Holy Guacamole! It's Not Just for Dipping Anymore!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! In honor of the land that brought us that ingenious concoction known as the margarita I am here to bring you a new DIY treat that is worthy of the beauties south of the border. Bust out the avocado mamacita because our vitamin packed green friend isn't just for dipping anymore. HOLY GUACAMOLE Batman!

Summer months and sweltering heat are looming before us here in the Northern California Valley and this means ONE thing for my super dry curly hair...say it with me...FRIZZ! My hair soaks up conditioner and heavy oils like a Denny's pancake soaks up syrup...and it just keeps asking for more. My hair just doesn't look good at all unless its super, ultra, mega hydrated. And nothing can pack a better moisturizing punch than natures most versatile fruit, or vegetable, or fruit (I can never remember which)...the avocado! And thankfully if there is one thing we've got plenty of in Cali its the cado. It's practically our state vegetable, or fruit, or vegetable...oh forget it and just hit the farmers market for an organic avocado, some olive oil and an egg.

I stumbled across this recipe for an organic avocado hair mask that is used by a well sought after stylist in Florida name Leonardo Rocco and the recipe is simple. One ripe avocado, one egg yolk and one teaspoon of olive oil (all organic) blended together to form a creamy paste. If your hair is dry start at the scalp working into your skin and sectioning off the hair. Run the mixture down the length of your hair saturating it completely. If your hair is oily start halfway down skipping the scalp and just coat your hair. Wrap your hair up into a plastic cap and secure with a clip. Sit under a heat cap if you have one or heat with your blow dryer but keep it on for at least 20 minutes to let it really soak in. Then of course rinse with warm water completely and follow with your regular shampoo and conditioner. I for one will be sporting my avocado hair mask while sipping a Cadillac margarita and enjoying the dual benefits of two of the best things Mexico has to offer us gringos. Viva la Mexico!

One post thought... add a few drops of tea tree oil if you are making a mask that will be used on your scalp. TTO is heaven for your scalp and will add a scent that can become addictive. Want to take it a step further? Use the leftover egg white as a natural line and wrinkle firmer on your face. Apply with a cosmetic brush to spread the egg white on your face where ever you may need it. Let dry for 5 minutes and rinse off with warm water. I haven't tested this yet but its a pretty well known DIY treatment and that way you aren't wasting ANY part of your organic egg. It's all about natural AND cost effective here at Green Chi Tuesdays. Feliz Cinco de Mayo....GLAM ON!!!!!