Beauty Industry

amika Welcomes Its Fourth Rooted In Growth Cohort

This program supports 4 brands with a $50,000 grant, four months of mentorship, and access to resources and relationships.

Beauty Packaging’s Company of the Year, amika, welcomed its fourth Rooted in Growth cohort, continuing its investment in emerging founders that are shaping the future of the professional hair industry.

The 2026–2027 cohort includes four brands which will each founder receive a $50,000 grant, four months of mentorship, and access to resources and relationships to further growth.

The 2026-2027 Cohort

  • Isfahan Chambers Harris, founder of Alodia Hair Care: a doctor- and trichologist-developed hair and scalp health company transforming textured hair care through science-backed products, personalized technology and telehealth with prescription treatments, creating a more connected and comprehensive approach to hair and scalp wellness.
  • Kendria Strong, founder of ROOTED REVIVall: a clinical-holistic haircare brand developing cuticle-mending peptide treatments designed to repair and strengthen damaged hair while reducing breakage and tangles.
  • Jade Mui-Wong & Tina Mui, co-founders of AWARE Hair: a professional scalp wellness brand combining high-performance products, consultation technology, and stylist education to bring healthier scalp rituals into everyday haircare.
  • Salwa Petersen, founder of Chéribé: a luxury haircare brand blending ancient Chadian traditions with modern science to create growth-focused, curl-defining products for textured hair.

The welcoming celebration featured a CEO discussion between Sukiana Chancy, CEO of Topicals, and Gianne Doherty, amika’s Director of DEI + Social Impact. 

These talks highlighted leadership, entrepreneurship, and the importance of investing in the next generation of beauty founders.

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