Is your hair dry, dull and crying for moisture?
Well, ladies hereโs a hair mask made with โthe most popular fruit in the worldโ. It will transform your hair into smooth-silky-dazzling beauty.
And that hair-beautifying fruit isโฆ.the humble banana.
At times when bananas are overripe, we donโt know what to do with them. You can whip them up for a hair treat. Yes, Banana hair mask!
Bananas provide your hair with tons of moisture and nutrients like vitamin C, magnesium and pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 โ the famous hair vitamin for strength, shine and softness.
Benefits of Banana Hair Maskย
I had heard a lot of good things about banana hair mask but never tried it. So with two overripe bananas sitting on the kitchen counter (I didnโt want to eat them, or throw them as I feel guilty throwing food away), I thought it was the right time to try this fruit on my hair.
And my verdictย โ I loved it!
After using this mask, my hair felt super soft and smooth. Plus, banana hair mask made my wavy hairย straight (just about)ย โ which was unexpected. Itโs very moisturizing and quite literally โfood for hairโ.
Now whenever I have an over-ripe banana, I know what I am going to do with it.
Do you want to give it a try?
Making banana mask is more like making a banana shake, you blend it to a smooth paste. And instead of drinking it you apply it on your hair ๐
You will need:
Pick a ripe banana (s), put it in a blender (or use a stick blender). Very ripe bananas work best for this recipe. Then, add honey, coconut/ olive oil, and milk and blend really well. You donโt want any chunks, just smooth paste of creamy consistency. This will make it easier to rinse out.
Banana tip:
If you do not want the banana bits to stick to your hair: split the banana half lengthwise and scoop out the centre black seeds, and then use.
To Use:
If you have got some leftover banana mixture, apply on your face and neck. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then wash with plain water. Your skin will be soft and clear. Bananas help to remove uneven skin tone and blemishes and give you a smooth radiant complexion.
Note:ย For the face mask, I leave out the lemon/lime juice as I find it drying for my skin.
Banana Residue:ย After I towel dried my hair, I saw banana bits still left on my hair. This was probably because I didnโt blend the bananas well and there were some chunks left in. Anyway, I couldnโt do much then, so I simply let my hair air dry. After it was 90% dry, I untangled my hair using a wide tooth comb, starting at the ends and slowly working my way up. I then ran a fine comb through my hair to make sure I have no banana bits left in my hair.
I Did Banana Hair Mask Again
When I first did the banana hair mask I didnโt blend it very well and I was left to remove a lot of banana bits from my hair, which was not very nice.
The second time I made sure to blend the banana mixture really well โ and leave no chunks. This mask was a great success. It was so much easier to wash off and after I air dried my hairโฆ. it was pure bliss. My hair was really soft, healthy and sleek.
Have a ripe banana sitting in your kitchen? Try this delicious mask for silky smooth hair.
Iโd love to hear how yours turned outโฆ
Word of advice:ย Do not try this mask just before a party or some important event. Try this at your leisure time so you are not left pulling your hair if something was to go wrong.
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Miracle Hair Mask for Hair Growth and Thickness
Ultimate Hair Mask for Dry, Coarse Hair
Egg and Olive Oil Hair Mask for Gorgeous Hair