Who is Living Proof's Perfect hair Day (PhD) 5-in-1 Styling Treatment for?

PhD Styling Treatment is for everyone looking for the perfect balance of treatment and styling benefits in one product for smoothness, volume, conditioning, strength and polish.

Can I blow dry and air dry my hair when using PhD 5-in-1 Styling Treatment?

Yes, PhD Styling Treatment works well when air drying and blow drying. Each technique gives a different look. Blow dry hair section by section for extra smoothness and/or body and volume. For a more bodified blowout use a round brush. For a sleek blowout use a flat brush. Apply PhD Styling to damp hair and allow hair to air dry for a smooth, healthy style with natural body and enhanced curl pattern.

How is PhD Styling Treatment different than No Frizz, Full and Restore?

PhD Styling Treatment has been formulated specifically to give the ideal balance of all five benefits women seek in beautiful, healthy looking hair: smoothness, volume, conditioning, strength and polish. It is not about concentrating on any one benefit in particular, but rather the combination of all five. No Frizz is designed to eliminate frizz by helping to block humidity. Full is designed to deliver maximum thickness and fullness that lasts and is touchable and revivable. Restore is designed for repairing and protecting dry or damaged hair. We certainly encourage consumers to choose products from across our franchises as a complement to PhD Styling Treatment – whether that is our Restore Mask for in-shower additional treatment, or Prime for extending their style, or No Frizz to help with additional frizz-fighting power, or Full Root Lifting Spray for extra height.

What is the fragrance in PhD Styling Treatment?

The scent is a similar light citrus fragrance to what is found as most other Living Proof products. It will not smell identical to any other product, though, as each product is formulated differently.

Does it have any heat or UV protection?

Yes, PhD Styling Treatment offers both heat and UV protection. It contains ingredients that creates a weightless barrier to protect hair from the heat up to 450 degrees and contains UV defense that absorbs harmful, damaging UV rays from the sun.

Can PhD Styling Treatment be layered with other Living Proof products?

Yes, PhD Styling Treatment can be layered with other Living Proof products to enhance benefits. When layering with PhD Styling Treatment, use slightly less than you would if you were using it alone.

Are there any tricks for styling your hair with PhD Styling Treatment?

For best results, style with a blow dryer. The performance of PhD Styling Treatment is enhanced with heat. Blow dry with a round brush to enhance volume and body. Blow dry with a flat brush to create a smooth, polished blowout. Finish with a flat iron for a sleek finish. Finish with a curling iron for soft waves. If you plan on air drying hair, we recommend you use slightly less product than you normally would. The result is a smooth, healthy style that accentuates your natural body and volume. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, PhD will enhance your curl pattern.

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Perfect hair Day™ 5-in-1 Styling Treatment

Conditions and strengthens hair
Adds natural volume and body
Enhances shine
Provides heat protection up to 450° F/230° C

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A brilliant treatment and styler that's formulated to smooth, strengthen, volumize, polish, and protect hair from heat damage in a single shot.

How to Use

Apply Perfect hair Day® 5-in-1 Styling Treatment to damp hair. Blow dry. To enhance body and volume, use a round brush when blow drying. To create a smooth, polished style, use a flat brush when blow drying.

Ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Myristyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer, Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters, Polyalkylaminoester-1, Oleyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Polyquaternium-55, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Cetyl Alcohol, Oleth-10, Steareth-2, Steareth-10, Fragrance/Parfum, Caprylic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool

Additional fragrance ingredients: Ethyl Linalool, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Citronellol, Amyl Salicylate, Ionone, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Cyclamen Aldehyde, Ethylene Brassylate, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Isopropyl Myristate, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/Seed Oil, Citral, Geranyl Acetate, 2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Living Proof is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

PhD Styling Treatment is for everyone looking for the perfect balance of treatment and styling benefits in one product for smoothness, volume, conditioning, strength and polish.
Yes, PhD Styling Treatment works well when air drying and blow drying. Each technique gives a different look. Blow dry hair section by section for extra smoothness and/or body and volume. For a more bodified blowout use a round brush. For a sleek blowout use a flat brush. Apply PhD Styling to damp hair and allow hair to air dry for a smooth, healthy style with natural body and enhanced curl pattern.
PhD Styling Treatment has been formulated specifically to give the ideal balance of all five benefits women seek in beautiful, healthy looking hair: smoothness, volume, conditioning, strength and polish. It is not about concentrating on any one benefit in particular, but rather the combination of all five. No Frizz is designed to eliminate frizz by helping to block humidity. Full is designed to deliver maximum thickness and fullness that lasts and is touchable and revivable. Restore is designed for repairing and protecting dry or damaged hair. We certainly encourage consumers to choose products from across our franchises as a complement to PhD Styling Treatment – whether that is our Restore Mask for in-shower additional treatment, or Prime for extending their style, or No Frizz to help with additional frizz-fighting power, or Full Root Lifting Spray for extra height.
The scent is a similar light citrus fragrance to what is found as most other Living Proof products. It will not smell identical to any other product, though, as each product is formulated differently.
Yes, PhD Styling Treatment offers both heat and UV protection. It contains ingredients that creates a weightless barrier to protect hair from the heat up to 450 degrees and contains UV defense that absorbs harmful, damaging UV rays from the sun.
Yes, PhD Styling Treatment can be layered with other Living Proof products to enhance benefits. When layering with PhD Styling Treatment, use slightly less than you would if you were using it alone.
For best results, style with a blow dryer. The performance of PhD Styling Treatment is enhanced with heat. Blow dry with a round brush to enhance volume and body. Blow dry with a flat brush to create a smooth, polished blowout. Finish with a flat iron for a sleek finish. Finish with a curling iron for soft waves. If you plan on air drying hair, we recommend you use slightly less product than you normally would. The result is a smooth, healthy style that accentuates your natural body and volume. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, PhD will enhance your curl pattern.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8131213 / 5 from 503 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Perfect hair Day™ 5-in-1 Styling Treatment is praised for its ability to control frizz, provide a silky finish, and enhance the look of hair. Customers appreciate its ease of use, small amount needed, and the healthy, shiny results it delivers.

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Frizz Control: 3%
Ease of Use: 9%
Styling Cream Quality: 3%
Hair Feel: 5%
Hair Appearance: 5%

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Review highlights

"I use a small amount of this just as instructed after conditioner and my hair feels amazing." — Amy R.
"My hair feels soft, less frizzy, and holds my style better when I use it." — Camille E.
"For a person with very fine hair, this product finally will give it body and takes away the fly always." — Patty

Reviews

Great product

"I originally got this product in my ipsy bag. And I really liked it. My hair is growing in curly now and it really seems to help keep it from being frizzy. I’ve tried some other products but I keep coming back to this one. I think it works the best."

— Alexandra B. (4/5)

PHD Styling Treatment

"This styling product makes my wavy hair look so good."

— Linda M. (5/5)

Perfect hair Day 5 in 1 Styling Treatment

"I received this product with another order and it is a nice addition to my haircare routine. My curly hair loves it! It helps with conditioning and my hair feels healthier. . . a lot less frizz andl doesn't weight it down."

— Jill B. (5/5)

had been using this for

"had been using this for years! I havent found anything better than this."

— Rowena Y. (5/5)

5 in 1 and done

"No matter how I end up styling my hair, I use 5 in 1. It helps keep my hair under control and holds the style."

— Laurie S. (5/5)

Awesome product except…

"I’ve been using this product for a while and I absolutely love it! I ordered a variety of things with this delivery and unfortunately this specific bottle - the lid was slightly open. I had to clean all the other products, but there was still product left. Just unfortunate how it was packaged."

— Erin L. (5/5)

Love this product.

"It does what what it is suppose to. I get body,shine and volume that I want. Keeps my style on hot and humid days which I like."

— Karen B. (5/5)

Feels Great!

"Loving this product! My hair feels great and is more manageable when I use it before styling."

— Debbie (5/5)

Great!

"Does not weigh down my hair or make it greasy. Helps with styling and heat protectant! Plus it smells good too!"

— Jill C. (5/5)

"Just started using it for the first time and so far I like it seems to hold my style pretty well."

— Sharon (4/5)

Q&A

Is the same product from years ago as the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Night Cap? I loved that product.: Night Cap has been replaced by Perfect hair Day™ Healthy Hair Perfector. It features a similar formula design as Perfect hair Day™ Night Cap Overnight Perfector, but with updated ingredients for more enhanced benefits, and has a fresh, new fragrance. Healthy Hair Perfector is a versatile treatment and is not solely meant for overnight application.
For extra hold on my fine hair, what product can I layer it with?: We recommend using the Style Lab® Control Hairspray. It's firm-hold hairspray that delivers lasting shine and an all-day, touchable hold.
Should I use the restore & repair leave in & the 5 - 1 styling treatment together after shampooing my hair?: Yes, if you are seeking extra conditioning for dry, damaged hair.
I use the Thickening Mousse and just purchased the "frizz" Smooth Styling Spray for Fine Hair. I gather, based on the FAQ, this 5-in-1 would work on fine hair and could be used with other products. I have a short bob haircut. How much would I use in conjunction to the mousse and styling spray?: Start with a dime sized amount since you are layering multiple products.
Is this product vegan-friendly?: Perfect hair Day™ 5-in-1 Styling Treatment vegan & cruelty-free.

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