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Hair Health

Whether you have straight, wavy, curly, or coily hair, start here for all the latest + greatest tips, trends, inspiration, and expert hair advice.

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Baby Hairs or Breakage: Here’s How to Tell Which You Have
For decades, people have been tapping into styling their baby hairs and experimenting with new styles. But if you’re new to the baby hair…...
August 6, 2021 • 4 min read
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Eight Signs of Unhealthy Hair and How To Improve The Health of Your Hair
December 8, 2021 • 5 min read
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Signs of Damaged Hair Follicles and How To Repair Them
June 22, 2021 • 4 min read
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Healthy Scalp Tips
February 23, 2022 • 3 min read
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Skin Health

Your go-to resource for skincare + self-care advice and expert knowledge. Just remember: the only beauty standards that matter are your own.

Serum or Moisturizer — Which Goes First?
If you’ve decided to elevate your skincare regimen by adding a facial serum to the mix, you may be wondering if it’s better to…...
August 11, 2023 • 3 min read

Causes of Textured Skin & How to Get Rid of It
December 9, 2023 • 3 min read

8 Benefits of Rose Hip Oil for Hair & Skin
August 1, 2024 • 3 min read

A Guide to a Minimalist Skincare Routine
January 5, 2024 • 5 min read
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Tutorials

Step-by-step guides that make every hair, skin, and self-care ritual feel like it’s made just for you.

Claw Clip Hairstyles for Thick Hair
Whoever said those with thick hair can’t use claw clips have never met the right claw clip hairstyles for thick hair. The hairstyling staple…...
July 26, 2022 • 2 min read
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12 Quick Hairstyle Tutorials According to Your Hair Type
November 19, 2021 • 1 min read
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7 Days, 7 Hairstyles: Long, Straight Hair
June 8, 2021 • 1 min read
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8 Gorgeous Twist Outs to Try Now
March 22, 2019 • 4 min read
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Expert Advice

Get trusted tips and insights straight from the pros. Here, our favorite industry insiders share their know-how for your best hair + skin.

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The Best Hairbrush To Prevent Breakage According to Hair Health Expert
Hair breakage can take a toll on your hair health. Thankfully, there are brushes and products that can significantly help your hair and make…...
December 9, 2021 • 4 min read
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Mousse vs. Styling Gel: What’s the Difference?
August 2, 2024 • 4 min read
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Horsetail And Your Hair: A Complete Overview
April 26, 2021 • 5 min read
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5 Things to Know Before Getting a Perm
April 15, 2019 • 2 min read
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From Prose

Catch up with Team Prose on our latest news, launches, and behind-the-scenes moments.

#AskThePros: How Do I Choose My Prose Fragrance?
Welcome back to #AskThePros, where The Pros—your support team of custom formula and hair experts—break down our biggest customer questions. This month, I’m decoding…...
June 26, 2025 • 3 min read

How To Choose The Best Hair Color for Your Eye Color
August 3, 2023 • 3 min read
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How to Get Your Curls Back After a Chemical Straightener
August 20, 2019 • 3 min read
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How to Use Curl Cream on Wavy Hair
March 11, 2022 • 2 min read
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