Big Hair

Big Hair

Mary Mata September 6, 2013

By Zoia Zentella, Latina Voices By the time I was 16 my hair was a mess, brittle, split ends. I was told that the remedy lay in a bottle of […]

Don’t Mess With My Hair

Mary Mata April 10, 2012

By Lorraine C. Ladish I write about self-improvement and empowerment. I believe inner beauty trumps good looks. I know that a positive attitude is more empowering than wearing makeup. And yet, […]

Guapura 101: 4 Easy Tips For Healthy, Shiny Hair

Mary Mata January 16, 2012

By Dania Zarate, La Beauty Pie This is to all you gals and guys with curly tresses who are wanting to manage their locks. Tip número 1: Trim your hair at least […]

Guapura 101: 3 Different Types Of Easy Braids

Mary Mata October 3, 2011

Okay, so if you’re like me, you’re always in a hurry. So, here are three different types of braids you can do with your hair, noting that these are quick […]

Guapura 101: 3 Easy Hairstyles For Medium, Long Hair

Mary Mata August 8, 2011

So I’m the kind of gal that wants quick, easy and ready-to-go hair. For this reason, and also because I like the idea of long hair, I’ve sported medium-to-long hair […]

Guapura 101: Guacamole For Beautiful Hair

Mary Mata April 11, 2011

So I was told recently that letting an avocado mush set on my scalp for a period of time would give me prettier hair. Turns out that, my auntie is […]

Guapura 101: What’s Up With Dyeing Your Hair?

Mary Mata March 7, 2011

Okay ladies, let’s crowdsource this. I’m thinking of starting to dye my hair, why you ask if I’m not even 30? Well, I inherited premature gray from both sides of the family […]

Guapura 101: Using Aloe Vera For Healthy Hair

Mary Mata January 3, 2011

Recently I was given advice to have shiny and healthy hair: Rub aloe vera in it. I had never heard of this remedy before, but since it came from a […]

Guapura 101: Biotin for Your Hair and Nails

Mary Mata October 25, 2010

Here’s a tip that anyone with thin nails or hair can appreciate:  biotin. I first heard of biotin after complimenting my friend Moni on how wonderful her nails looked (chronic […]