For a long time, some people in China and Japan have been applying rice water to their hair to encourage longer hair growth and prevent greying. More research is needed, but anecdotal evidence points to its potential effectiveness in preventing tangles as well.
The starchy water that remains after cooking or soaking rice is known as rice water. It is believed to speed up hair growth and give it a glossy, smooth finish.
This article examines whether scientific research supports the claimed benefits of rice water hair treatments for beauty.
How to prepare rice water
Rice water can be made in a variety of ways, such as
Soaking
The quickest method for making rice water is to soak it.
To apply this technique:
Take ½ cup of raw rice, wash it well, put it in a bowl with two to three cups of water, and let it soak for half an hour. Then, strain the rice water into a fresh bowl.
Rice water—fermented or unfermented
Fermented rice water, according to some proponents, offers additional health advantages over regular rice water.
A 2012 study found that materials that have undergone fermentation contain more antioxidants. Antioxidants are commonly found in beauty products because they may prevent damage to skin and hair cells.
Use the soaking method, steps 1-4, to ferment rice water. Allow the rice water to ferment for up to two days at room temperature before straining. Before using, strain the rice water into a fresh bowl.
Boiling
Boiling the rice is another method for creating rice water.
Use twice as much water as usual to cover ½ cup of rice. When ready to use, cook the rice in boiling water and strain the rice water into a fresh bowl.
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Utilising rice water
A commercial conditioner can be swapped out for rice water. To accomplish this, one ought to:
Shampoo your hair.
Make sure you thoroughly rinse with tap water.
Apply rice water to their hair, rubbing it into their scalp and hair. Let it sit for up to 20 minutes. Then, thoroughly rinse their hair with warm water from the tap.
