Banana Hair Mask Ideas For Soft and Shiny Hair

Bananas are rich in magnesium, potassium, protein and vitamins that nourish and soften hair. If you have dry and damaged hair, a banana hair mask can provide ample hydration to it to improve its manageability and shine. Moreover, they also prevent and control dandruff while moisturizing the scalp.  Say goodbye to dry, rough, and lifeless hair because these banana hair mask ideas will ensure that you will never have a bad hair day again- 

Honey and Banana Pack for Hair 

This hair mask will leave you with silk smooth hair without stripping away its natural oils because honey acts as a natural agent for moisturizing hair and cleansing the scalp. Additionally, it is also rich in antioxidants that condition the scalp and soothe dry skin. Thus, this mask is also great for treating dandruff.

Ingredients:

2 TBS honey

2 ripe bananas

Method:

Mash the bananas in a bowl until you have a soft and creamy paste.

Add the honey to them and mix.

Apply this mix on slightly damp hair and cover it with a shower cap.

Wash off after half an hour.

 

Banana and Egg Mask for Hair Growth

This simple two-ingredient hair mask is particularly good for encouraging hair growth to give you sleek and glossy hair. This is because eggs are high in protein and nourish the scalp while bananas add moisture and vitamins to the scalp.

Ingredients:

1 or 2 ripe bananas (or more, depending on your hair length)

1 egg

Method:

Mash bananas and combine this with an egg.

Mix or blend them to get an even texture and consistently.

Apply to your hair, paying special attention to your scalp and any split ends.

Leave it in for 10 to 15 minutes.

Rinse thoroughly out of your hair. 

Use lukewarm water to avoid “baking” the egg into your hair strands.

 

Banana And Papaya Hair Mask For Dandruff

Papaya is known to nourish the hair shaft and adds volume to hair. The nutrients in papaya strengthen your hair and prevent hair loss. Papaya also prevents premature balding helps in reducing dandruff. This hair mask acts as a natural conditioner, making your hair softer and shinier with every use.

Ingredients:

2 bananas

1/2 ripe papaya

Method:

Chop banana and papaya into tiny pieces and mash them.

Blend until you get a fine paste.

Apply this banana pack for hair from the root to the tips of your hair.

Put on a shower cap and leave it on for half an hour.

Wash off the mask with cold water and shampoo your hair.

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Banana And Milk Mask For Frizzy Hair

The vitamins and proteins in milk nourish and strengthen hair follicles. This banana hair mask works wonders for dry and frizzy hair to prevent dryness and dullness.

Ingredients:

1 banana

100 ml milk

Method:

Cut the banana into small pieces in a bowl.

Now, transfer the banana pieces into a blender.

Add milk to it and blend the ingredients until you have a thick, creamy paste.

Apply this hair mask from the roots and work your way to the tips of your hair.

Leave it on for 30 minutes.

Wash your hair thoroughly with water to get rid of the stickiness. Shampoo your hair as usual.

 

Banana and Olive Oil Mask For Damaged Hair

This is a repairing mask for damaged hair as olive oil has rich moisturizing properties that help minimize breakage and split ends. This mixture is also rich in vitamin A, vitamin E, and antioxidants. Additionally, you can replace your conditioner with this hair mask as it gives you soft and silky hair within a couple of applications. It is ideal for dry hair.

Ingredients:

1 banana

2 TBS olive oil

Method:

Mash one ripe banana using a fork and add to it 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Mix well until no lumps are there. Apply all over the hair using a brush. Cover with a shower cap and wash with shampoo after 20 minutes. 

 

Banana And Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Coconut oil has healing properties. Its fatty acids penetrate into the hair shaft and replenish your hair and add volume it. The combination of banana and coconut provides long-lasting shine and moisture to your locks and aids hair growth. Therefore, this mask is perfect for dry hair. 

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana

1 tablespoon coconut oil

Method:

Mash the banana in a bowl.

Add the coconut oil and coconut milk, and mix the ingredients into a creamy paste.

Shampoo and dry your hair before you apply this hair mask.

Section your hair and start applying the mask from the roots to the tips.

Make sure to cover your entire scalp and all your hair.

Put on a shower cap and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Wash your hair with water and shampoo it as usual.

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