Bond Repair Hair Treatments NZ | Olaplex, K18 | Zilion
Bond Repair Hair Care in New Zealand
Bleach, colour, perms, smoothing treatments and daily heat styling all break some of the internal bonds that give hair its strength. The result is hair that snaps when you brush it, feels gummy when wet, tangles easily and will not hold a style. Bond repair products are designed to help rebuild or reinforce those bonds from the inside, so hair becomes stronger, smoother and more resilient over time.
This collection brings together more than 100 bond-building treatments, shampoos, conditioners, masks, leave-ins and oils, plus bonding bleach and salon-size bundles. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand here, including Olaplex, K18, Redken, Schwarzkopf Professional, KOBO Professional, Juuce, Epres, Pure Organic, Minimalist, Kerasilk and Davines.
About Bond Repair
Each hair strand is held together by different types of internal bonds. Disulfide bonds are the strongest, and they are the ones damaged most by lightening and other chemical services. Bond repair brands use different technologies to target this damage. Olaplex uses its patented bond-building chemistry, K18 uses a bioactive peptide in its Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask, Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate range is built around a pH-balanced acidic formula, Schwarzkopf's BlondMe Bond Repair is designed for lightened hair, and Minimalist uses a maleic acid complex.
Most routines combine an intensive treatment, used weekly or before shampooing, with a bond-maintenance shampoo and conditioner for everyday washing, plus a leave-in, serum or oil to protect the hair between washes. Results build with regular use, and bond care works best alongside gentler styling habits such as lower heat settings and a good heat protectant.
Bond Repair Products by Type
Intensive treatments. Olaplex No.3 Plus Ultimate Repair Treatment is a pre-shampoo treatment that Olaplex says works in about three minutes, and Olaplex No.0 is the first step that primes hair before No.3. Also try Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment, Epres Bond Repair Treatment with its acid-free technology, KOBO Bond Builder Boost Treatment, Pure Organic Fusion Complex Bond Repair Treatment and the Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex 5% Hair Serum, a pre-shampoo serum.
Leave-in repair. K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask targets damage from bleach, colour, chemical services and heat, in 50ml, 15ml and a 5ml dose. Olaplex No.5L, Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In, Kerasilk Strengthening Bond Builder and KOBO Bond Builder Silky Leave-In Cream are other leave-in options.
Bond-maintenance shampoo and conditioner. Olaplex No.4 and No.5, also in Fine versions and 1000ml, K18 Damage Shield, Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate, Juuce Bond Repair, KOBO Bond Builder Integral Shampoo and the Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Shampoo keep the routine going every wash.
Bond repair for blondes. Schwarzkopf BlondMe Bond Repair Purple and Nourishing ranges, the BlondMe Sealing Balm, Olaplex No.4P and No.5P, K18 TripleBright Purple Shampoo and Davines Heart of Glass Instant Bonding Glow combine bond care with blonde care.
Bond repair for curls. Redken Acidic Bonding Curls shampoo, conditioner and leave-in strengthen and define curly and textured hair, and Olaplex No.10 Bond Shaper Curl Defining Gel gives flexible hold.
Masks, oils and serums. Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, No.9 Bond Protector, Olaplex Rich Hydration Mask, K18 Molecular Repair Oil, Redken 5 Min Liquid Mask, KOBO Damage Control Oil and Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Hair Mask.
Bonding bleach. Salon Smart Super 9 Plex Bonding Bleach is a professional lightening powder with bonding technology, in blue and white. See also Bleach.
Bundles. Olaplex, K18, Redken, Schwarzkopf BlondMe, KOBO, Juuce, Epres and Pure Organic routines are sold as duos, trios and quads, so you can buy the treatment, shampoo and conditioner together.
Brands in This Category
These are the brands with the most bond repair products at Zilion. Each link opens the brand's full range:
- Olaplex
- K18
- Redken
- Schwarzkopf Professional
- KOBO Professional
- Juuce
- Epres
- Pure Organic
- Minimalist
- Salon Smart
- Davines
- Kerasilk
Top 10 Bond Repair Products
- Olaplex No.3 Plus Ultimate Repair Treatment 100ml: a pre-shampoo bond treatment that Olaplex positions as a faster update of the original No.3 Hair Perfector.
- K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask 50ml: a leave-in repair mask for all hair types damaged by bleach, colour, chemical services and heat.
- Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment 150ml: a pre-shampoo rinse-out treatment that helps reinforce weakened bonds and reduce breakage.
- Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 250ml: the everyday shampoo in the Olaplex routine, also in 1000ml.
- Schwarzkopf BlondMe Bond Repair Sealing Balm 75ml: an everyday leave-in for blonde hair with BlondMe Bond Repair technology.
- Redken Acidic Bonding Curls Conditioner 1000ml: one of our best sellers, a strengthening conditioner for curly and textured hair.
- Epres Bond Repair Treatment 325ml: a professional treatment with patented acid-free technology for chemically damaged hair.
- Juuce Bond Repair Conditioner 300ml: a best-selling strengthening conditioner that hydrates and protects colour.
- Kerasilk Strengthening Bond Builder 90ml: a vegan leave-in with silk and Bondamide for brittle, damaged hair.
- Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil 30ml: a weightless finishing oil that adds shine and smoothness to the ends.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo Travel 47ml ($54.00)
- Juuce Bond Repair Conditioner 300ml ($34.00)
- Redken Acidic Bonding Curls Conditioner 1000ml ($96.00)
- Redken Acidic Bonding Curls Shampoo 1000ml ($96.00)
- Salon Smart Super 9 Plex Bonding Bleach White 500g ($42.00)
- Salon Smart Super 9 Plex Bonding Bleach Blue 500g ($42.00)
- Olaplex 4-in-1 Moisture Mask 370ml ($208.71)
- Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 1000ml ($150.21)
- Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 1000ml ($150.21)
- Schwarzkopf Professional BlondMe Bond Repair Brightening Shampoo 300ml ($43.20)
Benefits of Bond Repair
- Stronger hair. Bond-building treatments help reinforce the internal structure of hair weakened by chemical services.
- Less breakage. Stronger hair snaps less when brushed, styled or tied up.
- Smoother, softer feel. Repaired hair feels less straw-like and gummy, and detangles more easily.
- Healthier-looking blonde. Bond care helps lightened hair cope with regular toning and colour.
- Better colour results. Many colourists recommend bond care between lightening sessions so hair is in better condition for the next service.
- Protection for heat stylers. Bond-maintenance products and leave-ins support hair that is blow-dried or straightened often.
Bond Repair Buying Guide
Bleached or heavily lightened hair. Start with an intensive treatment such as Olaplex No.3 Plus, K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask or Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment, and pair it with a bond-maintenance shampoo and conditioner. Blondes can add Schwarzkopf BlondMe Bond Repair or Olaplex No.4P and No.5P. See Blonde Hair Care.
Coloured hair. Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate, Juuce Bond Repair and KOBO Bond Builder ranges are good everyday choices for colour-treated hair.
Curly hair. Redken Acidic Bonding Curls and Olaplex No.10 Bond Shaper suit curls that have been coloured or heat-damaged. See Curly Hair Conditioner.
Fine hair. Choose lighter formulas such as Olaplex No.4 and No.5 Fine, K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask or Olaplex No.9, which repair without weighing hair down.
Heat damage. Add a heat protectant such as K18 Heatbounce or a product from Heat Protection, and a repairing oil or serum for the ends.
A complete routine. Bundles from Olaplex, Redken, K18 and Schwarzkopf BlondMe give you a treatment, shampoo and conditioner that are designed to work together.
How to Use Bond Repair Products
Follow the directions for each product, as bond treatments are used in different ways. Pre-shampoo treatments such as Olaplex No.3 Plus and Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment go on damp hair before you wash, are left on for the time on the pack, then shampooed out. Leave-in treatments such as K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask are applied to clean, towel-dried hair and not rinsed. Bond-maintenance shampoos and conditioners replace your usual wash products. Most people use an intensive treatment once a week, increasing or decreasing as hair improves.
Why Shop Bond Repair at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Every bond repair product we sell is genuine stock from brands we are authorised to supply.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a bigger order over interest-free instalments.
- Same-day dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am leave our warehouse the same business day.
- Routines and bundles. Save on Olaplex, K18, Redken, BlondMe, KOBO, Juuce, Epres and Pure Organic duos, trios and quads in Packs & Bundles.
- Minis and salon sizes. From a 5ml K18 dose to Olaplex No.4 and No.5 in 1000ml.
- Help when you need it. Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair history and we will suggest a bond repair routine.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We deliver bond repair hair care right across the country, to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, and to rural addresses in every region. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7.
Bond Repair FAQs
What is bond repair?
Bond repair is hair care designed to help rebuild or reinforce the internal bonds in hair that are broken by bleach, colour, chemical services and heat. Stronger bonds mean stronger, smoother hair.
What damages hair bonds?
Lightening and bleaching cause the most damage, followed by permanent colour, perms, chemical straightening and frequent high heat.
How do I know if my hair needs bond repair?
Signs include hair that snaps easily, feels gummy or stretchy when wet, tangles constantly, looks frizzy or dull, or will not hold a style after colouring.
What is the best bond repair treatment?
Popular choices include Olaplex No.3 Plus, K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask and Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment. The best one depends on your hair and routine.
What is the difference between Olaplex and K18?
Olaplex uses its patented bond-building chemistry, mostly in pre-shampoo treatments and a full routine. K18 uses a bioactive peptide in a leave-in mask applied after washing.
What is Olaplex No.3 Plus?
Olaplex No.3 Plus Ultimate Repair Treatment is a pre-shampoo bond treatment that Olaplex says repairs and strengthens damaged hair in about three minutes, a faster update of the original No.3 Hair Perfector.
What is Olaplex No.0?
No.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment is the first step of a two-part home system with No.3. It primes the hair before No.3 is applied.
Which Olaplex numbers do you stock?
We stock No.0, No.0.5 Scalp Longevity Treatment, No.3 Plus, No.4, No.4 Fine, No.4C, No.4D, No.4P, No.5, No.5 Fine, No.5L, No.5P, No.6, No.7, No.9 and No.10, plus Olaplex masks and bundles.
What is the difference between Olaplex No.4 and No.4C?
No.4 is the everyday Bond Maintenance Shampoo. No.4C is a clarifying version for removing build-up, minerals and residue.
What is Olaplex No.5L?
No.5L is a leave-in conditioner from Olaplex for moisture and ongoing repair.
What is K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask?
It is a leave-in treatment for all hair types damaged by bleach, colour, chemical services and heat. We stock it in 50ml, 15ml and a 5ml dose.
How do I use K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask?
Apply it to clean, towel-dried hair after shampooing, work it through and leave it in. Follow the directions on the pack for how much to use and how long to wait before styling.
What is Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate?
It is Redken's bond repair range for damaged hair, with a pH-balanced acidic formula. It includes a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in, 5 minute liquid mask, intensive treatment and 24/7 serum.
What is Redken Acidic Bonding Curls?
It is Redken's bond repair range for curly and textured hair, with a shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment. The shampoo and conditioner come in 300ml and 1000ml.
What is Schwarzkopf BlondMe Bond Repair?
BlondMe Bond Repair is Schwarzkopf Professional's bond care for lightened hair, in Nourishing, Purple and Brightening versions, with masks, a spray conditioner and a sealing balm.
What is the BlondMe Bond Repair Sealing Balm?
It is an everyday leave-in for blonde hair. Schwarzkopf says its Bond Repair technology rebuilds inner hair bonds.
What is Epres Bond Repair Treatment?
Epres Bond Repair Treatment is a professional treatment with patented acid-free technology that repairs and strengthens chemically damaged hair. It comes as a 325ml bottle, a kit and a refill.
What is KOBO Bond Builder?
KOBO Professional's Bond Builder range includes the Boost Treatment, Integral Shampoo, Resilience Conditioner, Silky Leave-In Cream and Damage Control Oil, for hair compromised by chemical processing, heat or environmental stress.
What is Juuce Bond Repair?
Juuce Bond Repair is a shampoo and conditioner range that strengthens, hydrates and protects damaged, coloured and chemically treated hair, in 300ml and 1000ml.
What is the Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex?
It is a range with maleic acid, transglutaminase and amino acids, including a 5% pre-shampoo serum, a 3.5% shampoo and a 5% hair mask.
What is Kerasilk Strengthening Bond Builder?
It is a vegan leave-in treatment with silk and Bondamide that helps rebuild hair bonds in brittle, damaged hair.
What is Davines Heart of Glass Instant Bonding Glow?
It is an instant treatment for bleached and toned blonde hair that aims to make it shinier, stronger and softer.
What is Pure Organic Fusion Complex Bond Repair Treatment?
It is a bond-strengthening treatment that helps repair and protect damaged hair, in 150g and a 1000ml salon size.
What is bonding bleach?
Bonding bleach is lightening powder with bond-protecting technology built in. Salon Smart Super 9 Plex Bonding Bleach comes in blue and white 500g tubs.
Can bond repair fix split ends?
Bond repair can make hair stronger and help prevent further splitting, but ends that have already split are best trimmed.
How often should I use a bond repair treatment?
Most people use an intensive treatment once a week, or as directed on the pack. Very damaged hair may benefit from more frequent use at first.
Can I use bond repair products every day?
Bond-maintenance shampoos, conditioners and leave-ins are designed for regular use. Intensive treatments are usually weekly.
Can I use Olaplex and K18 together?
Many people do, for example an Olaplex pre-shampoo treatment and a K18 leave-in on different days. Follow each product's directions.
Is bond repair good for curly hair?
Yes. Curly hair that has been coloured or heat-styled often benefits. Redken Acidic Bonding Curls and Olaplex No.10 are made for curls.
Is bond repair good for fine hair?
Yes. Choose lighter formulas such as Olaplex No.4 and No.5 Fine, K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask or Olaplex No.9.
Is bond repair only for blonde hair?
No. Any hair damaged by colour, chemicals or heat can benefit, although bleached hair usually needs it most.
Can men use bond repair products?
Yes. Bond repair works on any hair, including men's hair that has been bleached or coloured.
Should I use bond repair before or after colouring?
Many people use bond care before and after colour services to keep hair in good condition. Your colourist may also add a bond builder during the service.
Does bond repair work straight away?
Many people notice softer, smoother hair after the first use, but strength builds with regular use over several weeks.
Will bond repair make my hair greasy?
Treatments that are rinsed out will not. With leave-ins and oils, use a small amount on the mid-lengths and ends.
Is there bond repair for the scalp?
Olaplex No.0.5 Scalp Longevity Treatment is a lightweight scalp serum designed to hydrate and soothe the scalp.
Are there bond repair purple shampoos?
Yes. Schwarzkopf BlondMe Bond Repair Purple Shampoo, Olaplex No.4P and K18 TripleBright Oxidation Defense Purple Shampoo combine toning with bond care.
Are there travel-size bond repair products?
Yes. K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask comes in 15ml and a 5ml dose, and K18 AirWash, Heatbounce and AstroLift come in 47ml travel sizes.
Do you sell bond repair bundles?
Yes. We stock duos, trios and quads from Olaplex, K18, Redken, Schwarzkopf BlondMe, KOBO, Juuce, Epres and Pure Organic.
Do you sell salon-size bond repair?
Yes. Olaplex No.4 and No.5, Redken Acidic Bonding Curls and Juuce Bond Repair come in 1000ml, and KOBO Bond Builder shampoo and conditioner in 750ml.
Is Zilion an official stockist of these bond repair brands?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand in this collection, from Olaplex and K18 to Redken and Schwarzkopf Professional.
Are the bond repair products you sell genuine?
Yes. As an official stockist we only sell genuine products.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
Can I return a product I have opened?
No. For hygiene reasons, opened or used products cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
What is your returns policy for unopened items?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind. Return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply.
What if my order arrives leaking or damaged?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver cosmetics to PO Boxes, and we ship within New Zealand only.
Who can I ask for advice on bond repair?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair history, such as bleach, colour or heat use, and we will suggest a bond repair routine.
Build out your repair routine with Damaged Hair Repair, Hair Mask, Leave-In Treatment and Hair Oil.