I'll admit, I'm definitely a hair product junkie. There's no question about it. I stack up on all of them, from drugstore brands to high-end beauty products–you name it! But nothing seems to do the trick quite like the old school Latina hair products I grew up using. You know what I'm talking about. Remember the Mirta de Perales products or those CrecePelo drops everyone swore by for hair loss? I don't know what they put in those things, but they used to leave my hair smoother and softer than anything else on the market!
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There's just something about the haircare products from our países that makes them get the job done. Maybe because they were made specifically for us? Luckily we don't have to travel all the way to Latin America to find them. A bunch of them are also available here in the states. Here are eight Latina haircare products we've used and still love!
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Silicon Mix Deep Intensive Hair Treatment
Any Dominican stylist would tell you that the Silicon Mix ($8) is the best deep conditioning treatment for thick, curly, or dry hair. I love how you only have to leave in for five minutes to get smooth, silky results!
Toque Magico Emergencia Treatment
Struggling with seriously damaged hair? Then you might want to try the Toque Mágico Emergencia Treatment ($10). Apply it after shampooing and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing out.If you use it at least once a week you'll get your healthy, shiny hair back in no time!
CrecePelo
I’ve have yet to try a hair loss treatment more effective than the CrecePelo Ampolla Fitoterapeutica Hair Drops ($15). The formula, that hails from the Dominican Republic, works to repair and restore damaged, thinning hair while promoting rapid hair growth. Massage a few drops to your scalp before shampooing. I also like to use it as a leave-in conditioner!
Control Caida Baba de Caracol
My abuelita swears by the Control Caida Baba De Caracol Hair Loss Treatment ($15). The idea of putting snail cream in your strands might seem gross, but this stuff actually works!
Salerm Leave-In Conditioner
Looking for a deeply hydrating leave-in conditioner? Look no more, the Salerm Leave-In Conditioner Silk Protein ($13) leaves hair smooth for days! My favorite!
Sedal Obedient Curly Shampoo
This Sedal Obedient Curly Shampoo ($5) works wonders on curly hair. It’s made with aloe vera that deeply moisturizes curls leaving them smooth, soft, and perfectly defined!
Mirta de Perales Hair Serum with Keratin & Argan Oil
Who didn’t grow up using Mirta de Perales’s hair products? I think every Latina did! If you’re looking for a nourishing hair oil that won’t leave your strands greasy, I recommend you try the Mirta de Perales Hair Serum with Keratin & Argan Oil ($10). It’s the best!
SuaviPelo Laciador
For a smooth, sleek blowout, try an anti-frizz formula, like the SuaviPelo Laciador ($10). It doesn’t just block out humidity, it also helps to extend your style. Try applying a dime-sized amount to ends of hair before blow-drying and expect super-silky results!
