Beautiful Brown Girls September 2014 | Page 15

Banana CocoNut hairCocktail

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You will need:

1 ripe banana

¼ cup of coconut milk

¼ cup of grapeseed oil

3-5 drops of Tea Tree oil

2 tablespoons of honey

¼ cup of conditioner

Gloves

Plastic cap

Dryer

Bowl

Blender

Summer is in full swing! This means hot summer days, cook-outs, weekend get-a-ways and cold cocktails. Unfortunately, the hot summer climate and heat can wreak havoc on your hair. Did you know excess sun exposure strips hair of protein? The result is dry, frizzy, brittle and ashy hair.

Here’s a quick, easy and effective solution to protect and help maintain healthy happy hair all summer long for any hair type.

By: Barbara Jacques

About the Ingredients:

Banana - Banana is about 75% water, contains natural oils, potassium, vitamin A, C & E. The simple little banana is a powerhouse that helps to restore hairs elasticity, encourages hair growth and restores moisture to damaged brittle hair.

Tea Tree Oil – This oil is naturally anti-fungal, antibacterial and it’s also rich in antioxidants. The antioxidant properties help to repair free radical damage. Not to mention, it helps with dandruff and stimulate hair growth.

Honey – a natural humectants, honey is hydrating, rich in zinc, iron and sulfur. All of these vitamins and nutrients help strengthen hair and promote hair growth. Honey will also leave your tresses with a natural shine.

Coconut milk – enriched with protein and fatty acids to help strength hair encourage hair growth restore shine and keratin loss. This is our key ingredient.

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