Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner for Damaged Hair — Sulfate-Free, Citric Acid Repair

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is a concentrated, vegan, sulfate-free treatment that helps reinforce weakened hair bonds, deliver deep conditioning and protect color-treated hair.

Powered by a citric-acid pH formula and a concentrated bonding care complex, this conditioner is designed to strengthen strands that have been compromised by coloring, heat styling, chemical services or environmental stress. Its ultra-rich texture means you need less product to coat and treat each strand, while the acidic balance helps seal the cuticle to reduce color fade and improve combability. The formula is vegan and free from sulfates, making it suitable for a wide range of hair types, including color-treated and chemically processed hair.

How does this conditioner repair weakened hair bonds?

The conditioner contains a concentrated bonding care complex that targets weakened internal links inside the hair fiber. Citric acid helps balance the hair’s pH to smooth the cuticle, which supports the bonding complex so it can work more effectively.

• Bonding complex rebuilds structural links inside the strand.
• Citric acid balances pH to close cuticles and lock in strength.
• Concentrated formula coats strands with less product for efficient repair.

Will it protect my salon color and reduce fading?

Yes — the acidic pH and protective ingredients help minimize color washout and slow visible fading. By smoothing the cuticle and sealing the hair surface, the conditioner reduces color-stripping from water, heat and styling.

• Acidic formulation helps seal color inside the hair shaft.
• Sulfate-free base avoids harsh stripping of color molecules.
• Concentrated conditioning provides long-lasting color protection.

How should I use it in my haircare routine?

Apply after shampooing with an even layer from mid-lengths to ends, leave on briefly to let the bonding complex absorb, then rinse. Because the formula is concentrated and rich, a small amount is often enough; adjust quantity based on hair thickness and damage level.

• Use after cleansing with a gentle shampoo or the matching Acidic Bonding Concentrate shampoo.
• Distribute evenly, focusing on damaged ends and porous sections.
• Leave for 1–3 minutes for daily conditioning or longer for intensive repair.

Can I use this on all hair types and chemically treated hair?

This conditioner is formulated to work on all hair types, including color-treated, chemically processed and bleached hair. Its vegan and sulfate-free formulation makes it a safe choice for preserving salon services while improving strand strength and manageability.

• Safe for color-treated and highlighted hair.
• Effective on fine, medium and thick textures; adjust amount accordingly.
• Recommended for hair damaged by heat tools, sun, or chemical services.

Who is this for: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is ideal for anyone seeking targeted strength repair and long-lasting conditioning—especially those with weakened, brittle, color-treated or chemically processed hair who want to reduce breakage and protect their color without sulfates or animal-derived ingredients.

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