Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner for Damaged Hair — Sulfate-Free, Color-Safe, Vegan

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is an ultra-rich, vegan, sulfate-free formula that strengthens weakened hair, reduces breakage and helps protect color-treated strands.

This concentrated conditioning treatment combines citric acid with Redken's bonding care complex to target damaged areas of the hair shaft. Designed for all types of damage — from coloring, heat styling, sun or environmental stress — the formula is thicker than typical conditioners so you need less product per use. The conditioner is color safe and formulated to improve hair resilience while delivering moisture and manageability.

How does this conditioner strengthen damaged hair?

The bonding care complex works to reinforce weakened links along the hair fiber while citric acid helps smooth the cuticle for improved shine and feel. Together they create a supportive environment for strands that have been compromised by chemical or mechanical stress. Use with a compatible system for best results when reducing breakage and improving comb-through.

• Bonding care complex targets compromised bonds inside the hair shaft
• Citric acid helps flatten and seal the cuticle for smoother texture
• Thicker viscosity coats strands to condition with less product
• Reduces visible roughness and aids in detangling

Will this conditioner protect my color-treated hair?

The acidic pH balance in the formula helps preserve salon-applied color by keeping the cuticle more closed, which reduces early fading. The conditioner is formulated to be color safe and hydrates without stripping pigments. For continued color longevity, pair with color-protecting shampoos and sun-care practices.

• Acidic formulation helps maintain cuticle integrity and color retention
• Sulfate-free base avoids harsh detergents that can hasten fading
• Provides moisture without overloading color-treated hair
• Recommended as part of a color-care routine

How should I use it to get the best results?

Apply after shampooing to towel-dried hair, working from mid-lengths to ends, and leave for the time recommended on the packaging before rinsing. Because the formula is concentrated and thick, a small amount typically suffices; adjust quantity to your hair’s length and porosity. For intense repair, use regularly in place of your standard conditioner or as directed by your stylist.

• Use on damp hair after cleansing with a gentle shampoo
• Distribute evenly from mid-lengths to ends; leave on briefly for deeper action
• Rinse thoroughly and style as usual
• Reduce frequency if hair becomes weighed down — smaller doses preserve benefits

Is the product suitable for my hair type and concerns?

The formula is formulated for all hair types experiencing damage, including chemically-treated, heat-styled, sun-exposed or brittle hair. Its vegan, sulfate-free composition makes it a versatile choice for those seeking gentler care. While designed to repair and condition, heavier or very fine hair may prefer smaller amounts to avoid flattening.

• Suitable for color-treated, chemically processed, and heat-damaged hair
• Vegan and sulfate-free for gentler daily use
• Works on a range of textures when applied in adjusted amounts
• Concentrated formula can reduce product consumption per application

Who this is for: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is aimed at anyone wanting targeted strength repair and improved manageability after chemical services, heat styling or environmental exposure. It suits salon-goers and at-home users who want a concentrated, color-safe conditioner that reinforces weakened strands and provides intense conditioning with less product. If you have very fine hair, use sparingly and adapt frequency to maintain lift.

Ingredients

1218174RK22 - 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 (F.I.L. D258009/1).