Meet the Experts
What Are Bond Builders?
“Bond builders help repair these bonds, bringing hair back to its natural shape and reinforcing its strength.
This helps prevent breakage, improves split ends, and [boosts] the overall appearance of hair.”
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“These products have changed what we are able to do in the salon,” she says.
“They really help professionals be more creative and help you continue the treatments at home.”
In-Salon Treatments
In-salon treatments are only available from a professional stylist.
Matrix also has included bonder in most of their color now," she explains.
“At-home treatments need to be used once a week for continued effectiveness,” Mian says.
“The first bond builder to come to the market was Olaplex,” Mian says.
“This product uses a patented ingredientbisaminopropyl diglycol dimaleateto repair disulfide bonds, strengthening damaged hair.”
Of course, you have other options in a salon, too.
“K18 is my newest color protection go-to,” Deeke tells us.
“Your stylist/colorist simply sprays thePro Mistprior to coloring and follows with the leave in mask.
It repairs the hair and leaves it looking so shiny, and its also very easy to use.”
Curious about other standout K18 products?
“K18 also launched a detox and maintenance shampoo.”
“[Plus], the K18 Mask is a great option as it helpsreverse damagefrom heat.
Combining a salon treatment with at-home follow-up is an option as well.
How to Use Bond Builders
Bond builders are often much easier to use than you’d think.
If you happen to be going to a salon, your stylist will be handling it all for you.
“Instructions depend on the product,” Mian says.
In turn, this helps your hair lookshinierand bouncier, while also making it stronger and healthier.
