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Why not just use a journal or Notes?
Paper and Notes work until you want to know which wash day actually worked. Here's how JARA compares.
$39 $19 lifetime in early access. Pay once, no subscription.
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| Feature | JARA | Paper journal | Notes apps | Subscription apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost over 3 years | $19 once | $6–$25 per book | Free | About $60–$90 |
| Log a wash day | A few taps | Write it out | Type it out | Varies |
| Rate how it dried | Hearts, now or later | If you remember | If you remember | Sometimes |
| See your best combos | Ranked for you | Sometimes | ||
| Trim & treatment reminders | Sometimes | |||
| Rated product stash | A list | A list | Sometimes | |
| Progress photos | Dated, side by side | Camera roll | ||
| Share with a stylist | Hair profile | Hand it over | Copy & paste | |
| Works offline, no login |
When a notes app is enough
If you only want to jot down a product now and then, Notes works fine. JARA is for when you want to know which wash day actually worked, when your next protein or clarifying treatment is due, and how your hair has changed month to month.
What you get with JARA
A hair diary built for curly and textured hair: quick wash-day logs, heart ratings, a rated product stash, treatment and trim reminders, monthly check-ins and progress photos. One payment, no subscription.
Hair tracker questions
Can I just use the Notes app to track my hair?
You can, and it works for jotting down a product. Notes can't remind you when protein or a trim is due, rate your wash days, or show which routine gave your best results.
Is a paper hair journal better?
Paper is great offline. But it can't remind you when a trim is due or show which products gave your best wash days. JARA does that in a few taps.
How is JARA different from subscription hair apps?
You pay once, not every year. No product scanning and no AI, just your own wash days, ratings and photos.
Why pay for a hair journal app?
You pay once for reminders, ratings, a rated product stash, check-ins and progress photos in one place, so you stop guessing and stop rebuying products that didn't work.
Can I move my notes into JARA?
There's no import yet. Most people start by logging their last wash day and adding their go-to products to the stash.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Tap Track your hair to set up your hair profile and log your last wash day for free. You only pay if you want to keep your diary.
How much does JARA cost?
$19 one time during early access (regular $39). No subscription, no monthly fees.
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