For the longest time, I had such a love/hate relationship with my hair the day after washing it. It was (and still is!) a serious timesaver to skip blow drying, especially during the work week. However, my hair just wouldn’t look or feel the same way it did on days I would wash it. I found out that my hair was getting weighed down from not only product buildup, but also from the hard water and pollution that comes with living in the city. I searched high and low for something that would detox my hair from all of these impurities without damaging it or stripping the color. Living Proof’s PhD Triple Detox Shampoo and Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Conditioner from Ulta Beauty quickly solved all of these problems for me and quickly became part of my regular haircare routine . In this post, I’ll be sharing details about its benefits along with some fun styles and accessories to keep your hair looking great on day 2 and beyond!

DAY 1

The key to great second day hair is to start off with clean and healthy hair. At the start of the week, I swap out my regular shampoo (also from the Living Proof PhD line!) in order to do a hair detox with the new Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Triple Detox Shampoo and Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Conditioner.  As mentioned previously, living in the city means I am constantly exposed to pollution in the air and hard water in my shower. Pollution particle buildup is removed by a gentle sulfate-free surfactant blend, and activated charcoal binds to the metal ions in hard water and remove them from your hair.

Both the shampoo and conditioner use a patented Healthy Hair Molecule (OFPMA) which keeps hair cleaner, longer. I used to resort to harsh clear drugstore shampoos in order to remove the product buildup and I love that I found a non-stripping alternative that leaves my hair feeling just as clean, but is much more gentle on my color-treated hair! In addition to being color safe and ideal for all hair types, both the shampoo and conditioner are silicone-free, paraben-free, pthlalate-free, and cruelty-free.

After washing and conditioning my hair, I use this curling iron to give it a loose wave. If needed, I tie it back with a scrunchie (super on trend for Spring!) so I don’t leave a crease, making it easier to style on the second and third day.

Day 2

To style my hair on the second day, I spray a little Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo on my roots and go over a few curls that may have loosened the day before. After styling, I use Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Body Builder which brings my formerly limp, second-day curls back to life! It has a spray nozzle that can be turned to add more or less volume.

My current favorite part about second day hair is that there are so many fun hair accessory trends this season! Be on the lookout for the following items that are super in style and shop my favorites below:

• clips (especially pearl and sparkle)
• scrunchies (look for fun fabrics, patterns, and details!)
• scarves (I have this one in several colors and patterns)

Shop my favorites:

Which hair accessory trend is your favorite? Have you tried any? Any other tips for getting your hairstyle to last between washes? Let me know in the comments!

Thank you Ulta Beauty and Living Proof for partnering with me and gifting the shampoo and conditioner! Affiliate links are used in this post.