Many women get inspiration for their hairstyles from television and movies. In the last couple of years, the retro look of Mad Men has become incredibly popular with even bloggers analyzing the looks of each episode! After all, who wouldn't want to look like Marilyn Monroe or Grace Kelly? Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create the classically elegant Betty Draper look: Continue →
Today marks the start of Lollapalooza, a three-day music festival in Chicago that brings together some of the most popular artists of today with a mix of indie stars. We thought we would compile a list of our favorite hair icons of Lollapalooza! Continue →
If Jane Austen had written about shiny hair (don’t think Mr. Darcy didn’t notice Lizzie’s lustrous locks!), she might start off with something like this: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a woman in possession of a damaged head of hair, must be in want of brilliant shine.” Alright, maybe not but it wouldn't have been far off! Continue →
If you’re one of the many women born with limp, flat or lifeless hair you know that achieving a fuller, thicker style requires a cocktail of styling products. What you may not know, is why you should also be using a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to properly care for your hair type. Continue →
The summer is time for weddings, dancing, and nights out on the town. In other words, be prepared to get photographed a lot. So instead of un-tagging every picture tagged of you on Facebook or starting a bonfire over melted photographs, we’ll give you some tips to look perfect in all your pictures! Continue →
Are your side-swept bangs constantly falling in your eyes? Or does your full fringe look like it took a trip back to the 80s?  To achieve the most flattering bang look, try this styling method: Continue →
On sweltering and unthinkably hot days like this, the last thing you want is to turn on your blow dryer. That doesn’t mean you can’t walk around with gorgeous hair. We have step-by-step instructions on how those of you with medium-to-thick hair can get perfect waves without even picking up the blow dryer. Continue →
The 4th of July is the annual celebration of the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress. But when there’s sun, barbecue, and fireworks, it’s hard to concentrate on the history (sorry John Adams and Thomas Jefferson!). The ladies at The Fashion Bomb blogged about what you should wear so we'll give you a rundown of how you should wear your hair! Continue →
Awhile back, we wrote about how ultraviolet radiation can damage our hair just as badly as your skin. UV radiation is just one of the many things that can damage your hair. Here's our list of the worst ways you can damage your hair: Continue →
We all want to get married on a perfect day—the sun is shining, a cloudless sky, a warm breeze—but what can you do if you see rain in the forecast?  This past weekend, one of the Living Proof employees attended a wedding that was supposed to take place outdoors in a beautiful botanical garden but instead it was moved inside due to inclement weather. What’s a bride to do? Continue →

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