Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Set

(Shampoo • Conditioner • Leave-In Treatment)

1) Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo (Sulfate-Free)

What it is: A reparative, sulfate-free shampoo that gently cleanses while reinforcing weak, damaged, or color-treated hair.

Major ingredients (highlight):

• Citric Acid (acidic pH balancing to help protect the hair’s cuticle)

• Bonding Care Complex (strengthening + bonding support)

• Mild sulfate-free surfactants (gentle cleanse that helps reduce color fade)

Key effects:

• Helps reinforce weakened bonds and reduce breakage

• pH-balancing cleanse to smooth the cuticle and boost shine

• Aids color retention and leaves hair feeling stronger and more supple

How to use (Step 1):

1. Wet hair thoroughly.

2. Apply a small amount, massage into scalp and lengths for 1 minute.

3. Rinse well. Repeat if needed for heavy buildup.

2) Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner

What it is: A rich, repairing conditioner that detangles and strengthens while restoring softness and shine.

Major ingredients (highlight):

• Citric Acid (maintains an acidic pH to help seal the cuticle)

• Bonding Care Complex (supports internal strength and resilience)

• Conditioning agents (slip, detangling, frizz control)

Key effects:

• Helps repair the feel of damaged hair and reduce split-end appearance

• Instant detangling with smoother, softer finish

• Enhances shine and helps guard against color fade

How to use (Step 2):

1. After shampooing, squeeze out excess water.

2. Distribute mid-lengths to ends (add a touch to roots if very dry).

3. Leave on 2–3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Pro tip: For very sensitized hair, use a wide-tooth comb to work through while the conditioner is on.

3) Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment

What it is: A multi-benefit leave-in that strengthens, smooths, and protects with lightweight, lasting conditioning.

Major ingredients (highlight):

• Citric Acid (acidic pH for cuticle care)

• Bonding Care Complex (strengthening + resilience)

• Heat-protective polymers (protects from styling heat)

Key effects:

• Helps reduce breakage and strengthen from root to tip

• Frizz control and improved manageability with soft, glassy shine

• Heat protection up to 230°C / 450°F (ideal before blow-drying or ironing)

• Aids color vibrancy and smooth, healthy-looking finish

How to use (Step 3):

1. On clean, towel-dried hair, work a small amount through mid-lengths to ends.

2. Do not rinse.

3. Style as desired (blow-dry or air-dry). Add a pea-size to dry ends for extra polish.

Ideal for

• Damaged, over-processed, or color-treated hair

• Hair that’s prone to breakage, dullness, frizz, or feels brittle

Routine Order

Shampoo → Conditioner → Leave-In Treatment (daily or as needed)

Note: Avoid the roots with the leave-in if your hair is very fine or gets oily quickly; focus on the lengths and ends.