The Ultimate In-Salon Hair Repair Routine

At Revlon Professional®, we believe in the power of transformation. RE/START introduces a new range designed to reverse hair damage at any level for total hair transformation. With a skincare-inspired approach, it repairs the key layers of hair from within, resulting in smoother, stronger, and healthier-looking hair. 

Caring for the scalp is essential for achieving beautiful hair. RE/START BOND REPAIR formulas are powered by the exclusive dual-action Kerabiotic™ System and LipidBond Filler technology, which helps to balance the scalp microbiome* and penetrates up to 4 hair layers to repair hair fiber.

Meeting the Demand for Lasting Hair Health

More and more clients are coming into salons seeking solutions for damage, not just a shinier finish. They want their hair to be smoother, stronger, and healthier-looking, and they want those results to last. For professionals, this shift presents an opportunity not only to treat hair but to truly transform it. Thanks to experts like Rachel Valentine and innovations such as the RE/START™ line from Revlon, we now have access to advanced tools and knowledge that go far beyond surface-level repair. Powered by skincare and proven by hair experts, RE/START™ enables us to reset damaged hair and guide clients through a personalized journey toward visible, lasting recovery.

Comprehensive Hair and Scalp Diagnosis

An effective repair treatment begins at the root—literally. A thorough consultation that includes an examination of the scalp is essential for identifying how and where the damage has occurred. Is it structural weakening from color services or bleaching? Thermal stress from daily styling? Environmental factors? Or perhaps a combination of all these?

RE/START’s 4-Level Hair Damage Diagnosis Guide provides a clear roadmap to support and empower stylists at every step, helping you feel confident in prescribing the most effective treatment routine for each client.

Categorizing Damage for a Personalized Plan

RE/START’s Kerabiotic™ system helps to balance the scalp microbiome while initiating structural repair through ingredients like bond-multiplying molecules, amino acids, AHAs, and omega-9.

Once you’ve diagnosed the level of damage, it’s time to prescribe the right treatment. RE/START’s advanced LipidBond Filler Technology offers four technologies of internal and external repair, meaning you don’t have to choose between strength, smoothness, hydration or repair. Instead, you deliver all of these benefits in a layered, targeted way.

From Keratech Bond Repair for strength and Hair Moisture Filler Technology for hydration, to the Lipid Layer Replenisher for frizz control and Acidic Technology for cuticle sealing, RE/START Bond Repair works on up to 4 layers of the hair. The result is up to 12x stronger, 10x smoother, 6x more hydrated hair, with up to 72 hours of frizz control, all supported by scientific testing.*

Treat and Protect with the Re/start Bond Repair Range

For best results, start by applying the RE/START Bond Repair Pre-Wash + Leave-In Hair Treatment, a standout product that protects the cuticle during washing and then doubles as a leave-in treatment. This formulation has been shown to repair up to 50% of micro-cracks after just one use, making it an essential step for all types of damaged hair.

Getting Started

Before any intensive repair can take place, the hair must be clean. The next step is to use the RE/START Damage Reversing Gentle Cleanser, a sulfate surfactant-free formula. This step gently cleanses the scalp and hair, and prepares the hair for the next phase of transformation.

Getting the Right Balance

Follow with the Damage Reversing Intensive Mask or Melting Conditioner, chosen based on the hair’s texture and porosity. These formulas provide more than just surface softness, they repair weakened hair at the core and fill damaged areas of the cortex for stronger, smoother and shinier hair.

Sealing and Protecting

At this stage, it’s time to lock in the results. Use the Anti-Split Ends Shine Repairing Drops, a lightweight serum-to-oil formula enriched with Omega-9 and replenishing oils, offering heat protection up to 220ºC. It helps prevent future split ends while enhancing gloss and smoothing rough cuticles, leaving hair with a polished, “glass hair” look.

Reconstructing and Repairing the Hair Fiber

To elevate your service, introduce the RE/START Pro Care System, an in-salon exclusive that merges an Antioxidant Powder Primer with ultra-performing Liquid Care Shots, creating a creamy emulsion that glides evenly through every section. This isn’t just repair, it’s controlled saturation powered by Lamellar Technology, delivering concentrated ingredients where the hair needs them most.

The Science Behind the Blend

The Powder Primer, enriched with açai, rooibos, and mannitol, provides antioxidant protection while enhancing the penetration of key ingredients. When paired with the Bond Repair Shot, which targets internal and external damage, the combination delivers a customized reparative treatment that strengthens the hair’s internal structure and restores vitality.

Both formulas are 100% vegan, made with over 80% natural origin ingredients, and designed for a quick flash-service. This makes them the perfect premium add-on for clients who want real, visible results.

Post-Service Maintenance Plan

Recommend At-Home Care Products

Clients who invest in an in-salon treatment deserve professional maintenance at home. Prescribe RE/START Bond repair products based on your diagnosis. These formulas work synergistically to deliver ongoing improvement, and their skincare-inspired textures give clients a great sensory experience with every use.

Blow-Dry and Style with Care

Use tools with adjustable settings and always apply heat protection. As you work, explain your techniques to clients. Educating them on alternative ways to style their hair (while keeping it chic and on-trend) not only reinforces your expertise but also helps extend the benefits of every service. This approach turns a treatment into an experience, and an experience into a lasting habit.

Book the Follow-Up

Consistency breeds transformation, so encourage clients to book a follow up. Visual documentation or digital salon apps can help track progress and reinforce results, and don’t forget to schedule regular haircuts! When clients see real change, that’s when referrals, retail loyalty, and trust truly grow.

Ready to discover more? Head to our 24/7 educational platform, #AlwaysOn (for clients only, so click the link to become one). You can also check out our Revlon Pro Color World Mobile App for professional color tools.

Need supplies? Visit Revlon ProShop for all your hair care needs.