FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS REDKEN ACIDIC BONDING CURLS?
Our first sulfate-free and silicone-free bonding care range designed to allow you to empower every pattern and restore the moisture, definition, and shine of demanding processed curls. Formulated with citric acid + glycine to penetrate the hair cuticle and strengthen from the inside for curls that look and feel resilient and bouncy. Benefits include 85% frizz reduction even in 80% humidity* and 91% more conditioned with easier wet hair detangling*.
*vs. non conditioning shampoo
WHO IS ACIDIC BONDING CURLS FOR?
For people with curl patterns 4-8 (A.K.A 3A-4C) that have moderately to severely damaged their hair either through repeated permanent coloring, bleaching, and/or excessive heat styling.
WHAT ELSE ARE THE FORMULAS FREE OF?
The shampoo & conditioner formulas are free of sulfate cleansing ingredients (SLES and SLS). All are vegan formulas with no animal derived ingredients
IS ACIDIC BONDING CURLS SUITABLE FOR COLOR-TREATED HAIR?
CAN YOU USE THE ACIDIC BONDING CURLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER A COLORING SERVICE?
We recommend immediately following a coloring service with ACIDIC COLOR GLOSS or COLOR EXTEND MAGNETICS. If needed, we also recommend using this ACIDIC CONCENTRATES BACKBAR regimen to help target important aspects of hair: protein, moisture and pH. ACIDIC BONDING CURLS is meant to be used by your client as home care to keep the hair feeling and looking healthy between chemical and/or color services.
HOW LONG WILL THE BENEFITS OF ACIDIC BONDING CURLS LAST?
Benefits will last up to 96 hours or until the next shampoo if shampooing sooner.
HOW OFTEN CAN THE RANGE BE USED?
The range can be used as often as desired. No matter how many days go between shampooing,
ACIDIC BONDING CURLS SILICONE-FREE SHAMPOO removes build-up on the hair and scalp leaving the hair feeling gently cleansed.
CAN ACIDIC BONDING CURLS BE FOLLOWED WITH CURL STYLERS?
Yes. Remember, Acidic Bonding Curls provides specific caring benefits to curly and coily hair that is moderately to severely damaged either through repeated permanent coloring, bleaching and/or excessive heat styling. Curl Stylers provided 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
ACIDIC BONDING CURLS SILICONE-FREE LEAVE-IN TREATMENT followed by HYDRATING CURL CREAM, the recommendation is to use about 1/2 of the amount of each as you would normally. In this case, less is more.
DO YOU HAVE TO USE THE FULL BUNDLE TOGETHER (ALL 3-PRODUCTS)?
For the full benefits, it's recommended to use them all.
CAN ACIDIC BONDING CURLS PRODUCTS BE USED ON HAIR EXTENSIONS?
Yes, the products can be used on 100% human hair extensions in which the cuticle has not been altered from its original state prior to purchase. Apply product to the human hair portion of the weft only avoiding any points of adhesion.
CAN ACIDIC BONDING CURLS BE USED ON RELAXED 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.
WHAT ARE THE REDKEN CURL STYLERS?
The new Redken Curl Stylers consist of Hydrating Curl Cream, Sculpting Curl Gel, and Refreshing Curl Mist. Our styling trio formulated without silicones, sulfates, parabens, or mineral oils allow the pro to empower every pattern whether using alone or together for customized results. Now your curly and coily guests can have 7th day curls that are revitalized, defined, and hydrated.
WHO IS CURL STYLERS FOR?
For clients with curl patterns 3-8 (2B - 4C) who are looking for curl definition and frizz control. These products are ideal for those who feel their curls are undefined, dry, frizzy, dull, dehydrated and unmanageable.
CAN THE PRODUCTS BE RE-APPLIED?
Yes. Many of our curly-hair clients can go for multiple days without washing, and they will often re-apply products to maintain frizz-controlling and curl defining benefits. REDKEN CURL STYLERS can be reapplied as desired by your guests.