Redken Acidic Bonding

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate (ABC) is Redken's flagship bond-repair system, engineered for damaged, over-processed, and chemically treated hair. Built around a pH-optimised formula with citric acid and Redken's bonding care complex, the range reconnects weakened bonds inside the hair, dramatically reduces breakage, and protects colour vibrancy — all while being gentle enough for everyday use. If your hair feels weak, brittle, straw-like after bleaching, or simply won't hold strength, this is where to start.

Every product is 100% authentic, sourced through Redken's authorised South African distribution, with free delivery on orders over R390.

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo — a sulphate-free, pH-balanced cleanser that begins the repair process while gently washing. The everyday foundation of the routine.

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner — deeply detangles and strengthens, sealing the cuticle and improving manageability on damaged hair.

Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Minute Liquid Mask — an intensive weekly treatment delivering visible strength and softness in just five minutes. The fastest way to rescue badly damaged hair.

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment — a multi-benefit leave-in offering heat protection up to 230°C, frizz control, and ongoing bond support between washes.

Acidic Bonding Gift Set & Bundle — the complete routine bundled for value, ideal for committing to a full bond-repair regimen or gifting.

For best results, use the Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner at every wash. Add the 5-Minute Liquid Mask once or twice a week in place of conditioner for an intensive strength boost. Apply the Leave-In Treatment to damp hair before heat styling for daily protection and bond support. Consistent use over four weeks delivers the most visible improvement in strength and breakage reduction.

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate works at the pH level of healthy hair to strengthen and protect, making it especially effective for colour-treated and toned hair, where it helps preserve vibrancy. Where some bond-repair systems focus purely on internal structure, ABC combines bond repair with colour protection, heat defence, and everyday conditioning in a single routine. For clients deciding between bond-repair systems, our stylists can compare Acidic Bonding with other professional bond builders we stock — such as Olaplex and K18 — and recommend the right fit for your hair's condition and your routine.

What is Redken Acidic Bonding good for? It's designed for damaged, bleached, over-processed, and chemically treated hair — rebuilding strength, reducing breakage, and protecting colour while remaining gentle enough for everyday use.

Which is better, Redken Acidic Bonding or Olaplex? They work differently: Olaplex focuses purely on rebuilding internal bonds, while Acidic Bonding combines bond repair with pH balancing, colour protection, and heat defence in a complete wash-day routine. Many of our stylists recommend ABC as the everyday system and Olaplex No.3 as an intensive add-on — we stock both and can advise on the right fit.

How often should you use Redken Acidic Bonding? Use the shampoo and conditioner at every wash — they're gentle enough for daily use. Add the 5-Minute Liquid Mask once or twice a week, and apply the Leave-In before heat styling.

Is K18 the same as Redken Acidic Bonding? No — K18 is a leave-in molecular repair treatment used in a short reset routine, while Acidic Bonding is a full daily wash-care system. They can complement each other; our stylists can advise which suits your hair's condition.

Is Redken Acidic Bonding good for bleached hair? Yes — it's one of the best choices for bleached and lightened hair, rebuilding strength and reducing the breakage that bleaching causes, while protecting tone.

Partners Hair is an authorised Redken stockist and one of Cape Town's most established salon groups, trusted since 1984. Every Acidic Bonding product is genuine, professional-grade, and backed by stylists who use the range in-salon every day. Whether you're recovering from a bleach session or building an ongoing repair routine, we can help you get it right — with fast, tracked delivery across South Africa, free on orders over R390.