The Best & The Worst Drugstore Bond Repair Systems... (I Tried Them All)

[@tetsugaijin]

I'm not the target demographic or your core audience, but I just wanna give you a major thanks for saving my hair. As a guy, we really aren't taught self care or how to improve our appearances growing up. I'm just so grateful I have people like you who are interested in the science of beauty and self care. Seriously, thank you for all your well thought out videos and thorough information!

[@AbbeyYung]

I love hearing this!! So glad to help

[@tetsugaijin]

@AbbeyYung Thank you so much again, really my hair was so frizzy and damaged from the curly hair no sulfates no silicones 'method' (more like a method of torture if you ask me), and even though I'm only really interested in the hair side of your channel, I try and do my best to support your channel and watch and like your other videos too, 🫡

[@Kidiakat]

Awe. That was very nice❤

[@iah8331]

@@tetsugaijinI have wavy hair and tried CGM, what a disaster that was. Now i don't care about embracing my waves, i just want healthy hair. What are all the things you use that Abbey recommended?

[@tetsugaijin]

@iah8331 Did you want a rundown on my routine or just a list of the exact stuff I use? I can do both if you want I just don't wanna lay on a long message if you don't need all that info haha

[@Karen-c3d7i]

Dear Abbey, I have not commented in a long time. I am not your ‘target’ audience as I am a 77 year old Nana. Your intensive and thorough videos have helped me make good choices. It is truly appreciated. Being on a fixed income, I like to get my ‘money’s worth’! You are a joy and always make me glad I tuned in! God bless you. ❤😊

[@AbbeyYung]

Aww thank you so much. I like getting my money's worth too! 😊 so glad to help xx

[@mollyread7004]

A year ago my hair was thin, frizzy, broken,and dry. I am 63. Always had soft shiny hair. Then i turned 60! Thanks for ALL your hard work because you have turned my hair around. Following your advice has made my hair better than when i was younger. All thanks to your hard work and dedication so we don't waste money on junk. Thank you SO MUCH!!!

[@LilyOlea777]

Hi. I’m 63 too. Can I ask what is working for you?

[@maryjobaham4680]

I would also love to know what you use

[@TracyD2]

@@LilyOlea777oils for sure. Prepoo and after

[@m.c.7741]

I’m 49 and the top recommendations from this video have helped my hair A TON!!! I started using them a few weeks ago and I can honestly say my hair hasn’t felt this good in years! My hair was dry, frizzy, constantly breaking at the crown, and I was finding my hair everywhere so it was also thinning as a result of all the breakage. I’ve been using the garner shampoo and bond repair treatment, along with the L’Oréal bond conditioner and my hair has been so good. I’m no longer stressed about seeing only a few hairs in the shower or around the house because I think my hair is actually stronger and no longer breaking! I recently added Olaplex 3 to my routine 1x per week and it has really leveled up the strength of my hair! Thank you Abbey!

[@Vshlynnn]

I’m a chemist! It’s pronounced ‘bis’, the 2nd way you said it with the softer ‘i’ sound. Basically bis means that 2 substituents on a molecule are separated by another substituent in between. If a molecule is ‘Bi’ instead of ‘bis’, it means those substituents are right beside each other in the molecule. I hope this helps!! Thank you for doing all the work to bring us this video 🫶🏻

[@AbbeyYung]

AH ok so helpful. Thank you!!

[@sammyg4159]

I didn’t expect this to be my most loved educational channel but here we are ❤❤

[@Kat_ion]

PhD chemist here, can confirm it is bis with the short vowel sound (like in fish). Love your focus on the science behind the products and recommendations!

[@AbbeyYung]

Thank you!! Finally I know lol. Thanks for watching 😊

[@nikkispracklinbis3962]

As a person whose last name is Bis, this is how I’m going to tell people how to pronounce my last name!! Thank you!

[@erin.in.colour]

I really loved the Garnier set, especially the conditioner, but the bottles are an issue. They are very stiff and it’s tough to squeeze out the product, to the point that it’s an accessibility issue for consumers with motor control and strength disabilities. Something I think the Garnier could address and would make the products more popular.

[@roberta9428]

I agree. I have carpal tunnel and my hands are weak. I tried the Garnier but literally couldn’t squeeze the bottles. It would be better if they put them in a tube.

[@SarahNeu123]

thank you for this! I was going to buy it but I have mobility issues and will get the L'Oréal one instead. hopefully its a little easier

[@ivkica1001]

Maybe put it in a different easier bottle for you?

[@roberta9428]

@@SarahNeu123 You can always cut off the end and of the tube and scoop it out too.

[@rimagun]

Yea I just unscrew the cap but the conditioners are too thick for the packaging and should be replaced with tube packaging

[@Ooops777]

As a wig maker I have to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your hair care recommendations. You are the reason why I’m able to reduce my product collection and give amazing product recommendations for my customers. I always tell them to check out your content if they want to find more products/)

[@sarahrushton8154]

I love the dove bond repair! What I do so that my hair feels not oily for several days is that I use Pantene volume for my first wash followed by the bond repair shampoo for the second wash. Strongly recommend

[@maddieflores62]

Same!!

[@raechel0116]

I’ve done the same for months since starting to use Dove again.

[@Binnie_303]

This is my exact routine as well!

[@southernbeauty5392]

My hair is falling out so bad....can you recommend anything ?

[@raechel0116]

@@southernbeauty5392 hair shedding can be happening for a number of reasons age, health issues or damage ex. Breakage. What is your current hair routine??

[@allisonpingel5577]

My husband is a chemical engineer and a project manager for not your mothers. I LOVE your content!

[@missypissy2303]

Please tell your husband to bring TOUGH LOVE TO CANADA!!! We have Not Your Mother's brand but not that line, have to go to the US every couple of months!! 😂

[@sarahe1318]

Recently been using Not Your Mothers Tahitian Gardenia and Mango Flower, alternating with Dove bond repair. OGX coconut oil prepoo. NYM smells so good and works SO well please tell your husband THANK YOU

[@allisonpingel5577]

@@missypissy2303 yes will do!! 😂👏🙌🏼

[@lauradonohue3161]

The showdown we’ve all been waiting for!!!!!!! Thank you so so much Abbey. You’ve never steered me wrong ❤❤❤

[@AbbeyYung]

Haha finally!! Thank you for watching 😊

[@idkagoodnameee]

So happy we can find these options at the drugstore! I tried the Dove line and it made my hair softer than any high end expensive product has. Thank you for your research!

[@Megan___]

I’m obsessed with the Dove Bond Strength line. I was an avid Pureology user for years but it felt like my hair was getting build up and honestly Pureology wasn’t worth the price anymore. Tried the entire Dove line on a whim after you posted that initial reel and I have been the same since 😂 my hair has never been so smooth or clean, shiny, you name it. All with products that are like $4 at Target 😂 I have thick, fairly coarse wavy/curly hair with a drier scalp type and I’m completely obsessed.

[@birdlover7776]

Same type of hair here. I’m going to try the Dove line👍

[@saltysandia]

​@@birdlover7776Same. Will try.

[@ainslieann925]

I was so surprised that Nexxus is now considered drugstore! I'm 40, and my Mom was a hairstylist for over 30 years, and I remember her using the brand.

[@laurenmuldoon3685]

Bought the Dove shampoo and conditioner after watching you briefly mention it in another video. I’ve had it maybe 3-4 weeks and I’m very pleased so far! I have naturally fine, straight hair, color treated, but pretty healthy because I have short hair. I’ve noticed my hair has definitely gotten thicker, is smoother, and feels so nice during and after use! My ONLY COMPLAINT is that I don’t like the opening on the conditioner bottle - not enough of an indent to open it easily, I have to use my nail to open. Super happy to have been influenced on this set, and also selfishly pleased that I chose your number one (or at least the last top-tier mentioned) choice hehe

[@barbbandurski3679]

The scent?

[@AbbeyYung]

Yesss so glad you love too!!

[@bleujeen]

Hi - Which Dove set did you purchase? Thx

[@michellebarak3873]

I love the Dove, but the fragrance could be toned down a bit.

[@esth8175]

​@@michellebarak3873YES! That part is too much. I wonder if there are other scented ones in their collection that have similar effects on the hair though...

[@Bunny-fv3fl]

I was a big fan of the Dove, but then tried the L’Oreal and fell in absolute love with it. I have curly South Asian hair, and I feel like the Dove just weighed it down a tad too much and the smell began to bother me, especially the mask. I have to say, I would not have found or tried the L’Oreal if you wouldn’t have mentioned it, so a big big thank you to you Abby!!! Ps I think the Garnier pre-shampoo treatment is aaaiiight but I do love the L’Oreal one so much! I do use the serum in the Dove line though! That stuff is awesome!! And thanks for telling us to shampoo, treat, then condition. Works so much better!!!

[@abeuchert]

Ok so I got the L’Oréal bond repair line when you first recommended it. I LOVED the conditioner but didn’t love the shampoo. I can’t believe they reformulated the shampoo for all the reasons I didn’t love it! I’m VERY excited to try it again. 🎉

[@AbbeyYung]

It's so much better I hope you love it!!

[@rebekahw540]

So crazy, I loved the shampoo but not the conditioner lol. I’ve bought several bottles and still use but still don’t love the conditioner lol

[@juliakegg8683]

@@rebekahw540have you tried the pre shampoo product? I really like it. I add peppermint & rosemary oil to the bottle.

[@samanthaoconnell7508]

I rotate between two or three conditioners (I almost always use Pantene Volume to shampoo), and it took me awhile to figure out that it was my Dove conditioner that made my hair so soft, silky and bouncy. Thank you so much for delving into the world of drugstore haircare because NOTHING, high end or otherwise, makes my hair look and feel as good as Dove conditioners.

[@AbbeyYung]

Yesss I love this!!

[@leahmarie112]

I lose SO MUCH hair in the shower due to random breakage. So I recently did a big chop and I’m trying your hair routine with mostly drug store products that you’ve recommended/that I know I like to work with. (pre-showering oil, Pantene repair & protect shampoo, Redkin bond repair treatment, L’Oréal bond repair conditioner). Let’s see how it goes, wish me luck!

[@kaitlyn_simms]

Before I found your channel this summer, I’d resigned myself to the fact that my scalp would always be too oily and my ends would be dry. I’d avoided conditioning too much because I was afraid it would make my scalp worse somehow. Thank you for educating me otherwise and giving your honest opinions about products. Using the inkey list salicylic acid scalp treatment, Pantene volume and body shampoo and the L’Oreal bond repair set for a few weeks now and my scalp already feels a million times better! Can’t wait to see how my lengths feel and look with continued use. With all the negativity that gets spread on the internet, just wanted to take a moment to let you know you’ve made a difference in my life!

[@kristymayo494]

I've used the Dove Bond Repair mask once and it's already my favorite hair mask. It's the only one I've tried that isn't too heavy for my ultra-fine hair. Also my hair looks super smooth and shiny. So good!

[@gummybears-n-crime1317]

Agree! I slathered the heck and added conditioner in the next step and i wasnt greasy at all!

[@sofia344]

After watching way too many of your videos and wondering if these magic products would ever work for my thin, curly hair, I finally caved and bought the Dove bond system. Best decision ever! My hair feels unbelievably soft, and my curls are looking juicy and springy! Thanks, Abbey, for putting me onto this amazing discovery! ❤

[@szarkazm]

Those Pantene bond repair in the gold packaging (the masque and the leave in spray) are absolutely 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼. Thank you for the recommendation, I always do well with Pantene and these were EXCELLENT.

[@gummybears-n-crime1317]

Ok people.. i just found Abbey. Started with the pre shampoo oil BUT i had the gold OGX on hand. Didnt notice a difference. Bought the coconut oil one and YAS noticed a big difference. Did the pantene bind repair AND condish on wash day + pre oil and wow Now i slowly am replacing products no matter the price or brand based on the recommendations here. I am 51 With dark hair that was way over highlighted. A new stylist who believes in the integrity of hair and these tips are helping so much.

[@emilycritchfield1499]

This channel has transformed my life! I am such a cosmetic dummy (and very influenceable). After using my boyfriend’s curly hair super moisturizing hair system for the last 3 years (I have straight hair and an oily scalp) I was SO FRUSTRATED because my scalp was constantly itchy and flaky and became oily so fast. I’ve been on fluocinonide topical treatment which washes it away for a fee days but I’m sick of this prescription the bottle is literally so tiny and I hate going to the pharmacy. Well I found this channel and brought a clarifying shampoo out of the cupboard, started double shampooing, and my hair feels SO GOOD. I could go days without a wash (if I wanted to) and there is not a flake to be seen. I realized that the medication that I was using was basically just acting as a chemical exfoliant and by scrubbing it into the scalp I was loosening and washing away the buildup lol. I AM NOT SAYING DON’T LISTEN TO YOUR DERMATOLOGIST LOL I just was always suspicious because the treatments for my supposed condition weren’t really working.

[@armstronglien2659]

Having used high end hair care products, I can say bond Dove products are right up there! Thanks to you I’ve rediscovered Dove! Love you Abbey💕💕💕

[@AbbeyYung]

They truly are!! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@sovrappensiero1]

Another amazing video, Abbey! Thank you! I love the L’Oreal bond repair system (thank to you for recommending it) but will try Dove too! One video idea for consideration: order of application for the watery glossing treatments (e.g. L’Oreal Wonder Water). I did an experiment: gloss treatment, then Bond Repair conditioner. It did not go well even though that’s what the instructions say to do. Your application suggestion (from Instagram) works better.

[@kristen15917]

Our hair types could not be more opposite but your tips have been giving me the best hair of my life!! I bought the dove mask after my oribe gold lust ran out and I don’t think I can ever go back-it’s amazing especially for the price!

[@loriisawesome4538]

I don’t have damaged hair but it breaks so easily. I decided to give dove’s system a try. OMG it’s amazing. Too early to see results but as a very fine, thinned hair gal it’s amazing. If I really take time to cleanse my scalp my hair stays clean almost a week. I also am using the serum but it has zero instructions on how to use it. It’s pretty oily feel but on damp hair sinks right in. I just use it as a last step before drying. I’m so glad I found this system through you Abbey! Would love to hear your thoughts on the serum in doves 4 step system.

[@OhWanya]

Their super serum is the best!!!! I use it all the time even to mid week to give a little humph on my ends 😂❤

[@AbbeyYung]

Yay!! so glad you love too. I also love the serum!! Will review in my next drugstore hair vid!

[@irenebumble7303]

I am 60ish, 😂and my daughter is 32 and we both love your videos! She called the other day and told me to switch to Dove, and we both love it! ❤ it's so funny we discussed our hair routine 's very bonding 😊 Thanks Abbey! ❤( the expensive brands must dislike you.)

[@leanamcnew1510]

I bought the dove shampoo and conditioner and have used it for about 2-3 months. I just completed the collection with the hair mask and my hair looks so good! It’s absolutely going to be my staple hair products from now on.

[@AbbeyYung]

yay!! that's amazing

[@katherinepena6159]

I tried the Dove Bond Strength line because of your recommendation and you were so right! Even the shampoo makes my hair feel silky, while I'm used to shampoos making my hair feel dry after using. My hair feels so soft and healthy after using this line. My mom even tried them and said the same thing. I don't think I would go back to extremely expensive, high end shampoos and conditioners after this. Thank you for all of your work and drugstore recommendations!

[@AbbeyYung]

Amazing!! So glad you love too

[@joannorlando5193]

I totally agree!!

[@Mb2IseeU]

Ugh. I cannot find this line from Dove anywhere near me. I’m gonna have to order it.

[@MirandaM450]

I loooove that you give us time stamps. I love that we are able to find what we need and not having to watch the entirety but fine what we need I know that make take down some view time but I’m very grateful!

[@marystgermain3472]

Thank you! Found you a few months ago and as a result bought L’Oréal bond repair, dove mask and Pantene clarifying shampoo. My hair is the best it’s been in years and with drugstore products! Before this I was buying so many products that didn’t work well for my straight fine hair t

[@solfuela1393]

Hope the Dove Bond repair will be available in Europe soon. The Loreal one is available, but in Germany they only sell small size bottles and the design is much different.

[@moira_cat6835]

I can't find any of those in austria. I wish they would sell the loreal ever pure here 😢

[@Jay-qt5kj]

@@moira_cat6835 You can't get any of them in the UK either 😔

[@solfuela1393]

@@moira_cat6835 The Loreal looks a lot different here and might be a different formulation too. It's a small white bottle called Loreal Elvital Bond repair. they sell at DM in Germany.

[@moira_cat6835]

​@@Jay-qt5kj😮😪

[@Mzk88Hn]

Hi its available on Iherb and they have extra 28% off as well atm :) shipping is only 4 euro to europe , and free over 40 euro.

[@shawnahare4299]

Thanks for extensive research on these products. And alerting us to the difference in scents. For me, that is the most important.

[@AbbeyYung]

Of course!!

[@SJ4Youtube]

Abbey could you please do one with the best drugstore & high end Leave-in Spray Conditioners? 🙏.. these are great & helpful

[@cwhaley1177]

Abby I literally don't know how long I've been watching you for the last like I say, 5 years my hair dyed I'm not gonna give a lot. Explanation to that, but you have made my hair so much healthier. And I've learned so much from you and literally like your life saver.

[@jenniferlauren6182]

I’ve been waiting for this one but somehow I knew the L’Oréal and Dove would be your favorites. I’ve been using the L’Oréal for awhile and also the Dove Intensive Repair, plan to try the Dove Bond Repair next!

[@AbbeyYung]

Hope you love it!!

[@meganreid337]

Please can you do this with other drugstore haircare lines: smoothing, volumizing etc. Loved this video! ❤

[@stellarfrosting]

Hey! I watched a lot of your videos on hair care and want to say that the products you recommend are really working well for me! I bought 2 so far that I would not even know about if it wasn't for you. Lately my colleague even asked if I got extensions, cause she had trouble believing my long hair can be so healthy (and this was not the case for me always, cause they tend to be rather frizzy and dry). Huge thank you for making me feel happy about my hair again! You're doing a great job here :)

[@cyan.p]

I AM LOVING THIS LONG FORM WELL RESEARCHED HIGH QUALITY CONTENT

[@roberta9428]

I’m glad you love Not Your Mothers. I’ll be trying that one. I think I may actually need bond repair after all but I’m realizing the reason some brands made my hair feel even drier is because they have coconut oil, which my hair hates. Also sodium chloride can also dry out hair and it breaks me out.

[@doroteaspillert8342]

Oh my goodness. I have tried so many masks and the Dove mask is amazing. I'm done trying new ones that's how awsome it makes my hair feel. It's less frizzy and knotty. I could actually go 4 days before washing. I wasn't a fan of the shampoo and conditioner. I highly recommend buying it. The best part is that you can probably purchase it in your supermarket and return it if your not happy with it. It's a win win. Thanks Abbey❤

[@moni9192]

Although I have afro textured hair 3c to 4a with some coils, I love your channel. Olaplex didn't really do anything for my hair. And K 18 is a little pricey for me and the amount of hair I have. I want to try Redken one day. But I tried the Not your Mothers, Loreal and Garnier. I love them. My hair feels amazing witj them. But best with Garnier. I rotate with those and Curlsmith. My hair used to tangle at the ends so bad. Now after using these faithfully and oils, I dont have to trim as much because no tangles! Thank you so much. Oh, and my shedding is way less, too. Just ordered Dove as CVS is having a sale. I can truly say these bond treatments saved my hair.

[@ibtesamqaiser3691]

My god, Abbey, i had been waiting for this showdown. I believe we all appreciate all the hard work that you do for us in order for us to get as much information as possible; however what I appreciate even more is how brave you are for taking the risks on your amazing hair just for us, now that is a big deal. I love you and your videos and try my best not to miss any of your videos.❤❤❤

[@deannapeters211]

Could you please do some reviews/recommendations for the fine thin hair that can’t really use these products? For hair that gets weighed down easily? 🙏🙏🙏

[@sherimowery3251]

You may want to look at diy hairschool channel. She has fine thin hair and is doing more videos on drugstore products now.

[@TashasImaginarium]

Omg your pantene volume shampoo recomendation was INDEED a gamechanger! Thank you so much for making these videos!!!! ❤

[@emberdiosa]

I was not expecting the amount of lather from the Dove shampoo! Wow! The conditioner feels sooo nice.

[@vivw1471]

Thank you for another extensively tested and researched review! Would love to see reviews on hair products that is not bonding treatment specific, for example, texturizing sprays, strong/medium hold hair sprays, dandruff products, etc. Thank you Abby!

[@AbbeyYung]

Will add to my list! 😊

[@beepdee]

Been anxiously awaiting this video! I’ve only tried L’Oréal shampoo and conditioner so far and it broke me out pretty badly so I’m looking forward to trying some of these other products!

[@kenziedicken9512]

Abbey- just tried the dove line for the first time and i am SHOCKED. my hair has NEVER felt or looked this soft since i started lightening my hair and i felt that it has added a good amount of volume as well. I used the scalp therpay for shampoo #1 and the bond strengthening for shampoo #2 and then both the mask and conditioner. AMAZING results after first use. Im in awe!

[@AlexaLaine]

Thank you for this! Can you please do a follow up where you test the products on real hair extensions like you did with the high end bonding treatments? I love knowing how the systems made your hair feel, but I think I’d get more out of a comparison like that so I can be confident about whether the bond repair is actually working. Thank you!!

[@EMBator]

First the tubing mascara, now this! It’s like you read my mind! Love your videos so much!

[@Charleysplaceforstuff]

STOP!!!! This is my favorite video of yours so far. Love your channel!!!! ❤❤❤

[@AbbeyYung]

Yay I'm so glad 🥰🥰

[@quarantinelife.]

I bought Dove mask because of your recommendation, it made my dry ends disappear!!!🎉

[@wb1369]

I've been waiting for this video ever since you said you were working on it!! Thanks so much ❤

[@AbbeyYung]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@ThatCanadianGirl_EH]

I am a hairstylist myself. I have never in my 20+ career ever adored a drug store product ever, until recently, when I discovered Loreal. I can promise you, that their shampoos are the next best thing to salon professional products. All of them are phenomenal. I can't say enough about Loreal. Amazing!!!

[@heidibradley4424]

Thank you for sharing your results for each product. Following your instructions my hair has become so much healthier.

[@oisforoxygen]

I do generally like Nexxus products and I love their Color Assure line for keeping my color intact (which is especially important considering I have a lot of stubborn grey to cover; sulfates really strip my color badly), and I grew up in my mom's salon seeing Nexxus used by some of her coworkers. They are a well-priced alternative to a lot of other salon products. These days I tend to stick with drugstore products simply because high-end stuff isn't in my budget. That said, I've been thinking about trying their bond repair, but after watching a lot of your videos, I didn't think there was anything unique about their bond repair after reading the ingredients and seeing citric acid. I bought the L'Oreal bond repair line a while back based on your videos and I'm thrilled with it. Again, I grew up with my mom using Redken products at her salon booth and at home, so when i saw there was a dupe for their bond repair, I was on board. I do use the Bondbar curl cream for styling after every wash, regardless of whether I use other bond repair treatments, and I can say I've really enjoyed that product enough that I've repurchased. Thanks so much for your videos. You've helped save me from a lot of expensive trial and error!

[@Lucygoosey1219]

I bought the Dove shampoo, conditioner & serum after watching your previous recommendation. I had been using Redken after years on Pureology. I even bought the products for my 19 yr old daughter. We both love it!! My daughters hairdresser even said she her hair is so healthy & shiny. So I’m confused you didn’t mention the serum?

[@OpeningtheVault365]

As someone with curly/coily bleached hair the dove line is fantastic. The conditioner helps my curls retain elasticity and it’s such an accessible product. I also love the bondbar mask, it’s nice and nourishing. Thanks for posting!

[@SpicyLattyBaddie]

Hi girlies. If the bond strength shampoo makes your hair feel weighed down and/or oily I recommend the dove intensive bond repair shampoo for a deeper cleanse and then following it up with the bond strength conditioner or deep serum mask depending on your preference!

[@brooklynshepherd2681]

Hi there! Are you talking about the blue lid dove bottle? For a better clean? There are so many 😅

[@juliaannicole]

Abby please start a comfort. You’re my comfort KZbinr and I love that you really prioritize scientific information. I can’t watch your videos in class, please consider a podcast I feel many of us would enjoy it! It may be hard to review products on a podcasts but you can still talk to us about all the science behind cosmetics!

[@mostcreative3680]

I just got my highlights done on already colored hair and was so worried about breakage but im not exaggerating the Dove Bond Strength mask made my fragile hair so silky. Its honestly my favorite system. I hope they eventually put out a larger size. The best part for me is that it only takes one minute to work!

[@AbbeyYung]

So glad you love too!

[@ll890]

Has it made your colour fade at all?! I read online that it can and I’m so nervous now 😭

[@staceytaylor9196]

I used the dove bond repair per your recomendation and its WONDERFUL! I use it for my daughters hair (we both have medium, wavy unruly) hair and its made such a difference. Our hair is soft and smooth and the smell is amazing!

[@AmmoniteDragon]

Amazing! Been eagerly waiting for this showdown for months!

[@yanii35]

Thank you so much for testing all these products and giving a short and sweet but thorough review on all these products!!! About a month ago, I used the hair dye I have been using for the last 5 years (Schwarzkopf Keratin Color Permanent Hair Color, 1.9 Rich Caviar) and noticed the smell was so strong and the color was more orangey and than red. And it stung my scalp. I knew something was off but didn’t wash it off. It’s been my trusted color for years and my hair always felt healthy and vibrant afterwards. I wish I went with my gut feeling and washed it off. I don’t know if my box was a dud or they reformulated but my hair now feels so dry and my usual it’s a 10 mask that leaves my hair so soft isn’t doing anything. And the color didn’t come out vibrant as usual. I am going to try Doves Bond Strength system and research more of your videos to see what I can do instead of chopping off my long hair. 😢 but thank you for making amazing videos and shorts. 😊

[@pamelagileno5483]

Okay Abbey I’ve gone and bought the dove system tonight because of this video. Looking forward to trying it out! Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos to educate the public🖤

[@melaniephillips8556]

The loreal bond strengthening line and bond repair lines are my favorites (i don't know the difference between the 2), and I use the dove repair mask or the loreal miracle rescue deep conditioning mask!!! I use them all in the same wash other than switching between the masks. Then, I'll apply the loreal 21-in-1 leave in conditioner with the ogx coconut milk serum last. I also love the liasion bond repair line (it's a little more expensive and not drug store) but it really promoted my growth!!! Your top-tier bond repair lines are all on the bathroom shelves, and they're all amazing!!! I have thin/ fine medium hair and none of these products weigh my hair down. My hair gets bleached about every 3 month and my hair dresser is so impressed with the health I was able to get my hair to after going to someone who put 40 volume bleach on my hair and fried it! These products have revived my hair and all mentioned above in my comment are always on my shelves. I love the loreal bond repair pre poo and use it as directed.... before washing my hair instead of oiling it.

[@melaniephillips8556]

I can't seem to find the Garnier line at all... where do you get that line?!

[@veevee6225]

Thank you for TOTALLY changing my straw broom Hilda hair😘 The L’Oréal bond system changed my hair so much! But then I went total Dove 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Dove: shampoo, conditioner, mask, bond shield 10 in 1 & Dove 7 in 1 miracle mist I still use the L’Oréal bond repair concentrate. (Hope Dove makes a bonding concentrate one day. Sometimes you need it when you dye your hair regularly & when you need to clarify junk out of your hair. Just a small wish list for Dove to fulfill 😜 My piggy toes are crossed.🤪) And I used the coconut milk that you recommended and it was nice. But I found Dove’s bonding shield transformed my hair so much I’m twirling!😜😜 Thank you so very much for all your research on expensive brands and especially more reasonable priced brands so we can all have healthy hair and look good too. Again, thanks 😘

[@sarahsunshine78]

That’s so crazy about the Pantene set. I use that all the time and absolutely love. Guess it just goes to show how different hair responds to different products. I’m going to get the miracle rescue now too since you so highly praised it and see if I love it too. Thanks for this comprehensive review! I’m new to bonding products and appreciate the deep dive.

[@amyesampson]

Wonderful video. Thank you. I’ve been using the L’Oreal bond repair set after your original recommendation but now I want to try Garnier and Dove! My hair is fine and thin so I’m not sure if dove would weigh it down. Your hair looks so beautiful!!! Love your sense of humor. Your lip gloss is so pretty also…you always pick great shades of lip color!

[@amylewis7563]

I recently bought the whole Garnier line including the leave in and the cream. So glad u liked it. Whew! May get some of the Dove or NYM. I used their curly hair line and liked it. Appreciate all the hard work on this. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SovereignSelf2095]

I’ve recently fallen back in love with Garniers sleek and shine shampoo conditioner, I’m so impressed! Great for clarifying and the conditioner is like a mask! Gonna pick up the dove serum mask next, thank you!!

[@pixidanberty5530]

WOW great job Abbey!! Also loved that you mentioned you can mix and match, the average person person might not realize they can❤

[@acleonards1179]

Great job! Have been waiting for you to give us this review. Appreciate all the hard work!

[@gboricua987]

I rarely comment on any videos but I just had to echo the many sentiments of appreciation for the amount of time and effort and intentionality you put into your videos. I have been on a hair journey over the last year since beginning to grow my hair out from a near buzz, and with my hair being a mix of 3B & 3C, but thin with good density and HIGH volume even with products weighing it down…I’ve learned a lot haha! Between you and Manes by Mell, it’s been life changing. I’ve rehabbed the ends of my hair which were straw, and my hair has been growing out more steadily and easier to manage. Also gotta shout out the transparency and that you always explain how it might work for someone else. Lastly as a brown boy, thank you for the tinted SPF video 😍

[@Luna11420]

Med student here! It’s bis like kiss. “Bis” in chemistry just means there are two, like bisphosphate means two phosphate groups. Thanks for all your reviews abbey!!

[@Hypatia52]

New here & just subscribed. I was so happy that you discussed scent. Before I became a gray lady, I dyed my hair & used to use Garnier, until they made their scent stronger (what you call OG, but was 2nd gen for me). It made me so sick. I was relieved to discover I wasn't allergic to the dye--just the scent, but I could never get the exactly right color (Honeydrip) ever again. Thanks also for reviewing drugstore brands. My hair is almost waist length & full & wavy, so I'm not spending $40 on 8 oz. of shampoo. I have a normal, but itchy scalp (which dying used to really help with) and extremely dry hair, but my challenge is my gray hair is coming in fine & easily breakable and my hair with color is the same as always, waxy, coarse, heavy & non-porous. Hopefully the 1 of the top tiers will help. I do wish you told us how long the masks take and recommended interval between masks. Thanks bunches...

[@YanaChekh]

Hi Abbey! I decided to try Dove Bond Strength out based on your recommendation and it is magic. I have thin bleached hair with low to medium density and it works wonders on my hair! I even want to say it worked better than Purology Strength Cure!! Thank you so much for this recommendation, I am obsessed! ❤

[@shimmerysun]

I noticed that about the l'oreal, so happy it no longer smells like weird hair dye! so glad you talked about the formula changes. looking forward to trying dove next. 👀

[@Lydia_grace_l]

LETS GOOOO I’m shopping for this Thursday so I’m excited!!!!

[@caitroseco6752]

I just cut my hair to shoulder length a couple of days ago and it is sooo healthy…I want to grow it back out healthier so glad you came out with this video!

[@truthsayer5492]

Are these all color safe? Saw review that said Dove mask made her blonde hilights brassy...

[@yenirabanal7513]

I can’t wait for a highly end products video ❤

[@brookebeamer7666]

Omg I thought I was going crazyyyy trying to find what was the culprit of my hair feeling heavy and greasy after JUST showering and then I found out that it was likely the Dove system - you mentioning all of the comments who has the same experience makes me so relieved that it wasn’t just me and I wasn’t going crazy!!! I really wanted it to work for meeee.. 😢

[@TexasLyoness]

Thank you Abbey! What’s the main difference between the Dove Bond Strength line and the Dove Intensive Repair? Both are for damaged hair. Would you alternate between them? Which one is better? I get confused between the regular shampoos and conditioners and the bond repair lines as they both seem to be for damaged hair. Can you use a bond repair line daily?

[@d.m5812]

I personnaly like the conditionner from the intensive repair line than the bond repair ( i have thick hair with blonde balayage and the bond repair conditionner does not make my hair feel silky like she describes...).

[@kite6864]

the intensive repair doesn't have the special peptide protein in it

[@erin.in.colour]

@@TexasLyoness I actually prefer the Intensive Repair line, it still leaves my hair soft and supple but with less weigh down than the Bond Repair.

[@AbbeyYung]

Intensive repair doesn't have the peptide! Still has awesome ingredients for damaged hair though (a lot of the same ones minus that peptide) and is lighter weight, so overall better for those with hair that is easily weighed down

[@kreepykulture]

Bought the Dove line on your recommendation and it’s so amazing, but especially the mask. I still go between that and the L’Oréal because the fragrance in the L’Oréal is sooo nice (and I think it cleans my hair more deeply) but man am I surprised Dove is this good!! The only body wash I use is Dove beauty soap too lol. Maybe Dove is just weirdly slept on in the beauty community?

[@AbbeyYung]

It 100% is!! And I slept on them too... I think it's all because of their packaging but they're updating it!

[@hexaitine]

I changed to Dove body wash too!! I use the cucumber one, smells so good. I tried using Dr Bronners castile like a year because I bought multiple bars and a large bottle, but it doesn't lather very well in my hard water - I had to use a lot to get foam, which defeated the purpose of having the concentrate (and was probably really bad for my skin, although I'm not super sensitive to soaps below the face). I thought about trying the Dr Bronners sugar soap instead of the castile but I found out it's more expensive than Dove's body washes. And I find myself only needing a pump of the body wash, I definitely had to use more than that volume-wise from the castile soap to get any sort of lather. I want to try Dove bars too eventually, liquid is more of a convenient form factor though (I find my shower walls dry ok, but bars seem to struggle drying and they get gross). I think Dove "soaps" are a little controversial and that might be why it gets slept on. A lot of people find out the beauty bars are not "real soap" (because it isn't made with lye, so it can't be marketed specifically as "soap") and assume that must be a bad thing and that all Dove cleansers are bad. Dove's body wash seems to clean me all the same as Dr Bronner's, but I don't feel as dry after. Maybe on an extra sweaty day now I'd scrub a smidge harder but that's all.

[@u_ly_rae1600]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! 🤗

[@AbbeyYung]

Thanks for watching 💗

[@jamiedelgado1484]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I've started my fixing my hair with science journey thanks to you. It already looks great with way less frizz than before. I also think I've learned I need to wash every other day..... Even though I really don't want to🤦‍♂️

[@AbbeyYung]

That's amazing!! Ugh I know it's so much work 😂

[@UnpurrfectRobyn]

I'm so happy that L'Oreal changed the formula and the scent! I loved what it did for my hair, but had to use a clarifying shampoo as a first cleanse everytime with the old formula and just didn't love the scent. So happy I can go back to it! I do have the L'Oreal Ever Pure Clarifying line and love the smell of that. I'm currently testing out the Garnier Hair Filler Treatment and so far, so good, but I probably won't repurchase unless they change the packaging to an easier-to-squeeze bottle or tube...

[@slisha4940]

Thank you, i tried the Dove bonding shamppo, conditioner & mask. I love them for my highlighted natural curly/wavy Caucasian hair.

[@user-yj1tl4qd3n]

Thankyou very much for your time in reviewing these options, i purchased the dove system and you are on point with your analysis. I appreciate your sharing your experience and saved me time running errands. Be safe. Take care. 👋 😊

[@pinklishdot]

Omg this is a godsend. I was literally thinking about you making this video the other day. Best quality videos in KZbin

[@lisajunebuscaglia3510]

Random question. What lip gloss are you wearing? I love the color. Thank you for making a video on bond systems.

[@connie6410]

Abbey, your dedication to researching and creating your videos is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into them. I have hair that's fine, but lots of it, and it's color-treated. I've been using the L'Oreal system since you first recommended it (in addition to K-18 and Living Proof), and I don't think it weighs my hair down, but I think I"ll start mixing it up and try the other top tier options as well. Thanks again for all you do 🤩

[@AbbeyYung]

Aww thank you so much! xx

[@MalgorzataJurkowska-v9y]

We need the video about the best detangling products next xx and best skin tints..😍

[@dihannrothman9066]

I can’t say enough good things about the Dove line! I’ve tried the Redken and the L’Oréal and I’ll never go back to either one! My hair is finally healing after years of breakage and trying sooo many things!

[@corinnegunter3889]

I am going to try the EverPure system! Thanks for all the work and advice! ❤

[@susanheffley3748]

Maybe I missed it but can one use these bond repair products everyday? Or is there a too much of a good thing phenomena like using certain skin care products too often? Have finally gotten my hair in good shape and don’t want to ruin it.

[@witchhunt6387]

Thank you so much Abbey 🥰 this was so great to watch! I bought the Dove system and the L’Oréal system a couple of weeks ago bc I have been away for the summer and I do not miss the expensive sets I have back home at all. I have fine hair so I use the just alternate the shampoo from each set with either the Pantene Volume & Body that you recommend or the L’Oréal Ever Pure Clarifying shampoo. Magic. Thank you so much for all your help!