Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Founded

2009

Price range

$24 – $44

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

491 products

New arrivals

8 this month

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Emi Jay

Independent brand — verified
About

Emi Jay is an American beauty brand founded in 2009 by Emily Matson and Julianne Goldmark and based in Los Angeles, California. The brand is best known for hair accessories and beauty essentials designed to make everyday styling feel polished, playful, and easy to wear. Cruelty-free beauty and sustainability are important parts of Emi Jay’s positioning. The brand incorporates biodegradable materials, upcycled elements, and hand-crafted production into parts of its range, helping give its products a more considered approach compared with conventional mass-produced accessories. Emi Jay also has a strong connection to locally made beauty, with its Los Angeles roots influencing both its identity and production. This local focus works naturally alongside the brand’s emphasis on creativity, styling, and practical products designed for regular use. Positioned within the mid-range beauty category, Emi Jay sits between affordable everyday accessories and more premium designer hair products. Its products are designed to be functional while still feeling distinctive and fashion-conscious. Overall, Emi Jay is a Los Angeles beauty brand combining cruelty-free values, sustainable practices, locally made products, upcycled materials, and everyday beauty with a recognizable modern aesthetic.

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Brand Details

Handmade
USA
Leaping Bunny
Recyclable
Recycled materials
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
E
Emily Matson
J
Julianne Goldmark

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Frequently asked questions

What is Emi Jay known for?
Emi Jay is a Los Angeles hair accessories and hair care brand started in 2009. It is especially known for claw clips, scrunchies and styling essentials.
What does Emi Jay sell?
Emi Jay sells claw clips, hair ties, scrunchies, brushes and hair care products, including hair oil and styling treatments.
How much do Emi Jay hair clips cost?
The Big Effing Clip in Tortoise is listed at $36, while the Tortoise Hibiscus version is $38. Prices vary by style.
Where is Emi Jay based?
Emi Jay is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. The brand says some of its scrunchies are hand-sewn in Los Angeles.
Who founded and owns Emi Jay?
Julianne Goldmark and Emily Matson started Emi Jay in 2009. Goldmark later bought out Matson and now leads the brand.
What are Emi Jay hair clips made from?
Emi Jay says its clips and pins use a cellulose acetate base made from cotton, wood and pulp. Its clips are assembled by hand.
Does Emi Jay ship internationally?
Yes. Emi Jay offers international shipping, with costs calculated using the order’s weight, size, destination and value. Applicable duties and taxes are shown at checkout.

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