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Inspiration

From hair trends to skincare superstars, discover fresh ideas that will help spark your next move – and make it completely your own.

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From hair trends to skincare superstars, discover fresh ideas that will help spark your next move – and make it completely your own.

Festival Hair Trends 2026: The 8 Looks Defining This Season (And How to Get Them)
Festival hair trends are at their best when they feel a little playful and still make sense after six hours of sun, dancing, dust,…...
May 22, 2026 • 13 min read
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How To Style Curly Hair: Tips, Tricks and Ideas
April 13, 2026 • 11 min read

How To Get Curly Hair For Men
February 18, 2026 • 4 min read

What is a Butterfly Haircut?
February 18, 2026 • 3 min read

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Bridal

No spouse, no problem. Elegant, bridal hairstyles aren’t just for the betrothed. Take a cue from brides when considering hairstyles for your next event.

2023 Top Wedding Hairstyles
Dancing, drinking, laughing, and crying all in one night? Weddings are a unique experience. But whether they’re something you look forward to or not,…...
June 27, 2023 • 3 min read

How Our Friends and Prose Family are Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
September 15, 2020 • 49 sec read

Florence and Beth Get Nostalgic and Set the Record Straight
May 6, 2020 • 6 min read

Tracy and Emma Discuss Their Complicated Relationship with Beauty
May 6, 2020 • 8 min read
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Hair color trends

Hair color trends come and go, but the feeling of a fresh dye job lasts forever—well, at least a couple months.

How To Choose The Best Hair Color for Your Eye Color
The color of your eyes reveals a lot about what hair color will suit you. Whether you’re looking to enhance your natural hair color…...
November 11, 2025 • 3 min read

Balayage vs. Highlights: What’s the Difference?
October 20, 2025 • 9 min read

Copper Hair: How to Rock the Hottest Fall Hair Color
July 31, 2024 • 3 min read

Fall Hair Color Trends
July 30, 2024 • 4 min read
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Haircuts

So many haircuts, so little time—we’ll cover everything from classics like the always popular bob to haircuts that are getting a second wind, like the shag.

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8 Hairstyles with Bangs for Women Over 50
Bangs or no bangs over 50? This is a popular search query among those looking for a low risk, high reward hair switchup. Hairstyles…...
February 18, 2026 • 4 min read

U Shaped Haircut: What It Is, Benefits & Styling Tips
September 16, 2025 • 3 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Curly Bangs
January 16, 2024 • 2 min read

Men’s Curly Hairstyles
July 25, 2022 • 4 min read
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Hairstyles

All out of ideas for new hairstyles to try? That’s where we come in. We cover them all—short hairstyles, long hairstyles, and everything in between.

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…...
October 17, 2025 • 3 min read
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7 Days, 7 Hairstyles: Long, Straight Hair
June 8, 2025 • 1 min read
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12 Quick Hairstyle Tutorials According to Your Hair Type
November 19, 2024 • 1 min read
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What Are the Different Types of Hair Extensions? An Expert Explains
August 1, 2024 • 6 min read
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Interviews

Get a glimpse inside the lives, careers, and beauty routines of some of Prose’s close friends through intimate interviews.

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Down to the Root: Kendra Jessie on Her Purpose and Indigenous Roots
Go beyond surface level with some of our favorite creators, innovators, and beauty gurus in our Down to the Root interview series. They let…...
March 7, 2022 • 2 min read
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Megan Roup on Dry Shampoo’s Life-Saving Abilities and Why Consistency is Key
February 22, 2022 • 6 min read
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Down to the Root: Priscilla Quaye on Leaning Into Her Loc Journey
January 25, 2022 • 8 min read
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Mission Driven: Ami Colé Founder Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye Talks Formulating Clean Beauty for Melanin-Rich Skin
January 13, 2022 • 3 min read
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