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super strong. super smooth. super protected. introducing NEW superfruit star lightweight hair styling oil—a multitasking super hair hero that’s clinically proven to strengthen, smooth + protect for hair that’s 7x stronger, 2x smoother + with 86% less breakage.* unleash your superfruit power with this superfruit-infused formula for soft, shiny, super strands. infused with our signature superfruit, sea buckthorn, this 3-in-1 strand champion creates a protective barrier around the cuticle to shield hair from breakage, heat damage + frizz for silky-smooth results. *clinically proven, after one use. exclusively available on SEPHORA app 12/23 with more ways to shop coming soon!

this Giving Tuesday, amika is donating 20% of site proceeds on loveamika.com and loveamika.ca to causes close to our hearts 💗 we tapped our CEO, Chelsea Riggs, for her to share what she is most excited about this giving tuesday: "As a B-Corp certified brand committed to increasing equity in the beauty and professional hair industry and helping people look and feel their best, we are excited to be supporting Beauty Changes Lives and Look Good Feel Better through our Giving Tuesday activations in the US and Canada. By connecting our brand values and causes to key shopping moments, we aim to prove that business can be a force for good." 20% of today's loveamika.com site proceeds will be donated to amika's 'friend to hair" scholarship. as a salon-grown brand, our "Friend to Hair" stylist scholarships powered by Beauty Changes Lives Organization allow us to invest in the next-generation of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ hair stylists – with the goal of increasing equity in salons and chairs. 20% of today's loveamika.ca site proceeds will be donated to Look Good Feel Better Canada, an organization that provides well-being programs (like a self-care day!), community events, and practical support to those facing cancer. learn more and shop to support Giving Tuesday with us! https://loveamika.com/ https://loveamika.ca/

applications for amika's friend to hair scholarship with Beauty Changes Lives Organization close tomorrow! 🧡 as a salon-growth brand, stylists are the heart and soul of amika. amika is thrilled to fund the amika “Friend to Hair” scholarship to for aspiring cosmetology students. for more information + to apply: https://lnkd.in/eBjGFQiY https://lnkd.in/eBNSx8Vx #amika #scholarship #beauty

our very own Dr. Cicely Shillingford takes the spotlight in a Byrdie interview with Patrice Peck! as our director of product development, Cicely Shillingford, PhD (she/her) is an important amika team member, bringing her expert knowledge + passion for beauty to help us elevate hair care. in her interview, she shares her journey from chemistry student to the brand, + let’s be real—who better to trust when it comes to healthy hair than someone who understands the science behind beauty + is part of the amika crew? read the full interview for all the beauty wisdom you can’t miss: bit.ly/4hiYUvk

we did it! amika won the "most creative booth design" award at sephoria 🏆 from oversized, lit-up big hit factices popping out of reused campaign imagery to a flower-shaped stage that screamed star power, our booth was all about boundary-pushing creativity with sustainability considered at every corner. our booth was a fully immersive experience with neon-lit copy, a hair fan, + even custom amika songs that had everyone grooving. see anything familiar? we repurposed several elements from past installations + recycled acoustic foam which we donated to local musicians post-event. we pridefully displayed our nearest + dearest achievements like our B Lab certification and SEPHORA Planet Aware seal, showcasing that beauty can be both bold + responsible. we are thrilled to be recognized for our creativity + we had a ball making sephoria an unforgettable experience! thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life 💜

Piper Sandler released their 48th semi-annual survey of 13,515 U.S. teens + it's official: teens 🧡 amika! in the spring, we leaped from number 5 to number 1 + have maintained the number 1 spot this fall with 7% share. we love our community + are so thankful for the support!

meet the winners of year 2 of amika’s rooted in growth grant + mentorship program! 👋 rooted in growth is our annual grant + mentorship program for emerging hair founders with an emphasis in the professional hair space! 🧡 Hannah Diop, Co-Founder + CEO of Sienna Naturals 🧡 Jamila Powell, Owner + Founder of Naturally Drenched 🧡 LaToya Stirrup Co-Founder of KAZMALEJE 🧡 Dawn Myers, Founder + CEO of Richualist over the next four months, these four amazing founders will receive mentorship, exclusive networking opportunities, and $50,000 each in funding to help take their brands to the next level. Stay tuned and follow along as we share the brands' rooted in growth journey over the next 4 months! #rootedingrowth #amika #mentorship

last year, we took a big step towards supporting the future of hairstyling by awarding $100,000 in scholarships through our very first “friend to hair” scholarship program. but we didn’t stop there! earlier this year, we’ve leveled up as the first brand ever to offer full-ride scholarships—up to $20,000 each—for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students. and now, we're back at it again in partnership with Beauty Changes Lives Organization! 👏 as a brand born in salons, we know the power of community. that’s why we’re dedicated to empowering the next wave of beauty professionals + creating a more inclusive industry where all voices are heard and celebrated. 🧡 we’re so excited to continue nurturing the talent + creativity of future stylists who will shape the world of hair. ready to be a part of the change? click below to apply for the “friend to hair” scholarship today! 🎓 https://lnkd.in/eBNSx8Vx https://lnkd.in/eBjGFQiY #amika #scholarship #cosmetology #friendtohair

we are overjoyed to announce the winners of the amika x Beauty Changes Lives Organization 2024 friend to hair stylist scholarship! this year we are sponsoring four full ride scholarships for our winners to attend the cosmetology school of their dreams. ✨ this special program awards scholarships to cosmetology students who identify as BIPOC or LGBTQIA+. we’ve handpicked our aspiring stylists and are excited to introduce you to the lucky winners! drumroll please... 🥁

amika’s ROOTED IN GROWTH grant program application closes today at midnight ET! 🧡 the 2nd year of our Rooted in Growth startup grant program will fund 4 emerging professional hair founders each with $50,000 grants along with a 4-month mentorship program + networking opportunities with the amika team, plus hair + beauty industry leaders. apply now! #rootedingrowth #amika #haircare #entrepreneurship #grant