Redken Acidic Bonding 5 Minute Liquid Mask is a fast, rinse-out bond-repair treatment for damaged hair. In just five minutes, Citric Acid and a protein complex rebuild internal bonds and flood the fibre with moisture — restoring strength, smoothness and shine while protecting colour. An authorised Redken stockist — 100% authentic, with free SA delivery over R390.

Key Benefits
  • Fast bond repair — rebuilds internal bonds in just 5 minutes.
  • Deep hydration — restores softness to dry, brittle, porous hair.
  • Stronger, smoother hair — reinforces the fibre and tames frizz.
  • Colour-safe — gentle on colour-treated and bleached hair.
How to Use
  1. After shampooing, apply through mid-lengths to ends on towel-dried hair.
  2. Leave 5 minutes.
  3. Rinse thoroughly. Use once or twice a week.
Ingredients

A high-concentration treatment led by Citric Acid (a 16% Conditioning Care Complex) with a generous cationic conditioning system — Behentrimonium Chloride plus C15-19 Alkane emollient — that floods the fibre with moisture and rebuilds strength in five minutes. Sulphate-free and colour-safe.

Full ingredients (INCI): Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, C15-19 Alkane, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Esters, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Limonene, Trideceth-6, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Citronellol, Trisodium HEDTA.

FAQs

Who is it for?
Best for damaged, colour-treated or heat-styled hair needing fast repair. Browse the best products for damaged hair, see how bond builders work, or explore the full Redken range.

How often should I use it?
Once or twice a week, in place of your conditioner — leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse. For very damaged hair, alternate it with the ABC Conditioner.

Specifications

Brand
Redken
Size
250ml
Hair concerns
Damaged, Breakage, Weak Hair, Porous, Colour Fade, Colour-Treated, Bleached, Dry

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Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Min Liquid Mask is a sulphate-free, ultra-conditioning 5-minute mask for all types of damaged, colour-treated and chemically processed hair. Part of the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate range. Citric Acid and the Bonding Care Complex deliver deep hydration and intensive bond repair in just 5 minutes — use weekly in place of conditioner for the most intensive ABC treatment.

Best for: damaged, over-processed or colour-treated hair wanting deep weekly conditioning with bond repair; use once weekly in place of ABC Conditioner.
Less suited to: daily conditioning (use ABC Conditioner); fine hair needing volume; an intensive overnight treatment (use ABC 24/7 Serum).

Key actives:
- Bonding Care Complex — intensive bond reinforcement in 5 minutes
- Citric Acid (AHA) — deep-penetrating pH-balancing; bond repair and moisture retention
- Cetearyl Alcohol + Behentrimonium Chloride — conditioning agents; detangle and smooth
- Glycerin — humectant; deep hydration

Benefits:
- Deep hydration and bond repair in 5 minutes
- Sulphate-free; colour-safe; pH-balanced
- Ideal weekly swap for the conditioner on severely damaged hair

How to use: After shampooing, apply to wet hair from mid-lengths to ends. Leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Format: 250ml 5-minute liquid mask.

Authorised Redken stockist — 100% authentic, sourced from the official South African distributor. Free delivery on orders over R390 across South Africa.
Delivery without the guesswork

Spend R390 and delivery is on us. Orders under R390 are delivered for R67. We normally pack within 1 working day, with delivery in 2–5 working days depending on your location.

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Before you buy
Common questions

How does Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate compare to Olaplex?

Both systems are excellent at repairing damaged hair, but they use different technologies. Olaplex uses a single patented molecule to target disulphide bonds. Redken uses a highly concentrated Bonding Care Complex alongside Citric Acid (AHA) to strengthen weakened bonds while rebalancing the hair's pH to seal the cuticle. Redken ABC is often favoured by those who want intense moisture and softness alongside structural repair.

Is the Redken Acidic Bonding line safe for colour-treated and bleached hair?

Yes — it is designed for it. The entire range is sulphate-free and formulated at an acidic pH, which helps lock the cuticle down. This helps prevent salon colour from washing out and repairs the damage caused by bleaching and highlighting.

Can I use Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate on fine hair?

Yes. The formulas are concentrated and hydrating but balanced to give weightless repair. If your hair is very fine, rinse the conditioner thoroughly and use a slightly smaller amount of the Leave-In Treatment.

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