DIY : Olive Oil Hair Mask

Most of the times I use coconut oil for hair and it works well with the kind of dry hair I have due to the tremendous use of hair dryer and straightener. Although, I have lessened the use of these hair tools and hair sprays for the past few months, the majority portion of my hair is already damaged. However, thanks to this olive oil hair mask which I apply from the scalp to the length of the hair once a week as it has surely endowed some positive effect to my tresses. Also, it reduced my hair fall and brought back the shine and luster. So, here's the recipe to cure your dry damaged hair making it healthy and shiny all over again with little care and love. 

Ingredients: 

• Banana 
• Olive Oil 
• Honey 
• Vitamin E Capsules 

Benefits Of The Ingredients:  

Banana: Banana contains vitamins and minerals that help to nourish and moisturize the hair and scalp. It reduces the frizz to a large extent and soothes the itchy scalp. Banana also helps to repair the rough and damage hair. 

Olive Oil: Olive oil contains vitamin E, which is often used to reduce hair loss.Rich in vitamins A, E and antioxidants, olive oil helps protect the keratin in hair and seals in moisture. It also works great for controlling frizz and adds shine and gloss to the tresses. 

Honey: A natural humectant, honey attracts moisture. It's also full of antioxidants and nutrients to feed hair follicles and nourish it. Honey is an emollient and thus, a great hair conditioner that smoothens your hair. It is a natural antioxidant, so it tends to make the scalp healthy and stimulate hair growth. It also prevents the scalp from infections or psoriasis and tends to keep it clean and bacteria-free due to its antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. 

Vitamin E Capsules: Vitamin E repairs damaged hair follicles and encourages healthy hair growth. It also deeply conditions the hair from root to shaft to make it healthier and shinier. It even prevents premature graying of hair. Vitamin E helps strengthen and smoothen the cuticles of the hair, thereby reducing instances of splitting and breakage. 

Steps Involved: 

1. Peel and mash a ripe banana in a medium size bowl. You can even use a blender for the same. 

2. Add one-fourth cup extra virgin olive oil or any cold pressed olive oil. 

3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey in it. 

4. Pierce three capsules of vitamin E and squeeze the contents into the mixture. 

5. The olive oil hair mask is ready. 

Direction For Use: 

Massage mixture through hair from the root to the length of the hair. You can also use a wide tooth comb to spread it well. Wrap with plastic wrap or a shower cap. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.