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This maleic acid-based formula was the first of its kind when it launched back in 2014.
3 is a “must-have” for all of her clients.
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It’s also spiked with moisturizing black spruce extract that enhances the look of your hair’s color.
(How’s that for convenience?)
This formula’s acidic pH level defends against damage induced by hair coloring and heat styling tools.
It’s also spiked with citric acid to tame frizz, enhance shine, and reduce hair breakage.
Both items featured in this in-shower pair reinforce damaged bonds with the help of citric acid.
This system also provides moisturizing nourishment from a trifecta of sunflower seed oil,rosemary leaf extract, andaloe.
This leave-in treatment has earned praise from some of the industry’s biggest names, including Hershberger and Bodt.
The latter shouts out its “game-changing” formula that prevents breakage and strengthens hair.
The superfood extract is rich in sulfur, which helps repair the sulfur-based bonds in your hair.
It also contains amino acids to fortify bonds, so this leave-in provides a double-dose of bond-strengthening ingredients.
As a delightful bonus, this heat-activated formula also acts as a heat protectant.
This five-minute shower treatment utilizes ahoney-basedbond-building complex that reduces frizz and moisturizes the hair cuticle for a silky-smooth feel.
Key ingredients:honey ferment, wildflower ferment
Can hair bonds really be repaired?
Reinforcing bonds along the hair shaft is important for maintaining strength, malleability, shine, and color vibrancy.
How do bond repair treatments work?
Missouri-based coloristColissa Nolepreviously toldAllurethat bond builders target three different types of chemical bonds that naturally exist in hair.
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