10 Best Hair Bonding Treatments UK 2024 | Olaplex, OGX and More

We're sure it'll come as no surprise that we've chosen an Olaplex product for our top spot! Not only are they the market leaders, but all of their formulas are 100% cruelty-free and vegan. As we mentioned earlier, Olaplex use a patented restorative ingredient (bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate) which is scientifically proven to be 68% more effective than other bonding treatments at repairing your hair.

This affordable set of two travel-sized products, the No.0 hair treatment and No.3 hair perfector, is ideal for those who want to try out the brand before investing too much money. The former acts as a nourishing primer, while the latter restores each individual strand to leave your hair feeling strong and healthy. Use this kit up to 3 times a week for truly luscious locks!

OGX is one of the UK's favourite haircare brands, thanks to their SLS-free formulas and the unique combination of fragrance oils that makes their products smell divine! Their bonding plex conditioner contains a blend of cysteine and hydrolyzed vegetable protein, which helps to strengthen strands and smooth split ends. 

This moisture-rich formula is part of a 3-step regime, so it works best when used alongside the shampoo and bonding cream. Although the price is quite high for a conditioner, you get a decent amount in the bottle and a little goes a long way so it's actually great value for money overall!

The star ingredients of Bumble and Bumble's intensive conditioner are wildflower honey and honey ferment, which improve your hair's elasticity in order to prevent breakage. The colour-safe formula strengthens the bonds of each strand while repairing damage from the cortex to the cuticle.

For best results, this deep conditioning treatment should be used once a week after cleansing with Bumble and Bumble's bond-building repair shampoo. We love that it's available in several sizes, meaning you can purchase a smaller bottle to try out first and then invest in a larger one if you like it.

Philip Kingsley's bonding treatment focuses specifically on sealing split ends. It also uses hydrolyzed oat protein to repair broken bonds and strengthen existing ones. Plus, it aids moisture retention, resulting in visibly healthier hair with added shine.

If you tend to straighten your hair every day, this product is perfect as it forms a protective shield against heated styling tools as well as UV rays. This effect lasts for up to three washes and it's recommended that you use the brand's Elasticizer treatments in-between to maximise the results.

The No.7 bonding oil by Olaplex is a nourishing, frizz-reducing formula that leaves your tresses feeling silky smooth. Thanks to the inclusion of bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, it expertly repairs the damage caused by colouring, bleaching or heated tools. It even protects hair against heat up to 450°, so we recommend using it as part of your daily styling routine.

Unfortunately, this is a fairly expensive product – especially considering it's such a small bottle. Also, it's better suited to medium or thick hair, as it can leave fine locks looking greasy.

Part of Revolution Haircare's Bond Plex range, this styling cream features hydrolyzed soy and wheat proteins that each target a different layer of your hair in order to repair damage from within. The hydrating formula also contains a combination of phytantriol and provitamin B5 to minimise frizz and keep your locks looking shiny.

Since it offers superb colour and heat protection, this product will definitely appeal to anyone who likes to change up their look regularly. However, those with fine hair may find that the cream formula weighs their locks down.

Bold Uniq's BoldPlex™ restorative treatment harnesses the power of hydrolyzed vegetable protein in order to penetrate each strand of hair and strengthen it from the inside out. Apply it to clean hair and leave for up to 30 mins before rinsing and shampooing your tresses as normal.

While this haircare brand isn't a household name, their reviews on Amazon are sure to win you over – hundreds of happy customers have had brilliant results with this treatment! Bold Uniq also offer a 100% money-back guarantee, just in case you decide it's not for you.

Start the repair process as soon as you step into the shower with this Kera-Creathanol complex shampoo from the experts at The Hair Lab by Mark Hill. Creatine and hydrolyzed vegetable protein strengthen your hair's internal keratin bonds, leaving it feeling physically stronger from the very first wash.

Sadly this product is currently only available at Boots, which is why it's lower down our list. It has rave reviews on their site though, with shoppers loving the shine-boosting formula and citrusy scent.

The Inkey List has become a staple of the skincare scene in recent years, but did you know they make hair products too? This lightweight spray contains both PCA and hydrolyzed pea protein, which not only repair hydrogen and ionic bonds but also protect existing disulphide bonds from damage.

We love that this post-wash treatment can be left in all day and gives your hair a glossy finish. However, many shoppers have mentioned that the pump is very difficult to use, which is a real shame as the formula itself is incredibly effective.

The BondiBoost™ Rapid Repair Serum is a concentrated leave-in treatment that promises to banish split ends while improving softness and shine. It's totally suitable for coloured and chemically treated hair – just apply 1-2 pumps to freshly washed locks before styling.

The main downside to this product is that there are no bond-building amino acids on the ingredients list. It does contain hydrating ingredients like aloe vera leaf and macadamia seed oil though, which will improve your hair's elasticity.