As much as I love to splurge on high-end beauty products and make fun trips to department stores, sometimes nothing quite seems to do the trick like the old-school Latino beauty products I grew up using. Even though they all come from our países, these awesome beauty buys are also available here in the states! From the hair treatments I've used in the Dominican salons to the ultimate Colombian nail hardener, here are my favorite iconic Latina beauty products!
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Silicon Mix Deep Intensive Hair Treatment
Dominican stylists highly recommend this hair mask for thick, curly, or dry textures. I use it once a week after shampooing. The best part is that unlike most conditioning masks, you only have to leave this one on for five minutes, then you can rinse out. I guarantee this super-moisturizing treatment will leave your tresses silky soft!
Química Alemana Nail Hardener
When my nails are in need of a little TLC, I use some of this nail hardener highly recommended by colombianas and manicurists everywhere! The treatment not only strengthens nails, but helps them to grow healthier and longer.
CrecePelo Ampolla Fitoterapeutica
Struggling with thinning hair? Then you might want to try this amazing hair loss treatment sworn by a ton of Latinas! This formula hails from Dominican Republic and is said to deeply repair damaged and thinning hair. The miracle worker deeply conditions strands while also encouraging hair growth. Add a few drops to the scalp and message for about 2 minutes before shampooing. You can also use it as a leave-in conditioner!
Phebo Soap
Made in Brazil, this luxury soap is 100 percent vegetable-based, paraben-free, and not tested on animals The refreshing bars are produced in Brazil’s Amazon and contain exotic scents like “Odor de Rosas,” and “Agua de Alfazema,” that will leave your skin super soft and smelling delicious!
Toque Magico Emergencia Deep Intensive Hair Treatment
After years of experimenting with hair dyes and chemical straighteners throughout high school, no other treatment was able to restore my hair back to its healthy and shiny condition! Shampoo and then massage the treatment onto your tresses and leave on for at least 5 minutes. For even better results, leave on for 10 to 15 minutes sitting under a hooded hair dryer.
Sedal Obedient Curly Shampoo
This cult favorite is the perfect solution for curly-haired girls. It contains aloe that deeply hydrates and elongates tight curls leaving them soft, defined and bouncy!
Mirta de Perales: Oil “N” Treatment
My mami used these products on my strands all throughout my childhood, which would probably explain my long, thick mane growing up. The iconic beauty brand has been meeting Latinas' hair care needs for decades! Looking for an oil treatment that won’t weigh your hair down? I’ll do you one better: an oil treatment that creates volume! This classic oil is especially designed for fine or oily hair types to deeply cleanse and volumize hair!
Maja Perfumed Dusting Bath Body Powder
My abuelita has used this fresh-scented powder since I can remember*–*and she still does! It contains an elusive fragrance made from rose, jasmine, and other floral essences. I especially love the vintage packaging with the Spanish dama on the lid!
