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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.

How to Balayage Hair at Home

Right up there with bleaching your own hair, a DIY balayage hair color treatment can be a risky endeavor. It takes a careful eye…...
May 18, 2026 9 min read

Demi vs. Semi-Permanent Hair Color: Know the Difference

May 12, 2024 3 min read

Skin Purging vs. Skin Breakouts: What’s the Difference?

May 6, 2024 3 min read

The Different Types of Breakouts, And What They Mean

May 6, 2024 4 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…...
April 7, 2026 2 min read
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#AskThePros: How Review & Refine™ Will Instantly Give You Your Best Formulas Yet

June 13, 2023 2 min read

Why Are Soy Candles Better For You?

December 5, 2022 3 min read

The Search for My Holy Grail Product

September 19, 2022 2 min read
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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.

Protein Overload Hair: What It Is, Symptoms, and How to Fix It

May 19, 2026 5 min read
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What Is Horsetail Good For? Hair Growth Benefits and How to Use It

May 18, 2026 7 min read

How to Use Hair Gel: A Complete Guide to Styling, Application, and HoldHow to Use Hair Gel

May 18, 2026 4 min read

How To Use Leave-In Conditioner: The Right Way for Every Hair Type

April 13, 2026 15 min read
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Hair Tips

From the best hair tutorials to master your favorite style to the perfect routine for your hair type, here you’ll find all the advice you need to master any look. Plus, the best cut & style for your texture and the color trends and techniques you’ll want to try right now.

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 Cut Curly Hair: 5 Expert Rules

April 13, 2026 5 min read
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Should I Get a Perm? Your Guide to Hair Perming & Wavy Looks

August 29, 2025 2 min read
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9 Expert-Approved Ways to Add Volume For Thin Hair

July 30, 2024 6 min read
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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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How To Style Curly Hair: Tips, Tricks and Ideas

If you have natural curly hair, you’ve probably had someone say to you, “I wish I had your curls!” As beautiful as they are,…...
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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8 Hairstyles with Bangs for Women Over 50

February 18, 2026 4 min read
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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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Why You May Have a Smelly Scalp and How to Change That

You may think you’re doing everything right by lathering up daily and wearing a cap to protect your head from UV rays. But such…...
November 11, 2025 1 min read

How to Fix Damaged Hair: Causes, Treatments, Tips

July 30, 2024 4 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
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Salon

When learning a new styling technique or trying to determine the best routine for your hair type, it’s best to go directly to a hair professional. You’ll get the expert advice you need to master any look, style or product regimen. And since our artists are constantly educating themselves, we benefit from the ongoing tips and tricks that they share with their fellow stylists and clients.

2020 Fall Hair Color Trends Photo/Boomerang Open Call

Show us your favorite fall hair color trends of 2020! All images should be clear, well lit and on healthy looking hair. We’re taking submissions…...
August 31, 2020 50 sec read

Curls and Coils Photo/Video Open Call

June 3, 2020 51 sec read
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Tips for Creating Striking Photo and Video Content for Prose

April 30, 2020 2 min read
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All Hairstyles Photo/Video Open Call

April 30, 2020 52 sec 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.

How to Treat Dark Circles: A Skincare Guide Based on the Cause

April 7, 2026 10 min read

What are Retinoids? A Complete Guide to Types, Uses, and Results 

April 2, 2026 7 min read

How to Get Rid of Textured Skin & What Causes It

October 1, 2025 4 min read

Serum or Moisturizer — Which Goes First?

October 1, 2025 4 min read
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Trending

Whether you’re looking for seasonal hair inspiration to bring to your next color appointment or choosing a style for a special occasion, you’ll find everything you need right here. In the mood to browse? Take a look through our hair gallery for a sampling of the beautiful, quirky and cool looks we’re loving.

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8 Gorgeous Twist Outs to Try Now

Achieving the perfect twist out is quite the process, so when one comes out just right it’s cause for celebration. These ladies have mastered…...
March 22, 2024 4 min read
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The Truth Behind Trichotillomania, OCD, And Hair Loss

October 5, 2021 4 min read
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I Am More Than My Long Curly Hair

December 29, 2020 4 min read

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Prose and Wigs for Kids

December 1, 2020 2 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.

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How to Fix Hair Color Mistakes: Expert Solutions for Every DIY Disaster

If you’re considering coloring your hair at home, it helps to have some tricks at the ready in case things go awry. So, we’ve…...
May 18, 2026 10 min read
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Men’s Long Hair Styles: Care & Styling Guide

May 18, 2026 7 min read
What is Your Hair Type

How to Determine Your Hair Type and Customize Your Hair Care Routine

Updated on June 19, 2025 3 min read
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8 Great Hairstyles for Thin Hair: How to Fake Fullness

April 9, 2026 6 min read
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