Banana Hair Mask: Recipes, Benefits & How To Use For Hair 2023
Kathy Shattler, MS, RDN
Ingredients for a banana hair mask.
There is some truth to the phrase a womans hair is her glory in modern society. For many women, their hair symbolizes their femininity and health. Not only that but it can also be used as a way to express yourself, depending on how you style it.
Thus, it makes sense why some women might be concerned about their hair being damaged by the world around them. Unfortunately, some products for hair might not work for everyone.
A safe yet effective home remedy for repairing damaged hair is a hair mask. The benefits of a banana mask can apply to hair care. There are variations of a banana hair mask you can make at home, depending on your needs.
Should We Use Banana Mask For Hair?
Banana hair masks are a great way to improve the health of your hair. If you consistently apply the mask, you may experience stronger hair, reduced frizz, and minimized brittleness. You can also switch up your hair mask with ingredients like honey and coconut oil.
Banana Hair Mask Benefits
Makes Your Hair Stronger And Thicker
Bananas are a great source of silica. Silica is a mineral involved in forming optimal connective tissue, including hair. Bananas have about
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each. However, the bodys ability to absorb this silica is almost negligible.
Fortunately, you dont ingest hair masks. Using them as a topical treatment for your hair makes it a much more viable mineral source.
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Smooths Out Frizzy Hair
Silica (in the form of silicone) is a common ingredient in beauty products like hair conditioners. These conditioners are designed to make your hair appear smooth and silky. However, some high-quality conditions can be expensive or even lead to adverse reactions that worsen things.
While not glamorous, a DIY banana hair mask can be an affordable and effective alternative. This may depend on what you include when making it.
Slows Down Aging Of Hair
Similar to how skin becomes more wrinkly as people age, hair can become more brittle and dry over time. This is caused by increased oxidative stress, which damages cellular structural membranes like hair. Aside from making hair brittle, oxidative stress contributes to gray hair and/or even alopecia (hair loss).
Bananas contain various beneficial antioxidants,
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decrease oxidative stress
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and strengthen your bodys defenses against it. This keeps hair strands from becoming gray or brittle over time.
Moisturizes Your Scalp
Prolonged dryness of the scalp (where the roots of your hair follicles are located) can lead to dandruff.
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This can result in scalp irritation and flakes sprinkled over the roots of your hair. Although mild and acute cases can be easily solved with a gentle shampoo, it may only be a short-term fix.
Using simply shampoo may not be a long-term method of dandruff prevention for some people.
A banana hair mask can add much-needed moisture to a dry scalp. It may also reduce the frequency of or eliminate dandruff and its symptoms.
DIY Banana Hair Mask Recipes
With mashed banana being the main ingredient, there are several variations that you can try. These include supplementary ingredients that can enhance its effects or provide new ones.
Banana And Avocado Hair Mask
Combining avocados and bananas can make a homemade hair mask.
Like bananas, avocados contain various nutrients,
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such as vitamin E, that have the potential to make your hair softer and smoother. These nutrients and oils may also reduce signs of aging hair, such as grayness or hair loss.
Thus, using bananas and avocados in a hair mask would make sense to maximize its effects. Making an avocado banana hair mask is worth considering.
Ingredients:
1 banana mashed into a soft and creamy paste (no chunks).
of a ripe avocado.
1 tablespoon of olive oil.
1 egg, whipped.
Mix these ingredients together until it has an even texture and consistency. Using a blender is a good way to get rid of lumps.
Banana And Coconut Hair Mask
Ingredients for an effective hair mask.
Coconut oil
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is another food that can improve the quality of your hair. It has been known to help repair dry and damaged hair. This can be especially useful for those who bleach or color their hair.
These dyes can sometimes contribute to hair damage. Using two forms of coconut can make a hair mask even more effective. For example, you could try coconut oil and coconut milk.
Ingredients:
2 bananas mashed into a soft and smooth paste (no chunks).
1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
1 tablespoon of coconut milk.
Mix these ingredients together until it has an even texture and consistency.
Banana And Honey Hair Mask
Ingredients for a natural hair conditioner and mask.
Adding some honey to a hair mask allows it to act as a natural hair conditioner. It can even give your hair more moisture and shine. Bananas and honey combined allow hair to retain its moisture and prevent the hair from losing its natural oils.
Ingredients:
1 banana mashed into a soft and creamy paste (no chunks).
tablespoon of honey.
if applied directly to the hair. This hair growth peptide may actually strengthen lifeless hair.
If youre looking for long and glossy hair, this may be the recipe for you.
Ingredients:
1-2 bananas mashed into a soft and creamy paste (no chunks).
1 egg.
Put both ingredients into either a blender or a bowl. Mix evenly until it has an even texture and consistency.
With mashed banana obviously being the main ingredient, there are several variations that include supplementary ingredients that can enhance its effects or provide new ones.
How To Use A Banana Mask For Your Hair
It is important for your hair to be wet before applying the hair mask.
When applying it, start at the roots of your hair and gently massage the mixture into your hair. Work your way down to the ends so that all of your hair is covered in the mask in even amounts. Since this can be messy, be sure to do this step over the sink or in the shower.
Once you finish applying the hair mask, allow it to stay in your hair for ten to 20 minutes. Covering your hair with a shower cap is recommended (but not required) during this step. This prevents the mixture from dripping off your head.
Afterward, wash the mixture out of your hair using cool water. Cool water can also give your hair a shiny appearance by weighing it down to reflect the light.
Depending on the masks composition, it may take some time to completely wash it off your hair. Use a mild shampoo and massage through your entire scalp to remove mask residue. Follow with a lukewarm water rinse.
For best results, use the mask once or twice a week.
Precautions When Using Banana For Hair
A banana hair mask is a fully natural process. This means it doesnt risk damaging your hair like other manufactured hair care products might.
However, it is important to know the possible disadvantages of banana hair masks. Luckily, there are ways to avoid them.
If you use the mask more than twice a week, you risk creating a buildup of the mixture on your hair. This can make it harder to wash out completely.
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