February is officially Black History Month and here at MamásLatinas we can't think of a better way to celebrate than with these inspiring Afro-Latina celebrities who also happen to be kick-ass mamis!

Each one of these women have proven themselves to be power-houses and definitely the kind of moms that I hope all little girls have to look up to. From incredibly talented singer Mariah Carey to actress Gina Torres to journalist Soledad O'Brien to fashion designer Nicole Richie and many more in between, check out these 9 Afro-Latina mamis who absolutely RULE.

It's always a challenge for me to keep my curly hair healthy and soft during the harsh winter months. The cold, dry climate leaves my curls frizzy, dry, and many times lifeless. Keep in mind curly hair is naturally dry to begin with. The trick is to keep your tresses moisturized, so they always look healthy and hydrated regardless of the weather. I've compiled a few easy tricks and tips, below, to help you protect your locks all winter long.

If you have read any of the previous beauty posts I've written, you're probably used to me ranting about how hard it is to find foundation and other makeup for us tan sisters! This week, I took on the task of finding the perfect foundation, which was harder than I thought it would be. The finalists came down to one fancy pants foundation from a brand I've come to know and love, and one super affordable drugstore variety that can be found far and wide throughout the U.S.

Which formula won? You'll have to read after the jump to find out!

I LOVE makeup, but I'm not one of those girls who cakes on a whole new face every morning. I'm actually of the opinion that perfect makeup should basically make you look really fresh faced, as if you just naturally rolled out of bed looking divine! We all wish, right?

This is part of the reason I was so excited about trying out these new BB creams. Last spring, when these all-in-one formulas started gaining traction, I sort of felt like they were too good to be true. I mean, come on--it's sort of hard to swallow that one product would ever be able to smooth out my skin, minimize pores, cover blemishes and dark circles AND moisturize and protect my delicate facial skin from the sun. 

So, I tried two of these miracles-in-a-tube out, one high-end and one drugstore: Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35 ($42, bobbibrowncosmetics.com) and L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream ($10.99, ulta.com).

Here's my verdict...

We all know that as a nation, the U.S. is pretty fixated on appearances--we are home to Hollywood after all! But according to a recent report by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there are six other surprising countries that also have no qualms about getting nipped and tucked, including two in Latin America: Brazil and Colombia.

On the list of the top 7 plastic surgery spots in the world, Brazil, Colombia and the United States take the fourth, fifth, and sixth spots respectively. In all three countries, liposuction was the most popular of the invasive surgeries with breast implants coming in a close second. And according to the data, Colombia has actually become a tourist destination for those loking for a little nip and tuck for a lot less money.

You've probably wondered if supermodels look as beautiful sporting a natural face as they do on the runway. I know I have! Well, we recently stumbled upon these pictures that show a side-by-side comparison of what some of the world's most famous models look like with and without makeup. 

In the above photos of internationally recognized supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima, you can see the cosmetic-free faces of both lovely Latinas alongside their glam editorial shots. The results? Proof that they're honestly stunning either way!

Lately, I've seriously been considering ombre highlights. You know what I'm talking about? Those are the highlights where the bottom of your hair is way lighter than your roots. Salma Hayek had them, and Camila Alves rocked some really pretty and subtle ombre highlights for a while too.

Well, now La La Anthony is taking the trend to a whole other level. The actress, hostess and mom recently stepped out the other day for the Atlanta premiere of her new film Think Like a Man showing off an edgy new hair do!