When you've got damaged hair that’s already prone to breakage due to bleaching and other chemical treatments, hair pros are most likely to recommend you to get your hands on bond builders. But don’t be intimidated by this term! Find out exactly what bond builders do and how they can help your strands.
What are bond builders and how do they work?
The term bond builders refer to products that contain a specific formulations designed to repair damaged hair. As the name suggests, it helps bridge broken bonds along the hair shaft that would otherwise leave hair prone to breakage. Bond builders are a salon pro’s best friend, in a sense that it helps reverse years of strand abuse from bleaching to heat damage and more.
Are bond builders for me?
Bond builders can work to improve the strength and elasticity of your strands. Although it can work on most if not all hair types, you’ll likely experience significant improvement on hair that’s been severely damaged by chemical treatments such as bleach, perms and rebond, as well as damage caused by regular heat styling.
Types of Home Hair Care Bond Builders
In hair salons, you can request to have bond-building treatments added to select services like hair color or bleaching. These are great for cushioning the agressions from chemical treatments.
But bond builders can also be used home with a variety of benefits that make sure your strands stay strong, smooth and healthy. Here are some of the top and trusted bond builders we love.
Global Best-Selling Bond Builder
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Part of a line of both in-salon treatments and after care, Olaplex No. 3: Hair Perfector, ₱ 2,350, is one of the first bond builders developed for use at home. This treatment is the only patented system to noticeably repair extreme damage—turning dry, brittle hair into soft, shiny, and more resilient hair.
Its patented formula containing Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate may sound like a mouthful but it’s incredibly potent in creating a scaffolding around your strands, encouraging you to go for bolder hair choices down the line.
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Vegan Bond-Building Treatments
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If you’re looking for a vegan bond builder option, consider Aveda Botanical Repair™ Rich Strengthening Set, ₱ 9,300. This set contains a corn-derived sugar molecule to create bonds in the hair cortex, strengthening and repairing hair from within.
Plus, its plant-based complex of corn and coconut mimics the benefits of the hair’s outermost layer to help protect hair from humidity and water that can make hair more fragile.
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Bond Building Treatment with Amino Acids and Protein
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Some bond builders are combined with amino acids and protein that can better smooth and rescue damaged strands. Try Davines Nourishing Hair Building Pak: Restructuring for Dry, Damaged Hair, ₱ 2,900, made with Biacidic Bond Complex, that helps reconnect weakened internal bonds. Plus, it has peptides and rice proteins that can leave your hair feeling super soft and nourished! |
Now you know more about hair bond builders, we hope it helps you make bolder hair choices. Just remember that bond builders, whether as an in-salon treatment or home after care, is not a miracle cure for severely damaged hair. Be smart about hair care and consult with hair professionals before doing any chemical treatment. Talk to our experts for FREE here.
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