Hate to break it to you but your hair is dead. All of it except the very roots. Yup, dead. Go ahead, have a cry. But this is good news, because acknowledging that your hair is dead allows you to make more informed decisions about how you treat it.
Dead hair is dry, damaged, weak, in need of moisture and nutrients. So we need to find ways to constantly recharge it and revive it. Your hair has two basic needs - moisture and protein- to keep it shiny and strong. Today I will show you one way to give it a well-needed shot of moisture.
Honey Banana Oil Hair Mask
This is a deep conditioning moisturizing mask that will help revive dry hair for all hair-types. Its ingredients are all natural so unless you have a specific allergy they should not cause any bad reactions. Honey is a known moisturizer that leaves the hair feeling soft yet bouncy; extra virgin olive oil does a fabulous job of smoothing frizzy damaged hair - and any smoothing element also reduces the appearance of split ends; while banana acts as the emollient and does double duty of softening and smoothing. Mixed together they create the perfect hair mask to remedy dry hair.
Making this at home is easy and quick. You will need:
1. A bowl and a fork
2. A ripe banana - the riper the better
3. Natural honey
4. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (got mine at Pricesmart)
5. Plastic Wrap
Step 1: Peel the banana and cut it into manageable chunks in the bowl. Add about one and a half table spoons of the olive oil and two tablespoons of the honey.
Step 2: Mash the banana and mix with the honey and olive oil until it gets to a creamy texture. (Think of the texture of a thick conditioner). If its too thin and runny try popping it into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Comb through your hair and divide into manageable sections. (I usually do two or four sections). It doesn't matter if your hair is wet or dry, it works on both. Scoop some of the mixture into one palm and rub it up between both hands. Apply mid-shaft to the ends of your hair. When all your ends are done apply to your roots.
Step 4: Tuck under your ends in a bun or something equally insulating and wrap your head with plastic wrap, or use a steam cap or tight shower cap if you have one. The mask should stay on your hair for at least fifteen minutes, however if you applied it to dry hair it is safe to keep it on all night. When you're done, wash it out and enjoy soft, shiny hair. :)
(Try this mask every two weeks and you should start seeing a difference in your hair. If you use heat alot then try it every five days)
Dead hair is dry, damaged, weak, in need of moisture and nutrients. So we need to find ways to constantly recharge it and revive it. Your hair has two basic needs - moisture and protein- to keep it shiny and strong. Today I will show you one way to give it a well-needed shot of moisture.
Honey Banana Oil Hair Mask
This is a deep conditioning moisturizing mask that will help revive dry hair for all hair-types. Its ingredients are all natural so unless you have a specific allergy they should not cause any bad reactions. Honey is a known moisturizer that leaves the hair feeling soft yet bouncy; extra virgin olive oil does a fabulous job of smoothing frizzy damaged hair - and any smoothing element also reduces the appearance of split ends; while banana acts as the emollient and does double duty of softening and smoothing. Mixed together they create the perfect hair mask to remedy dry hair.
Making this at home is easy and quick. You will need:
2. A ripe banana - the riper the better
3. Natural honey
4. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (got mine at Pricesmart)
5. Plastic Wrap
Step 1: Peel the banana and cut it into manageable chunks in the bowl. Add about one and a half table spoons of the olive oil and two tablespoons of the honey.
Step 2: Mash the banana and mix with the honey and olive oil until it gets to a creamy texture. (Think of the texture of a thick conditioner). If its too thin and runny try popping it into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Tuck under your ends in a bun or something equally insulating and wrap your head with plastic wrap, or use a steam cap or tight shower cap if you have one. The mask should stay on your hair for at least fifteen minutes, however if you applied it to dry hair it is safe to keep it on all night. When you're done, wash it out and enjoy soft, shiny hair. :)
(Try this mask every two weeks and you should start seeing a difference in your hair. If you use heat alot then try it every five days)
I was looking for something like this and I have it on my head right now. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good idea and I am sure all though things are good for your hair but the banana doesn't wash out well at all. Bits of banana are still in my hair even after I shampooed and conditioned.
ReplyDeleteThe first time i tried it the banana was a problem too. the trick is to completely mash the banana ( a friend of mine blends hers) and to make sure all of the ingredients are room temperature, and that the hair does not completely dry with the mask on it.
DeleteHope this helps!