The strand blog

the strand

the inside scoop on amika:
brooklyn lifestyle, all things hair.
debunking product myths +
serving look inspo, one strand at a time.

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you asked, our stylists answered

It’s the summer of prioritizing our strands over here at amika, and what better way to do that than getting all our mane questions answered?...read more

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happy hairstylist appreciation day!

An ode to our hairstylists: they’re our confidant, style expert, friend, and artist. We love our stylists all year round, but they deserve a special...read more

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go backstage at NYFW with amika Global Artistic Director Naeemah LaFond

On Sept. 8, amika was lucky enough to play a part in Susan Alexandra’s Spring/Summer 2023 show at New York Fashion Week. Created by jewelry...read more

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dream routine: our stylists sound off

As a professional-grade brand, we feel incredibly lucky to have the ability to consult the experts of the industry, aka. our stylists. amika is a...read more

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3 ways to prep your wedding hair

Dust off your something old, something new, something borrowed, and something new--wedding season is here! When preparing for a wedding, what’s on your to-do list?...read more

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Christopher John Rogers fashion show: come backstage with amika

photo: @aaronweiss Two years after his last IRL show, Christopher John Rogers returned to the runway in Brooklyn, New York with Collection 10. If you’re...read more

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Naeemah LaFond: what’s in my New York Fashion Week hair kit?

As New York Fashion Week comes to a close, we’re taking the time to bask in all the amazing looks that have graced the runways....read more

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shine bright with top gloss shine spray

Remember those early 2000’s shampoo commercials where the model’s mane is swishing back and forth in slow motion, essentially dripping in (what looks like) liquid...read more

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for the pro's:

One of the most common things stylists hear from clients is that they want their blonde to be “icy” or “ashy”. It’s a huge trend...read more

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for the pro's: 5 ways to be more sustainable in your salon

We may not think about it often, but salons can produce a lot of waste. For instance, did you know that foils currently aren’t being recycled? “95%...read more

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salons we love: Sensa Salon

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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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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