To provide their hair with a beautiful appearance and health, many prefer to use special products offered in a large range of cosmetics industry. But there is also an alternative way - to use natural means, donated by nature, which are not inferior in efficiency to shop ones. This article will focus on the use of bananas as the main ingredient in hair masks, which can be prepared at home.
Benefits of bananas for hair
This tropical fruit is the richest source of vitamins (A, B, C, E, B, PP) and minerals (iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium) that can favorably affect the structure and growth of hair. Namely, the listed substances produce the following effect:
- stimulation of metabolic processes in the scalp and on the surface of the hair;
- strengthening and restoring the structure of the hair;
- smoothing of the hair surface;
- an obstacle to dehydration of hair;
- strengthening of hair follicles, etc.
Not surprisingly, many well-known manufacturers of cosmetics produce hair care lines based on banana. The mask for hair from bananas is an excellent tool for getting rid of the problem of dryness and hair section, it helps to add energy, elasticity and shine to the hair.
Recipes for hair masks with banana
To prepare banana masks for hair, use soft, overripe fruit and crush them thoroughly in a blender until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- For hair growth and nutrition. To prepare this mask for hair, you need one banana, one egg yolk, a tablespoon of sour cream and a teaspoon of honey. All components are combined, mixed well and applied to the hair and scalp. Cover hair with polyethylene and a towel. Wash the mask after an hour with shampoo.
- For hair growth and regeneration. One banana, a tablespoon
germinated wheat grains, a teaspoon of honey thoroughly chopped into a blender. The resulting mass is applied to the hair, rubbing into the scalp, wrapped in polyethylene and a towel. Wash off the mask after 30 - 40 minutes with shampoo. - For hair, fatty at the roots and dry at the ends. Combine the frayed banana, a tablespoon of lemon juice, a tablespoon of aloe juice and a teaspoon of honey. Apply the mixture on the scalp and hair for 20 - 30 minutes. Wash off the mask with a shampoo, rinse with acidified natural apple cider vinegar water (for 1 liter of water - a tablespoon of 6% apple cider vinegar).
Banana mask for hair for best results should be used regularly, once or twice a week.