Biomimetic bond builders: a new era in hair care

Peptide-based bond repairers promise lasting repair by mimicking the disulfide bridges in damaged hair. The science behind the technology.

Coloring, heat and mechanical wear break the disulfide bonds in the hair fiber, leading to structural damage. Biomimetic bond builders aim to deliver repair by forming bridges that mimic these bonds.

What sets them apart from conventional repairers is that they act inside the fiber rather than forming a film on the surface, which translates into a more lasting effect.

Formulations developed with actives such as KeraBio™ K31 aim to bring the salon effect into at-home care.