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brooklyn lifestyle, all things hair.
debunking product myths +
serving look inspo, one strand at a time.

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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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3 unexpected wonders of nice cream

  Sure, the name may sound sweet and rhyme with our favorite frozen dessert, but amika nice cream cleansing conditioner is more than meets the...read more

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the hair diaries: Becca, Community Manager

The Strand would like to introduce a new series called “the hair diaries”, where we spotlight the relationship between an individual and their hair. We’ve...read more

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guide to protecting everything from the summer sun

Ahh…summer. There are endless pros to the warm weather season (hello beach days and sundresses!), but on the flip side, there are some cons, too....read more

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how to keep your blonde cool in summer

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...read more

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hair masking 101

Over the years, facemasks have seeped into our collective consciousness. We accept that sleepovers are an excuse to slather our faces with brightly hued facemasks...read more

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