, heat style, or seek intensive repair from a concentrated professional conditioner.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU CETEARYL ALCOHOL GLYCERIN BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE DIMETHICONE BIS-CETEARYL AMODIMETHICONE CETYL ESTERS CITRIC ACID ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE PARFUM / FRAGRANCE SODIUM CITRATE PHENOXYETHANOL CANDELILLA CERA / CANDELILLA WAX / CIRE DE CANDELILLA ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR LIMONENE COCO-BETAINE AMODIMETHICONE CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE DILAURYL THIODIPROPIONATE TRIDECETH-10 SODIUM CHLORIDE LINALOOL PEG-100 STEARATE CITRONELLOL STEARETH-6 TRIDECETH-3 ACETIC ACID TRISODIUM HEDTA