LACKLUSTER LOCKS?
Revive them with a banana “cream”
Sunshine reflects light onto our hair so it shimmers while we’re outdoors, but at the same time, the heat from its powerful rays is stripping strands of their natural shineinducing oils, says celebrity hairstylist Mike Petrizzi. So by the time we’re back inside, hair is dull, straw-like and brittle. Petrizzi’s tip: Replenish locks with a mask made from banana and almond oil. The fruit’s potassium and vitamin A work together to help repair and strengthen strands while its hydrating amino acids penetrate to moisturize follicles from deep within. And almond oil’s fatty acids rehydrate parched locks while leaving behind a subtle sheen for added luminosity.
TO DO: In a blender, combine 1 banana, 2 Tbs. of almond oil and 1 Tbs. of honey (a humectant that helps lock in moisture and enhance shine). Apply the mixture to damp hair from roots to ends and cover with a shower cap. Let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse.