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February 23, 2021 5 min read
There are quite a few beauty aficionados in the blogospheres out there, giving mini-lessons on the science and history of rice water. Being that naturalista you are, you may have read and watched a few videos about it yourself, leaving you wondering “is rice water good for your hair?”, and if you should try a rice water treatment. We vote yes! Keep reading for helpful tips.
Using a rice water hair treatment to strengthen damaged hair has been a recent trend, but has actually been happening for ages. This treatment contains all of the nutrients needed to improve healthy hair growth for every hair type, but especially those with curly hair. Using an organic rice water treatment acts as an amazing therapy for split ends and nourishes hair roots from top to bottom.
Whether you decide to make your own rice water hair mask or use a trusted rice water shampoo, you'll quickly discover how this hair care method works to improve hair elasticity and health.
There are many methods on how to use rice water for hair, so it’s important to pick the right one. The oldest is how the Yao women of China make it. These women have extraordinarily long and healthy hair, which means they likely have a lesson or two we could learn from emulating them and their hair rinse.
While we’ve mentioned the main ingredients, exact recipes can vary from household to household, and frankly, it’s a long process. Though who are we to discourage you if you want to keep it authentic! If an open fire gets you in the mood, have at it.
For those who don’t have time to stoke a blazing fire to boil some water, soaking is an excellent alternative and is considered the quickest method for making rice water. This method resembles the ancient practice of Yu-Su-Ru by Japanese women. These women used the rinse water left over from washing rice.
Arguably the easiest method ever! You can use the water left over after boiling rice with this method.
Fermented rice water has even more benefits than plain rice water. Here is how to use rice water for hair growth and promote healthy hair.
A note of caution, it may be too strong to use directly. You can dilute it with warm water before using, or store the fermented rice water in the refrigerator for up to a week if you aren’t ready to use it yet.
Now that you have made rice water using a method you like, below are the steps for applying it to your hair.
Note that you can also pour the rice water into a spray bottle and spray it on your hair, although that may take more time.
Although rice water is easy to make at home, there are so many natural hair products made to benefit curly hair. No matter your hair type, Mielle has an entire collection of organic rice water hair products meant to promote healthy hair growth and nourish split ends. Strengthen your hair's elasticity using a rice water hair mask along with our hydrating shampoo to nourish the scalp. Our natural hair products are the best alternative to making your own rice water hair treatment from home.
If you do decide to make your own rice water treatment, you can customize it how you want. You can use any kind of organic rice, like jasmine rice, brown rice, or basmati rice. You can add any other organic ingredients you like too.
If you opt for fermented rice water, keep in mind it has a pungent smell. You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to reduce this effect, like lavender, peppermint, or another favorite scent. Some people like to add herbs like rosemary and citrus peels too, which may offer some added benefits for your hair.
Tips and methods to make a rice water rinse abound on the interwebs. Figure out a method that works best for you and remember to always do a patch test on a small section of hair because there are some potential side effects of rice water on hair. Then put on some tunes and enjoy a bit of self-care while literally soaking in all of the rice water benefits. You deserve every bit of it!
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