I work for Sally's and the Olaplex bonding repair is patented and therefore the active ingredient (and the one most responsible for the difference in cost) is missing from the Bondbar line. Bondbar cannot form covalent bonds like Olaplex to repair disulfide linkages and instead works like spackle and attempts to fill in the gaps of these missing bonds with product. Hence the heaviness of the product. Covalent bonds cannot be broken by water so Olaplex will also maintain results longer than Bondbar even if there is a similarity in performance.
Oh please. I’ve worked at Sally’s and the vast majority of the associates don’t know what they’re talking about in regards to products. You’re not professionals. Also, your entire rambling comment is you talking out your ass.
I compared the ingredients of the no.3 for each and yeah, bondbar has Most of the same ingredients, but specifically not bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, which is the Olaplex ingredient. What bondbar does have that Olaplex does not, is two ingredients: Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate and Hydroxypropylgluconamide. If you google those, you get something called "fiberHance" which apparently is a patented bond-building technology that uses those ingredients. I haven't found anything explaining or proving that it actually does what it says, but that's what bondbar is using 🤷
Hello , as a sally beauty employee, this is definitely meant for hair that is more dry and more damaged than yours so if your hair was oily the day after it is very understandable (:
The bonding ingredient is IydroxypropyI Gluconamide and/or Hydroxypropyl Ammonium Gluconate. Which is called "FiberHance bm" by it's manufacturer. If you Google that, many documents from the manufacturer say it" works by creating additional hydrogen and ionic bonds within the hair keratin". So that hydrogen bonding is done by all the acid based products (Redkin, L'Oreal, etc), which is not the disulfide bonds that K18 and Olaplex claim to repair. Hydrogen bonds are easily broken and will mostly break next time you wash your hair, while disulfide bonds are very hard to break and usually only break from harsh chemical treatments like bleaching, chemical straightening, etc. So if this product works, it will - until your next wash - make your hair stronger and less prone to damage. So long term, your hair will stay in better condition but if you have chemical damage, I'd look at Olaplex or K18.
My hair is so dry and brittle, these products are a lifesaver for me.. My hair tends to get MORE dry when I dont wash, I dont think its been oily a day in my life! Bondbar works great on dry damaged hair!
I'm absolutely 💯 addicted to your videos! Would love to see more about Sally products, especially the Generic line. Thanks for your time and energy you put into every video!!! Your hair is lovely!
You're right, shampoo is definitely a personal preference because I tried Pureology Strength Cure shampoo that you're always recommending and it dried my hair out. I didn't even remember to consider the fact that I don't have an oily scalp and my hair leans more towards dry. Good thing I just bought the travel sizes! lol However, it can stil come in handy on those rare occasions when I have a lot of product build up.
Same, I was so glad I only purchased the travel size!! But the Amika the kure worked so much better and didnt make my hair greasy. I actually had softer, hair with more moisture and could go an extra day in a half after switching.
I believe bondbar might be more targeted for afro or curly hair. The fact that the woman chosen to advertise this product is black is good sign of that. Plus sally is super loved and well known for products to take care of afro hair. That's why you might have not liked the shampoo in the first place.
Honestly thank you for saying that , I work at Sally’s and I can’t count how many times I get screamed at by people who are looking for certain products that we don’t carry and or at my store we don’t have , we have been trying our best to get more products for textured hair at my store but people don’t care they still scream at you ! And I’m not talking about just arguing with you full blown screaming in my face over not being able to find products I get it’s frustrating but they don’t understand it from our end we don’t have control over it that’s all up to corporate
Actually it work great on my straight hair they also have a blonde line along with toners . I believe their products works better for people who bleach , perm or relax their hair for people who only have damaged due hairstyling tools it might be too much for them.
So this product line seems to be using fiberHance (Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate and Hydroxypropylgluconamide) which you mentioned is also in Bumble&Bumble. I guess this would be good for someone who wanted to try that product but didn’t want to spend the money. The only studies on fiberBond are from the manufacturer and it’s not really well known either so I’m not sure if I’m sold. It’s also in one of the shampoos I use so I’m not going to rush out and buy it.
It looks like you did your research! I googled each ingredient and found the same result. It turns out other brands use the same ingredients, such as Aveda, Bumble & Bumble, Curlsmith and Xmondo. If multiple companies are willing to use such ingredients and put their reputation on the line, it must be doing something good.
I have medium length hair with layers that was razor cut over a year ago with several lightening and color processings. My hair is low porosity and I'd say normal when it comes to density. I also have Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism which can cause hair loss and excess breakage. Naturally wavy (type 2a/2b) but I flat iron every day and have for 10+ years. I also blow dry my hair every time I wash, which is roughly one a week but sometimes twice. I have tried Olaplex, it worked, but there is definitely a huge price tag. I snagged Bond Bar the very first day it released and have been using it off and on since. I immediately noticed a difference with the very first use. My hair was less frizzy, extremely soft and manageable, and it "looked" less damaged. My favorite is a tie between the pre shampoo and the styling cream. The pre shampoo, I found, works best if you give yourself a spa like day at home. I spritz my hair down with a water bottle and apply the pre shampoo then put a processing cap on my head. During this time I usually catch up on cleaning, do self care, or watch TV, etc. A few hours later, when ready to shower, follow up with the remaining products. I have also tried the pre shampoo as the instructions suggest. This line is phenomenal in my opinion and a little bit of product goes a long way. Even though the instructions say to be generous, I feel as if that could be why some results are causing excessive unwanted oiliness. I have also tried using each product on their own with other brands of products. (Example: pre shampoo then use a different shampoo, conditioner, and leave in. Etc.) I noticed the biggest improvement when using the entire line together. I'm a huge fan and will continue to use this line as it has tamed frizz, prevented breakage, and made my hair more manageable. Overall, even if Olaplex has different bonding ingredients and strengthens bonds in a different way, Bond Bar is my personal winner because I noticed more of a positive difference.
The shampoo is intended to be gentle because it's meant for people with extremely damaged hair, in which case you don't want to strip out oils etc. It's not a regular shampoo.
I think I'll stick with Olaplex, except for the number 6. I love 6 but rarely use it due to how thick (and dense) it is. Seeing that Sally's 6 is lighter weight and 1/3 of the price, I'm going to have to check it out. Thanks for the review, Abby. You're truly the best.
Bondbar is for more dryer and damaged hair so if your hair is more oily you probably won't like it. im creole(ethnicity) and it shows in my hair it very dry curly and pretty damaged and bondbar has saved my hair %1000
My hair was cotton candy. After first use of just the shampoo and conditioner myhair was 90 percent better. SHINY and manageable. I didn't use the leave in lotion but I will purchase and try. As I said, my hair was like cotton candy, breakage and falling out. I like it so far. Now if it repairs rather than mask the problem, that will be a plus.
I have bright, vibrant coloured hair. I have spent the past 2 years destroying it with multiple bleachings and colour changes. I tried the Olaplex line last year and while it helped, it was too pricey for me to use on a regular basis for the amount of product. When I started seeing videos for K18, I sucked it up and bought it. OMG! It made such a drastic difference in the condition of my hair! I'm on my second bottle. Then Brad Mondo came out with his XMondo Recalibrate line(not just the shampoo and conditioner). So, now, between that and the K18 prep shampoo and treatment every 3rd or 4th wash, my hair is in SO much better shape! I'm currently on a 1 year bleach free journey, taking monthly pics of growth progress and refreshing the colour itself every other month or so. Next bleaching won't happen until July of next year. I won't be trying this, as I'm happy with what I'm using, but I do so look forward to all of your hair videos(not so much the makeup, since I don't wear any) and the skin care videos. Keep up the amazing work!!! 💜💙💚
I'll stick with my Olaplex 3 & 8 until they stop working for me. I shampoo weekly, and use one or the other on my first shampoo each month. If my ends feel really damaged, I'll use #3 as a pre treatment (leaving it on wet hair for an hour or so), otherwise I'll use #8 instead of regular conditioner. That's enough bond building to make my hair look great. i don't bother with the rest of the range. "Bond building" seems to be the latest trend phrase in hair care company marketing departments ... anything and everything is being labeled "builds bonds", even when it's clear they don't understand the process. It's getting as bad as "hair hydration".
I got the #3 around two weeks ago and omg i have loved it - it made my hair feel so great even after shampooing twice with a clarifying shampoo (which never happens).
I tried bond bar yesterday. I have 3b 3c hair so I absolutely loved olplex #6 it was amazing in my hair. I also used the 0 and 3 and after only two treatments everyone saw a difference in my hair (thicker stronger smoother). I bought the 3 4 and 5 from bond bar and I would not adv using that to detangle if your hair is more “textured” like myself. Bond bar was alright for only $30. I probably won’t get the 6 if it’s lighter than olaplex #6 becuz tbh I did not like the #7 as it was too light. It would be better suited for a straighter lighter texture of hair
Also a big reason why I prefer olaplex #6 to bondbar leave in. Olaplex #6 is does an amazing job blowing out textured hair as it has silicone in it. Bondbar does NOT contain silicone and the product literally say NOTHING about being a heat protectant so I probably will never use that.
Another side note… again my first time using bondbar was yesterday 😂😂 but using the 5(conditioner) I had to follow up with my redken all soft mega because my hair did feel as soft as it should after a wash. Another side note… after using the 3 as a pre poo on dirty hair, I did my first shampoo with Paul Mitchell clarifying tea tree shampoo because I wash 2-4x a month so I always shampoo TWICE
I bought the treatment you mix with your bleach and it works wonders, I bleach my hair twice ( within two weeks time ) and used with 40 developer ( don’t recommend unless you start with very healthy hair ) and my hair didn’t fry or break , is a little dry from my second bleach but I’m planning on using weekly bonding treatments combined with moisturizer masks .
Hey Abbey, I love ALL the brand reviews you have done and how detailed each review is! I was wondering if you could review The Virtue hair care line? So many of the products have been catching my eye and I'd love to invest if they're any good. Your hair and skin recommendations have become something of a "Beauty Manual" of juicy info for me. Even tho we have very different hair types. The way you review products educates the consumer so that they can make the best choices for their hair or skin type and I love that! Please let us know what Virtue products make the cut to be Abbey approved. Mahalo sis 🤙🏽
would you mind doing an updated fragrance-free foundtions? (i feel like you cn just include bb, cc creams, tinted moisturizers etc depending on how many faves you have :) - i think including all skintypes would be neat :)
Hi Abbey, Thank you for reviewing another product. I personally wouldn't try this brand or even Olaplex purely because of the little amount of product that you get for the price is not worth it for me. I like Shampoos that lather up well for easy distribution to get a proper cleanse.
I've been using #3-#5 of the Bond Bar for 2 weeks now, love it! I apply the #3 with a shower cap & leave it for an hour or so before washing my hair. Leaves hair so soft and all Bond Bar products do smell better than the Oplex brand. I also noticed the Bond Bar is thicker than the Oplex. Honestly if you are starting off with hair that has zero damage, then you may not notice major results.🤷♀️ I can go 5-7 days before washing again, as I don't have oily hair. I have 2A hair type.
I'm on the end of the first month of "the Abbey method" (revised). I'm still kind of sorting through which products work for me and which ones don't, how often do I want to use the Elizavecca, etc. And a big one, which product scents do *not* play well together. 😅 But even with all that, the basic routine for me (overnight oil, protein treatment, micellar shampoo, low pH moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, hair mask) is definitely working. After just 4 washes (once weekly), I no longer lose an entire hamster of hair in the shower. I used to go almost 2 weeks without washing, but now I do have to wash weekly; I'm assuming this is because my hair isn't as dry! In the new year, I should be getting a pay bump and will try adding K18. The breakage I am still noticing is exactly at the point where my colored/bleached/recolored hair meets my natural color, which is pretty telling.
Thanks for another great video, Abbey! I am currently using Olaplex (thanks to you) and am going to next try Living Proof (also thanks to you!), and skip this line. My hair is so much healthier because of your recommendations so I appreciate you so much! ❤
I personally really like Curl Smith's Bond Curl Rehab Salve (I think that's the name but if not it's their one bonding treatment that's in their purple "strength" line) it does repair the protein chains to the same level that olaplex or k18 do but it's relatively affordable and my hair always feels really nice afterward. I will use olaplex after I get my hair bleached since I have sick dark hair and it takes a lot to get it to lighten but I save the more expensive products for when my hair really needs it
proteins dont repair hair bonds, they temporarily plug in the holes that damage has caused, and rinse out over time. olaplex and k18 are the only products on the market right now that have patented ingredients for bond repair
hi abbey! thank you for yet again such a thorough and informative video! i would love to see how you feel about the line when swapping the bond bar shampoo with another conditioner that you love.. so that we can see the effects of the conditioner and styling treatment more! thanks abbey love you! ❤️
Will you review some of the Kevin Murphy line? It’s always what my salons recommend but I’ve never seen you cover any of their products so I’m curious your take on if they are worth the $
Abbey, long time viewer and I seldom write comments but I had to come on here and I want you to know you are the best, and I can say with your recommendations, my hair looks fabulous- first time in a very long time!! I tried that shine mask and followed it with a regular one - Amika- and my hair looks so soft and healthy. Thank you for all that you do, and I can see you’re content is really needed and appreciated!! ❤❤❤
Not interested in testing anything different on my hair anymore because nothing works better than Redken ABC. I've gained 4 inches in a year- that I've never been able to grow before using Redken ABC. When I started using it, I immediately noticed less broken hair in my round brush after a blowout. I have you to thank Abbey 💕 What do you think about hemisqualane as a pre-wash scalp treatment? I recently extended days between washes with JVN scalp treatment. It's fkn amazeballs
Sally beauty uses an ingredient called fiberhance. I found this out by googling the few unfamiliar ingredients I didn't know from the ingredient label. This is the same ingredient as one of the not your mother's products you reviewed in a more recent video.
I see in the comments that the shampoo doesn't give a great cleanse. Since it's claimed to be for damaged hair I believe it's best to shampoo twice since the second lather gives a better cleanse. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Hi Abbey, thank you so much for all your video's! I've learned so much from watching them, even though I can't get a lot of products here (in the EU). I should also mention that I wear human hair wigs, so my hair is quite different too 😅. Because your video's are so informative, I can still learn so much on how to take care of my hair ❤️
I was wondering if you ever heard of Virtue bond repairing system? A TH-camr Nina Uhbi (makeup artist based out of Dubai had the founder and CEO on her channel talking about her line. Alpha keratin is her bonding ingredient. If you watch Nina’s videos from a few weeks back called fall makeup, hair and fashion. I hope you can watch and see about the Virtue line and let us know. ❤ thanks.
Thanks for doing a review on Sally products! I’ve been curious about their private label products. I buy color from them, but usually skip the other stuff. Am I missing out on discounted greatness?!?
Literally my hair was like hay. 2 washes w bondbar its perfect now, its thick and makes it moisture and it’s the first shampoo that works they also sell a clarifying shampoo for ollliiiyyy af days
Hi abbey, have you ever tried coco and eve preshampoo bonding treatment? It's brand new, I just ordered it yesterday. Your hair reviews are so helpful thank you 👱♀️
Hi, doesnt the Bond Bar no 3 claim to repar the ionic bond? Isn't that different than Olaplex no 3? Does the ionic bond need repaired if needed? Thank you for your information.
I swear by the entire line of Acidic bonding concentrate by Redkin and this also includes the salon exclusive protein and moisture treatment. It's simply the best.
I love redken but their bonding line is missing the product you can actually mix with your bleach , Olaplex , K18 and bond bar have one although Olaplex is only sold to professionals regular customers can’t buy the one .
Would love to hear your thoughts on drugstore dry shampoo recalls this past year because tons have been recalled in the last year and especially recently. This is partially why I don't trust drugstore hair care. 🙅♀️There's pretty much 3 companies that make *everything* : Unilever, Church & Dwight, and Procter & Gamble...and when there's an ingredient like benzene found in something, it's usually found in lots and lots of brands at the drugstore. Batiste, Dove, Tresseme, Nexxus, Bed head, not your mother's, Kristin Ess, Pantene, Herbal essences. Amika sent me an email this week reassuring customers that in light of most dry shampoo found to be containing benzene, theirs does not (allegedly).
If this is like the issue with sunscreens, it's likely an issue with a filter or some contaminate coming from the supply chain materials used in manufacturing that's universal.
@Lexi Jones Because mistreating your hair and scalp gets expensive, especially if you have long and/or curly hair. I have long curly hair and it dries out and breaks with too much washing. I happen to be white but my hair issues are common for black women especially. Would you give that same advice to everyone regardless of texture?
Hi, I hope you’re well. I am an avid watcher of your videos as you offer knowledgeable experience within hair care world. Have you tried Lisaplex Lamellar Water? It claims to repair the hair in nine seconds. I have used it only once so far and loved how it left my hair. I was hoping you would get a chance to review and share your thoughts on this product as well. Thank you in advance and be well.
Have you tried or done and research on the AGEbeautiful Ultra Bond by Zotos 3 step shampoo, conditioner and hair mask???? I've heard it's supposed to be a dupe for Olaplex.....
your experience with the shampoo making your hair oily is so weird to me because i also have oily hair and it worked just fine for me. after using the entire system, it made my hair so light, clean and very soft. i'm thinking, just like the olaplex shampoo, bond bar's shampoo is also highly concentrated? meaning you don't need to use as much as you did for it to be effective
I can't go by what you feel in hair over ingredients I tried tge high end olaplex and was not impressed with it or tge smell of it If this new bond product makes my hair feel better with no smell then that's what I'm going to go by At least the bond bar shampoo has no overwhelming smell
Citric acid is not the active ingredient in Bondbar. Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate and Hydroxypropylgluconamide used together are the bond builders in the Bondbar line. You will find them in every product.
Wow! I worked at Sallys when Olaplex came out. They tried so hard to say their Ion steps were like Olaplex. Definitely not. To think they refused to sell Olaplex to make their own products that do not work as well. :(
I'd like to disagree. I, on separate occasions, have tested both ion and ola for triple processing, and the ion always felt smoother, more conditioned and left the hair shinier. Ion had an oily quality that did wonderful things to the lightener and gave a really smooth application. Ola left my clients hair rough and hard to detangle after the lifting process. I have not tried this bond bar product yet, but if I do get similar results as ola, why wouldn't I want to save money. I think im going to give it a shot before showing my bias for "dupes".
@Mayra Ortiz oh wow that surpises me. Ion is bad on my hair and my families hair I do. Also my extensions. Olaplex does way better. Wonder if it depends on hair texture and type.
@@StarPanda7 Its possible that it may also depend on the lightener. I still haven't had to opportunity to go into Sallys to try the Bond line, but maybe I can find time during black friday.
I've been using BondBar for a few days and I must say that #6, the Bonding Cream is horrible. I used a small amount as directed and it feels so heavy and greasy. I don't like it. I kinda regret buying this. I don't have a lot of experience with bonding products. I bought this because I'm not sure what I did, it could've been a number of things, but my bangs completely BROKE OFF!!! I've been a mess about it. So when I saw this at Sally's I thought it might help. So far, I am disappointed. :( I really wanted to like it but, nope. Oh, and I really hate how my hair feels when I rinse the conditioner off, it feels stringy, not moist.
It might be too heavy for your hair! I honestly must say it’s amazing for my hair and really moisturizes it well. I think the #3 and #4 might be okay for your hair unless it’s super dry
Thank you beautiful, I do not believe in dupes sorry, that is my humble opinion, I speak of experience, I have the wild kingdom kind of hair and I know what works or doesn't, my hair and ends have never been healthier thanks to the Olaplex line, from their shampoos, Conditioner to No 3 and No 9 also I love K18 and the Wow dreamcoat. Have a nice week.
Love your videos ❤️. Love that you do research as well as text the product ❤️ also Love your makeup, what eye pallet are you currently using? Do you have a holiday look? ❄️🎅. And where do you shop for clothes?
According to Dr. Dray (Houston board-certified Dermatologist), the amount of carcinogenic ingredients in dry shampoo is so minuscule it shouldn’t be a concern. She has a TH-cam video discussing this 😃
I think it would be so fun if you made a tier list of all the bond builders you've tried. Love your videos by the way!!
*THIS*
She did on TikTok!
Yes!
Same here!
I work for Sally's and the Olaplex bonding repair is patented and therefore the active ingredient (and the one most responsible for the difference in cost) is missing from the Bondbar line. Bondbar cannot form covalent bonds like Olaplex to repair disulfide linkages and instead works like spackle and attempts to fill in the gaps of these missing bonds with product. Hence the heaviness of the product. Covalent bonds cannot be broken by water so Olaplex will also maintain results longer than Bondbar even if there is a similarity in performance.
Oh please. I’ve worked at Sally’s and the vast majority of the associates don’t know what they’re talking about in regards to products. You’re not professionals. Also, your entire rambling comment is you talking out your ass.
I compared the ingredients of the no.3 for each and yeah, bondbar has Most of the same ingredients, but specifically not bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, which is the Olaplex ingredient.
What bondbar does have that Olaplex does not, is two ingredients: Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate and Hydroxypropylgluconamide.
If you google those, you get something called "fiberHance" which apparently is a patented bond-building technology that uses those ingredients. I haven't found anything explaining or proving that it actually does what it says, but that's what bondbar is using 🤷
@Simbelmynë thank you for the info!
@@amandacimarossa5214 no problem 😊
Thank you for sharing!
Hello , as a sally beauty employee, this is definitely meant for hair that is more dry and more damaged than yours so if your hair was oily the day after it is very understandable (:
Sounds like me lol I desperately need a haircut my hair is dryyy and from leaving it in a bun 12 hr shifts is damaging it
The bonding ingredient is
IydroxypropyI Gluconamide and/or Hydroxypropyl Ammonium Gluconate. Which is called "FiberHance bm" by it's manufacturer.
If you Google that, many documents from the manufacturer say it" works by
creating additional hydrogen and ionic bonds within the hair keratin".
So that hydrogen bonding is done by all the acid based products (Redkin, L'Oreal, etc), which is not the disulfide bonds that K18 and Olaplex claim to repair.
Hydrogen bonds are easily broken and will mostly break next time you wash your hair, while disulfide bonds are very hard to break and usually only break from harsh chemical treatments like bleaching, chemical straightening, etc.
So if this product works, it will - until your next wash - make your hair stronger and less prone to damage. So long term, your hair will stay in better condition but if you have chemical damage, I'd look at Olaplex or K18.
My hair is so dry and brittle, these products are a lifesaver for me.. My hair tends to get MORE dry when I dont wash, I dont think its been oily a day in my life! Bondbar works great on dry damaged hair!
You should try a leave in Olaplex bonding oil or Derma -E oil
I'm absolutely 💯 addicted to your videos! Would love to see more about Sally products, especially the Generic line. Thanks for your time and energy you put into every video!!!
Your hair is lovely!
I'm also curious about the generic stuff (and too scared to try it)
Hi Abbey!! You've literally saved my bleached, heat damaged, hair. Thank you for all you do!
Please review more products from Sally Beauty. ❤
You're right, shampoo is definitely a personal preference because I tried Pureology Strength Cure shampoo that you're always recommending and it dried my hair out. I didn't even remember to consider the fact that I don't have an oily scalp and my hair leans more towards dry. Good thing I just bought the travel sizes! lol However, it can stil come in handy on those rare occasions when I have a lot of product build up.
Same, I was so glad I only purchased the travel size!! But the Amika the kure worked so much better and didnt make my hair greasy. I actually had softer, hair with more moisture and could go an extra day in a half after switching.
I believe bondbar might be more targeted for afro or curly hair. The fact that the woman chosen to advertise this product is black is good sign of that. Plus sally is super loved and well known for products to take care of afro hair. That's why you might have not liked the shampoo in the first place.
Honestly thank you for saying that , I work at Sally’s and I can’t count how many times I get screamed at by people who are looking for certain products that we don’t carry and or at my store we don’t have , we have been trying our best to get more products for textured hair at my store but people don’t care they still scream at you ! And I’m not talking about just arguing with you full blown screaming in my face over not being able to find products I get it’s frustrating but they don’t understand it from our end we don’t have control over it that’s all up to corporate
Actually it work great on my straight hair they also have a blonde line along with toners . I believe their products works better for people who bleach , perm or relax their hair for people who only have damaged due hairstyling tools it might be too much for them.
Not true. There are no heavy butters or oils needed to soften Afro hair
So this product line seems to be using fiberHance (Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate and Hydroxypropylgluconamide) which you mentioned is also in Bumble&Bumble. I guess this would be good for someone who wanted to try that product but didn’t want to spend the money. The only studies on fiberBond are from the manufacturer and it’s not really well known either so I’m not sure if I’m sold. It’s also in one of the shampoos I use so I’m not going to rush out and buy it.
It looks like you did your research! I googled each ingredient and found the same result. It turns out other brands use the same ingredients, such as Aveda, Bumble & Bumble, Curlsmith and Xmondo. If multiple companies are willing to use such ingredients and put their reputation on the line, it must be doing something good.
I have medium length hair with layers that was razor cut over a year ago with several lightening and color processings. My hair is low porosity and I'd say normal when it comes to density. I also have Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism which can cause hair loss and excess breakage. Naturally wavy (type 2a/2b) but I flat iron every day and have for 10+ years. I also blow dry my hair every time I wash, which is roughly one a week but sometimes twice. I have tried Olaplex, it worked, but there is definitely a huge price tag. I snagged Bond Bar the very first day it released and have been using it off and on since. I immediately noticed a difference with the very first use. My hair was less frizzy, extremely soft and manageable, and it "looked" less damaged. My favorite is a tie between the pre shampoo and the styling cream. The pre shampoo, I found, works best if you give yourself a spa like day at home. I spritz my hair down with a water bottle and apply the pre shampoo then put a processing cap on my head. During this time I usually catch up on cleaning, do self care, or watch TV, etc. A few hours later, when ready to shower, follow up with the remaining products. I have also tried the pre shampoo as the instructions suggest. This line is phenomenal in my opinion and a little bit of product goes a long way. Even though the instructions say to be generous, I feel as if that could be why some results are causing excessive unwanted oiliness. I have also tried using each product on their own with other brands of products. (Example: pre shampoo then use a different shampoo, conditioner, and leave in. Etc.) I noticed the biggest improvement when using the entire line together. I'm a huge fan and will continue to use this line as it has tamed frizz, prevented breakage, and made my hair more manageable. Overall, even if Olaplex has different bonding ingredients and strengthens bonds in a different way, Bond Bar is my personal winner because I noticed more of a positive difference.
The shampoo is intended to be gentle because it's meant for people with extremely damaged hair, in which case you don't want to strip out oils etc. It's not a regular shampoo.
I think I'll stick with Olaplex, except for the number 6. I love 6 but rarely use it due to how thick (and dense) it is. Seeing that Sally's 6 is lighter weight and 1/3 of the price, I'm going to have to check it out. Thanks for the review, Abby. You're truly the best.
I love the Olaplex oil mixed with number 6 - much more user friendly that way
Bondbar is for more dryer and damaged hair so if your hair is more oily you probably won't like it. im creole(ethnicity) and it shows in my hair it very dry curly and pretty damaged and bondbar has saved my hair %1000
My hair was cotton candy. After first use of just the shampoo and conditioner myhair was 90 percent better. SHINY and manageable. I didn't use the leave in lotion but I will purchase and try. As I said, my hair was like cotton candy, breakage and falling out. I like it so far. Now if it repairs rather than mask the problem, that will be a plus.
I have bright, vibrant coloured hair. I have spent the past 2 years destroying it with multiple bleachings and colour changes. I tried the Olaplex line last year and while it helped, it was too pricey for me to use on a regular basis for the amount of product. When I started seeing videos for K18, I sucked it up and bought it. OMG! It made such a drastic difference in the condition of my hair! I'm on my second bottle. Then Brad Mondo came out with his XMondo Recalibrate line(not just the shampoo and conditioner). So, now, between that and the K18 prep shampoo and treatment every 3rd or 4th wash, my hair is in SO much better shape! I'm currently on a 1 year bleach free journey, taking monthly pics of growth progress and refreshing the colour itself every other month or so. Next bleaching won't happen until July of next year. I won't be trying this, as I'm happy with what I'm using, but I do so look forward to all of your hair videos(not so much the makeup, since I don't wear any) and the skin care videos. Keep up the amazing work!!! 💜💙💚
Whats k18!
@@saradipitydo9666 an incredible, yet pricey leave in bonds repair treatment. Worth the price! She's done a couple videos on it.
I'll stick with my Olaplex 3 & 8 until they stop working for me.
I shampoo weekly, and use one or the other on my first shampoo each month. If my ends feel really damaged, I'll use #3 as a pre treatment (leaving it on wet hair for an hour or so), otherwise I'll use #8 instead of regular conditioner. That's enough bond building to make my hair look great.
i don't bother with the rest of the range.
"Bond building" seems to be the latest trend phrase in hair care company marketing departments ... anything and everything is being labeled "builds bonds", even when it's clear they don't understand the process. It's getting as bad as "hair hydration".
I love the #8 and it doesn't get a lot of love.
I just googled this product 2 hrs ago. I get on TH-cam And then BOOM! here you are🗣👏🏽 You couldn’t have uploads at a better time😊
I really like the bondbar system. In saying that, my hair is dryer than yours and it really works for me. Thank you for the review. 😊
I got the #3 around two weeks ago and omg i have loved it - it made my hair feel so great even after shampooing twice with a clarifying shampoo (which never happens).
What type of hair do you have if you don't mind? My hair is strait-ish but soooooo dry. I'm hoping it may work for me too
I tried bond bar yesterday. I have 3b 3c hair so I absolutely loved olplex #6 it was amazing in my hair. I also used the 0 and 3 and after only two treatments everyone saw a difference in my hair (thicker stronger smoother). I bought the 3 4 and 5 from bond bar and I would not adv using that to detangle if your hair is more “textured” like myself. Bond bar was alright for only $30. I probably won’t get the 6 if it’s lighter than olaplex #6 becuz tbh I did not like the #7 as it was too light. It would be better suited for a straighter lighter texture of hair
Also a big reason why I prefer olaplex #6 to bondbar leave in. Olaplex #6 is does an amazing job blowing out textured hair as it has silicone in it. Bondbar does NOT contain silicone and the product literally say NOTHING about being a heat protectant so I probably will never use that.
Another side note… again my first time using bondbar was yesterday 😂😂 but using the 5(conditioner) I had to follow up with my redken all soft mega because my hair did feel as soft as it should after a wash. Another side note… after using the 3 as a pre poo on dirty hair, I did my first shampoo with Paul Mitchell clarifying tea tree shampoo because I wash 2-4x a month so I always shampoo TWICE
I bought the treatment you mix with your bleach and it works wonders, I bleach my hair twice ( within two weeks time ) and used with 40 developer ( don’t recommend unless you start with very healthy hair ) and my hair didn’t fry or break , is a little dry from my second bleach but I’m planning on using weekly bonding treatments combined with moisturizer masks .
Would love to hear more about the generic line at Sally’s! Also would love to hear your opinion on aveda products😊
Hey Abbey,
I love ALL the brand reviews you have done and how detailed each review is! I was wondering if you could review The Virtue hair care line? So many of the products have been catching my eye and I'd love to invest if they're any good. Your hair and skin recommendations have become something of a "Beauty Manual" of juicy info for me. Even tho we have very different hair types. The way you review products educates the consumer so that they can make the best choices for their hair or skin type and I love that! Please let us know what Virtue products make the cut to be Abbey approved.
Mahalo sis 🤙🏽
would you mind doing an updated fragrance-free foundtions?
(i feel like you cn just include bb, cc creams, tinted moisturizers etc depending on how many faves you have :)
- i think including all skintypes would be neat :)
Hi Abbey, Thank you for reviewing another product. I personally wouldn't try this brand or even Olaplex purely because of the little amount of product that you get for the price is not worth it for me. I like Shampoos that lather up well for easy distribution to get a proper cleanse.
Love how thorough you get in these reviews! Thank you for everything!
Please try the Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve next!
I've been using #3-#5 of the Bond Bar for 2 weeks now, love it! I apply the #3 with a shower cap & leave it for an hour or so before washing my hair. Leaves hair so soft and all Bond Bar products do smell better than the Oplex brand. I also noticed the Bond Bar is thicker than the Oplex. Honestly if you are starting off with hair that has zero damage, then you may not notice major results.🤷♀️ I can go 5-7 days before washing again, as I don't have oily hair. I have 2A hair type.
I'm on the end of the first month of "the Abbey method" (revised). I'm still kind of sorting through which products work for me and which ones don't, how often do I want to use the Elizavecca, etc. And a big one, which product scents do *not* play well together. 😅 But even with all that, the basic routine for me (overnight oil, protein treatment, micellar shampoo, low pH moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, hair mask) is definitely working. After just 4 washes (once weekly), I no longer lose an entire hamster of hair in the shower. I used to go almost 2 weeks without washing, but now I do have to wash weekly; I'm assuming this is because my hair isn't as dry! In the new year, I should be getting a pay bump and will try adding K18. The breakage I am still noticing is exactly at the point where my colored/bleached/recolored hair meets my natural color, which is pretty telling.
I do love Sally's products! Thanks for the info, Abbey!
I've been using Bond Bar. I do like it and it's less expensive. I think I prefer Curlsmith (purple).
I would love to see you review the Xmondo bond building line 😁
Thanks for another great video, Abbey! I am currently using Olaplex (thanks to you) and am going to next try Living Proof (also thanks to you!), and skip this line. My hair is so much healthier because of your recommendations so I appreciate you so much! ❤
What have u used my hair is so greasy and dry i don’t wash it it a lot
I personally really like Curl Smith's Bond Curl Rehab Salve (I think that's the name but if not it's their one bonding treatment that's in their purple "strength" line) it does repair the protein chains to the same level that olaplex or k18 do but it's relatively affordable and my hair always feels really nice afterward. I will use olaplex after I get my hair bleached since I have sick dark hair and it takes a lot to get it to lighten but I save the more expensive products for when my hair really needs it
proteins dont repair hair bonds, they temporarily plug in the holes that damage has caused, and rinse out over time. olaplex and k18 are the only products on the market right now that have patented ingredients for bond repair
hi abbey! thank you for yet again such a thorough and informative video! i would love to see how you feel about the line when swapping the bond bar shampoo with another conditioner that you love.. so that we can see the effects of the conditioner and styling treatment more! thanks abbey love you! ❤️
Any reviews on Aveda products? I love the earthy fragrances of these. My color treated hair has improved so much since I found your channel!
Thank you so so much Abbey! :)
Could you please review the Aveeno apple cider vinegar range? Thank you!
Will you review some of the Kevin Murphy line? It’s always what my salons recommend but I’ve never seen you cover any of their products so I’m curious your take on if they are worth the $
Abbey, long time viewer and I seldom write comments but I had to come on here and I want you to know you are the best, and I can say with your recommendations, my hair looks fabulous- first time in a very long time!! I tried that shine mask and followed it with a regular one - Amika- and my hair looks so soft and healthy. Thank you for all that you do, and I can see you’re content is really needed and appreciated!! ❤❤❤
They're more targeted to curly and coily hair. they're silicone and sulfate free, my hair loves it!
Not interested in testing anything different on my hair anymore because nothing works better than Redken ABC. I've gained 4 inches in a year- that I've never been able to grow before using Redken ABC. When I started using it, I immediately noticed less broken hair in my round brush after a blowout. I have you to thank Abbey 💕
What do you think about hemisqualane as a pre-wash scalp treatment? I recently extended days between washes with JVN scalp treatment. It's fkn amazeballs
I have that set based on Abbey's recommendations 😊.
Yeah right. That’s bullsh*t.
I use the pre shampoo and i always put it on my dry hair and it work SOOOOO much better
Bondbar #4 is much more concentrated and hydrating than Olaplex. Use less, promise it will work better.
Sally beauty uses an ingredient called fiberhance. I found this out by googling the few unfamiliar ingredients I didn't know from the ingredient label. This is the same ingredient as one of the not your mother's products you reviewed in a more recent video.
I just went to Sally’s and saw this!! Awesome to see your review
I see in the comments that the shampoo doesn't give a great cleanse. Since it's claimed to be for damaged hair I believe it's best to shampoo twice since the second lather gives a better cleanse. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Just bought some bond bar #1 to add some love to my hair after coloring it.
Love watching your videos. Currently using Olaplex #6 as leave in treatment. Would like to try the Sally’s one after my bottle is done.
Hi Abbey, thank you so much for all your video's! I've learned so much from watching them, even though I can't get a lot of products here (in the EU). I should also mention that I wear human hair wigs, so my hair is quite different too 😅. Because your video's are so informative, I can still learn so much on how to take care of my hair ❤️
I was wondering if you ever heard of Virtue bond repairing system? A TH-camr Nina Uhbi (makeup artist based out of Dubai had the founder and CEO on her channel talking about her line. Alpha keratin is her bonding ingredient. If you watch Nina’s videos from a few weeks back called fall makeup, hair and fashion. I hope you can watch and see about the Virtue line and let us know. ❤ thanks.
Please do one of these on R+CO’s bond repairing On A Cloud range!!!
Thanks for doing a review on Sally products! I’ve been curious about their private label products. I buy color from them, but usually skip the other stuff. Am I missing out on discounted greatness?!?
Sally's is closing 350 locations so I'm glad you got to review it while it's still available
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Literally my hair was like hay. 2 washes w bondbar its perfect now, its thick and makes it moisture and it’s the first shampoo that works they also sell a clarifying shampoo for ollliiiyyy af days
This girly is doing the lord's work with all the bond buildings reviews
can you check out herbal essences argan oil..apparently its low ph level shampoo and the whole set is like 12 bucks
Hi abbey, have you ever tried coco and eve preshampoo bonding treatment? It's brand new, I just ordered it yesterday. Your hair reviews are so helpful thank you 👱♀️
In curious about that one too ❤️
Hi, doesnt the Bond Bar no 3 claim to repar the ionic bond? Isn't that different than Olaplex no 3? Does the ionic bond need repaired if needed? Thank you for your information.
Have you tried Philip Kingsley Bond builder? Or other products from the line? :-) I would love to know more about this brand.
You have to use #0 bonding primer then #3 bonding pre shampoo
Your “well…” at 7:05 is giving kombucha girl 😭😭😭
I appreciate your videos so much and how much research you put it them ..Love your channel
About to go to Sally’s! Need shampoo and conditioner my hair has been thinning hoping it’s just stress and keeping my hair up in a pony
Very dry coloured frizzy damaged curly hair which one should I try?
Your videos are always awesome. Thanks for all your research.
could you curlsmith next? they have a bond repair product as well?
I swear by the entire line of Acidic bonding concentrate by Redkin and this also includes the salon exclusive protein and moisture treatment. It's simply the best.
I love redken but their bonding line is missing the product you can actually mix with your bleach , Olaplex , K18 and bond bar have one although Olaplex is only sold to professionals regular customers can’t buy the one .
I saw a hairdresser use this and her hair looked soo good after.
As a former Sally employee, I would not be surprised if this was just another cash grab
As an occasional patron of Sally Beauty, I wouldn’t be surprised either
I’m curious how the bond repairing products compare to the AVC products like AG sells?
How about do hair oil review with oplex and ouai or do one about leave in conditioner spray vs leave in conditioner cream
A very good job, Abbey!❤❤❤❤
Would love to hear your thoughts on drugstore dry shampoo recalls this past year because tons have been recalled in the last year and especially recently. This is partially why I don't trust drugstore hair care. 🙅♀️There's pretty much 3 companies that make *everything* : Unilever, Church & Dwight, and Procter & Gamble...and when there's an ingredient like benzene found in something, it's usually found in lots and lots of brands at the drugstore. Batiste, Dove, Tresseme, Nexxus, Bed head, not your mother's, Kristin Ess, Pantene, Herbal essences. Amika sent me an email this week reassuring customers that in light of most dry shampoo found to be containing benzene, theirs does not (allegedly).
If this is like the issue with sunscreens, it's likely an issue with a filter or some contaminate coming from the supply chain materials used in manufacturing that's universal.
Dr Dray did a video all about this. Check it out. 👍😊
I will never understand why people just don’t wash their hair. This non washing trend is ridiculous. Wash your damn hair.
@Lexi Jones Because mistreating your hair and scalp gets expensive, especially if you have long and/or curly hair. I have long curly hair and it dries out and breaks with too much washing. I happen to be white but my hair issues are common for black women especially. Would you give that same advice to everyone regardless of texture?
@@lexijones8019 I wash my hair every other day and use dry shampoo on an as-needed basis. Who here said they never wash their hair?
Hi, I hope you’re well. I am an avid watcher of your videos as you offer knowledgeable experience within hair care world. Have you tried Lisaplex Lamellar Water? It claims to repair the hair in nine seconds. I have used it only once so far and loved how it left my hair. I was hoping you would get a chance to review and share your thoughts on this product as well. Thank you in advance and be well.
Have you tried or done and research on the AGEbeautiful Ultra Bond by Zotos 3 step shampoo, conditioner and hair mask???? I've heard it's supposed to be a dupe for Olaplex.....
Abbey please review Paul Mitchell BondRX system
your experience with the shampoo making your hair oily is so weird to me because i also have oily hair and it worked just fine for me. after using the entire system, it made my hair so light, clean and very soft. i'm thinking, just like the olaplex shampoo, bond bar's shampoo is also highly concentrated? meaning you don't need to use as much as you did for it to be effective
I can't go by what you feel in hair over ingredients I tried tge high end olaplex and was not impressed with it or tge smell of it If this new bond product makes my hair feel better with no smell then that's what I'm going to go by At least the bond bar shampoo has no overwhelming smell
So Citric Acid is a repairing ingredient and not, a PH balancing ingredient?
Citric acid is not the active ingredient in Bondbar. Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate and Hydroxypropylgluconamide used together are the bond builders in the Bondbar line. You will find them in every product.
I know this is slightly unrelated, but which lipstick do you use? I love this shade 😊
I love all of the information!
I'm intrigued!
Crazy how you literally read minds!! I was wondering about this dupe for Olaplex for the past two days!
Wow! I worked at Sallys when Olaplex came out. They tried so hard to say their Ion steps were like Olaplex. Definitely not. To think they refused to sell Olaplex to make their own products that do not work as well. :(
I'd like to disagree. I, on separate occasions, have tested both ion and ola for triple processing, and the ion always felt smoother, more conditioned and left the hair shinier. Ion had an oily quality that did wonderful things to the lightener and gave a really smooth application. Ola left my clients hair rough and hard to detangle after the lifting process. I have not tried this bond bar product yet, but if I do get similar results as ola, why wouldn't I want to save money. I think im going to give it a shot before showing my bias for "dupes".
@Mayra Ortiz oh wow that surpises me. Ion is bad on my hair and my families hair I do. Also my extensions. Olaplex does way better. Wonder if it depends on hair texture and type.
@@StarPanda7 Its possible that it may also depend on the lightener. I still haven't had to opportunity to go into Sallys to try the Bond line, but maybe I can find time during black friday.
I will forever be with OLAPLEX😊
I've been using BondBar for a few days and I must say that #6, the Bonding Cream is horrible. I used a small amount as directed and it feels so heavy and greasy. I don't like it. I kinda regret buying this. I don't have a lot of experience with bonding products. I bought this because I'm not sure what I did, it could've been a number of things, but my bangs completely BROKE OFF!!! I've been a mess about it. So when I saw this at Sally's I thought it might help. So far, I am disappointed. :( I really wanted to like it but, nope. Oh, and I really hate how my hair feels when I rinse the conditioner off, it feels stringy, not moist.
It might be too heavy for your hair! I honestly must say it’s amazing for my hair and really moisturizes it well. I think the #3 and #4 might be okay for your hair unless it’s super dry
Amazing for my hair!😂
Can you review the randco bleu lines!!!!
Thank you beautiful, I do not believe in dupes sorry, that is my humble opinion, I speak of experience, I have the wild kingdom kind of hair and I know what works or doesn't, my hair and ends have never been healthier thanks to the Olaplex line, from their shampoos, Conditioner to No 3 and No 9 also I love K18 and the Wow dreamcoat. Have a nice week.
Thanks!! What about Bondplex on amazon?
Love your videos ❤️. Love that you do research as well as text the product ❤️ also Love your makeup, what eye pallet are you currently using? Do you have a holiday look? ❄️🎅. And where do you shop for clothes?
Did you wash your hair twice?
How do you take care of your teeth?
Can you review the Sol De Janeiro hair line, please?
It’s awful. Made my hair dry, damaged & tangled. It smells nice but doesn’t perform well.
@@Aphrodite01 which product?
@@abbiverbeck282 shampoo conditioner leave in and oil
Love your videos! Do you have any suggestions for static hair in the winter?
Hair oil everyday! Do you wear a hat? I never enjoyed winter much until I got a spirit hood ☺️
@@Madamchief no I don't wear a hat, that would make my thin static hair much worse. I have some marula oil spray I might have to try.
Hi there. The WOW Dream Coat works great for me. A favorite of this channel :).
Hi Abbey! Good morning!
Please add captions to your vids. The automated ones from TH-cam suck.
Is it purple
Can you do a video on the cancer causing ingredient in dry shampoos? The not your mothers is on the list 😢
According to Dr. Dray (Houston board-certified Dermatologist), the amount of carcinogenic ingredients in dry shampoo is so minuscule it shouldn’t be a concern. She has a TH-cam video discussing this 😃
Off topic but your videos remind me of Carly Christman for some reason.
But thank you for posting! Been curious.