Easy Banana DIY Hair Recipes for Healthy, Soft & Shiny Hair

If someone asks for budget-friendly DIY ingredients, Bananas are well known for DIY ingredients. They not only provide us with nutritional supplements but can also enhance hair beauty through topical applications. From the kitchen to the spiritual field, they are in demand.

This plant is one of the oldest cultivated plants. All parts of the plant are beneficial to humans and are used for medicinal purposes. (Kumar et.al., 2012) Different varieties contain potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, boron, and copper. Potassium is mainly found in bananas. High levels of Vitamins A (carotene), C (ascorbic acid), and B-complex (niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin) are found in mature fruits, while they are moderately rich in vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). (Kumari, Gaur, and Tiwari, 2023)

They have antifungal and antibiotic properties (Kumar et.al., 2012) also. They are also a rich source of Silica (Contributor, 2024) and also contain moisture. Loaded with several beneficial properties, bananas are excellent for hair care. They help reduce hair damage and improve scalp health. So, they are excellent for Homemade DIY recipes.

• · Moisturizes hair deeply
• · Keeps away hair breakage
• · Supports hair growth
• · Helps to smooth hair texture
• · Prevents itchy scalp and dandruff

Let’s dive into making DIY Hair Masks for several hair problems

Ingredients:

• · 1 pc big ripe banana
• · ½ tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
• · ½ tbsp Honey
• · 1 Egg

How to Make:

• · Take a medium-sized bowl
• · Mash the ripe banana
• · Make it smooth
• · Add olive oil, honey & whisked egg
• · Mix all nicely

How to Use:

• · Apply to the cleaned, dampened hair length
• · Leave for 15-20 mins
• · Wash with lukewarm water

Benefits:

• · Softens rough, coarse hair
• · Moisturizes dry, damaged hair strands
• · Reduces dryness
• · Adds shine and smoothness
• · Makes hair more manageable

Ingredients:

• · 1 pc big ripe banana
• · 1 tbsp pure aloe vera gel
• · 1 tbsp yogurt
• · ½ tsp virgin coconut oil
• · 4-5 drops of tea tree essential oil

 How to Make:

• · Take a medium-sized bowl
• · Mash the ripe banana
• · Make it smooth
• · Add aloe vera gel, coconut oil, and yogurt
• · Make a smooth paste
• · Add tea tree essential oil

 How to Use:

• · Apply to the cleaned, dampened hair length
• · Leave for 15-20 mins
• · Wash with lukewarm water

 Benefits:

• · Helps reduce dandruff and scalp flakes
• · Soothes itchy and irritated scalp
• · Provides deep moisture
• · Helps remove dandruff & buildup
• · Supports healthy & clean scalp

Ingredients:

• · 1 pc big ripe banana
• · 1 tbsp honey
• · 1 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
• · 1 tbsp milk
• · 4-5 drops of lavender essential oil

 How to Make:

• · Take a medium-sized bowl
• · Mash the ripe banana
• · Make it smooth
• · Add honey, olive oil, and milk
• · Make a smooth paste
• · Add 4-5drops of lavender essential oil

 How to Use:

• · Apply to the cleaned, dampened scalp & hair length
• · Leave for 15-20 mins
• · Wash with lukewarm water

 Benefits:

• · Helps reduce frizz & dryness
• · Makes hair soft & smooth
• · Adds moisture & shine
• · Improves hair manageability
• · Nourishes dry, rough hair

Before applying a banana-based hair mask to your hair, always do a patch test, as some individuals may be allergic due to latex-fruit cross- reactivity. After using it, rinse the hair thoroughly to remove any remaining residue from the mask. Otherwise, it can make hair tangled and cause dandruff. 

Contributor, W. E. 2024. High-Silica Foods: Health Benefits and Dietary Sources. Nourish by WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-silica

Kumar, K.S., Bhowmik, D., Duraivel, S. and Umadevi, M., 2012. Traditional and medicinal uses of banana. Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, 1(3), pp.51-63. https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/51524277/9.1-libre.pdf?1485482768=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DTraditional_and_Medicinal_Uses_of_Banana.pdf&Expires=1787129362&Signature=OO3mlED3Wu7DW899-D8JpYjoa47hVCfH-kS~9A3EmAlZiSq2aWuKt8vExjacUVcL-kjm11aM5DwDDFAr7FH54hPzFcpO6aA2Cfo--lL-ChwvV7vpMqfdylhL0Um5naCe4vfvnr33G-UlKJbiXHyUBPTosaL3-7a-t0dCfPa64EOjbe2u6FJkyTw8AjXHBnKlaYy7SKXRK9b07X9tE21CM7XWRbkqQ8u4hyKxM1JsEImWPosisB8vE126uUYBSXubXPVECQTQMDMw7W-89OOkTR8v0fpY4~DVDu58so9ojXF9V-Q3eyQRKNCoVXcLoByNH-zVrYc3FzOgLZZdqM2GGA__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA

Kumari, P., Gaur, S.S. and Tiwari, R.K., 2023. Banana and its by‐products: A comprehensive review on its nutritional composition and pharmacological benefits. EFood, 4(5), p.e110. https://iadns.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/efd2.110?utm_source=consensus