beauty recipes

Abuela’s DIY: Avocado & Shea Butter Hair Conditioning Mask

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Abuela’s DIY: Avocado & Shea Butter Hair Conditioning Masque

By Johanna Ferreira | 01/19/2011 - 13:30 | 2 Comments

It always surprises me how healthy and shiny abuela’s hair looks at her age and it’s because she is constantly using natural treatments on her locks that have been in the family for years! One of our favorites is an avocado hair masque. You're probably wondering: Why would I smear green goop all over my head? Well, avocado contains proteins and natural oils that...

Abuela’s DIY: Deep Treatment Hair Conditioner

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Abuela's DIY: Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment

By Johanna Ferreira | 01/05/2011 - 15:00 | 2 Comments

The other day I was looking through some old family albums, and I couldn’t help but notice how shiny my hair was when I was a little girl. That’s because mami was constantly using abuelita’s natural remedies to keep my locks bouncy and beautiful. One remedy she used was a deep conditioning treatment made from eggs and mayonnaise. Eggs contain protein and...