Rice water for hair: Is it really helpful?

A traditional Asian remedy for many issues, using rice water for hair is quite easy to do because all you need is a glass of rice and some water to soak the grains. Now, this milky liquid is nutrient-dense and a good source of vitamins and minerals. Because of the starch traces from the rice, it appears milky.
In this article, we’ll go over the advantages of rice water for hair—both plain and fermented—as well as some practical advice.

Rice water for hair: Benefits

Your hair will be healthier, and your body’s blood circulation will be improved by rice water. This enchanted fluid promotes skin cell growth and keeps your skin appearing fresh and young.

Researchers have looked into the claims that rice water helps strengthen and hydrate hair, and they have discovered that the component inositol can penetrate damaged hair and restore it from the inside out. Even the hair is shielded from further harm by this fluid.

The ‘Rice water’ recipe!

To make rice water fluid for your hair, rinse and drain the rice to get rid of any debris or impurities, then combine the strained rice and water in a dish and stir until the water is noticeably clouded. When straining the rice, this time save the water and store the rice for later.

The rice water should be placed in a jar, covered, and left to remain at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours so that it can ferment and release all of its delicious vitamins and minerals. When you’re ready to use it, remove a small amount of rice water from the refrigerator and place it in a small container for application, such as a travel-sized shampoo bottle or a small jar (for up to a week).

Using it the right way

In order to use rice water in place of a commercial conditioner, you must first wash your hair with shampoo, properly rinse with tap water, and then apply rice water and massage it into your hair and scalp. After that, you must leave it on for up to 20 minutes before thoroughly rinsing hair under warm running water.