Most women are aware that bananas are a healthy fruit for them to eat, and many also know that they make for extremely good at-home face packs to moisturize and nourish the skin. What might not be as well-known, however, is that many of the same qualities that make them good for facials also make them excellent hair treatments as well.
Bananas are in fact one cheap and easy way to nourish the hair. They are an inexpensive fruit with year-round availability and are not difficult to find at your local market. Bananas contain deep moisturizers which sink into your scalp and hair to condition where it is needed most and because they are a rich source of Vitamins A,C and E, they are good at nourishing your body inside and out and with regular treatment, you will notice a big difference in the growth and manageability of your hair, as well as the improvement of problems like split or dry ends. It will also give your hair a radiant shine. So, now that you are eager to try this amazing fruit out and see what it can achieve for beautifying your hair, here is the recipe for an at-home banana conditioner that will make you feel like you are being pampered at some expensive spa!
Ingredients
- 2-3 bananas (depending on hair length)
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 drops rose water
- If desired, 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt for a base
Preparation
In a medium-sized bowl, cut the bananas and mash them into a soft paste, then add coconut milk and honey and mix well. Add the oils and blend again until ingredients are thoroughly mixed, then transfer to a blender and process until smooth. Add rose water and the yogurt base, if desired.
Directions
Comb and damped your hair with a spritzing of water then apply the conditioner to your hair, working from the root to the tips. Once your hair has been thoroughly coated, tie it up loosely and put on a shower cap so that it can retain your body heat as it conditions. Leave for 30 minutes. When your time is up, rinse your hair well under a warm shower to make sure you have rinsed all of the fruit treatment from your hair, then shampoo as usual and let your hair dry naturally.
Advantages
This indulgent treatment brings with it many advantages: it does not require expensive ingredients, even though it feel luxurious and it is both easy and quick to prepare and to use. And your hair benefits in a number of ways from the different ingredients: while the banana provides deep natural conditioning, the honey in it will moisturize and promote the growth of your hair while the oils will give it shine and the rose water a pleasant, lingering fragrance. Try it today and see what a difference this beauty treatment can make!
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