Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm — Strength Repair, Heat Protection to 450°F

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm is a lightweight leave-in balm that visibly seals split ends, reduces breakage, and smooths hair instantly.

If your hair is dry, chemically or color-treated, and showing split ends or weakened strands, this balm delivers targeted end repair without weighing hair down. Formulated with citric acid and madecathenol, the balm works at the tips where damage is most visible to relink broken bonds, add slip for detangling, and protect against thermal styling up to 450°F. The non-greasy texture absorbs quickly, leaving hair looking smoother and feeling stronger after a single use.

How does this balm reduce breakage and repair split ends?

The formula is designed to relink broken bonds and fill and smooth compromised cuticle edges at the hair tip. Laboratory evaluations show visible partial or complete sealing of split ends and measurable reductions in breakage after one application, thanks to the bonding actives and conditioning agents.

• Citric acid helps rebalance pH to close and smooth cuticle layers.
• Madecathenol supports strand integrity and surface repair.
• Bonding technology targets broken bonds to strengthen fibers.
• Fast-absorbing balm seals ends without creating residue.

Will this product protect my hair from heat styling?

Yes — the balm provides heat protection suitable for many styling tools, helping to limit heat-related weakening of the hair fiber when you blow-dry or use hot tools. It acts as a protective layer so ends are less prone to splitting from thermal stress.

• Formulated to help protect up to 450°F styling temperatures.
• Applied to damp or dry ends before heat styling for best results.
• Lightweight texture keeps hair manageable for styling.

How do I use the Hair Bandage Balm for best results?

Apply a small amount to mid-lengths and ends of towel-dried or dry hair, focusing on areas with visible split ends. For more intensive repair, use regularly as part of your routine—instrumental testing showed dramatic visible sealing with two applications—and combine with other Acidic Bonding Concentrate treatments for a full-strengthening regimen.

• Start with a pea-sized amount; increase only for longer or thicker hair.
• Work into ends with fingers or a wide-tooth comb to distribute evenly.
• Style as usual; safe to use before heat tools.

Is this safe for color-treated or chemically processed hair?

The formula is pH-balanced and designed to be compatible with color-treated and chemically processed hair, offering repair without stripping or dulling. It’s free from artificial colorants and drying alcohols, which helps maintain color vibrancy while addressing dryness and breakage.

• pH balanced for use on treated hair types.
• No artificial colorants to avoid unnecessary additives.
• Excludes drying alcohols that can exacerbate damage.

Who is this for: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm is ideal for anyone with dry, damaged, or split-prone ends—especially those who color or chemically treat their hair and use heat styling regularly. If you want a lightweight, fast-absorbing leave-in that targets visible splits, smooths texture instantly, and helps strengthen ends over repeated use, this balm is formulated to deliver those benefits while fitting easily into daily styling routines.

Ingredients

1400555RK5 - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • DIMETHICONE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • AMODIMETHICONE • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • PHENOXYETHANOL • DIMETHICONOL • POLYQUATERNIUM-37 • TRIDECETH-5 • STEARETH-20 • CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE • GLYCERIN • CITRIC ACID • TRIDECETH-10 • PANTHENOL • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES • CARVONE • PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6 • LIMONENE • CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL • CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE • LINALOOL • CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL • HEXYL CINNAMAL • ACRYLATES/STEARYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER • LINALYL ACETATE • ACETIC ACID • SORBITAN OLEATE • MADECASSOSIDE • HYDRATED SILICA • PINENE • CITRAL • SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE • DISODIUM PHOSPHATE • CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL • SODIUM PHOSPHATE • ROSE KETONES • TERPINEOL • EDTA (F.I.L. N70067087/1).