Banana Hair Mask Update

This is an update for the DIY hair mask I tried last week. It worked wonders for my hair, I got so many compliments on it. The mask made my hair extremely soft and shiny.

The day I tried the mask (Wednesday July 07th) my hair was immediately soft. I could feel the difference in the shower as I washed my hair.

By Saturday it was time to wash my hair again and this time it was even better! The texture was amazing and I was so happy. I haven't had a hair day like that in a long time. The mask managed to lock in my shine for an entire week! My hair was so manageable that day, no fuss when I was styling it.

I highly recommend you try this hair mask. If you have dry, damaged hair, this mask is for you. It's so simple and the best part you already have the ingredients in your kitchen!

Check out my blog entry "DIY: Banana Hair Mask" if you are just hearing about this mask for the first time.

Enjoy and let me know the results; comment below and I'll be sure to reply. I'm going to try and apply it once every week, because I tend to use a lot of heat on my hair.

These photos were taken on the Wednesday when I tried it.

DIY: Banana hair mask

I recently came across this hair mask after watching The Doctors. They had a segment about using natural products for your skin and hair. I've tried everything they mentioned, except the banana hair mask. It's great for strengthening dry and damaged hair. I've been outside a lot, therefore my hair has a lot of sun damage.

"Bananas contain tryptophan, a rich amino acid that is known to be extremely beneficial for hair and skin. They are chock full of potassium which adds super softening properties to the hair shaft. Along with vitamins A, B, C and E bananas contain rich natural oils and carbohydrates. All these goodies shore up the natural elasticity of the hair and prevents split ends."
Source: http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip937.htm

I'm about to try it right now, because I have 2 bananas that have turned black and I don't want to throw them away. Also it's that time in the week when my hair needs to be washed!

Let's get started.

Materials and Ingredients:
* 2 ripe bananas
* 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* Blender
* Spatula/spoon
* Tupperware container

Directions:

Step 1: Put the peeled bananas into the blender. Puree until smooth and all lumps are gone. The consistency should be creamy.

Step 2: Add the mayonnaise and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

Step 3: Pour the mixture into a Tupperware container.

** Depending on how much hair you have, you will have enough hair mask for one to four treatments. The rest of the mixture can be stored in the fridge.

Step 4: Apply the mixture on your hair before you shampoo. Leave the mask on for 15-30 minutes.

Let me know if any of you try this mask!


UPDATE:
The mask worked great!
Usually my hair stands up while it is wet, because of heat damage, but this time my hair was soft and no frizz!
I recommend everyone try this mask, preferably once every week. Although my hair is still wet, it is still soft and shiny.

Newbies

Time to try something new!

I've been using Pantene Pro-V shampoo for ages, because it's been good to my hair. Unlike Herbal Essence which makes my hair fall out. Generally, I switch between Pantene and Garnier. I recently ran out of my big bottled Pantene so I picked up these massive 750ml bottles of Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition at Shoppers Drug Mart.

In 1 week I will let you know how it reacts to my hair.

Triple Nutrition provides 3 nutritive fruit oils, olive, avocado and shea. I love all three of these oils, they are fantastic for my skin. This was part of the reason why I purchased the shampoo and conditioner.

I have thick and coarse hair, it is naturally wavy. It can get pretty oily by the third way, which is why I wash it every 3 days to lock in my natural oils.

Triple Nutrition is also recommended for dried and damaged hair. Although, my hair is not severely damaged, I do use my flat iron every time I have to style my hair. It can be dry sometimes.

I'm really excited to try out this line!

x
Saudia