I Finally Found a Conditioner That Doesn’t Weigh Down My Fine Hair

The Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Lightweight Liquid Conditioner Formula

Part of a six-product bond-strengthening regimen, the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Lightweight Liquid Conditioner is a spray-on conditioner formulated to help reinforce weak bonds. Especially suitable for highly processed, fine hair, it strengthens and smooths for healthier-looking strands. The best part? The fast-absorbing liquid formula is so lightweight that it won’t weigh down even the finest, thinnest hair.

My Review of the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Lightweight Liquid Conditioner

Confession: For about four years of my life, I didn’t use any conditioner at all. Like, ever. While the beauty editor in me knows that’s definitely not advisable, I struggled to find conditioners that didn’t weigh down my hair, making it look flat and greasy. I can now say with confidence that I wouldn’t have sworn off conditioner during my teenage years had this sprayable formula existed then.   

I’ve only used it a few times, so while I can’t speak to the long term effects just yet, I could tell this conditioner was unique from the first spray. I used it after shampooing, like I would with a normal conditioner, spritzing it on from the mid-length of my hair down to the ends. After giving it a couple of minutes to absorb, I rinsed the formula out and my wet hair immediately felt silkier. I was able to seamlessly run a wide-tooth comb through my hair to detangle it (as I always do in the shower) and the comb easily glided through. So far, so good.

After blow-drying my hair post-shower, I found that each time I used the liquid conditioner, my hair not only didn’t feel weighed down — it actually felt lighter than before. There was definitely a fresh-from-the-salon bounce and noticeable smoothness that has been hard for me to come by with at-home hair-care products. I’m looking forward to continuing to use this light-as-air conditioner to see how it helps strengthen my hair over time. In the meantime, I can rest easy knowing I can book my next highlights session worry-free.