Redken Acidic Bonding Curls Leave in Treatment

Redken's Acidic Bonding Curls Leave-In Treatment is a silicone-free leave-in treatment that works to provide heat protection, repair, and hydration to damaged curls.

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KEY BENEFITS:

1. What hair types and concerns is this product best for?
   This leave-in treatment is designed for wavy, curly and coily hair (curl types ~3A through 4C) that is damaged, chemically-processed or heat-styled. It’s especially ideal for curls that need bond repair, definition, frizz control and lasting shine.

2. What are the key benefits stylists should highlight?

• Helps repair internal hair bonds and strengthen curl structure. 

• Provides up to ~96 hours of defined curls and shine when used as part of the system.

• Reduces frizz significantly (claims ~85% less frizz for up to 96 hrs). 

• Heat protection up to about 450 °F (~230 °C) — useful for styling with blow-drying or other tools. 

• Silicone-free and vegan formula, making it appealing for clients wanting “cleaner” treatment options. 

3. How should stylists apply it in the salon setting?
After shampooing and conditioning with the matching system (the Redken Acidic Bonding Curls shampoo + conditioner), apply the Leave-In Treatment to clean, damp hair. Do not rinse. Then proceed with styling as usual (diffuser, blow-dry, or air-dry) depending on the client’s curl routine. 

4. Can it be used on color-treated curls and on relaxed/transitioning hair?
Yes — the formula is safe for color-treated curls. For very relaxed hair (where the curl pattern is largely gone), the brand suggests certain other treatments may be better, but this product can still be used for definition and hydration in those cases. 

5. Will it leave hair heavy or limp? Does it work for finer textures?
Because the formula is silicone-free and designed for curls/coils, it delivers strength and definition without weighing the hair down. For finer textures with curl/changing patterns, stylists should use smaller amounts and ensure distribution through lengths and ends.

6. What unique advantages does it bring compared to generic curl treatments?
It merges bond-repair technology (Curl-Bond Technology: citric acid + urea + glycine) with curl-specific styling/hydration benefits. That means it’s not just about defining curls, but also reinforcing the internal structure of damaged curls — making it powerful for salons dealing with clients post-color, bleach, heat damage. 

7. Any tips or stylists’ hacks to boost effectiveness?

• Use as the “protect-and-define” step in a salon curl ritual: shampoo → conditioner → this leave-in → curl styler.

• For clients with heavier damage, pair this leave-in with more intensive bond-repair services or treatments.

• When doing curly clients with booth rental or on-the-go services: mention the 96-hour benefit and low-residue feel as a key selling point.