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Lab Notes

Here, straight from the lab at Prose, you’ll learn what goes into creating our custom formulas. Prose chemists go into detail on ingredient research, the importance of hair treatments— including for your scalp, and discuss some of the sneaky hair aggressors that can wreak havoc on your locks.

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How to Fix Damaged Hair: Causes, Treatments, Tips
Hair Damage can come from all sorts of places. Whether from environmental aggressors, hair habits like chemical dyes or lifestyle factors like diet and…...
July 30, 2024 • 4 min read
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Why You May Have a Smelly Scalp and How to Change That
November 8, 2020 • 1 min read

What’s the Difference Between Hair and Body Perfume?
October 2, 2020 • 1 min read

How the Prose Chemists Formulate Your Custom Shampoo
August 21, 2020 • 1 min read

Our R&D Team on How to Mix Up the Perfect Haircare Formula
August 17, 2020 • 2 min read

Why Pollution Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against Red Algae
August 13, 2020 • 2 min read

The Unexpected Link Between Hair Loss and Air Pollution
August 12, 2020 • 1 min read

Sweaty Hair vs. Dirty Hair—What’s the Difference?
July 28, 2020 • 2 min read
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A Nutritionist Breaks Down Exactly What to Eat for Healthy Hair
July 22, 2020 • 3 min read

A Dermatologist on Why Haircare is Skincare
July 20, 2020 • 3 min read

Telogen Effluvia (TE) Hair Loss & How to Prevent It
June 25, 2020 • 4 min read

CBD Is The Expensive Ingredient Your Hair Can’t Get Enough Of
May 28, 2020 • 2 min read
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5 Ways Pollution Affects Your Hair and Scalp Health
March 20, 2020 • 2 min read
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What You Need to Understand About Polyquats and Your Hair
March 17, 2020 • 1 min read

Multimasking May Be Exactly What Your Hair Care Routine is Missing
March 16, 2020 • 3 min read