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meet the recipients: amika x SoGal Foundation Rooted in Growth Startup Grant Program 

amika has always championed diversity and inclusivity—but as we grew increasingly aware of the inequities within the beauty industry, we knew we needed to do...read more

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SoGal Foundation + amika launch a new partnership

As a brand, we have always championed self-expression, individuality, and diversity. Our next DEI initiative that we’re proud to announce is our partnership with the...read more

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amika’s new DEI + Giving Back partnerships

As a brand, we have always championed self-expression, individuality, and diversity. As part of our refocused DEI and Giving Back strategy, we recently announced the...read more

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amika is officially B Corp certified!

Back in 2019, amika set a goal to be B Corp certified by 2024. Fast forward 4 years later, and we’re SO proud to announce...read more

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how to clean your amika hair tools

Haircare doesn’t only include caring for your strands—it also includes caring for your tools! Keeping your tools clean can extend the life of your tool,...read more

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verifying amika’s sustainability credentials with Provenance®

As amika continues moving forward on our sustainability journey, we want to ensure we’re keeping you all (our bffs) in the loop with our progress....read more

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amika is now certified Clean at Sephora

As a brand and a friend to the planet, it’s our job to take action. We understand that we make a large environmental impact—that’s why...read more

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7 LGBTQ-owned Brooklyn businesses

Being a Brooklyn-born brand means a lot to us. We love drawing inspiration from our Brooklyn neighborhood – from the graffiti art in our office...read more

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an interview with amika’s sustainability specialist

Happy Earth Day! For those of you who know us, you know that going green is one of the top initiatives here at amika. As...read more

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amika’s gift guide

We know we sound like a broken record, but we truly can’t believe it’s already November. That means holiday shopping is in full swing (or...read more

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an ode to Brooklyn pizza restaurants

If you haven’t already noticed, our holiday giftsets are packaged in pizza boxes this year (shop them here!). Being Brooklyn born, we wanted to pay...read more

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collection spotlight on color: how to maintain dyed hair

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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