Every consumer product has some impact on the environment. A good score here does not mean a product has a positive impact or no impact on the environment. The letters and colors used in this tool are designed to help you make comparisons to other similar products in L'Oréal's global portfolio, so you can make more informed choices. No matter where or how you live, daily life damages hair,” says Mark Coates, senior international education manager at Olaplex. Because of this, he notes that it's important to always include some from of bond builder as part of your regular haircare routine. If you've been experimenting with hair colour just as much as I have, chances are, you already know that bond builders (or bond repair treatments) and hair processing should go hand in hand. We get it, nothing quite compares to the beauty of a good ol' hair transformation, whether it's a balayage, highlights or a full-head bleach. But dealing with the aftermath of all the breakage and damage that might follow is far from fun. Once reserved for salon use, hair bond repair treatments come bottled up in at-home formulas that boast a smoother, shinier finish and a softer texture right after use, says celebrity hairstylist Bradley Leake. These hair products work wonders in keeping your hair looking fresh and strong. We found the best at-home bond repair hair treatments — from shampoo for colored hair and deep conditioners to hair masks and leave-ins — to help you achieve your hair goals in 2023 and beyond.

The L’Oréal Paris EverPure Bond Strengthening System is a trio of bonding products that consist of a pre-shampoo bond repair treatment, bonding shampoo and conditioner that are suitable for all hair types. This sulfate-free regimen strengthens hair from the inside out by reinforcing weak hair bonds, and conditioning and fortifying hair while remaining gentle on color. Discover our evaluation methodology and all that we are implementing to reduce our impacts together. LEARN MORE

What are the benefits of bond repair hair products?

According to a study by the International Journal of Trichology, when your hair is chemically straightened or permed, the chemicals rupture the disulfide bonds, which changes your hair type. This is why your hair can go from 4C curls to straight and smooth after a keratin treatment. This also explains why these types of chemical hair treatments are so damaging to your hair — they literally change the make up and structure of your hair. The first step in caring for weakened hair bonds is using a pre-shampoo specifically designed for hair bond repair. This step can be carried out once or twice per week, or every time you wash your hair for additional support. The Elvive Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Rescue Treatmenthas 12% bond repair complex, making it a highly efficacious step in your hair bond repair routine. Combined with citric acid, this formula helps to reinforce inner broken hair bonds by penetrating deeply and strengthening the hair fibre from within. For shiny hair that’s soft to the touch, apply pre-shampoo generously to damp hair, using a comb to evenly disperse the product from root to tip. Rinse after five minutes. instrumental test after 5 applications of Pre-Shampoo Treatment + Shampoo + Conditioner + Leave-In Serum And customers have been raving about the products - with one delighted shopper saying “This has really strengthened my hair and helped it become stronger. I use it twice a week and in the last few weeks I can tell that my hair health has improved. It's also not greasy and my hair is less greasy between washes.” While people who color their hair are ideal candidates to use a bond-repair treatment, everyone can benefit from incorporating these types of products into their hair-care routine once a week. So, what exactly does that look like for the L’Oréal Paris Bond Repair System?

Elvive Colour Protect for Coloured or Highlighted Hair, our best shampoo for coloured hair, enriched with red peony and UV filters. It works in affinity with the hair fibre from root to tip to nourish, revive and protect coloured hair. Protects hair against external aggressions and is suitable for all coloured or highlighted hair. Under a microscope, our hair is made up of protein chains linked together with bonds. These bonds can be compromised when hair is exposed to treatments like lightening, relaxing or perming, and even everyday acts like brushing and heat styling can cause wear and tear. Another added “I have used this shampoo in combination with the Bond Repair Conditioner and it worked very well. I love the fragrance and how it felt on my hair and scalp. when my hair dried, it looked very natural and bouncy. I am happy with this product and would definitely recommend it to my friends.” For such a small component of the hair fibre, hair bonds can have a real and visible effect on hair health. Some signs your hair is calling out for hair bond repair include:The best way to repair broken hair bonds is by using a bonding treatment that can correct damage from the inside out. Damaged hair bonds manifest as weakened strands with brittle ends, dryness and breakage. Remember that when you’re trying to repair your damaged hair, stay away from bleach, hair dye, chemical treatments and hot tools that are responsible for the damage in the first place. Breakage: Hair is brittle and prone to breaking, often visible where hair parts and around the face

Follow up your shampoo with L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate Free Bond Repair Conditioner with Citric Acid. Apply it to wet hair an inch down from your roots (to avoid scalp congestion and product weigh-down) and massage gently into the hair from the lengths to the tips. Leave it on for approximately three minutes then rinse with warm water. Using the product correctly will allow it to work its magic, repairing hair damaged by color, heat, bleaching and more. or more suppliers used in the making of this product are part of the L’Oreal Solidarity Sourcing Program. We are more than a beauty brand. We are a brand that gives power to women, because we are all worth it. As a brand that has always championed and celebrated women’s empowerment, L’Oréal Paris continues to challenge stereotypes with a modern vision of femininity. We support all women on their journey to fulfilment, in line with their own values and aspirations. Inspiring each woman to believe in her own sense of self-worth, whatever her origin, whatever her age. We want to bolster and celebrate women, her beauty, her achievements, and her potential to achieve even more. We provide products which galvanise her confidence, courage, and conviction to realise her ambitions. L’Oréal Paris is empowered by science. It’s at the heart of everything we do and have been doing since L’Oréal’s creation over 110 years ago. The superior efficacy of our formulas has been tried and tested. In the L’Oréal Paris laboratories, our passionate teams of scientists – biologists, pharmacists, biochemists, and chemists – work together to perfect our products. Thanks to this extensive network of over 4,000 researchers in 21 research centres around the world, we can deliver science at scale, offering proven results and visible transformations. This Sulphate free shampoo *** is enriched with 5% Citric Acid Complex designed to gently cleanse and reinforce inner broken hair bonds. After using the Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment, apply on wet hair, rinse and follow with Elvive Bond Repair Conditioner.If you’ve ever been to a hair salon, you know hairdressers have a language of their own. There’s a complex science to hair care, and hairdressers are experts in it – but when you’re caring for hair at home, it can be difficult to make sense of the technicalities. The good news is that bond builders have come a long way since they were limited to in-salon use only. Nowadays, they come in all sorts of formulations – all of which are safe to use from the comfort of your own bathroom. From overnight masks to shampoos, conditioners and serums, the options are limitless. To help you choose the right product for you, we've put together a comprehensive guide on all the best bond builders – all you need to do is scroll down and enjoy. As an icon of French beauty all over the world, we embody that famous French “je ne sais quoi”, a vision of beauty; effortlessly chic. A feeling of self-confidence, by empowering women to take control of their lives and face the world. We share a vision of style and continuous innovation with an audacious tone of voice and a cosmopolitan look, deeply rooted in the heritage of Paris. Hair is made up of millions of bonds that give it structure and strength. When hair bonds break, through brushing, bleaching, heating, and styling, hair becomes weak and damaged.

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The New Bond Repair haircare regime for stronger hair with maximum shine and damage protection. Hair is made up of millions of bonds that give it structure and strength. When hair bonds break through brushing, bleaching, heating, and styling, hair becomes weak and damaged. For the first time, our formulas powered with citric acid target damaged hair, and are suitable for all types of damaged hair. A third added “My hair feels stronger and easier to brush when wet. This lathers up well and smells fresh. I’ve had comments on how healthy my hair looks since using this and the conditioner. Would definitely recommend this shampoo.”