Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate

About Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate (ABC) is the brand's most advanced bond-strengthening system — designed for chemically compromised hair that's been bleached, coloured, relaxed, or permed. The ABC complex works at an acidic pH to seal the cuticle, reinforce broken disulphide bonds, and restore hair's structural integrity from the inside out. It's the closest Redken comes to a salon-grade in-salon treatment, formulated for daily home use.

The Redken ABC Range at Partners Hair

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo: Sulphate-free bond-repair shampoo. Cleanses gently whilst delivering Citric Acid and the ABC complex to the hair cortex.

Acidic Bonding Conditioner: pH-balancing conditioner that seals the cuticle and locks in bond repair after every wash.

Acidic Bonding 5 Minute Liquid Mask: The salon-staple deep treatment. Delivers concentrated bond repair in just 5 minutes — replace conditioner once a week.

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment: Heat-protectant leave-in with ongoing bond repair. Use before blow-drying or flat-ironing for daily protection.

Acidic Bonding Concentrate 24/7 Night & Day Serum: Overnight repair serum. Apply before bed for active bond repair during sleep.

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Gift Sets: Curated bundles combining the core shampoo, conditioner, and mask system at better value.

What ABC Does That Other Bond Repair Systems Don't

Bond repair has become a category — Olaplex, K18, and Redken Acidic Bonding all target the same chemically broken bonds. The difference is in delivery and pH. ABC uses Redken's Citric Acid + Glicoamine complex at an acidic pH (3.5-4.5), which seals the cuticle whilst the bonding actives work — meaning protection and repair happen together rather than sequentially.

Who Is ABC For?

ABC is the most-recommended Redken system for hair that has been chemically processed. Best for: bleached or highlighted hair; hair that's been heavily coloured or repeatedly toned; relaxed or permed hair; chemically straightened hair; hair that feels weak, breaks easily, or has lost elasticity after chemical services.

How to Use Redken ABC

Wash with ABC Shampoo, follow with ABC Conditioner on mid-lengths and ends. Once a week, replace conditioner with the 5 Minute Liquid Mask for intensive repair. Apply ABC Leave-In to damp hair before blow-drying or styling. For severely damaged hair, add the 24/7 Night & Day Serum to your bedtime routine.

ABC vs Olaplex vs K18

Redken ABC: Acidic pH approach. Daily-use system. Best for chemically processed hair seeking pH-balanced bond repair.

Olaplex: Patented bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate. No.3 weekly treatment + daily No.4/5 shampoo and conditioner.

K18: Peptide-based bond repair. 4-minute leave-in mask after washing.

Many clients combine systems — ABC for daily wash care, K18 weekly, or Olaplex No.3 weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until I see results from ABC?

Most clients notice visibly smoother, softer hair after the first use. Bond strengthening builds with consistent use — typically 4-6 weeks for measurable improvement in elasticity and reduced breakage.

Can I use ABC on colour-treated hair?

Yes — ABC is specifically designed for colour-treated hair. The acidic pH actually helps preserve colour vibrancy by sealing the cuticle.

Is the 5 Minute Liquid Mask a leave-in or rinse-out?

Rinse-out. Apply to damp hair after shampooing, leave for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use weekly in place of regular conditioner.

Why Buy Redken ABC from Partners Hair Design

Partners Hair Design is an authorised Redken stockist — every ABC product is 100% authentic. Free SA delivery over R390.