As someone with flat hair, I’ve long struggled to find a product that adds lasting volume to my roots without resorting to time-consuming methods like backcombing or excessive styling. That is, until I tried Living Proof’s Full Shampoo and Conditioner duo.
For years, I’ve experimented with countless tricks to get my roots to stand up – from tilting my head upside down while blow-drying to switching up my parting. While some of these methods offered a temporary lift, they were often short-lived or left my hair feeling tangled and weighed down. So, when I ran out of my usual hair products, I reached for Living Proof’s Full Shampoo and Conditioner from my “to-try” stash. Little did I know, this combination would offer a solution to my flat-hair woes.
Having tested several Living Proof products in the past, I was confident in the brand’s ability to deliver quality results. In particular, I’ve been loyal to their Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, which remains the best dry shampoo I’ve used for absorbing oil. However, the Full Shampoo and Conditioner duo quickly became one of my favorites from the brand, alongside the dry shampoo.
After washing my hair twice with the shampoo and following up with the conditioner, I noticed an immediate difference. My hair felt lighter at the roots and didn’t have the heavy, greasy feeling that many volumizing products often leave behind. As I began to dry my hair, I was pleasantly surprised to see it appear fuller and more voluminous, especially at the roots. A quick upside-down dry further boosted the lift, and, to my amazement, the volume lasted for hours – a feat I rarely achieve with other volumizing products.
It’s important to note that this duo doesn’t create extreme, pageant-like volume, but instead provides a natural-looking lift that feels effortless and not overly styled. The subtle boost it offers is perfect for those seeking a more understated, everyday volume.
As the day progressed, I did feel a slight texture along the length of my hair, but it wasn’t the stiff, crunchy feel typical of hairsprays. Instead, it was a lightweight, almost gritty texture that gave my hair a bit of extra body and made styling easier. Although I don’t use these products daily, they’ve quickly become my go-to for special occasions or whenever I want that extra “oomph” in my hair.
In true Living Proof style, the science behind these products is impressive. They feature “slip modifiers” such as amaranth peptides, which not only enhance volume but also minimize surface friction and prevent the oil buildup that often contributes to flatness. Despite their volumizing effects, these products maintain a gentle cleanse and leave my hair feeling nourished, not stripped.
