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When it comes to hair care, nature knows best—and bananas are apparently the ultimate secret weapon for luscious, healthy locks. Who would have known right?
Whether you’re dealing with breakage or just craving extra shine, a banana hair mask is your go-to remedy for a salon-worthy transformation at home. Here’s why.
The Healthline publication shows that banana masks can be used for various hair conditions, including frizzy hair due to their high silica content, which helps produce collagen, a building block for healthy hair.
It is also mentioned that banana extracts have antioxidant and antibacterial properties, which can help reduce dandruff symptoms caused by irritation, dryness, and fungal and bacterial pathogens. Additionally, the mentioned source claims that banana masks can infuse the scalp and hair with antioxidants, reducing oxidative stress, which can lead to stronger hair follicles and longer hair growth.
Bananas are a tropical fruit with numerous health benefits, including excellent beauty treatments for hair and scalp, claims Hairfinity. They are said to be rich in potassium, natural oils, carbohydrates, and vitamins, which soften hair and protect its elasticity.
DIY recipes for banana hair masks can be prepared in the kitchen, enhancing hair’s glow and strengthening and volumizing it. “The hair mask recipe you’ll need will depend on what type of hair you have and what types of problems you may be experiencing with your hair.”
Dr DM Mahajan from HealthShots recommends different banana hair masks that are proven to work, which are, the classic banana hair mask, honey and banana hair mask, and yoghurt and banana hair mask.
The classic mask is said to involve a paste made from ripe bananas, applied to hair and scalp, and left on for 30 minutes. Honey and banana hair masks combine bananas with honey, and yoghurt, respectively, the doctor claims.
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