Hair that looks dull, dry, and tangled may need extra moisture. Hair masks can provide intensive moisture to the hair to make it smoother, softer and shiny. Bananas are an ideal base ingredient for home hair masks because they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy oils that moisturize and strengthen hair. The content in bananas can also help balance the pH of the scalp. You can mix bananas with other natural ingredients available at home, such as milk, olive oil, honey, and butter to get an inexpensive and easy-to-make hair care mask.
Ingredients
Banana Milkshake Hair Mask
- 1-2 ripe bananas
- cup (60 ml) milk or coconut milk
Banana and Olive Oil Hair Mask
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Banana and Honey Hair Mask
- cup (about 170 grams) organic raw honey
- 2 ripe bananas
Step
Method 1 of 3: Making a Banana Milkshake Hair Mask
Step 1. Mash 1-2 bananas
Puree the bananas in a blender or food processor or mash them until they form a thick paste. Be sure to mash the bananas until there are no more clumps that can stick to your hair and are difficult to remove.
- If you have very long hair, you may need 3 bananas to make this mask.
- You can also chop the bananas and put them in a bowl and then mash them with a fork or hand blender.
Step 2. Pour in the milk
Once the bananas are mashed to form a paste, pour cup (60 ml) whole milk or coconut milk into a blender or food processor to thin the bananas. Mix the two until the consistency of the banana mask resembles a hair conditioner that is sold freely in stores.
- The calcium and protein content in milk can restore shine and strengthen hair. Meanwhile, the lactic acid content can clean dirt from the hair, making it softer.
- Instead, pour the milk little by little while observing the consistency of the banana mask. Add more milk only if the banana mask is still too thick.
Step 3. Apply the mask to dry hair from roots to ends
Once the mask has reached the right consistency, apply it to dry hair starting from the scalp to the ends. You can use as many masks as you want. Make sure to cover your entire hair with the mask.
Use the mask over the sink or tub to catch the drips from your hair
Step 4. Cover your hair and leave it on for 20 minutes
To prevent the mask from slipping out of your hair, wear a shower cap or cover your head with plastic. After that, leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes so that it can really moisturize the hair.
Step 5. Wash and use conditioner as usual
After letting the mask soak in for at least 15 minutes, wash it off with your usual shampoo. You can use conditioner after shampooing. However, you may not need to use conditioner as your hair will be so soft after applying the mask. Rinse your hair thoroughly to make sure there are no bananas and milk remaining.
Method 2 of 3: Making a Banana and Olive Oil Hair Mask
Step 1. Mash the bananas
Put 1 ripe banana that has been roughly chopped into a blender or food processor. Mash the bananas until they are soft and there are no lumps left.
You can also mash the bananas with a fork, but be sure to do this slowly so that no lumps remain
Step 2. Mix the olive oil
Once the bananas are mashed, slowly pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil into a blender or food processor. Mix the bananas and olive oil together until they have a soft, frothy texture.
Olive oil is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as vitamin E, which can help retain moisture in your hair while protecting it from the sun and other harmful environmental influences
Step 3. Apply the banana mask to wet hair
Before using the banana and olive oil mask, wet your hair first. Massage this mixture evenly into your hair, starting at the roots. Apply the mask to the ends of the hair and all parts of the hair are covered with the mask.
Use a mask over the sink or in the bathroom to keep your floor from getting dirty
Step 4. Let the mask soak in for 15 minutes
After applying the mask, leave it on for 10-15 minutes. If you're afraid the mask will drip, wear a shower cap, towel, or plastic bag over your hair.
Step 5. Rinse the mask with cold water
After 15 minutes, use cold water to rinse the mask off your hair. You may have to rinse your hair 2 or 3 times to completely remove the mask. So, rinse slowly. If necessary, continue to shampoo and use conditioner as usual.
Method 3 of 3: Making a Banana and Honey Mask
Step 1. Mix honey and banana in a food processor
Place cup (about 170 grams) organic raw honey and 2 ripe bananas, roughly chopped in a food processor. Puree both until the texture resembles a smooth porridge.
- Honey contains polyphenols, an antioxidant that can protect hair from damage. In addition, honey is also a powerful emollient that can soften and smooth hair.
- You can also mix the mask ingredients in a blender.
- To further moisturize your hair, you can also add cup (120 ml) of olive oil to the mask.
Step 2. Apply the mask to the hair
Massage the mask into your hair evenly starting from the roots to the tips.
Step 3. Cover your hair and leave the mask on for 20 minutes
After applying the mask to your hair, put on a shower cap or cover your head with a plastic bag. Leave the mask on for 10-20 minutes so it can really soften the hair.
Step 4. Rinse the mask with water
After letting the mask soak in your hair for at least 10 minutes, use cold to lukewarm water to rinse it off. You can use shampoo if you have trouble removing all the rest of the mask.
