The fragrant aroma of banana and its delicate texture explain the perfect taste of tropical fruit. But it is useful not only as a source of tryptophan protein, which during digestion and metabolism turns into serotonin - the “hormone of happiness”. You can use a banana to restore the natural beauty of hair.
The benefits of banana for hair
Banana pulp contains methylated phenol in large quantities. tocopherol or vitamin e. Its main effect is a regenerative and protective effect on the deep structures of the hair, due to which it is restored much more actively and faster. A high percentage of tocopherol, as well as vitamins A, C, B, is found not only in the pulp, but also in the white part of the banana peel, so it is also used for masks.
Also in the beneficial properties of tropical fruits include:
- The presence of zinc, potassium, iron and manganese, which have anti-inflammatory effect;
- High starch content, which reduces the excess production of sebum (sebum) without clogging the pores;
- Present in the chemical composition of the pulp of the fruit of the banana niacin (vitamin PP) helps to slow hair loss;
- Banana is a natural moisturizer. Masks with an ingredient in the form of a banana perfectly refresh faded facial skin, but for dry, weakened hair, their use will bring a similar effect. The fibrous structure of the banana pulp itself has a calming and softening effect on the skin of the scalp.
The regular use of banana in food and the use of its pulp for external topical use helps restore hair that is exposed to the destructive effects of external factors (UV radiation, temperature changes, lack of humidity, etc.).
Application methods
Making hair masks from pulp is not the only way to use banana to treat and restore the scalp. You can use the fruit both externally and internally. In the second case, we are talking about eating banana. The banana fruit pulp contains a huge amount of vitamins and minerals, but potassium and manganese, in particular, are especially valuable for hair and keratin production. The presence of a second trace element in the banana pulp helps the body absorb calcium, which favorably affects the condition of the hair.
Adding banana pulp to nourishing and moisturizing masks is the main way to apply the fruit for your hair.. Additional ingredients included in the composition of such masks with banana may be different: it is honey, vegetable oils (olive, burdock, rapeseed, coconut, castor, etc.), dairy products, cinnamon and other spices, ethers.
Add banana to shampoos, conditioners and hair balms, as is customary for other masks (for example, egg yolk or cognac), is not recommended. Banana has the ability to quickly dry and thicken, which will not bring the desired result to improve the appearance of hair.
Another way to effectively use exotic fruit to treat hair involves making banana peel masks. To do this, the skin of the fetus is boiled and the resulting decoct is added to the composition for rinsing the hair. You can also scrub the spoon with a soft layer from the inside of the banana peel and use it to rub into the hair roots. The banana peel contains a lot of minerals and antioxidants that restore the health of the scalp, so do not ignore this method of using bananas as an ingredient for treating hair.
Features of the preparation and use of masks with banana
Banana masks have a stimulating effect, restore shine to the hair and stimulate their growth. To use the mask to the maximum effect, we recommend that you follow certain rules in the process of their preparation. There are few conditions, but some of them are specific:
- To mix the nutritional composition, take only ripe, fully ripened banana fruits that do not have signs of spoilage and rot;
- To knead the mask, use only the amount of ingredient that you need now. The mask with the banana cannot be stored in the refrigerator and reused, it must be fresh;
- The fruit mix is applied to clean, slightly damp hair. They may be dry, but do not apply a mask with a banana to greasy greasy hair;
- A banana mask has the ability to quickly darken and dry out (this is a normal reaction to exposure to oxygen). Therefore, during the procedure, do not be too lazy to wrap your hair with a film or put on a plastic hat;
- Banana gruel formulations are washed off with warm but not hot water. Using heat water to wash your hair in principle is undesirable: it stimulates the excess production of sebum, and the hair becomes dirty quickly;
- When preparing a banana slurry, grind the fruit very carefully so that there are no lumps in the mask. If this is not done, combing the rest of the mask with a banana out of the hair will be difficult. We recommend using a plastic grater, but best of all - a blender;
- When applying a banana mask, always start with the roots, distributing the composition along the entire length of the strands. For convenience, take a comb with rare teeth;
- To make the banana mask wash off easily, before preparing and applying it, first hold the balm on your hair (1 - 2 minutes), then rinse it with water. They will be better moistened, so that the mask does not dry out too quickly.
Apply banana hair masks 1 to 2 times a week, the minimum duration of the course of rehabilitation procedures is 1 - 1.5 months. Then you can take a break so that the addictive effect does not develop, and after 2 to 3 weeks repeat the entire course from the beginning.
To strengthen hair
Hair masks with banana help strengthen curls and restore healthy turgor to them, without which the hair looks droopy and dull. Also, such a natural composition is an excellent remedy for hair loss.
For example, to strengthen the structure of the hair and, at the same time, rid it of oily sheen, it’s suitable mask of whole banana and kefir. Take one ripe banana fruit, wash it, but do not peel it. Grind the fruit in a blender and add natural yogurt or kefir of 1% fat to the mass. Squeeze a half of the lemon into the mixture and mix it with a spoon with other ingredients and apply to the hair. They must be clean and dry (an exception is made for this mask). After washing your hair in an hour, you will notice how quickly your hair began to shine.
Strengthens hair well and banana oatmeal mask. To prepare it, soak 2 tablespoons of oats in water overnight, and in the morning, without draining the water, bring it to a boil and let cool for 2 to 3 hours. Then strain the broth and add ripe banana mashed with a fork into the liquid. Apply the resulting slurry to your hair and wrap your head in a towel. The mask with a banana lasts 1 - 1.5 hours and is washed off without shampoo.
Banana is rich in tocopherol (vitamin E), and the same characteristics are inherent argan oil. For very depleted and weak hair, a greasy mask of these two products is suitable. For it you will need 1 - 2 tablespoons of oil and the flesh of one overripe banana. After applying the composition to the curls, wrap your head with a film and keep it under a hat. The composition is difficult to wash off from the hair, so be patient. However, a mask with a banana has a very strong restorative effect: for its manifestation, only 2 to 3 procedures are needed.
For fast growth
So that the hair not only looks good, but also grows quickly, giving the opportunity to experiment with hair and style, you can stimulate their growth with special strengthening compounds. Mask with banana and egg for hair - one of such miraculous compositions. Mix the forked ripe banana fruit with two tablespoons of fat sour cream, honey (1 teaspoon) and raw yolk. Spread the hair with the mixture, covering the entire length of the strands, and leave the mask for an hour. After washing your hair, you will see how much more shiny and elastic the hair has become. To activate their growth, repeat the procedure 1 to 2 times a week for 1.5 months.
It quickly stimulates hair growth and mask based on banana, avocado and pepper. The fruits used for the composition must be very soft and ripe, otherwise it will take a long time to remove the mask from the hair. For the mixture you will need half an avocado, one ripe banana and a couple of pinches of hot red pepper. Capsaicin in its composition has a warming effect, due to which the hair follicles are activated much faster. Fatty acids in the pulp of avocado and banana will saturate the hair with the necessary substances and soften irritated skin. So that the burning sensation is not too intense, you can also add a spoonful of fat sour cream (20%) to the mask. Rinse the composition with a banana need cool foamed water.
Has a similar effect mask with banana and sea salt. Rubbing it into the roots, be sure to massage the scalp: salt grains work like a scrub, and sodium chloride itself has a cleansing and exfoliating effect. To massage the skin was more convenient, you can add a teaspoon of olive oil to the mixture. After washing off the mask, apply a nourishing balm to the ends of the hair.
For shine and silkiness
You probably noticed how shiny and smooth the hair becomes after salon styling. Is it realistic to achieve this effect yourself? A banana hair mask at home, which gives the hair shine and silkiness, can be applied to curls almost before each wash - just select the suitable banana mask formulation for you.
Strong impact a mixture based on fruit and natural milk. Take 150 g of the product (it is better to take milk with high fat content), 1 - 2 ripe bananas with peel and mix them in a blender. Heat the mixture to body temperature and pour lemon juice (1 - 2 teaspoons) into it. Rub the composition of the mask with a banana into the hair roots and spread over the entire length of the curls. After 30 to 40 minutes, wash your hair.
Helps achieve natural shine and hair mask with ginger. Mix 1 - 2 tablespoons of the crushed root of the plant or ginger powder with crushed fruit pulp, pour in the mass of lemon juice, olive oil and honey (for a dessert spoon). The mask with a banana lasts on the hair insulated with a towel for up to 40 minutes, and then washed off with warm water.
As known, gelatin - one of the strongest components for restoring hair structure. It makes its structure smoother by “sealing” keratin scales, due to which the strands become more shiny. To prepare a healthy mask, stir the gelatin dissolved in water in 100 g of cottage cheese and add the banana pulp to the mixture. Apply the mask to the hair and leave it on for an hour. When washing your hair, be sure to rinse the locks with water acidified with lemon.
For dull and lifeless hair
To return vitriol strands, deprived of intense nutrition, vitality and shine, the use of cosmetics alone is not enough. You should take multivitamins and lead a healthy lifestyle, which means giving up bad habits. Stress is also able to affect the condition of the hair, so you should think about how to balance your psycho-emotional mood. If all of the above factors, including a healthy diet, are observed, you can pay attention to the external cosmetic care for curls. Banana masks for lifeless and dull hair may have the following composition and method of preparation:
- Combine the grated pulp of one banana with peeled chopped cucumber and add olive oil (3 tablespoons) to the mixture. Rub a mask with a banana into the roots and distribute along the length of the strands. Hold the mask for 30 to 40 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water;
- Pound one ripe banana to the pulp and add a tablespoon of turmeric to it. Grate the peel of the banana on a fine grater and mix with the rest of the mass. The mask with a banana after application should be kept under warm shelter. Rinse with shampoo in half an hour;
- A tablespoon of wheat germ is mixed with raw yolk, honey (3 dessert spoons), castor oil (1 tablespoon) and homemade applesauce without sugar (3 tablespoons). Grated banana pulp is mixed into the mixture. The mask is applied to clean, damp hair, paying attention to the tips. To wash off the mask with a banana, you need shampoo and conditioner.
