Like everyone else, I've suffered through more than enough bad hair days. You know the ones – you wake up in the morning with your hair looking dull, frizzy, and lifeless, and nothing can fix it. I was tired of spending hours trying to tame my hair on these days, so I asked my friend (whose hair is always on point) what she uses. She explained that swears by Prose's customized hair routine, so I decided to do my research and try it out.
After putting Prose to the test, I've realized that there were so many things causing my bad hair days that my previous hair routines did not address. Below are 4 things that can contribute to your bad hair days that you may not have known about.
1. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for hair care
This probably goes without saying, but your hair is unlike anyone else’s! Even if you’re spending tons of time trying to figure out if your curl pattern or the dryness of your hair is comparable to someone else’s, traditional hair products are never going to be the perfect fit — because your hair is unique. Though research online might help you address one dimension of your hair care needs and avoid some bad hair days, it’d be nearly impossible to find something that takes all of your needs into account.
Prose’s online consultation is the most comprehensive beauty quiz I’ve ever taken. It considers not only your natural hair texture but also the thickness and density of your hair. It doesn’t just ask simple questions like if your hair is oily or dry. It gets more specific than that — like figuring out where you tend to get oily (my roots get oily but I still have dry split ends!) and how quickly your hair gets oily after washing.
2. You need to take your hair styling goals and preferences into account
I have a secret: I love washing my hair every day, even though every hairstylist I’ve ever been to has discouraged this. And frankly? It’s not a goal of mine to wash my hair any less because I simply enjoy this part of my daily routine. If you like to wash your hair or like to style it a certain way every day, there should be a hair care system that caters to those preferences. One thing I really appreciated about the Prose customization process was how judgment-free the questions were. I was able to share that I wash my hair daily and received product that would allow me to continue doing this while keeping my hair looking nice and healthy.
3. Where you live matters
Something that I take for granted is how resilient my hair is in the face of different levels of humidity and water hardness. Since I have thick, straight hair, my hair doesn’t change all that much when water hardness or humidity levels change. However, I have friends who often have to switch up their hair routine depending on the season or their geographic location. Prose has a cool feature in their customization process that factors in the UV levels, water hardness, pollution, and the humidity typical of your location — something that you’d never normally get from a shampoo review.
4. Your current lifestyle affects your hair
Finally, everyone's lifestyle is different, and not taking this into account when figuring out your hair care routine can lead to bad hair days. I absolutely love that Prose asked about my stress levels because as a graduate student, I know that I tend to be more stressed than the average person. Though I know this affects the health of my skin and hair, it’s really hard to find the time to research and find the proper ingredients that would address these issues. With Prose, lifestyle factors are already taken into account and I don’t have to worry about it.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m so happy with my Prose products and highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to take better care of their hair and avoid mornings trying to fix a bad hair day. Prose takes all of that hassle away and utilizes a holistic approach that incorporates your preferences, lifestyle, and environment into your hair care routine!
