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the closer
instant split-end seal cream

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
540 Reviews
a fresh trim in a bottle. this instant split-end seal cream softens, smooths + eliminates frizz.
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product details

what is the closer instant split-end seal cream?

this lightweight 2-in-1 leave-in hair treatment + styling cream instantly seals split ends, smooths hair + eliminates frizz.

who it's for

made especially for those looking to close split ends, strengthen hair + reduce breakage due to everyday stressors, heat, and chemical treatments. fun fact: it's also great to use between salon visits to get that freshly-trimmed look!

why it's special

make amends with your split ends! this lightweight 2-in-1 treatment + styling leave-in cream softens, smooths, strengthens + instantly seals split ends* for less breakage + healthier-looking hair.

  • immediately seals 96% of split ends in just one use.*
  • safe for strands: clinically proven to be safe for color-treated hair.**

*clinically tested

**clinically proven

how to use?
fake a trim:
  1. start by applying a dime-sized amount to damp or dry hair, mid lengths to ends, prior to any additional styling products. add more product as needed depending on hair density + length.
  2. pro tip: apply a heat protectant after the closer + before heat styling to prevent further damage​.
  3. pro tip: refresh day 2 styles by applying perk up to the roots to absorb oil + the closer to ends to protect, strengthen, + moisturize.
safety information:

avoid contact with eyes.

ingredients
key ingredients
  • bond fortifying technology: helps target + strengthen the bonds
    in hair most prone to breakage due to environmental stressors, heat, chemical treatments, + more.
  • vegan proteins: derived from quinoa + provide keratin-like benefits.
  • sea buckthorn: known as 1 of earth’s most potent, omega-rich plant sources, this superfruit berry nourishes strands, scalp +
    skin while restoring lipids in the hair to help increase shine, manageability, softness + strength.
full ingredients

water/aqua/eau, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, dimethicone, isopropyl palmitate, glyceryl stearate se, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, polyquaternium-55, cetearyl glucoside,hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn/argousier) fruit/seed oil, borago officinalis (borage) seed oil, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, galactoarabinan, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower extract, panthenol, hydrolyzed quinoa, hydrolyzed rice protein, hydrolyzed adansonia digitata (baobab) seed protein, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, coco-caprylate/caprate, coconut alkanes, olealkonium chloride, cinnamidopropyltrimonium chloride, polyquaternium-11, coceth-7, butylene glycol, acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride/acrylates copolymer, bis-pca dimethicone, disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, isohexadecane, aminomethyl propanol, caprylyl glycol, sorbitan isostearate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, citric acid, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, fragrance/parfum

please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. to confirm that an amika product is suitable for your personal use, please reference the list of ingredients that is included on your product packaging.

ingredients explained

where it's made

usa

sustainability
color safe iconcolor safecruelty free iconcruelty freegluten free iconno gluten contributors*keratin safe iconkeratin safeno mineral oil iconno mineral oilparaben free iconparaben freesulfate free iconsulfate freeterracycle recycle iconterracyclevegan iconvegan certified

word on the street

"Get that fresh from the salon feeling in a bottle."

- Nylon

"Thanks to leave-in amika The Closer Instant Repair Cream our hair remained Zoom-ready"

- NewBeauty

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FAQ

is this color safe?

yes, the closer is color safe

is this safe for Keratin, Brazilian, or other chemically-treated hair?

yes, the closer is safe for chemically treated hair

when should i use the closer?

we recommend using the closer after washing on damp hair, prior to any additional styling products. it can also be used on dry hair to soften, smooth + eliminate frizz.

does this have heat protection?

no, the closer does not have heat protection. we recommend using blockade or the shield after the closer for heat protection benefits.

what is the amika signature scent?

an intoxicating blend of warm vanilla, spicy sweet clover, and fresh citrus.