Bananas are rich in vitamins B6, C, potassium, and magnesium. They are wonderful for hair and scalp. Bananas can improve hair strength and shine. Moreover, they can prevent dandruff while hydrating the scalp.
Banana and Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Aloe vera is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E, which help remove dead cells accumulated on the scalp and promote hair growth. Additionally, aloe vera contains proteolytic enzymes that repair scalp cells. This hair mask prevents hair loss and makes it stronger and shinier.
Ingredients:
1-2 ripe bananas (depending on hair length)
1-2 aloe vera leaves
Preparation:
Extract all the pulp from the aloe vera leaves and mix it with the well-mashed banana. Blend until it becomes a thick paste, then apply it evenly to the hair using a hairbrush. Then, put on a shower cap and let it sit for 2 hours. Rinse your hair with lukewarm water (not too hot) and shampoo.
Banana and Coconut Oil Hair Mask
Coconut oil helps nourish the scalp. With a high content of vitamin E, it is excellent for dry and damaged hair. Additionally, the vitamin K content in coconut oil contributes to the benefits of this mask.
According to beauty expert Suparna Tirkha, massaging with coconut oil promotes healthy hair growth, and due to its property of preventing dehydration, massaging the scalp and hair with it yields amazing results. The combination of bananas and coconut provides long-lasting shine.
Ingredients:
1-2 ripe bananas
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
1 tablespoon of coconut milk
Preparation:
Mash the banana very well in a bowl, then add the coconut oil and coconut milk and mix until you obtain a creamy paste.
Apply the mask from roots to tips. Then, put on a shower cap and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with water and shampoo.
Banana and Papaya Hair Mask
It is well known that papaya nourishes hair strands and adds volume.
Ingredients:
1-2 ripe bananas (depending on hair length)
1 ripe papaya
2 tablespoons of honey
Preparation:
Mash the banana very well together with the papaya. Add the honey and mix until you obtain a smooth paste.
Apply to hair from roots to tips. Then, put on a shower cap and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with water and shampoo.
Banana and Milk Hair Mask
The vitamins and proteins in milk help nourish, strengthen, and hydrate hair follicles. If you are dealing with dry and dull hair, then milk is an excellent natural ingredient you can mix into hair masks to restore shine.
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
100 ml of milk
Preparation:
Cut the banana into small pieces and mash it very well. Then add the milk and mix thoroughly until you obtain a thick and creamy paste. You can use a blender.
Apply this mask from roots to tips. Then, put on a shower cap and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with water and shampoo.
Banana and Honey Hair Mask
Honey acts as a natural agent for hydrating hair and cleansing the scalp. This hair mask will leave your hair soft and shiny.
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
half a tablespoon of honey
Preparation:
Put the banana in a bowl and mash it very well. Add the honey and mix well until it becomes a creamy paste.
Apply to hair from roots to tips. Then, put on a shower cap and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Rinse your hair with water and shampoo.
Banana and Avocado Hair Mask
Both bananas and avocados are rich in vitamins A, C, B6, and K. They both contain high amounts of potassium, but in addition, avocado also contains magnesium, calcium, and iron. All these minerals and vitamins will help your hair look fantastic.
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
2 tablespoons of coconut milk
1 ripe banana
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
Preparation:
Peel the avocado and banana and remove the pit from the avocado. Cut the banana and avocado into cubes and place them in a bowl. Mash the avocado and banana pieces with a fork until you obtain a smooth paste. Add the other ingredients and mix.
Apply the mask to either wet or dry hair and wait for 20 minutes. Rinse the mask off with lukewarm water.
