Why My Year-Long Journey with Prose Shampoo and Conditioner Wasn’t Worth the Hype

Let me preface this by saying, I’m no stranger to hair products. I’ve tried my fair share over the years, and when Prose Shampoo and Conditioner started making waves for their “personalized formulas” and promises of transformative results, I was intrigued. I mean, who wouldn’t want custom-made products designed for your specific hair type, needs, and goals?

I dove right in, hopeful that this would be the holy grail I’d been searching for. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.

The 12-Month Disappointment

I wanted to give Prose a fair shot, so I committed to using it religiously for an entire year. That’s right—12 months of “personalized” hair care. What did I get in return? A whole lot of nothing.

I was promised growth, shine, and manageability, but my hair became more unruly and unmanageable over time. If anything, it was like Prose did the opposite of what it was supposed to. My hair was wild and not in the beachy-wave, “I just woke up looking flawless” kind of way. It was frizzy, tangled, and hard to control. The worst part? Absolutely no noticeable growth.

The False Advertising

Let’s talk about the marketing here, because that’s what initially drew me in. The idea of a “custom” formula crafted specifically for me sounded like a dream come true. They make you fill out an in-depth quiz about your hair type, lifestyle, even the weather where you live! And yet, somehow, after all that personalization, I got a product that seemed to ignore all the information I gave.

It felt more like I was using a generic, overpriced shampoo and conditioner rather than a premium “custom” product. And the ads? Don’t even get me started on the “glamorous” before-and-afters that suck you in, making you believe this will finally be the answer to all your hair woes. Spoiler again: it’s not.

The Big Letdown

After using Prose for an entire year—yes, I gave it an honest-to-goodness shot—I realized that the hype wasn’t worth it. My hair didn’t grow. It didn’t look or feel any better. In fact, I found myself battling frizz and tangles more than ever before. It felt like a constant uphill battle, all while waiting for the magic to happen. Spoiler one more time: there was no magic.

I can confidently say I was let down. I expected so much more, especially for the price tag that comes with it. I spent $244 in ONE YEAR on their products. And for what?

Sure, the bottles are sleek, the ingredients sound impressive, and the quiz makes it seem like you’re getting something truly personalized—but in reality, it was 12 months of frustration.

I was convinced my hair was ruined so I ended up chopping most of my hair off and what do ya know, that still didn’t fix the problem.

Final Thoughts: Don’t Buy Prose

Would I recommend Prose? In short: no. There are better, more affordable products out there that actually do what they promise. After 12 months of loyal use, I came away with nothing to show for it. My hair looked WAY better before I started using Prose.

Final Review of Prose:

Is Prose worth it? No.

Save yourself the time, money, and disappointment. Your hair deserves better than what Prose is offering. Sometimes, the hype is just that—hype.

The only positive thing I can say about Prose is that the products smell GREAT. Five stars for the scents and packaging.