the shield
anti-humidity spray
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amika the shield anti-humidity spray 5.3 oz / 218 ml bottle
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amika the shield anti-humidity spray 1 oz / 42 ml bottle
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muggy weather, we're ready for you. this spray shields hair from frizz, humidity + 450° F heat.
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what is the shield anti-humidity spray?

a lightweight, invisible heat protecting and style extending spray that is clinically proven to protect hair against frizz + humidity for 24+ hours.

who it's for

all hair types 1–4c in need of protection from heat + humidity

why it's special

muggy weather has got nothin’ on us… shield your strands from heat + humidity while keeping your style looking smooth all day long.

  • protects hair from heat styling- 450° f/ 230°c heat* to be exact. the shield also blocks strands from pesky, sticky humidity.
  • contains uv filters - famous for its protecting benefits that can prevent damage caused by sun exposure.
  • maintains frizz-free styles - hairstyles are clinically proven to last for 24 hours* with no frizz in sight.

*clinically tested for heat and humidity protection.


how to use?
shield your strands:
  1. shake well.
  2. spray on damp or dry hair before heat styling.
  3. pro tip: use on previously styled hair to extend longevity.
safety information:

FLAMMABLE AEROSOL. pressurized container: may burst if heated. contents under pressure. do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat. do not puncture or incinerate container or store at temperatures over 49°C/120°F, even after use. do not use in presence of open flame or spark. keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. no smoking. do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. protect from sunlight. keep out of reach of children. use only as directed. intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. avoid contact with eyes.


ingredients
key ingredients
  • sea buckthorn - one of the most potent natural ingredients on the planet, this "superfruit" is one of the few known plant sources of the fatty-acid omega 7 typically found in fish oil. also rich in vitamin c + a and contains antioxidants making it the ultimate holy grail ingredient for hair and scalp.
full ingredients

Butane, Disiloxane, Water/Eau/Aqua, Propane, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Argousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Behentrimonium Chloride*, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Oleth-10, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceresin, Polyquaternium-11, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin *antistatic agent/agent antistatique

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

sustainability + impact
color safe iconcolor safecruelty free iconcruelty freekeratin safe iconkeratin safeno mineral oil iconno mineral oilparaben free iconparaben freesulfate free iconsulfate freeheat protection iconheat protects to 450 °F UV filters iconUV protection

word on the street

"Say goodbye to frizz with a smoothing spray that keeps your style in place no matter what's showing up on your iPhone weather app."

- Refinery29

"And the award for best anti-frizz heat protectant goes to amika"

- Mane Addicts

"the higher the hair, the closer to heaven—and The Shield will be the tiny angel on your shoulder


+ This magic anti-humidity spray saved my hair from summer frizz hell"

- Vice

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