I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t already partial to anything personalized. From monogrammed cosmetic cases and towels to engraved bracelets and personalized beauty products, I’ve always been a sucker for things either boasting my initials or made just for me. So the idea of getting a custom, made-to-order hair oil that caters to my exact hair needs obviously got my attention, especially since I’m picky when it comes to ingredients, efficacy and texture. Enter: Prose, fresh and personalized hair care that’s “bottled just for you,” according to their website. Their products are simple and refined–they offer a pre-shampoo mask, shampoo, conditioner and of course a hair oil, the latter which interested me the most because I am an oil feign but also haven’t quite found the perfect product that’s clean, provides enough hydration and doesn’t weigh down my strands.
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In order for Prose to create the perfect concoction, first you must fill out a quiz detailing your hair texture and length along with other attributes so they can get a gauge on what your hair needs are. A few days later I received this beauty in the mail and couldn’t wait to take it for a test spin. The key natural active ingredients in my hair oil are plum oil, tomato oil and oat oil, to name a few.
Plum seed oil is great for moisture and damage repair while oat kernel oil aids in color protection which I need tons of. Plus, a little tomato oil for shine, black currant oil to help mend those split ends and babassu oil for overall hair health. The insert card suggests using the product two ways: as a reparative treatment on dry hair applied 5-20 minutes prior to showering and as a styling oil on wet or dry hair to add moisture and hydration. I tried this oil out both ways and I definitely prefer using it as a restorative treatment (ie: rinse out) although I do like to apply it on damp ends too for moisture. Note, a little goes a long way, so make sure to put just a little bit when using as a styling hair oil.
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At Prose, all of their formulas are paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, GMO-free and cruelty-free. Additionally, you can choose to omit additional ingredients like silicones, which I opted to do. I am loving the results of this as a restorative treatment and can’t wait to order my own custom shampoo and conditioner too! Get your custom Prose hair products here.
