This shampoo is part of the Build-A-Bond line from Matrix, aimed at hair heavily damaged by bleaching, colouring or heat. In the Damaged Hair Shampoo collection you’ll find more options, but this one stands out for its combination of gentle cleansing and active care.

• Cleanses without harsh traditional sulfates
• Hair feels softer and smoother straight away
• Less frizz after drying
• Easier to comb, less breakage
• Contains squalane for a supple, soft feel
• Suitable for bleached and chemically treated hair
• Works best as part of the full Build-A-Bond routine

1. Wet your hair thoroughly in the shower.
2. Work a generous amount of shampoo through your wet hair, starting at the scalp.
3. Massage well with your fingertips, making sure the shampoo spreads through the lengths.
4. Rinse thoroughly.
5. Repeat if needed, especially if you use many styling products.

Combine the Matrix Instacure Build a Bond Mighty Bonds Shampoo - 300ml with the Instacure Build-A-Bond Anti-Breakage Conditioner - 300ml for best results. The conditioner complements the shampoo’s care, making your hair softer and easier to detangle.

Your hair feels softer and easier to comb after the first wash. This is partly due to citric acid, which helps strengthen the hair fibre from within and smoothes the cuticle layer. Squalane works on the outside: it gives a flexible, silky soft feel without weighing the hair down. Together they make the Matrix Mighty Bonds Shampoo - 300ml a mild shampoo with salicylic acid that gently cleans the scalp of buildup and excess sebum. This is the shampoo for mega damaged hair that really changes your routine. Also check out the full range of Matrix hair products for a complete routine.

Yes, this shampoo is suitable for regular use. The formula contains no harsh traditional sulfates, making it gentler than most standard shampoos. Do you have a sensitive scalp? Then you can use it every other day instead of daily.

That depends on your hair type. Most people with damaged or dry hair notice their hair feels softer and smoother. However, some users with very dry hair report their hair feels stiff after washing, especially if they don’t use conditioner. Using the shampoo alone may disappoint if your hair is severely damaged. Always combine it with a conditioner or mask for the best result. So whether this shampoo makes hair oily or dry really depends on how you use it.

Yes. Matrix markets this shampoo specifically for severely damaged hair, including bleached and chemically treated strands. Users with bleached hair find their hair looks stronger and breaks less easily. So you can confidently say Matrix Instacure shampoo is good for bleached hair, though here too it works best combined with the conditioner or mask from the same line for stronger results.

The difference between Matrix Instacure and Olaplex shampoo lies mainly in the approach. Olaplex No.4 works with a patented ingredient that repairs broken bonds in the hair, something hairdressers have used for years in heavy bleaching treatments. The Matrix Mighty Bonds Shampoo - 300ml works differently: it uses citric acid and squalane to strengthen and smooth hair as part of a complete system.

Matrix is kinder on your budget. If you have the budget and want the strongest internal repair, Olaplex is a serious option. Looking for a good affordable shampoo for damaged hair that delivers immediate results combined with a conditioner or mask? Then the Matrix Instacure Build a Bond Mighty Bonds Shampoo - 300ml is an excellent choice. To boost recovery even more, add the Instacure Build-A-Bond Instant Revival Liquid Mask - 250ml as a weekly treatment.

Aqua / Water / Eau, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Parfum / Fragrance, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Peg-150 DisTearate, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Limonene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyquaternium-67, Salicylic Acid, Amodimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Glycol DisTearate, Squalane, Coco-Betaine, Linalool, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Citronellol, Trideceth-6, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ci 17200 / Red 33

We recommend always checking the ingredient list on the packaging before use for the most accurate information. Due to product updates and optimisation, the ingredients listed here may differ from those on the packaging.