Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Conditioner — Bond-Building Treatment with Heat & Color Protection

This lightweight leave‑in formula uses citric acid plus a specialized bonding care complex to reinforce damaged areas along the hair shaft without weighing strands down. Designed for hair that has been stressed by chemical services, heat styling or environmental exposure, it targets weakened bonds to improve strength and manageability while helping preserve color. Apply to clean, damp hair for everyday protection and smoother styling.

How does this product repair weakened hair bonds?

The formula features citric acid and a bonding complex that interact with the hair surface to help reconnect compromised linkages along the cortex. Over time and with repeated use, treated sections become more resilient and show fewer visible splits and frays.

• Citric acid helps rebalance acidic pH to tighten cuticles and support bond repair.
• Bonding care complex targets stressed sites to reinforce fiber strength.
• Leave‑in application continuously protects while hair dries and is styled.

Will it protect hair from heat and color fading?

This product provides thermal protection up to 450°F and contains ingredients that help lock in color vibrancy by shielding hair from styling and environmental aggression. It’s suitable for those who frequently blow‑dry, flat‑iron, or color‑process their hair and want to maintain tone longer.

• Heat protection helps reduce breakage from hot tools.
• Color‑safeguarding components reduce premature fade.
• Suitable for regular use before styling to add a protective layer.

How should I use the leave‑in treatment for best results?

Spritz or apply the product to clean, towel‑dried hair, concentrating on mid‑lengths and ends where damage is most visible. Comb through to distribute evenly and either air‑dry or style with heat; repeat as part of your routine or after chemical services for continuous support.

• Use on damp hair after shampoo and conditioner for optimal absorption.
• Apply more often on highly processed or fragile hair areas.
• Combine with Acidic Bonding Concentrate shampoo and conditioner for a full system approach.

Is this product suitable for my hair type?

The lightweight, non‑greasy formula is formulated to work on a range of hair textures, from fine to coarse, and is safe for color‑treated hair. It’s particularly helpful for anyone noticing split ends, breakage, rough texture or diminished shine after chemical or heat exposure.

• Recommended for damaged, chemical‑treated or heat‑styled hair.
• Works on straight, wavy, curly and coiled textures.
• Non‑heavy finish preserves natural movement and volume.

Who is this for: Professionals, color clients and at‑home users looking to rebuild damaged hair structure will benefit most from Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave‑In Conditioner. If you want a daily leave‑in that strengthens fragile strands, reduces the look of split ends, protects color and adds heat resistance without buildup, this treatment is formulated to fit into your regular styling routine.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU DIMETHICONE CETEARYL ALCOHOL AMODIMETHICONE PHENOXYETHANOL POLYQUATERNIUM-37 DIMETHICONOL PARFUM / FRAGRANCE PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE TRIDECETH-5 STEARETH-20 CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE GLYCERIN CITRIC ACID LIMONENE PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6 TRIDECETH-10 SODIUM HYDROXIDE CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE SORBITAN OLEATE ACETIC ACID LINALOOL CITRONELLOL CITRAL EUGENOL