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unleash hair that’s 7x stronger, 2x smoother with 86% less breakage* thanks to this lightweight, superfruit-infused hair oil hero.
what is superfruit star lightweight hair styling oil?
- 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. that’s why we infuse it into every single formula!
- silicones: helps to provide excellent shine, slip + conditioning to hair while reducing breakage + protecting against heat damage.
a pro-loved heat protectant serum that protects hair from heat up to 450°F* + adds glossy shine.
*clinically proven
What it is: a stylist-loved heat protectant serum that protects hair against damage caused by heat styling up to 450°F* + leaves a glossy finish.
Who it's for: all hair types 1–4c in need of heat protection.
Why it's special: protect your hair like a pro with blockade, a stylist-loved oil serum that shields hair from heat up to 450°F,* smooths frizz + adds shine. ideal for all hair types—especially medium to thick hair—use blockade before blowouts, heat tools + as a final touch for a glossy finish.
*clinically proven
Key Ingredients:
- sea buckthorn: our signature superfruit that’s loaded with vitamin C, A, fatty acid omega 7 + antioxidants making it the ultimate holy grail for your hair.
Full Ingredients List:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Geraniol, Rose Ketones.
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.
How To Instructions:
- before heat styling, apply 1–3 pumps of blockade to hands. (pro tip: less is more!)
- apply product evenly from mid-lengths to ends of damp or dry hair.
- post-styling, skim the surface of hair with any product left over on your hands for added shine.
safety information:
avoid contact with eyes.
FAQs:
did blockade get reformulated?
- blockade's return has a lot to do with our stylist community: countless pros told us that they missed this salon-chair staple for its heavy-duty heat defense + glossy finish. the formula has undergone some minor updates for optimization, but don’t worry: you’ll find the same 450°F heat protection,* frizz control + shine you loved + missed in the original.
*clinically proven.
who's it for?
- all hair types 1–4c in need of heat protection
when + how do I use it?
- prior to heat styling, apply 1–3 pumps to damp or dry hair.
how is this different from superfruit star + water sign?
- blockade is a heat protectant, made for all hair in need of heat protection. use it as a prep step before heat styling to keep damage + frizz at bay.
- superfruit star is a multi-tasking styling treatment made for all hair types—ideal for fine hair that tends to feel weighed-down by oils. use it to add shine, strength + heat protection to any part of the styling process.
- water sign is a rich oil treatment that delivers an intense shot of moisture to thirsty strands—especially thick hair types 2c–4c. a little goes a long way!
this silicone-free oil hydrates hair while instantly reducing frizz* + breakage*.
what is water sign hydrating hair oil?
hydrated hair is in your future. this silicone-free treatment oil instantly reduces frizz* and breakage*, while boosting shine and protecting against heat up to 450°f. remember, a little goes a long way! *clinically proven.
why it's special
infused with an 8-oil blend, squalane, and hyaluronic acid, this hair oil is your sign that hydrated hair is in your future.
- clinical claims: clinically proven to attract 2.7x more hydration, instantly reduce frizz by 69% for 24 hours, + results in 51% less breakage.
- concentrated formula: a little of this highly concentrated oil goes a long way, so we recommend starting with one to two drops and adding more if needed.
- silicone free: the silicone-free formula allows the nutrients to sink into strands without any barriers, while the oil seals all the super stuff into your hair for longer.
who it's for
dry, textured, or coarse hair types 2a–4c
key ingredients
- 8-oil blend - includes jojoba, coconut, + castor oils to lock in moisture.
- squalane - proven to help protect from dehydration and restore lipid barriers, squalane helps to prevent moisture loss while restoring hair's suppleness.
- hyaluronic acid - typically a naturally found substance in skin, hyaluronic acid helps plump up dry hair by attracting in moisture from the air around you.
- polyglutamic acid - known to promote moisture retention.
- spirulina extract - provides essential fatty acids, amino acids, as well as vitamin a and beta-carotene.
full ingredients
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond/Amande Douce) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Lauryl Laurate, Mangifera Indica (Mango/Mangue) Seed Butter, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Argousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed/Colza) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame/Sésame) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Nuix de Coco) Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Spirulina Platensis (Blue-Green Algae/Algues Bleu-Verte) Extract, Emblica Officinalis (Gooseberry/Groseille à Maquereau) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice/Riz) Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary/Romarin) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower/Tournesol) Extract, Glycerin, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Octyldodeceth-25, Water/Eau/Aqua, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Nuix de Coco) Water, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Linalool
how to use:
your hydrated hair destiny
- for fine to medium hair, use 1-2 pumps. for medium to thick hair, use 2-3 pumps. for thick or coarse hair, use 3-4 pumps. remember, a little goes a long way!
- drop oil into palms and rub hands together, coating both front and back to evenly disperse.
- run your fingers through damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends.
- for damaged and color-treated hair, apply to damp strands before heat styling to protect and reduce breakage.
- for braids, apply directly onto the scalp and throughout damp hair.
- apply more as needed.
- tame flyaways with any excess oil.
- too much too soon? apply perk up plus extended clean dry shampoo to absorb any excess oil.