The Best Living Proof Hair Products — According to Editors
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There are hair products, and then there are Living Proof hair products. The line was created by stylists working with biotech scientists from MIT, and the best Living Proof products are unlike anything else on the market. They contain ingredients said scientists invented for specific hair needs (looking at you, OFPMA), are the result of years of research and development, and generally offer multiple benefits at the same time. The Living Proof team has been awarded more than 20 patents for their work, which is pretty much unheard of in the hair-care category.
And when you find a Living Proof product that works well for your hair, chances are it will eclipse everything else rolling around in your bathroom drawer. Now, that doesn't mean you'll necessarily love everything the brand creates; they are very intentional about developing collections that speak to certain hair issues. They often start their process by brainstorming white spaces in the market, figuring out what people are looking for that doesn't exist or what's already out there that doesn't work very well. Then, they go crazy in the lab, working to invent ingredients and technology no one else has.
The best Living Proof products are the ones that solve a problem you're having, replace multiple products in your routine (because who has time, right?), and, of course, guarantee a perfect hair day. Living Proof was so bold as to name their best-selling collection Perfect Hair Day — and many of our favorites come from that range.
Keep reading to learn more about the best Living Proof Products — the ones editors can't live without.
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo ($24) is the go-to dry shampoo for many a beauty editor. Unlike powdery formulas that sit on your scalp, this dry shampoo is practically invisible, and it makes your hair feel clean — so clean, in fact, when Living Proof launched this product they challenged editors to take an intense spin class and then forego washing their hair. Everyone was blown away by the results.
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Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast
If you want your hair to look twice as thick, Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast ($29) can do exactly that. It's a buildable spray that can give you a little oomph or a full-on big-hair look. And even though it's super effective, it never feels like you have a ton of product in your hair. We don't know what kind of scientific sorcery is at play, but we like it.
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Body Builder Hairspray
Not only is the science that goes into Living Proof products crazy impressive, they often use innovative packaging, as well. Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Body Builder ($29) is the perfect example: It's a volumizer and hairspray in one with a twistable nozzle that lets you adjust the ratio of volume to hold.
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Night Cap Overnight Perfector
You know when your hair looks kind of crappy at the end of the day, but there's no way you're going to wash it in the morning? Maybe you half-heartedly restyle it before bed; maybe you throw it into a topknot and hope for the best. Well, Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Night Cap Overnight Perfector ($29) is a crazy product that makes it look like you got a blowout in your sleep. Don't ask us how it works; just trust.
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo and Conditioner
For those days when you need your hair to be quick to dry and easy to style, Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo ($27) and Conditioner ($27) does both. Editors were worried Living Proof was over-promising with the name, but this range delivers.
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Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield
Ever wish you could wrap your head in plastic before heading to work on a humid day? Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield ($23) is essentially plastic wrap in a can, except it feels completely weightless. One hairspray-hating editor was amazed by how much she loved it — it really is something completely different.
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Heat Styling Spray
Time will tell if the newest addition to the Perfect Hair Day franchise becomes a true editor favorite, but so far Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Heat Styling Spray ($28) has the makings of a winner. It offers smoothness and heat protection with zero weight, and it will help your style last at least an extra day.
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