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How bond builders work.

Bond builders repair broken disulfide bonds inside the hair cortex — they don't just condition. Understanding the chemistry changes how you use them. Olaplex, K18, timing, and the at-home routine. Below is the full library.

Edited by Nelly · Beauty & Style Director

About bond builder

Olaplex, K18, and bond-building chemistry — the most significant development in colour care in a decade. How they work, when to use them, and how to compare the brands. Edited by Nelly.

Colour & Treatment sub-chapters

  • Gloss
  • Balayage
  • Highlights
  • Root touch-up
  • Going darker
  • Going lighter
  • Grey coverage
  • Vivids care
  • Bond builder
  • Sulphate-free routine
  • Post-salon week
  • Colour fade