Easy banana hair mask recipe
When we think of bananas we often imagine them as a snack or in a good cake that brings us sweetness and satiety without making us bloated! Its nutritional values provide us with fiber, potassium, vitamins of several groups, magnesium or copper (to name a few). It is perfect for all palates and delights many athletes! The only problem is that bananas are not only good for our physical health, they are also good for our hair and skin. Its benefits are very vast and even amazing! Today we give you our tips on how to use banana on your hair.
What are the benefits of bananas for your hair?
The banana (yellow, green or pink) have many beauty properties. Moreover, if you want to know more about the benefits of the banana in a more general way, we invite you to read our post on the subject! As for the virtues of the banana on the hair, believe us it can do miracles. Repairing, moisturizing, bringing shine and brilliance, it can also soothe the scalp to fight against dandruff, boost hair growth and slow down hair loss! Yes, that's right! A few banana slices in your regular hair products (shampoo or conditioner) can already help you get back to beautiful, moisturized and shiny hair. For DIY (do it yourself) fans, it is also possible to make a homemade banana hair mask with a few simple ingredients. Your hair will be soft, supple and healthy!
What type of hair does banana-based hair care address?
Well, the good news is that banana is for all hair types! Whether you have short, long, straight, curly, wavy or even frizzy hair, it takes care of your mane without flinching. Whenever you feel like your hair needs moisture, nutrition and shine, you can run to the corner store, buy a banana hand and get started on a homemade mask! It can also help you find relief from hair transition: most of the time, when we decide to go 100% natural, we may experience itchy scalp or dandruff. A banana-based mask on the scalp and all problems of irritation or dandruff disappear! People with dry or frizzy hair have a greater need for nutrition, so they can increase the dose or frequency of their treatments!
Banana hair mask recipe with key steps
To get to the heart of the matter, here are three hair mask recipes with banana!
- For a mask that softens and stimulates hair growth: mix a well-mashed banana with a tablespoon of sweet almond oil. Apply the mixture to hair strand by strand and to the scalp, then cover with a towel for 30 minutes. Wash your hair as usual!
- For a hair mask for dry, curly or frizzy hair: mix a mashed banana with a vegetable oil of your choice (argan, almond oil, coconut, etc.) and add an egg yolk and a teaspoon or tablespoon of honey. Apply to the lengths and leave on for about 30 minutes before washing your hair. For this mask, the egg yolk and honey can be replaced with plain yogurt and avocado oil! A splash of lemon juice can also be added to increase the moisturizing power of the mask.
- For a banana-honey mask that restores shine: mix a mashed banana with an egg, four teaspoons of olive oil, three teaspoons of honey and a little milk to give it a semi-liquid texture. Apply to hair and leave on for 30 minutes before rinsing in the shower!
Once your hair is rinsed, to prolong the benefits, apply a few drops of one of the oils from our organic hair care line.
How often should I use the banana mask?
Depending on your hair problems, the banana hair mask can be applied several times a month. If your hair is very dry or you have a lot of itching on the scalp, you can do a mask every week. If you just need a little shot of nutrition from time to time, once every two weeks will be more than enough! To optimize the effects of the mask, you can wrap your hair in a warm towel during the break. This will open the hair scales and the care products will penetrate more easily!
Now you know all about the hair benefits of bananas! If you want more hair information, we suggest our tips for taking care of your hair in summer!
