ABOUT US
Drawing inspiration from 24+ years of expertise, Amber assembled a team of talented stylists driven by a passion for growth and a shared commitment to elevate the beauty industry.
At Fika, we invite you to immerse yourself in a world where beauty transcends the surface, artistry knows no bounds, and community pulsates with energy. Join us in embracing the vibrancy of shared experiences and the celebration of beauty in all its forms. Come, be a part of Fika – where every moment is an opportunity to connect, create, and inspire.
ART + DESIGN
Wall Mural Painted by Peggy Francis
Every abstract I create begins with a story personal to me. The Fika painting is a love story to my daughter, Amber Rodgers. It is my interpretation of her journey to becoming the woman she is today, multi-layered, lyrical, bold, tender and glittered with gold. Some layers have receded into the “Spirit World” only to be seen by those taking the time to look closely. This story is lovingly shared by mother and daughter.​
– Peggy Francis
Design by Oldani & Santiago
When deciding to start Fika Salon, Amber Rodgers entrusted Luigi Oldani and Brooklyn Santiago with the salon’s design.
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With a friendship dating back to 1999—when Rodgers and Santiago were cosmetology students—and an appreciation for Oldani’s previous fabrication work, the partnership felt natural from the start. With Rodgers' trust and willingness to foster the designers' creative freedom, Oldani & Santiago were able to explore their ideas and develop their working partnership on this inaugural project. Seeded with Rodgers' input, the space would be highly personal and reflective of her aesthetic while also serving as a breakout expression of the design duo’s talents. The result was a seamless blend of collaboration, trust, and artistry—establishing both the beginning of Oldani & Santiago Design and Fika Salon.
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Luigi’s path as a creator began at a young age when he would accompany his father—himself an artist—on construction sites. He grew up watching raw materials transform into spaces and art pieces through the hands of craftspeople and artists. His expertise in natural materials, his enthusiasm for expression through craft, and his reverence for an artist’s ability to evoke emotion through medium are the driving forces behind his work. He loves working with Santiago—her complementary skills, her intuition—she is his best possible collaborator. Their relationship and love connection provoke deeper, more meaningful work.
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With a 26-year career in the beauty industry and a passion for design, Brooklyn has honed an expert ability to intimately connect with clients on their aesthetics—both physically and environmentally. Her innate sense of space, experience with color and her ability to decode the elements that give a person or environment that je ne sais quoi balance and provide context for Luigi’s technical prowess.
