the strand blog | amika

  • if you're feeling patriotic but don't want a backyard bbq

    by Becca King
    Whether you’re a local New Yorker or not, there are plenty of things to see and do in the ever so classic Brooklyn. And July 4th marks all the more...
    Posted in tag_amika universe, tag_brooklyn lifestyle

  • best travel destinations in the states for beauty lovers

    by Becca King
    I don’t know about you, but when I think about traveling, one of the first things that comes to mind is grabbing my passport and headi...
    Posted in tag_community, tag_fun

  • how to keep your blonde cool in summer

    by Becca King
    If you’re a summer person, the minute the weather takes a turn for the ‘80s, you’re ready to strip down and head out for a day spent at the beach o...
    Posted in tag_amika universe, tag_products

  • spotlight on: Naeemah LaFond, amika Global Artistic Director

    by Hannah Coffman
    Though amika’s Global Artistic Director, Naeemah LaFond, may have started undergrad studying biomedical pharmacology, hair was never far from her w...
    Posted in tag_amika universe

  • hair masking 101

    by Hannah Coffman
    Over the years, facemasks have seeped into our collective consciousness. We accept that sleepovers are an excuse to slather our faces with brightly...
    Posted in tag_products

  • 7 ways to get out of a hair rut

    by Hannah Coffman
    Whether it’s our dating life, fitness regimen, or lunch order – we’ve all been in a rut before. You get a little too comfortable and before you kno...
    Posted in tag_inspiration

  • clear your head: it’s time for a scalp detox

    by Hannah Coffman
    We spend a lot of precious time (and money!) on our faces. You know the drill: cleanse, tone, moisturize, and repeat. Whether you’re a 10-step K-be...
    Posted in color_#FFDDE2, tag_inspiration

  • the amika guide to Williamsburg

    by Hannah Coffman
    There’s no secret we love Williamsburg! There’s just something different in the air here. An artistic energy that favors the hustlers and turns dre...
    Posted in tag_amika universe, tag_brooklyn lifestyle

  • 5 quirky but true facts about sea buckthorn berry

    by Hannah Coffman
    Let’s shine the spotlight on sea buckthorn berry, shall we? We just can’t seem to get enough of the superfruit because 1. It’s ultra beneficial to...
    Posted in tag_amika universe, tag_products