
Black Hair Reimagined, The Fifth Silhouette by @vernonfrancois (he/him) for powered by amika.
inspired by the changing of the seasons, Vernon incorporated life-sized trees, leaves, twigs and flower petals he + his team transformed and shaped by hair, using nearly 20 bottles of amika headstrong hairspray.
“For me, this was about honoring that moment of becoming—where identity, texture, and expression are not fixed, but evolving, expanding, and fully alive.”- @vernonfrancois

Black Hair Reimagined, The Fifth Silhouette by @vernonfrancois (he/him) for powered by amika.
inspired by the changing of the seasons, Vernon incorporated life-sized trees, leaves, twigs and flower petals he + his team transformed and shaped by hair, using nearly 20 bottles of amika headstrong hairspray.
“For me, this was about honoring that moment of becoming—where identity, texture, and expression are not fixed, but evolving, expanding, and fully alive.”- @vernonfrancois

Black Hair Reimagined, The Fifth Silhouette by @vernonfrancois (he/him) for powered by amika.
inspired by the changing of the seasons, Vernon incorporated life-sized trees, leaves, twigs and flower petals he + his team transformed and shaped by hair, using nearly 20 bottles of amika headstrong hairspray.
“For me, this was about honoring that moment of becoming—where identity, texture, and expression are not fixed, but evolving, expanding, and fully alive.”- @vernonfrancois

Black Hair Reimagined, The Fifth Silhouette by @vernonfrancois (he/him) for powered by amika.
inspired by the changing of the seasons, Vernon incorporated life-sized trees, leaves, twigs and flower petals he + his team transformed and shaped by hair, using nearly 20 bottles of amika headstrong hairspray.
“For me, this was about honoring that moment of becoming—where identity, texture, and expression are not fixed, but evolving, expanding, and fully alive.”- @vernonfrancois

Black Hair Reimagined, The Fifth Silhouette by @vernonfrancois (he/him) for powered by amika.
inspired by the changing of the seasons, Vernon incorporated life-sized trees, leaves, twigs and flower petals he + his team transformed and shaped by hair, using nearly 20 bottles of amika headstrong hairspray.
“For me, this was about honoring that moment of becoming—where identity, texture, and expression are not fixed, but evolving, expanding, and fully alive.”- @vernonfrancois

Black Hair Reimagined, The Fifth Silhouette by @vernonfrancois (he/him) for powered by amika.
inspired by the changing of the seasons, Vernon incorporated life-sized trees, leaves, twigs and flower petals he + his team transformed and shaped by hair, using nearly 20 bottles of amika headstrong hairspray.
“For me, this was about honoring that moment of becoming—where identity, texture, and expression are not fixed, but evolving, expanding, and fully alive.”- @vernonfrancois

Black Hair Reimagined, The Fifth Silhouette by @vernonfrancois (he/him) for powered by amika.
inspired by the changing of the seasons, Vernon incorporated life-sized trees, leaves, twigs and flower petals he + his team transformed and shaped by hair, using nearly 20 bottles of amika headstrong hairspray.
“For me, this was about honoring that moment of becoming—where identity, texture, and expression are not fixed, but evolving, expanding, and fully alive.”- @vernonfrancois

Chicago, we’re almost there 🧡 the amika means friend tour is heading your way and we still have a few more tickets up for grabs! expect a night of education, inspiration + community featuring live demos from our educators and VIP guest @realericvaughn. link in bio to get your ticket!
Chicago, we’re coming for you 🎟️🧡 the amika means friend tour is headed to Chicago next weekend + we’re giving away TWO tickets (one for you + one a friend) for 5 lucky winners to attend!
here’s how to enter for a chance to win:
🧡 make sure you’re following @amikapro
🧡 like + save this post
🧡 tag the friend you’d bring with you! please note, you both must be licensed cosmologists.
official stuff: giveaway starts on May 1 and ends on May 8 at 12:00 PM ET. US residents only. this giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. no purchase is necessary. winners will be randomly selected and contacted by verified @amikapro. we will never make another account to message winners. we’ve seen spam accounts created pretending to be us/our team to gain information. these are fake!
picking your amika faves is a tough job but @shunashairstudio (she/her) is down for the challenge. what’s your current fave?
The @amikapro Means Friend Tour is already in full swing, and the vibes? Absolutely unmatched. 🚐💨 We’ve been hitting the road to meet our favorite VIPs (Very Important Pros, obviously), but there is only ONE Spring show left before the season wraps!
Chicago, you’re our grand Spring finale! 📍✨
We're halfway through this unforgettable tour and we don't want you to miss out. Consider this your official invite to come hang out, let’s be friends, and soak up every bit of live education and community connection before we head home. Plus, we’re still hauling the exclusive swag you’ve been seeing all over your feed. 🧡
Pro Tip: Can’t make it to the Windy City? SalonCentric is always your go-to point of sale for all things @amikapro. 💜 You can shop the full lineup at your local store or on the app to bring the tour vibes straight to your station. 🛒⚡
Check the link in bio for upcoming tour dates and locations. Drop a 🧡 if we’ll see you there! ✨
the waterless refresh featuring pro faves, soulstruck + superfruit star ✨ stylists, what are your go-tos for revivinghair without a full wash?
our picks:
🩷 perk up dry shampoo for that instant reset
🩷 lightweight oils (hi, superfruit star) to smooth + add shine without weight
🩷 masks like soulstruck or leave-ins like hydro rush to rehydrate mid-lengths + ends
🩷 texture sprays like un.done or rising star to bring styles back to life
@hairbywyn (she/her)
a humidity shield that locks out frizz 🧡 stylists, what’s your go-to amika styler? shop amika @saloncentric, @cosmoprof, or your favorite distributor!

#AD Get the snatched @michaelacoel look with @amika for the mother Mary Premier.
To create the Michaela Coel-inspired silk bun, I started with the Amika range, using the Wizard Silicone-Free Detangling Primer to prep the hair. This helped smooth and hydrate, creating the perfect base for styling.
Once the hair was sleek and controlled, I applied the Superfruit Star Lightweight Styling Oil to protect the strands while adding a healthy, luminous shine.
For definition and a flawless finish, I used a high-hold hair wax to sculpt and smooth the edges, ensuring a clean, polished look.
Finally, I set the style in place with the Fluxus Touchable Hairspray, giving the bun extra hold while maintaining a soft, touchable finish.

#AD Get the snatched @michaelacoel look with @amika for the mother Mary Premier.
To create the Michaela Coel-inspired silk bun, I started with the Amika range, using the Wizard Silicone-Free Detangling Primer to prep the hair. This helped smooth and hydrate, creating the perfect base for styling.
Once the hair was sleek and controlled, I applied the Superfruit Star Lightweight Styling Oil to protect the strands while adding a healthy, luminous shine.
For definition and a flawless finish, I used a high-hold hair wax to sculpt and smooth the edges, ensuring a clean, polished look.
Finally, I set the style in place with the Fluxus Touchable Hairspray, giving the bun extra hold while maintaining a soft, touchable finish.

#AD Get the snatched @michaelacoel look with @amika for the mother Mary Premier.
To create the Michaela Coel-inspired silk bun, I started with the Amika range, using the Wizard Silicone-Free Detangling Primer to prep the hair. This helped smooth and hydrate, creating the perfect base for styling.
Once the hair was sleek and controlled, I applied the Superfruit Star Lightweight Styling Oil to protect the strands while adding a healthy, luminous shine.
For definition and a flawless finish, I used a high-hold hair wax to sculpt and smooth the edges, ensuring a clean, polished look.
Finally, I set the style in place with the Fluxus Touchable Hairspray, giving the bun extra hold while maintaining a soft, touchable finish.

#AD Get the snatched @michaelacoel look with @amika for the mother Mary Premier.
To create the Michaela Coel-inspired silk bun, I started with the Amika range, using the Wizard Silicone-Free Detangling Primer to prep the hair. This helped smooth and hydrate, creating the perfect base for styling.
Once the hair was sleek and controlled, I applied the Superfruit Star Lightweight Styling Oil to protect the strands while adding a healthy, luminous shine.
For definition and a flawless finish, I used a high-hold hair wax to sculpt and smooth the edges, ensuring a clean, polished look.
Finally, I set the style in place with the Fluxus Touchable Hairspray, giving the bun extra hold while maintaining a soft, touchable finish.
San Francisco, we’re officially friends 👯 thank you to everyone who joined the mane event along our amika means friend tour stop in San Francisco 🤠 next stop: Chicago + we still have a few tickets left so if you’ve been wanting to join us, this is your sign 👉 amikameansfriend.com
the one product every stylist needs in their kit: the wizard 🪄 it’s our do-it-all magic primer that detangles, smooths, and protects hair from heat in one easy prep step. raise you’re hand if you’ve experienced the magic of the wizard 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏻♂️
clinically tested, stylist trusted. shop amika treatments @saloncentric, @cosmoprof or your favorite local distributor!
SF ticket giveaway 🎟️🧡 the amika means friend tour is taking on San Francisco this weekend + we’re giving away TWO tickets (one for you + one a friend) for 5 lucky winners to attend!
here’s how to enter for a chance to win:
🧡 make sure you’re following @amikapro
🧡 like + save this post
🧡 tag the friend you’d bring with you! please note, you both must be licensed cosmologists.
official stuff: giveaway starts on April 15 and ends on April 17 at 12:00 PM ET. US residents only. this giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. no purchase is necessary. winners will be randomly selected and contacted by verified @amikapro. we will never make another account to message winners. we’ve seen spam accounts created pretending to be us/our team to gain information. these are fake!
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