Today’s busy and irregular lifestyle gives rise to many bad habits which include poor eating habits, irregular sleeping patterns, stress and tension. These all activities hamper our hair’s health and getting shiny hair seems impossible and far beyond our reach. Furthermore, we also hamper our hair with external devices such as curler, dryer and straightener. So, getting shiny and lustrous hair seems like a dream.
For getting shiny and lustrous hair we can use natural remedies. Banana can do wonders to our hair as it contains protein, vitamins, biotin and magnesium. Applying hair mask can boosts hair growth and diminishes hair fall and provides natural nutrition to hair. When it comes to applying banana to hair it moisturises the scalp and controls the problem of dandruff.
Banana Is Beneficial For Hair?
When bananas are applied to hair it provides many nutrients to hair and scalp. It helps in growth and repairing of damaged hair and makes them soft, shiny and silky. It also moisturises the scalp and roots for better growth of new hair.
Benefits Of Banana Hair Masks
- Banana adds shine to hair and helps in preventing dandruff and it also moisturises the scalp.
- Banana helps in softening of hair as it contains potassium, natural oil, carbohydrates and vitamins.
- Banana also helps in preventing breakage and split ends because of many nutrients and vitamins present in it.
- Banana is also responsible for adding volume in hair because it is rich in vitamins.
- Banana also helps in repairing sun damaged and dry hair as it adds moisture to hair and scalp.
- It also conditions our hair and adds bouncy look to our beautiful hair.
- It creates a shield for our hair from external factors like heat, pollution and chemicals.
- It contains potassium and your hair loves potassium because it helps in strengthening and thickening the hair.
Precautions While Applying Banana Hair Masks
Here are some precautions to take while applying banana hair mask, these are the tips that you should follow-
- Make sure that while applying banana hair mask, banana is properly mashed in a bowl.
- Also, make sure that banana is completely dries up because it will be very difficult to remove the banana from the hair.
Banana Hair Mask Recipes
1. Banana And Avocado Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 1 scoop of avocado
- 2 tablespoon of olive oil
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Now add 1 scoop of avocado to the bowl.
- Now add 2 tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until it becomes a smooth paste.
- Now apply this banana hair mask to your hair and scalp.
- Tie your hair and wear shower cap.
- Leave this mask for 20-30 mins.
- After 20-30 mins wash your hair with lukewarm water and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for- Brittle hair.
How often– Once or twice in a month.
How it helps– This banana hair mask is best for brittle hair. It contains many proteins and helps in hair growth.
2. Banana And Coconut Oil Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of coconut milk
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Now add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the bowl.
- Mix them well.
- Now add 1 tablespoon of coconut milk to the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until they become smooth and creamy.
- Your banana hair mask is ready to apply.
- Apply this hair mask to clean hair.
- Section your hair and start applying the mask cover all the strips, roots and scalp.
- Tie your hair and wear shower cap.
- Leave this pack for 20-30 mins.
- After 20-30 mins wash your hair with lukewarm water and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for– All hair types.
How often- Once or twice in a month.
How it helps– This banana hair mask helps in adding volume to hair and also provides shine and moisture to hair.
3. Banana And Egg Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Beat the egg in the bowl.
- Now add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey to the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well you can also use hand blender to mix the ingredients properly.
- Now apply this banana hair mask to your hair.
- Divide your hair in sections and apply the mask properly.
- Make sure your all the hair, scalp, and roots are covered.
- Tie your hair and wear shower cap.
- Leave this hair mask for half an hour.
- After half an hour wash your hair with lukewarm water and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for- Dry and oily hair.
How often– Once or twice in a month.
How it helps– This banana hair mask will help in keeping the hair shiny and nourished. It will also helps in growth of your hair.
4. Banana And Olive Oil Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoon of olive oil
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Now add 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until it becomes a smooth paste.
- Now apply this banana hair mask on your hair and scalp.
- Section your hair for applying this mask easily.
- Tie your hair in a bun and wear shower cap.
- Leave this hair mask for 20-30 mins.
- After 20-30 mins wash your hair with lukewarm water and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for- Damaged and frizzy hair.
How often– Once or twice in a month.
How it helps– This banana hair mask will conditions your hair and will treat all the breakage, split ends and hair fall.
5. Banana And Argan Oil Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 3 tablespoon of argan oil
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Now add 3 tablespoons of argan oil in the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until it becomes smooth and fine paste.
- Section your hair and apply this banana hair mask to your hair.
- Make sure you apply this mask all over your hair, roots and scalp.
- Tie your hair and wear shower cap.
- Leave this mask for 20-30 mins.
- After 20-30 mins wash your hair with lukewarm and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for- All hair types.
How often- Once or twice in a month.
How it helps- This banana hair mask will help in keeping the scalp healthy and helps in straightening your hair.
6. Banana And Honey Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Now add 1 tablespoon of honey in the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until it becomes smooth and fine paste.
- Make sure you apply this mask in clean hair.
- Section your hair and apply this banana hair mask from roots to tips covering all your hair.
- Tie your hair and wear a shower cap.
- Leave this hair mask for 20-30 mins.
- After 20-30 mins wash your hair with lukewarm and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for– Dry and weak hair.
How often– Once or twice in a month.
How it helps– This banana hair mask helps in conditioning the hair and adds moisture, shine to hair. It also helps in treating dandruff.
7. Banana And Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 3 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in the bowl.
- Now add 3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel in the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until it becomes smooth and fine paste.
- Make sure you apply this mask in clean hair.
- Section your hair and apply this banana hair mask from roots to tips covering all your hair.
- Tie your hair and wear a shower cap.
- Leave this hair mask for an hour mins.
- After an hour wash your hair with lukewarm and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for- Weak hair.
How often– Twice or thrice in a month.
How it helps– This banana hair mask helps in preventing hair loss, dandruff. It also enhances hair colour and conditions the hair.
8. Banana And Yogurt Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 3 tablespoons of yogurt
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Now add 3 tablespoons of yogurt in the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until it become a fine and smooth paste.
- Make sure you apply this mask in clean hair.
- Section your hair and apply this banana hair mask from roots to tips covering every inch of hair.
- Make a loose bun and wear shower cap.
- Leave this pack for 20-30 mins.
- After 20-30 mins wash your hair with lukewarm and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for- Damaged and dry hair
How often– Twice or thrice in a month.
How it helps– This banana will help in curing split ends, damaged hair. It also helps in enhances hair colour and conditions your hair.
9. Banana And Carrot Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 1 carrot
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Process to follow-
- Chop the banana and carrot in small cubes.
- Add the cubes in blender and grind them.
- Transfer the paste in a bowl.
- Now add 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until it becomes fine paste.
- Make sure you apply this banana hair mask in clean hair.
- Section your hair and apply this mask from roots to tips covering every inch of hair.
- Make a bun and wear shower cap.
- Leave this mask for 30-40 mins.
- After 30-40 mins wash your hair with lukewarm and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for– Dry hair.
How often– Once or twice in a month.
How it helps- This banana hair mask helps in repairing breakage and split ends. This pack will also help in promoting hair health.
10. Banana And Papaya Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 1 papaya
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Process to follow-
- Chop the banana and papaya in small cubes.
- Add the cubes in blender and grind them.
- Now transfer the paste in the bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of honey in the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well.
- Make sure you apply this banana hair mask in clean hair.
- Leave this mask for 30-40 mins
- After 30-40 mins wash your hair with lukewarm and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for– Weak and thin hair.
How often– Once or twice in a month.
How it helps– This banana hair mask will act as a natural conditioner. This mask will also helps in treating dandruff and scalp infections and will give shine to your hair.
11. Banana And Milk Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 3-4 tablespoon of milk
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Now add 3-4 tablespoon of milk in the bowl you can add more if required.
- Mix the ingredients well and make a fine paste out of it.
- Section your hair and apply this banana hair mask from roots to tips.
- Make a bun and wear shower cap.
- Leave this pack for 20-30 mins.
- After 20-30 mins wash your hair with lukewarm and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for- Thin hair
How often– Twice or thrice in a month.
How it helps– This banana hair mask will keep your hair nourished. This pack will also help in reducing hair loss.
12. Banana And Mayonnaise Hair Mask
Things you need-
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Process to follow-
- Mash the banana completely in a bowl.
- Now add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well until it becomes a fine and smooth.
- Section your hair and apply this banana hair mask from roots to tips.
- Make a bun and wear shower cap.
- Leave this mask for 20-30 mins.
- After 20-30 mins wash your hair with lukewarm and with your favourite shampoo.
Best suited for- Dry and damaged hair
How often- Twice or thrice in a month.
How it helps– This pack will help in repairing dry and damaged hair and will provide them with proper nourishment and pH balance. This pack will also help in protecting the hair from sun rays.
These banana hair masks are very effective and great. Try them according to your hair type for the best results.
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(Reviewed by Dr. Samiksha Rane)