# Ad summary
This ad uses the format of an educational video to highlight the 5 sneaky signs of hard water damage and how Prose is an effective solution to this problem. The ad uses before and after shots to show how effective Prose products are at solving this problem and makes a call to action, asking the viewer to take a hair consultation to see what their formula would look like.
# Brand positioning
Prose is presented as a brand that offers a solution for personalized hair care by taking into account over 85 factors, including local water quality, to create products tailored to individual needs. The brand promotes itself as a provider of solutions when nothing seems to work long-term. The brand's positioning is functional, focusing on performance and customization to address specific hair and scalp concerns. The brand appears to be pushing against the norm of generic, one-size-fits-all hair products, offering a more personalized approach to hair care. By mentioning ingredients like Rice Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Green Tea Water, the brand seems to align with a natural, ingredient-focused beauty trend, while differentiating itself from standard hair product formulations.
# Product
Prose offers custom hair care products tailored to individual needs based on 85+ factors, including local water quality. The product line includes shampoo, conditioner, hair masks, curl cream, root source herbal supplements, and scalp serum, all designed to wash away buildup, bring back softness, and ensure hair air-dries smoothly. It is explicitly stated that the products are formulated with ingredients such as rice water, apple cider vinegar, and green tea water, which help wash away buildup and bring back softness. The ad addresses the pain point of hard water buildup, which can cause dry hair, unwanted frizz and breakage, itchy or flaky scalp, greasy roots, and ineffective long-term hair care. Prose products are worth trying because they customize solutions based on the consumer's local water quality, and specific hair needs, offering a potential solution when nothing else seems to work.
# Visual style
The ad has a UGC feel with a mix of quick cuts and static shots. The editing style is casual, reflecting a relatable and personal testimonial. The production quality suggests a hybrid approach, combining elements of a polished commercial with the authenticity of user-generated content. The pacing is moderate, maintaining a consistent rhythm throughout the ad. The audio and visual elements are synced to emphasize key points and product actions.
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# Call to action
Take the free Prose hair consultation and see what your formula would look like
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 00:00–00:02 The ad opens with a close-up of a pink comb running through dark hair, accompanied by the text overlay, '5 sneaky signs your hair has hard water damage' and is narrated by a female speaker. This introduces the ad's topic and creates curiosity by suggesting hidden indicators of a common hair issue.
- 00:03–00:06 00:03–00:06 A woman holds up her hair, which appears dry and frizzy at the ends, with the text overlay, '1. Your hair feels dry'. This is narrated by a female speaker. The viewer is shown the first sign of hard water damage. The tone is informative.
- 00:07–00:10 00:07–00:10 A hand displays frizzy, broken hair strands, with the text overlay, '2. You get unwanted frizz and breakage' and narrated by a female speaker. This is the second sign of hard water damage. The tone is informative.
- 00:11–00:13 00:11–00:13 A person massages their scalp, shown close up, with the text overlay, '3. Your scalp feels itchy or flaky' and is narrated by a female speaker. This presents the third sign of hard water damage. The tone is informative.
- 00:14–00:17 00:14–00:17 A hand parts dark hair to reveal greasy roots, with the text overlay, '4. Your roots get greasy' and is narrated by a female speaker. This introduces the fourth sign of hard water damage. The tone is informative.
- 00:18–00:20 00:18–00:20 A woman with blonde hair makes a frustrated face, with the text overlay, '5. Nothing seems to work' and is narrated by a female speaker. This is the fifth sign of hard water damage. The tone is informative.
- 00:21–00:22 00:21–00:22 A person stands under a shower stream, washing their dark, curly hair, with the text overlay, 'It's probably hard water buildup' and is narrated by a female speaker. This frames hard water buildup as the common cause of the problems shown previously.
- 00:23–00:24 00:23–00:24 Prose products are arranged on a white surface with a seaside backdrop, with the text overlay, 'Switch to Prose' and no narration. This introduces Prose as a solution to hard water buildup.
- 00:25–00:28 00:25–00:28 A woman holds up Prose products with frizzy hair, then is shown washing her hair with Prose, with the text overlay, 'Customize with 85+ factors' and no narration. This suggests the high degree of personalization that Prose provides.
- 00:29–00:32 00:29–00:32 A woman displays wavy hair, with the text overlay, 'Ingredients like Rice Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Green Tea Water + more!' and is narrated by a female speaker. This highlights the natural ingredients used in the Prose formula.
- 00:33–00:35 00:33–00:35 A woman shows before and after shots of her hair, with the text overlay, 'Wash away buildup, Bring back softness' and is narrated by a female speaker. This shows the effects of Prose products.
- 00:36–00:38 00:36–00:38 A woman is shown with sleek, air-dried hair, with the text overlay, 'My hair air-dries smooth' and is narrated by a female speaker. This visually demonstrates the results of using Prose products.
- 00:39–00:42 00:39–00:42 A woman smiles and shows Prose products, with the text overlay, 'Take the free Prose hair consultation and see what your formula would look like' and is narrated by a female speaker. This calls the viewer to action.