Acidic Bonding Curls Silicone-Free Shampoo

The Acidic Bonding Curls range is for people with damaged, chemically processed wavy, curly, and coily hair. It is best recommended for those with curl patterns 4-8 (3A-4C) but is suitable for curl patterns 3+ (2B and beyond). It is safe for color-treated hair.

Yes, Acidic Bonding Curls can be used on hair that’s been relaxed. However, these formulas have been designed to provide positive attributes such as frizz control and definition to all curl patterns. Hair that has been relaxed to the point that there is no longer a curl pattern might benefit from using Acidic Bonding Concentrate as an alternative.

Formulated with a Bonding Care Complex, Citric Acid, and Glycine, Acidic Bonding Curls is for processed, damaged curly, and coily hair. All Soft Mega Curls is formulated with a Nourishing Complex and Aloe for extremely dry curly and coily hair.

Over time, silicones can build up within the hair resulting in unwanted weight. Acidic Bonding Curls focuses on restoring curls with lightweight moisture while strengthening the hair from the inside to achieve bouncy, nourished hair.

​The shampoo and conditioner formulas are free of sulfate cleansing ingredients (SLES and SLS). All are vegan formulas with no animal-derived ingredients. ​

Yes, the products can be used on 100% human hair extensions in which the cuticle has not been altered from its original state before purchase. Apply product to the human hair portion of the weft only avoiding any points of adhesion.

Benefits will last up to 96 hours or until the next wash. 

The range can be used as often as desired. No matter how many days go between shampooing, Acidic Bonding Curls Shampoo removes build-up on the hair and scalp leaving the hair feeling gently cleansed.

Yes, the Acidic Bonding Curls are suitable for color-treated hair.

Yes. Acidic Bonding Curls provides specific caring benefits to curly and coily hair that is moderate to severely damaged either through repeated permanent coloring, bleaching, and/or excessive heat styling. Curl Stylers provide styling benefits for all curls and coils for even up to 7th day curls that need to be revitalized, defined, and hydrated. If you want to use the Acidic Bonding Curls Leave-In Treatment followed by Hydrating Curl Cream, the recommendation is to use about ½ of the amount of each as you would normally. In this case, less is more.

For the full benefits, it’s recommended to use Acidic Bonding Curls Shampoo, Conditioner, and Leave-In Treatment as a complete system.

The fragrance of the Acidic Bonding Curls range is the same as the rest of the Acidic Bonding Concentrate range.​

Top notes: Orange, bergamot, lavadin oil, orpur, lemon candy, marine​
Mid notes: Freesia, strawberry, raspberry, peach, violet, lily, rose​
Base notes: Cedarwood, sandalwood, amber, moss, sweet notes

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are found in several hair and skin cosmetic products, as they are known to help cleanse without stripping moisture. The US FDA advises that all cosmetic products containing AHAs that are topically applied to the skin have the potential to increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight and recommends very specific usage instructions on these types of products. Acidic Bonding Curls products are hair products that contain the AHA known as citric acid and are not intended for topical application to the skin. However, unintentional exposure of the skin may occur during regular use and that’s why the FDA’s recommended statements are included on the packaging for your understanding and awareness.

Every product in the Redken ABC portfolio is specifically designed to address different hair needs. We have carefully developed and tested multiple formulas in collaboration with our professionals. During this process, we discovered a special connection between the formula and the bonding care concentrate. Building on this understanding, our scientists have created a product with the ideal combination of bonding care complex to achieve the desired results that both professionals and consumers appreciate.