Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is a sulphate-free bond-repair conditioner for damaged, over-processed hair. With a 7% Bonding Care Complex and Citric Acid, it melts into the fibre to detangle, deeply hydrate and reinforce weakened bonds — rebalancing pH to seal the cuticle without weighing hair down. An authorised Redken stockist — 100% authentic, with free SA delivery over R390.

Key Benefits
  • Rebuilds bonds — a 7% Bonding Care Complex reinforces the damaged fibre.
  • Seals split ends — visibly reduces split ends by up to 82% as part of the system.
  • Intense, weightless moisture — softens dry, brittle, over-processed ends.
  • Colour-safe, sulphate-free — protects colour while repairing bleach damage.
How to Use
  1. After the ABC Shampoo, apply to damp hair, mid-lengths to ends.
  2. Leave 1–3 minutes to let the bonding complex penetrate.
  3. Rinse thoroughly.
Ingredients

Built on Citric Acid to reinforce weakened bonds and rebalance pH, with a rich cationic conditioning base — Behentrimonium Chloride and Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone — that detangles, smooths and seals the cuticle. Sulphate-free and colour-safe, it softens without weighing hair down.

Full ingredients (INCI): Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Limonene, Coco-Betaine, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Trideceth-10, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, PEG-100 Stearate, Citronellol, Steareth-6, Trideceth-3, Acetic Acid, Trisodium HEDTA.

FAQs

Who is it for?
Best for damaged, colour-treated or breakage-prone hair that needs strength and softness. Learn how to repair damaged hair, see how bond builders work, or explore the full Redken range.

Can I use it without the shampoo?
Yes, though it works best as a system — pair it with the ABC Shampoo, and swap in the 5-Minute Liquid Mask once a week for deeper repair on very damaged hair.

Specifications

Brand
Redken
Size
300ml
Hair concerns
Damaged, Breakage, Weak Hair, Porous, Colour Fade, Colour-Treated, Bleached, Split Ends

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Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is a sulphate-free, bond-repair conditioner 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 reinforce weakened bonds during conditioning — delivering ultimate strength repair, intense conditioning and colour fade protection in one pH-balanced step.

Best for: all types of damaged hair needing repair alongside conditioning; the conditioning step in the complete ABC system.
Less suited to: very dry coarse hair primarily needing moisture (use All Soft Conditioner); a weekly intensive treatment (use ABC 5-Min Mask).

Key actives:
- Bonding Care Complex — reinforces weakened bonds at a molecular level; reduces breakage by up to 56%
- Citric Acid (AHA) — pH-balancing; reinforces bonds and captures metal ions
- Glycerin — humectant; retains moisture and improves softness

Benefits:
- 56% reduction in breakage; 9× smoother hair
- Colour fade protection
- Sulphate-free; pH-balanced
- Combats 1 year of visible damage in 1 use (system)

How to use: Apply to wet or damp hair after shampooing. Distribute from mid-lengths to ends, leave for 1–2 minutes, then rinse.

Format: 300ml sulphate-free bond repair conditioner.

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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