African decent hair requires alot of work and care. Our hair has a curly, coily kinky hair texture that is very attractive but requires attention, and products for it’s manageability. Often more people find it easier to relax and overuse heat for manageability but that is a totally wrong approach towards our strands.
And we do not need to dig deeper into our pockets because with the revolution of natural hair care, we now have DIYS ( do it yourself) that is way cheaper and healthier considering the market is flooded with chemical infused products that may overtime damage our strands!
Highlights
Bananas are high in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre. Bananas are great for your hair and scalp. Prevents and controls dandruffs and moisturise our scalp leaving it fresh and shiny.
Benefits of using bananas as a hair mask
- Improves manageability and shine of our hair.
- Prevents and controls dandruffs.
- It moisturises our scalp.
- Its rich in potassium and natural oils, carbohydrates and vitamins.
- Helps soften our hair and protect their natural elasticity.
The more reason why I prefer banana mask for my hair is because it’s way cheaper/ affordable, it makes my hair so soft and elastic, it gets rid of dry hair and revamps my curls real quick.
Rice water the ingredient I use with the bananas to achieve a glossy texture that is applicable on my hair. As you know rice water is known to grow hair in the ancient China, it’s all over the youtube and internet for it’s benefits. >>>Read more here on rice water for hair growth
DIY hair mask
Mash 3 whole ripe bananas in a bowl using afork. Then mix with a pre-made rice water that had stayed for atleast 24hrs, then sieve the mixture to get all the Chunks out before you apply it on your hair. You will get a glossy texture that is creamier and easier to apply to your stands.
Begin from the scalp to the ends of your hair using your fingures to spread through out your hair,for curly hair texture work in sections for more penetration of the mask, then cover with a shower cap for about 30 minutes or even an hour if you have time. Then wash it off with warm water as usual followed by cold water for a rinse.
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