the strand

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

HAIR ROUTINES

texture collection spotlight: how to achieve the beach waves of your dreams

Here at amika, we are a friend to all. A friend to hair, hairstylists, to her, him, you and them. We create products to solve...read more

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how to maintain your hair color and highlights

For our newest launch (welcome to the world fadeblock pre-shampoo color seal!), we asked our friend Marisa Roy to document her experience while testing this...read more

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how to use a blowout hair brush

Now that salons are closing and you can't get that perfect blowout from your favorite stylist (more on how to support our stylists friends here),...read more

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how to create beach waves with a straightener

Hi friends! This was a HIGHLY requested video from us to create during this social distancing period, and we have delivered! Well, our Lead Pro...read more

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how an amika friend found her perfect routine for healthy hair

Today, we thought we would do a little q+a, which isn’t really something we’ve done here yet on The Strand. But, when we heard that...read more

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what does a hair primer do?

Have you ever heard of a primer? Maybe your first thought is paint primer, or maybe even a primer for your skin before applying makeup....read more

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hair diaries; how our social intern has learned to maintain her color-treated hair

I have always been one to change my look at the drop of a hat (my fellow aries know this impulsive behavior well), but my...read more

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how our influencer coordinator learned to get rid of greasy hair

I have oily hair. Now I know how to take care of it, but when I was in elementary school (aka that age when you...read more

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how to fix dry and damaged hair

Alright y’all. We’re in the dead of winter here in Brooklyn, so you know what that means. Layers and layers of clothing (when it isn’t...read more

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scalp is skin too, how are you taking care of yours?

By now, most of us have heard of “double cleansing” when it comes to skin. Generally, an oil-based product is used first to remove any...read more

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let's focus on 2020 and reset your hair

New year, new you! After making it through a harried holiday season, it’s time to release (woooosaaaa!), relax and rejuvenate your mind, body, soul and...read more

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4 keys to your healthiest scalp yet

You may (or may not) know that a healthy scalp is key to growing (and maintaining) a healthy mane, no matter what the hair type....read more

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