DIY hair Banana mask recipes
DIY hair Banana mask recipes

Fresh bananas are rich in nutrition, and they taste and smell great, too. But did you know that bananas can give your hair a boost in texture, thickness, and shine?

Bananas contain silica, a mineral element that helps your body to synthesize collagen and may make your hair stronger and thicker. Bananas also have antimicrobial properties that can heal flaky and dry scalp, relieving dandruff symptoms.

Banana has become a popular ingredient in homemade hair masks meant to condition and soften your hair.

DIY hair mask recipes

Here are some recipes to get you started with using banana masks on your hair.

Banana and egg hair mask

This simple two-ingredient hair mask is particularly good for encouraging hair growth and sleek, glossy hair. Egg proteins were found to give hair growth a jump-start.

You’ll need:

  • 1 or 2 ripe bananas (or more, depending on your hair length)
  • 1 egg
  1. Start by peeling and mashing the bananas between your hands before putting them, along with the cracked egg, into a blender or bowl.
  2. Mix until the mixture has an even texture and consistently.
  3. Apply to your hair, paying special attention to your scalp and any split ends.
  4. Leave it in for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Rinse thoroughly out of your hair. Use lukewarm water to avoid “baking” the egg into your hair strands.

Banana and honey hair mask

Honey is rich in antioxidantsTrusted Source that can condition your scalp, and also promotes healing of dry and irritated skin. This mask is great for dandruff as it will infuse moisture and antioxidants into your hair.

You’ll need:

  • 1/2–1 tbsp. honey, depending on the length of your hair
  • 1–2 ripe bananas
  1. Start by peeling and mashing the banana between your hands before putting into a bowl or blender, along with the honey.
  2. Mix until the mixture is an even texture and consistency.
  3. Apply the hair mask, paying special attention to your scalp and the roots of your hair.
  4. Leave in for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Rinse hair well with lukewarm water before using hair conditioner or cream rinse for added softness.

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