The strand blog

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how to achieve 3 easy, summer hairstyles at home

If your repertoire of hairstyles has been lookin’ bleak this summer, we understand. It can be hard finding effortless, beach-worthy looks to sport while simultaneously...read more

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from drab to fab…how to combat dull, dry hair

Hair-health check! We're officially halfway done with 2021 (we're in shock too) which usually means the good habits we established at the beginning of the...read more

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meet Perfidia: our friend, queen, and legend

We love having thought provoking conversations with our friends and community members. We always strive to provide a safe space where we can all learn...read more

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an important message from our friend Matt this Pride month

As Pride month rolls on, we want to take a moment to acknowledge not only how our community members are celebrating, but how they’re continuing...read more

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how our LGBTQIA+ friends and allies are celebrating Pride this year

amika was founded on self-expression, individuality, and inclusivity. a friend to all hair and humans, we strive to welcome everyone into our squad -- it's...read more

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hair diaries: how christine is embracing her gray hair

Here at amika, we are fascinated with learning and sharing the hair journeys of our community. Everyone’s relationship and journey with their hair is completely...read more

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Brooklyn business we love: Third Cult

amika was born and raised in Brooklyn (specifically Bushwick), a hub of creative thinkers, artists, and entrepreneurs. This borough is where we pull a lot...read more

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hair diaries: how matt’s hair holds his history

Here at amika, we are fascinated with learning and sharing the hair journeys of our community. Everyone’s relationship and journey with their hair is completely...read more

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salons we love: Blueprint Hair Studio

One of our most beloved communities is our salon and stylist friends. If you didn’t already know, amika is Brooklyn-born + salon-raised. We celebrate our...read more

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Brooklyn businesses we love: Ode to Babel

amika was born and raised in Brooklyn (specifically Bushwick), a hub of creative thinkers, artists, and entrepreneurs. This borough is where we pull a lot...read more

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our friends wrote letters to their hair

We’ve noticed that our community loves sharing and talking about their hair journeys.  There’s something so therapeutic about sharing the same hair struggles as someone...read more

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friend of amika: how lauren learned to take better care of her hair

The name amika means friend in the language Esperanto and is a symbol of our belief in power of community and the beauty of diversity....read more