At the Salon View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prose: Custom Beauty (@prose) If you have curly hair, there are many factors that come into play when getting bangs, including your curl pattern and face shape, explains Rivera. That’s why you should always see your trusted stylist or seek out one that specializes in curly hair who will know how to cut your hair to get the right bangs for your hair type. When going for curly bangs, communication with your stylist is key. “Ask your stylist if layers are an option for you and ask for ones that blend with your curls or make them pop ..read more

The Biggest Mistakes to Avoid According to Santiago, here are the three biggest errors that men make in terms of ensuring good hair days on the regular. Not using the right products—or any products. Look, even if you’ve got a crew cut or a slightly grown out buzz cut, that doesn’t mean you should skirt on hair product. Instead, just a pinch of product can give you the intentionality that comes with any hair style. “Having a go to product that’s easy and quick to use will help achieve good day hair goals,” says Santiago. It helps you say “I chose this look and I know how to maximize it” as oppo ..read more

The Best Products in a Minimalist Skincare Routine Face Wash A cleanser is a reset for skin, after a long and stressful day in the city, or to wash away the sweat and grime you accumulated while sleeping through the night. Most skin types will cleanse twice a day—once in the morning, once before bed—always as the first step in a regimen. Prioritize gentle face washes, as Malik warns of irritation caused by overcleansing. If there is any concern for sensitivity or dryness, it’s imperative to avoid scented cleansers. And be gentle with your own hands, too: “Rubbing the skin too hard directly irr ..read more

What exactly is hyaluronic acid? Dr. Green points out that hyaluronic acid can be a couple things, depending on how you frame it: First, it is a naturally occurring ingredient in the body, found largely in the eyes, skin, nerves, and around the joints. It helps cushion the joints and nerves, moisturize your eyeballs, and also preserve skin’s softness and resilience. You can even take oral hyaluronic acid supplements to boost these benefits. But in the framework of beauty, hyaluronic acid is an increasingly popular topical ingredient and injectable—the latter being common since the ingredient i ..read more

However, Vitamin C isn’t quite as universal of an ingredient as other industry favorites, such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. That’s because it needs to be carefully stabilized and balanced in any formula, and can disagree with certain skin types, notes Green. “Those with sensitive skin may experience irritation or redness if using a very potent vitamin C serum,” she explains. This is also an argument in favor of a lighter-grade dosage (in a multitasking serum or a moisturizer, for example). Read on for the many benefits of Vitamin C—since it is more than just a skin brightener. The Benef ..read more

Before we dive in, did you know that Prose now has personalized skincare to complement your clean routine? To find the best winter skincare (and beyond!) formula for you, take our skin consultation to get started. Why you need to adjust your winter skincare routine The reason you’re seeing changes in your skin during winter is of course due to harsher temps and wind, as well as reduced humidity. “More extreme weather conditions can exacerbate dryness, and skin sensitivities, and possibly induce redness, rashes, broken skin, and dermatitis,” Knight Fuchs says. Patients with rosacea and eczema a ..read more

Do apply (and reapply!) sunscreen all year round. The need for SPF feels more apparent in the warmer months when your skin is more exposed, and you spend more time outdoors. However, it’s necessary to “apply sunscreen every morning. No matter your age, skin type, the climate, or the time of year, if you skip this step, it can lead to skin cancer, as well as premature and accelerated aging,” says Dr. Stacey Tull, a board-certified dermatologist at St. Charles County Dermatologic Surgery in Cottleville, Missouri. UV rays remain constant throughout the year and can penetrate through clouds and cl ..read more

When is it okay to pop a pimple? Avoiding poking at your pimples isn’t just about a lesson of self-control. Popping introduces bacteria, dirt, and oil from your fingers into your skin, “which can increase infection, bruising, discoloration, and the risk of scarring,” says Brendan Camp, MD, a double board-certified dermatologist of MDSC Dermatologist in New York City. When an extraction is done by the hands of a pro, “the skin is prepped with alcohol and a sterile tool is used to gently apply gentle pressure along the sides of the pimple to encourage its contents to come to a head and be expres ..read more

Myth #1: Overwashing oily skin will help control oil production. Obsessively washing away your excess oil might seem like the initial solution to clean skin, but overwashing can signal your skin that it’s dehydrated, which can cause it to produce more oil to compensate. “You also should be mindful of using the right ingredients that won’t strip your skin or break down your moisture barrier,” says Jess Bowers, an aesthetician in New York City. For example, face washes with oat oil will cleanse and hydrate skin without feeling too heavy. Myth #2: Sunscreen will clog your pores. Sunscreen should ..read more

On the Surface I had relatively clear skin in high school. It wasn’t until I started college that things began to change. The transition from having a clear complexion to one that was riddled with blackheads and cystic acne was jarring, but not completely unexpected. While I credit my oily skin to genetics, my diet at the time — which mostly consisted of chicken tenders, fries, and mozzarella sticks — was also a major cause of these newly-surfaced blemishes.  Facing this congestion made me resent the overly oily skin I seemed to have developed overnight. But Jodi LoGerfo, DNP, a dermatolo ..read more