If you colour, bleach, heat style or just generally ask a lot of your hair, the answer is almost certainly yes. Bond repair treatments have completely changed the way we think about hair health. At Headmasters, they’re one of the most transformative services we offer. Here’s everything you need to know.
What Actually Happens to Your Hair When You Colour It?
To understand why bond repair treatments are so powerful, it helps to understand what colouring and bleaching actually do to your hair. The lightening and colouring process works by breaking down the hair’s natural bonds. These are the structural links inside each strand that give it strength, elasticity and resilience. The more frequently you colour or bleach, the more those bonds are compromised over time.
The result? Hair that feels dry, looks dull, breaks more easily, and loses its natural vitality. Sound familiar?
Enter Bond Repair Treatments
Bond repair treatments work on a molecular level, getting inside the hair structure to actively rebuild what’s been broken down. Rather than simply coating the surface of the hair, they work from the inside out. This restores strength and integrity to the hair fibre itself.
Sian Couldridge, Headmasters’ Creative Ambassador, Colour Lead, and Art Team & Academy Manager, explains:
“More research is delving into the hair to repair it on a molecular level, effectively treating it from the inside out.”
The result is hair that not only looks healthier – it genuinely is healthier. Your hair will be stronger, more resilient, and far better equipped to handle the demands of colour, heat and everyday styling.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
One of the most important things to understand about bond repair treatments is that they work best as a preventative measure – not a rescue remedy. Incorporating one into your colour or bleach service means protecting your hair throughout the process. This approach is better than trying to repair the damage afterwards.
As Sian puts it:
“The bonding treatments we have in salons do an unbelievable job of maintaining the strength of the hair from within. It means we can lighten and colour hair with confidence, without compromising the condition.”
That said, if your hair is already quite compromised, it’s worth having an honest conversation with your stylist before your appointment. For hair that is severely over-processed, bond repair treatments may not deliver the full results you’re hoping for. However, your Headmasters stylist will always advise you on the best course of action.
Sian’s Top In-Salon Bond Repair Treatments
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate (ABC)
The Redken ABC treatment is one of the most customisable bond repair services available. Your stylist will assess your hair and create a personalised blend of Moisture Concentrate and Protein Concentrate. This gives you maximum strength, nourishment and shine in a single service. It works beautifully on all hair types and textures. Furthermore, it offers excellent colour fade protection too.
Olaplex In-Salon Treatment
A true pioneer in bond repair, Olaplex uses a patented formula to rebuild broken bonds within the hair. When applied by a salon professional, the concentrated formula penetrates deeper into the hair structure. This means more intensive repair than you can achieve at home. Think of it as a supercharged version of your at-home Olaplex routine. It elevates your results to a whole new level.
Kérastase Première
Kérastase Première is an innovative dual-action formula enriched with Citric Acid and Glycine. It addresses two of the biggest causes of hair damage: broken keratin links and calcium buildup. The result? Hair that is rebuilt to up to 99% of its original strength. You’ll see a visibly smoother, more luminous finish from the very first treatment.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
The good news is you don’t need to figure that out alone. Your Headmasters stylist will assess your hair at your appointment and recommend the treatment that’s best suited to your hair type, colour history and goals. All three options are available across our salons. They can be added onto any colour or bleach service.
Ready to give your hair the care it deserves? Book your appointment at your nearest Headmasters salon today – and for daily hair inspiration, find us at @headmastersuk on Instagram.
