Rice water is a natural ingredient that can be used to strengthen hair, promote hair growth, and increase shine. It is filled with nutrients such as vitamins B and E, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and inositol, which can offer topical benefits to the hair and scalp. Here are some ways to use rice water for hair growth:
How to Make Rice Water
- Rinse and strain 1 cup of rice to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Mix the strained rice in a medium-sized bowl with 2-3 cups of water.
- Leave the rice to soak for 30 minutes.
- Strain the rice water into a clean bowl or container.
How to Use Rice Water
- As a cleaning hair rinse: Before shampooing your hair, add a generous amount of rice water to your hair, massage it in, and let it sit for about three to five minutes. Then condition as usual.
- As a hair mask: Let the rice water sit in clean hair for 20 minutes or longer before rinsing well.
- As a replacement for commercial conditioner: Wash hair with shampoo, rinse thoroughly with water from the tap, pour rice water onto hair, massage the rice water into the hair and scalp, leave on for up to 20 minutes, and rinse hair thoroughly using warm water from the tap.
How Often to Use Rice Water
- Once a week is a good starting point, but you can adjust the frequency based on your hairs needs.
Positive Benefits of Rice Water for Hair
- Helps support hair growth
- Makes hair shinier and more "lustrous"
- Rinses hair of impurities without stripping it and drying it
- Softens hair
- Strengthens hair
- Increases elasticity
- Prevents tangles
- Manages eczema symptoms and skin dryness
- Reduces formation of wrinkles
Negative
- There are no known negative effects of using rice water for hair growth.
Ingredients or Materials
- 1 cup rice (ideally organic rice, whether white or whole grain/brown rice)
- 1 cup water (ideally use filtered water so the finished product is free of impurities)
