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MAJOR hair loss after using Living Proof Perfect Hair Day

fashionnerd13 — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:30:49 GMT

I need some product recommendations! I started using Living Proof Perfect Hair Day products (shampoo & conditioner and occasionally dry shampoo and styling creme). I *loved* them and the way they made my hair feel, but after a few months, my hair started falling out like crazy! It took a while to consider that it was my hair products, but I did talk to my doctor about it and he ruled out any medical causes. I started using some of the no frizz / repair / curl formulas on my three year old daughter, and she started having the same issue - so I switched shampoos around (for both of us) a few times and noticed a dramatic difference, so I have now completely stopped using the Living Proof.

That said, right now I am using Herbal Essences Volumnizing shampoo + conditioner, and am still having issues with hair loss. It's been a few months since I stopped the Living Proof, and the loss isn't as bad, but I'm definitely losing more hair than I should be. I suspect they may have an ingredient in common that I am allergic to, so I am looking for something else - anything else - that 1) will not cause my hair to fall out in clumps, and 2) help repair the damage that has already been done. Fortunately, my hair is pretty thick and I don't think I look like I'm balding, but obviously I don't want it to go any further.

So, basically, I am looking for a shampoo + conditioner for myself that will keep my hair clean for several days (I try to wash only every third day at most) and volumnize + thicken, AND I am looking for a shampoo + conditioner + treatment for my three year old, who has extremely curly, frizzy, dry hair that ties in knots like it's nobody's business. I've tried different oils on her hair, and it helps some, but it still gets all tied up and it's a nightmare to brush it out (I use a detangling comb, start from the bottom, add moisture first, etc.). Any advice or product recommendations would be appreciated!

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mwg1 — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:45:28 GMT

I recently stopped using Living Proof after I noticed my hairline changing and doing some research. I found a lot of information online (including posts here!) that said an ingredient called Methylchloroisothiazolinone can cause issues in people who are allergic to it. I've started using Rahua shampoo and conditioner, but it's pricey.

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britvk — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:07:04 GMT

Have you ever tried the Bumble and bumble curl products for your daughter? I have been a devotee for almost ten years. And they reformulated recently and I still use the curl creme and the new primer which definitely helps smooth the frizz. The curl creme is unlike anything I've ever tried which is why I keep coming back to it. You might have to play a bit with the amount of curl cream to use. Once you put it in try to not to touch it much [and if possible have your daughter not touch it] until it drys. You should get sealed curls once you figure it out.

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Ikon — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 23:49:47 GMT

I had a similar issue with living proof but I don't know that I was allergic to anything. The ingredients just weighed down my hair a lot because its chalk full of silicones. I switched to John Masters shampoos and have been in love. My hair is clean and thick and the shedding has decreased dramatically.

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lalawritergirl — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 03:11:04 GMT

Omg!! You have made me feel awesome with this post! I travel a lot for work and was using Living Proof products and the SAME thing happened to me!!! I freaked out!! I stopped using those products, did the SugarBear hair vitamins, used the Alterna Caviar Clinical weekly boost religiously. After about 9 months, my hair finally got back to normal!! So crazy. I'm now addicted to DryBar Texas Tea shampoo and conditioner.

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Anonymous — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 06:11:41 GMT

I had frizzy, knotty hair as a kid and Aussie totally helped. My mom's friend recommended their 3 minute miracle for me and I remember it totally turning things around; maybe it would help your daughter?

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Anonymous — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:12:38 GMT

I would recommend staying away from any products that do not 1. Have the first ingredient as water and any product with sulfates. I would not know what to suggest for the hair loss but as a woman who has curly and occasionally dry and frizzy hair, I use Shea moisture to rebuild my hair and it worked pretty well. They also have a kids selection for your daughter.

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greytthings — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:40:08 GMT

2 1/2 years later I can’t believe they still sell this stuff, my sister and brother in laws started loosing their hair and researched the cause and fou d out that their beloved shampoo might seriously be the cause. OMG !!!

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melanito — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 18:08:32 GMT

@fashionnerd13 My husband is using the Ordinary hair serum to prevent hairloss. You rub it into the scalp. It's well priced and you can check out the reviews. I lost a bunch of hair after I switched to a vegan diet and wasn't taking proper supplements. To help reduce hair loss I also stopped colouring my hair. I know cutting your hair to shoulder length can help too. I would follow suggestions in other posts regarding trying supplements and ingredients to avoid.

MAJOR hair loss after using Living Proof Perfect Hair Day

melanito — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 18:12:15 GMT

Forgot to say hugs as I know it's freaky for a woman..like I think men are prepared.

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Anonymous — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 20:16:24 GMT

This is so scary!! I just purchased the Living Proof Thickening Cream mini and I loved how much volume it gave me, but now I'm kind of afraid to use it!! I didn't see any reviews saying it made their hair fall out so I'm hoping for the best. And so sorry this is happening to people, how terrible!! I hope it grows back soon!

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yuline — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:20:57 GMT

@fashionnerd13 @greytthings About 10 years ago, I emailed Sephora with my concerns abouttheLivingProof brand recommending that they pull the brand shortly after it first launched at Sephora. Back then, I was like a sheep and never complainedabout anything ever nor did I post or blog online being wrapped up in my demanding career. The fact that a quiet uninvolved person like me felt compelled to reach out to Sephora corporate with my FIRST and ONLY product complaint (I am a 20 year customer) TO DATE saysa lot. I remember I was so excited to try a new brand carried bySephora. I bought their daily shampoo from Sephora (I believe it was the perfect day daily - I remember it was for daily use but clarified also)afterreading initial glowing reviews on Sephora and how could you resist when it was fronted by Jennifer Aniston known for her iconic Rachel perfect hair. The first couple uses, my hair felt so clean like not an ounce of dirt or oil and free. About the 3rd or 4th use was when I noticed my hair (which is normally thicklustrous and oily) turned into dry stiff straw. Ok no biggie the shampoo doesn’t work for me BUT then for the first time EVER in myENTIRE life, within short time of stopping living proof, I had the worst scalp problem and sensitivities in my WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE that took yearsof expensive treatment and excruciatinglycurated products to calm down. This is someone who once had the toughest hair and scalp that formerly could handle any abrasive drugstore shampoo. I think possibly something in Living Proof triggered anallergic idiosyncratic autoimmune reaction in my scalp. My scalp’s never been the same since. People have been raving about living proof forever and since my horrible reaction whichI’ve never had to any other hair product EVER after it first hit market, the line went on to expand into the whole world so now everyone carriesit. Maybe they’ve changed theformulation. Maybe it was just and unluckycoincidence in time point thatwas due to high stress and hormones in my life. I myself am convinced it destroyed my scalp but I have no proof especially when the whole world adores the brand so why me? To this day since the time of the incident, I refuse to buy or use anything from Living Proof. I use only the most carefully curated shampoos with pureringredients and hair vitamins for my ultra sensitive scalp NOT by choiceunfortunately. Also I want toPRAISE BRIOGEO for making some of the best products on the market. Their charcoal scalp revival rescues my scalp. They make some of the BEST conditioners out there with cleaner ingredients. Their new hair vitamin supplement B Well Vegan Omega is stellar. A standout. Has the Sephora clean stamp too (I know there’s differing opinions of what’s considered clean or not but hey, more filters in ingredients lists is better than no filter at all). I am willing to swear by it.

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greytthings — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:24:26 GMT

my sister actually contacted Living Proof company - as Sephora wouldn’t do a thing about it - and they will send her a box so she can send back the products and investigate. Someone should call her back in a few weeks. I think they realized we won’t stop just there.

she’s a Sephora VIP member who now won’t ever buy anything at Sephora again, I can’t believe Sephora customer service didn’t realize this when she asked for a refund even after the 30 days mark...

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yuline — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:15:08 GMT

@greytthings After about a decade of avoiding any and all Living Proof products (I believe the product that gave me a problem was the “Perfect Day” shampoo), I went back and looked at the CURRENT ingredient list. @mwg1 was definitely into something. HORRORS. This has got to be one of the worst lists I’ve seen among products today. Chemistry is among subjects that I have extensive knowledge of. I didn’t need to go to the EWG ratings to know already it’s chock full of questionable chemicals. EWG is ultra conservative and not without controversy for the validity of its claims but there is some truth to what they’re preaching. Why else is there a known link between chemicals in processed foods and cancer? I’m really surprised they have not improved their formulation. High on the list is octafluoropentyl methocrylate which is touted as their star proprietary ingredient and is rated a 4 which to me is not a low enough rating for risk of cancer, developmental, and reproductive toxicity and immunogenicity (not to my liking but hey this is just my opinion). Ditto methylchloroisothiazolinone. You’d think a bunch of MIT inventors would pick a better ingredient list but it’s packed full of less than desirable ones plus fragrance and who knows what else is not listed. Maybe it was some contest they were having where hey let’s shove in as many complicated chemicals so we can to show off how smart we are. The more hard to pronounce chemicals and preservatives the better. I have never made a beauty product complaint on anything else EVER because 1) my skin and hair were very resilient at the age I was at 2) if I ever had a reaction to anything like mild to moderate stinging or irritation (nothing really intense ever happened until this incident with living proof), I simply stopped usage and symptoms quickly stopped and were easily reversible. I did not experience hair loss with living proof because I quickly stopped usage after 3-4x only when my soft hair became crunchy brittle absolutely dried up like someone sprayed the strongest hairspray throughout my hair. However I experience a serious irreversible issue with my scalp shortly afterwards. In my whole life, it is the only product that I have ever suspected could be a factor in irreversible lasting damage. Something I never thought would be possible with such short usage and being TOPICAL and RINSED OUT. Maybe it was the perfect storm where my immune system was down from the being under high chronic stress at the time so I had an irreversible immunogenic reaction develop when exposed to an ALLERGEN which would not have happened had I been healthier despite being relatively still considered young at the time. Of course it is next to impossible for an ingredient list to be 100% clean so preservatives of some form are important but a product can be ELEGANTLY formulated to find the best balance between clean and minimizing risks of preservative (s) used considering some chemicals build up in our bodies over time with chronic cumulative exposure. Let’s not forget there are also natural preservatives available sometimes especially for foods. Natural isn’t always safe either especially with supplements but that’s for another topic. No matter, I refuse to go near any living proof products ever!!!! For anyone with scalp issues, Briogeo charcoal drops or IGK charcoal dry shampoo are my saviors on bad days. Again I adore Briogeo B Well vegan hair vitamin which has improved my hair. Nothing beats a healthy balanced diet but I will swear by the Briogeo vitamins making a positive difference. Or Moon Juice.

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Anonymous — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:01:22 GMT

Wow, a few months ago a friend gave me a sample of Living Proof Perfect Hair Day dry shampoo from Sephora. I loved it and bought more. Suddenly I've noticed my hair thinning at lightning speed. The only thing that's changed in my routine is using this product regularly. Looked it up today and found this string of comments. Thank you for speaking out about this!

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lhvoyles94 — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:15:11 GMT

I can't really help with your main concern, but if the product has left noticable bald spots and visibly thin hair, they have this hair powder fibers stuff at Ulta. My mom lost 75% off of her hair temporarily due to a hospitalization and that stuff really helped disguise until her new healthy hair grew in.

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Anonymous — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:39:39 GMT

I just experienced massive hair loss and damage after about two months of using Living Proof anti frizz shampoo and conditioner. In the beginning, it made my hair feel the softest and cleanest it's ever felt. I loved how it washed my hair effortlessly and rinsed out so easily, cutting down my time in the shower. It would comb out nicely and be easy to blow dry and silky smooth. Then all of a sudden my hair is getting thinner and thinner. I didn't notice more hair in the drain or on my pillow, so I don't know where any of it went. I also didn't think it was from this shampoo until I started reading. Out of about 26 ingredients, the Methylisotriazolinone is the 18th listed, so fairly high in concrentration. I checked my bottle of Nexxus which I alternate with, and out of 30 ingredients it is number 30. So Living Proof clearly uses more of the MI and that's likely what causes peoples' hair to fall out, in my opinion. I'm just hoping it recovers. I wrote the company but no response yet. I got some Olaplex products and charcoal exfoliator from Briogeo.

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Anonymous — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 01:51:06 GMT

oh my gosh thank goodness I came across this thread! I am currently experiencing this, and I feel extremely ugly and sad😢 With Covid going on, I knew stress was related; I must admit though I’m not that stressed, so I knew it wasn’t the main cause! Now I will be looking into better hair care products, and I will also warn others not to use these products!

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Anonymous — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:48:16 GMT

Oh my gosh - me too! I was using Diva and quit because i was noticing hair loss. Then I switched to Living Proof and it has been falling out like crazy !!!! I have never had a problem like this before. My doctor said it was probably female pattern baldness but he never even saw me so don’t know how he could come to that conclusion. Going for blood work this week. I feel depressed and ugly!

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