L'Oréal Paris Elvive Bond Repair Shampoo is a strengthening shampoo developed for damaged, weakened and over-processed hair. Powered by a Citric Acid Complex, the formula is designed to work beneath the hair surface to help reinforce damaged hair bonds while gently cleansing. It forms the second step in the Elvive Bond Repair routine and is suitable for all types of damaged hair. 200ml bottle.
Key Benefits
- Designed for damaged and weakened hair
- Helps reinforce and rebuild damaged hair bonds
- Powered by a Citric Acid Complex
- Helps strengthen hair affected by bleaching, heat styling, brushing and colouring
- Gently cleanses while supporting the hair structure
- Helps leave hair looking smoother, stronger and shinier
- Suitable for all types of damaged hair
- Described by L'Oréal as sulphate-free, meaning without surfactant sulphates
- Part of the four-step Elvive Bond Repair routine
- L'Oréal reports up to 98% less breakage and 82% stronger hair when the Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo, Shampoo and Conditioner are used together under instrumental testing
Key Ingredients
- Citric Acid – the signature ingredient in the Bond Repair range. L'Oréal states that its Citric Acid Complex is designed to penetrate into the hair cortex and help reinforce damaged bond networks.
- Glycerin – a humectant that helps attract and retain moisture, supporting softer and more hydrated-feeling hair.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine & Coco-Betaine – cleansing ingredients that help remove dirt, oil and product build-up while contributing to the shampoo's lather.
- Polyquaternium-7 – a conditioning polymer that helps improve softness, smoothness and manageability.
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – a conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve the feel and manageability of the hair.
How to Use
Apply to wet hair, massage through the scalp and hair to create a lather, then rinse thoroughly. For the complete routine, use after the Bond Repair Rescue Pre-Shampoo Treatment, then follow with the Bond Repair Conditioner and Bond Repair Leave-In Serum.
Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly.
Full Ingredient List
Aqua / Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide MEA, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Parfum / Fragrance, Hexylene Glycol, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxycitronellal, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Limonene, Benzoic Acid, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal.