A 2-step wash ritual powered by our patent-pending TriLayerX™ HairTech. The Bond Retain Hydrating Shampoo gently cleanses while locking in essential moisture, while the Bond Retain Smoothing Conditioner finishes with frizz-free shine and smooth perfection. Clean hair that feels as good as it looks.
Designed as the final two steps of the full 4-step Ultimate Hair Revival System, for gentle maintenance on its own or complete revival as part of the whole.
The wash steps that go beyond cleansing and conditioning
Most people treat shampoo and conditioner as the basics, but this Essential Care Duo is doing more than just cleansing and conditioning. The Hydrating Shampoo is sulfate-free, gently removing buildup without stripping the hair's moisture barrier, while the Smoothing Conditioner seals the cuticle and locks softness in.
For deeper repair, check out the Elevated Care Duo.
How the Essential Care Duo delivers results
The Hydrating Shampoo and Smoothing Conditioner are powered by Xtovia's three proprietary technologies, working with every wash to strengthen, smooth, and protect:
- NanoEncapX™ reinforces hair’s internal bond structure to increase hair strength
- CutiCloneX™ repairs the cuticle surface for a visibly smoother, shiner hair fibre
- LipidMimicX™ restores hair’s natural protective barrier to seal & protect
- 76% stronger hair*
- 96% breakage protection*
- 72 hrs frizz-control and smoother texture*
- Soft, deeply hydrated
- Naturally lustrous
*When used as a part of the 4-step Hair Revival System
What this feels like, over time
- A reduced urge to “fix” your hair as it starts behaving beautifully on its own
- Hair is easier to manage and holds its shape better through the day
- Less breakage and hair that can handle more, every day
- A quiet sense of confidence and joy in how your hair looks and feels
1. Apply 1–2 pumps of the Hydrating Shampoo to wet hair, gently cleanse scalp and strands, and rinse thoroughly.
2. Squeeze out excess water, then apply 1–2 coin-sized amounts of the Smoothing Conditioner along the lengths and ends. Leave on for at least 2 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
Pro Tip: The Shampoo is sulphate-free yet ultra-foaming, so a little goes a long way. For best results, use this duo on every wash day.
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a multifunctional antioxidant molecule featuring a naturally occurring disulphide bond structure
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a plant-based protein which helps improve strength and smoothness.
Arginine, Histidine, Aspartic Acid & Alanine, helps reinforce damaged hair fibers & improve elasticity

Each step builds on the last. Follow the sequence for best results.
Stronger Strands
Less Breakage
Intense Hydration Silky Softness
Gentle Cleansing Essential Moisture
Frizz-free Shine Smooth Perfection
Rebuilds strength by creating millions of new disulphide bonds deep within the core
Restores smoothness by repairing cuticle damage at the surface
Revives shine by restoring the natural lipid barrier to seal and protect
Stronger, More Resilient Hair
Protection from Breakage
Frizz-Free & Smooth Hair
While some demonstrations only indicate the presence of proteins in a formula, our first-of-its-kind visual repair demonstration highlights results — showing how Xtovia’s actives bind to damaged hair, visibly reducing porosity and restoring smoothness wash after wash, until the damage fully disappears. read less
This measurement quantifies how hair responds to mechanical stress. A strand is stretched, and the force it tolerates before yielding is recorded. Hair with a stronger internal structure holds more tension and returns closer to its original shape. Higher tensile strength and improved elasticity in these measurements are direct evidence of internal bond repair. read less
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