Redken Extreme

About Redken Extreme

Redken Extreme is the brand's dedicated repair and length-retention system — formulated for hair that's been weakened by chemical processing, mechanical damage, or breakage. Built around Redken's strongest RCT Protein Complex, the Extreme range rebuilds the hair from the cortex out, reducing breakage and supporting length retention.

The Redken Extreme Range at Partners Hair

Extreme Conditioner: Strengthening conditioner that rebuilds damaged hair fibres. Daily use.

Extreme Strength Builder Plus Mask: Weekly intensive repair treatment. The upgraded formula. Use in place of conditioner once a week.

Extreme Play Safe 3-in-1 Treatment: Leave-in heat protectant with active hair repair. Up to 230°C thermal protection plus bond reinforcement.

Extreme Bleach Recovery Shampoo: Gentle cleansing for bleached or severely damaged hair. The most concentrated repair shampoo in the Extreme range.

Extreme Bleach Recovery Lamellar Water Treatment: Targeted in-shower water treatment for bleached hair. Instant smoothing and detangling.

Extreme Bleach Recovery Cica-Cream Leave-In: Concentrated leave-in for the most damaged hair conditions.

Extreme Length Bundle: Length-retention focused bundle for clients growing their hair out.

Extreme Length Leave-In Treatment: Active length-retention leave-in. Apply daily to mid-lengths and ends for active breakage prevention.

Hair Growth vs Breakage Prevention

True hair growth happens at the follicle — no topical product can accelerate it. What the Extreme range does is preserve length you've already grown by preventing breakage. For most people who feel their hair "isn't growing," the issue is breakage at the ends rather than slow growth at the root. Extreme Length specifically targets this — reducing breakage means more retained length over time.

Extreme vs Acidic Bonding Concentrate — Which Should I Choose?

Acidic Bonding Concentrate: Targets the chemical bonds inside the hair. Best for hair that's been bleached, coloured, or chemically processed.

Extreme: Targets structural damage and breakage. Best for hair that's weakened, breaks easily, or needs length retention.

The two ranges are complementary — Acidic Bonding for chemical damage, Extreme for mechanical/structural damage. Hair that's both chemically processed AND fragile benefits from combining both systems.

How to Build an Extreme Routine

For damage repair: Wash with Extreme Bleach Recovery Shampoo, condition with Extreme Conditioner, and use Strength Builder Plus Mask weekly. For length retention: Use Extreme Length Leave-In daily on mid-lengths and ends. For heat protection: Apply Play Safe 3-in-1 before every heat-styling session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Redken Extreme make my hair grow faster?

No topical product can accelerate hair growth — that happens at the follicle. What Extreme does is preserve length you've already grown by reducing breakage. Less breakage = visibly longer hair over time.

Is Extreme Bleach Recovery only for bleached hair?

It's formulated for bleached hair, but works on any severely damaged hair. If your hair feels straw-like, breaks easily, or has lost elasticity, Bleach Recovery delivers the most concentrated repair regardless of whether bleach is the cause.

Can I use Extreme on colour-treated hair?

Yes — Extreme is safe for colour-treated hair. For maximum colour protection, alternate with Color Extend or Acidic Color Gloss shampoos.

Why Buy Redken Extreme from Partners Hair Design

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