ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, NO MATTER WHERE YOU BEGIN
nadine ramos
@nadineramos_lasio
Our Founder, Nadine Ramos
Nadine Ramos’ journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and unwavering faith.
Growing up in public housing on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Nadine learned early that with faith and perseverance, anything is possible. At 20, a chance keratin treatment became a divine turning point—what started as curiosity blossomed into a calling. Inspired by her results, she partnered with scientists to create her own formula and launched Lasio Professional Hair Care.
Her innovative keratin treatments revolutionized the U.S. market, transforming Lasio into a multi-million-dollar brand cherished by salon professionals worldwide.
A New Era in Hair Care
Guided by faith and purpose, Nadine and her sister, Taina Del Rio, launched Blessed Bananas in October 2023 — a clean, sustainable hair care line powered by pure banana oil extracted from local Floridian banana peels. Responding to her customers’ growing desire for clean ingredients, Nadine created a line that nourishes from scalp to soul, reminding women to care for their hair with the same grace and faith they live by.
Giving Back Full Circle
Rooted in gratitude, Nadine’s success fuels her mission to uplift others. She mentors young Latina entrepreneurs, partners with foster care groups for career and beauty days, and continues to support the church that once gave her refuge. For Nadine, every blessing is meant to be shared—and every act of service is an expression of faith in action.
LATINA SISTER DUO
In unity, there is strength. Sisters Nadine Ramos and Taina Del Rio joined forces to create Blessed Bananas, a brand rooted in faith, wellness, and purpose.
Nadine, a trichologist and hair stylist with a background in chemistry and product formulation, brings her expertise and vision to the brand. Taina, a Registered Nurse whose Christian values and healthcare background inspire a holistic approach to beauty, infuses every detail with care and creativity.
Together, their shared faith, passion, and determination drive the heart and growth of Blessed Bananas.
BB Gives Back to the Community
Meet Our Partners
restore outreach
@restore_atreach
Washing your hair shouldn’t be a privilege. That is why we partnered up with Restore Outreach Inc. in Kissimmee, Florida, to help provide people experiencing homelessness in the community with the essential services to have clean, healthy hair.
Learn MoreFAMILY PARTNERSHIPS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
@BREVARDFAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Our founder truly knows in her own skin the importance of foster families who open their homes and hearts to those kids who need it the most. We show our appreciation to these families by partnering up with Family Partnerships of Central Florida monthly.
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@AGMINNYC
A lot of us take clean water for granted. We help women in India who one day had to walk over 5 miles a day just to find clean water for their families. Since starting this initiative, we have built 12 wells and supplied clean and safe water to over 1,000 families.
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