Is a banana hairmask good?

Did you know that bananas contain silica that might make your hair stronger and thicker? Their antimicrobial properties can heal flaky and dry scalp, relieving dandruff symptoms. Homemade banana hair masks can condition and soften your hair. Read on to find out if you should try using DIY banana hair mask.

Banana hairmask benefits

• Banana hairmask for frizzy hair:

  A banana mask might help frizzy hair due to its high silica content. Silica is absorbed by your body to produce collagen, the protein that is a building block of healthy hair. Say goodbye to frizz with a banana hair mask.

   

• Banana hairmask for dandruff:

  Dandruff symptoms can be caused by irritation, dryness, as well as fungal and bacterial pathogens. Applying banana masks to your scalp adds moisture and rid your scalp of dandruff symptoms.

   

• Banana hairmask for hair growth:

  Antioxidants in bananas can fill your scalp and hair with a robust defence system. These help to decrease oxidative stress which is a major cause of hair that looks brittle and aged. Over time, banana hair mask helps in hair growth.

DIY hairmask recipes

Here are some recipes to get you started with using a banana hairmask

• Banana and egg hairmask:

  This simple two-ingredient hairmask is particularly good for encouraging hair growth and smooth, silky hair. You will need 1 or 2 ripe bananas (or more, depending on your hair length) and 1 egg. Peel and mash the bananas, along with the cracked egg. Put this into a blender or bowl. Mix until the mixture has a smooth texture. Apply the mixture to your hair. Leave it in for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse it thoroughly out of your hair. Use lukewarm water.

   

• Banana and honey hair mask:

  Honey is rich in antioxidants that condition your scalp. This hair mask is great for dandruff as it will infuse moisture and antioxidants into your hair. You will need ½ - 1 tbsp. honey, depending on the length of your hair and 1-2 ripe bananas. Peel and mash the banana before putting into a bowl or blender, along with the honey. Mix until the mixture is a smooth texture. Apply the hair mask . Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse hair well with lukewarm water.

   

• Banana and coconut hair mask:

  Banana and coconut make a great recipe for hair. Try this mask after bleaching or colouring your hair to treat hair follicles that might have been damaged. You will need 1 tbsp. coconut oil (at room temperature for easiest mixing) and 1-2 ripe bananas. Peel and mash the banana before putting into a bowl or blender, along with the coconut oil. Mix until the mixture is a smooth texture. Apply the hairmask. Do you have dandruff? Coat the top of your head and put on a shower cap. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse your hair well with lukewarm water.

   

• Banana and avocado hairmask:

  Avocado has multiple benefits for your hair. The minerals and proteins in this soften and condition hair follicles. Does your hair show signs of aging or needs volume boost? Mixing avocado with bananas is good! You will need 1 ripe avocado and 1-2 ripe bananas, depending on the length of your hair. Peel and mash the banana before putting into a bowl or blender, along with the pitted avocado. Mix until the mixture has a smooth texture. Apply the hairmask. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse your hair well with lukewarm water