Hair is the most important part of our body as it changes our look and our personality. We go to ends in keeping our hair beautiful and healthy, we try many shampoos, have parlor treatment and whatnot. But we never imagined that a homemade natural product which we use daily can also help in making our hair beautiful and long. Rice water for hair– Yes, this is the best homemade product that can give you long and beautiful hair.
It is Asia’s best kept ancient secret, and you will know it why once you try it. The best part is you can easily make it at home.
Rice water is nothing, but the milky starch water which you get while soaking the rice. The water is milky, because of the starch present in it. We tend to throw that water, and use fresh clear water. Next time, while making rice do not throw away that milky water. That is the water that will make your hair long and healthy.
That water is rich in minerals and vitamins and makes for a healthy drink also.
Yes, you can use Rice water on your skin also apart from the hair. It will tighten your skin and will make it look young and rejuvenated.
Now you might be wondering, how this rice water for long hair came into existence. The world came to know about it after it was referenced by the Guinness Book of World Records. There is a town in China called the Huangluo Yao Village, also referred to as “Land of Rapunzels”. The women living here are known for the long healthy hair. In ancient times, women of Japan were also known for their beautiful long hair.
After asking them, they revealed the secret of their long hair- Rice Water.
They have been using Rice water for ages. It is a tradition that has since been passed on to different generations. It was also referenced by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Long Hair village. As time passed, the world came to know about it and people started using Rice water.
There are two types of Rice water which you can use for hair-
This is the water you get, by boiling the rice. The excess water which is left after the rice is cooked is called Boiled Rice Water.
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Fermented rice water is the one that is let to ferment before using it on hair. Fermented should be diluted before using it.
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These are the two ways in which you can use Rice Water. Chose the one which you find easy to make.
P.S.- Fermented rice water is more beneficial than plain rice water. Fermentation helps bring down the pH level of rice water. It enhances the vitamins and nutrients level in the water, which nourishes the hair cuticles and promotes hair growth. Fermented rice water is acidic, and when you rinse your hair with it, it restores the pH level of your hair.
Now, since we know how to make Rice Water. Let’s see the benefits of using the Rice Water-
Rice water helps in decreasing the hair fall and promote hair growth. The amino acid present in the water helps in the regeneration of hair and makes them grow faster.
The pH level of rice water helps to restore and balance the pH level of the hair, which makes the hair healthy.
Split ends are caused due to a lack of protein in the hair. Rice water is rich in amino acid, It repairs the cuticles of the hair, hence reducing the split ends.
Rice water improves the hair elasticity of the hair. It contains a carbohydrate called inositol which improves the texture of your hair and protects it from any damage.
Rice water makes your scalp healthy which strengthens the root of the hair. It smoothens the hair and makes it soft and manageable.
These are some amazing benefits of Rice Water. All you have to do is use rice water as a hair mask, leave it on for 20 minutes, and then wash it off.
I have personally used the Fermented rice water and it has worked amazingly well for me. My hair is dry and curly and now after using this homemade product my hair has become healthy and curls are manageable and I have also noticed the change in the length of my hair. Give the rice water a try to see if it suits you.
Comment below to let us know, does it work for you?
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