BANANA + COCONUT HAIR MASK

When I was 15 or 16 years old I became very interested in natural beauty products I could make at home. Avocado face masks for my copper summer skin or homemade deep conditioners to keep my mane moisturized after days of swimming in the highly chlorinated public pool. Those were some funny times learning about self-care using ingredients from the dollar store!

I suppose I never grew out of that DIY phase as I have continued making very simple body creations since. This 2-ingredient recipe is reminiscent of those years and I use it on occasion as a conditioning treatment for my hair. Bananas contain silica, which I believe help tame my frizzy hair in the summer months. The following recipe makes enough for my shoulder length hair, so simply adjust the measurements as needed and don't be afraid to taste it! If you don't like the mask, you may have found a new dessert.

Using a blender, add one small ripe banana and 1/4 cup of coconut milk. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a small bowl, preferably not glass as the mixture is slippery. Apply "banana mask" to freshly washed, damp hair, using a wide tooth comb if necessary to distribute it. Put on a shower cap and keep mask on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse hair well with lukewarm water and style as usual.