A gentle shampoo formulated with an acidic pH to cleanse the scalp and hair while helping repair damaged bonds in the hair structure.
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3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This shampoo earns consistent praise for leaving hair soft and manageable after cleansing. The acidic formula is noted for working gently on the scalp while still delivering a thorough clean, and the result is hair that feels noticeably conditioned rather than stripped. Those with damaged or compromised hair may find the bond-repair angle particularly worth trying.
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Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
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“The heart of this bonding concentrate is basically citric acid which is pH balanced but making it effective, and citric acid is the core ingredient here that helps to repair the bonds that are broken within the hair.”
Dr. Jenny Liu, watch at 27:17
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A gentle shampoo formulated with an acidic pH to cleanse the scalp and hair while helping repair damaged bonds in the hair structure.
Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.
Redken Acidic Bond Repair Shampoo holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.
In their reviews, experts say Redken Acidic Bond Repair Shampoo is good for damaged or breaking hair (1 expert).
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