Rice water is one of the ancient cultures which has been using rice water for maintaining and keeping the natural hair stronger.
There are huge benefits when using rice water on hair continuously. Even though we have a huge range of products crafted specially for haircare, few ancient ingredients are just wow!
Rice water is a staple ingredient which is rich in Amino acids, a much needed one for healthy hair. Lets see more in detail in this blog.
Who Should Try Rice Water for Hair?
This is one of the doubts which many of us have! Rice water is a natural remedy, which suits all hair types. But they can target and be beneficial especially for:
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Dry Hair - To Restore Shine.
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Thin / Weak hair - To Reduce Hair Breakage.
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For No/Less hair growth - Encourages healthy hair growth because of the natural vitamins and minerals present in them.
Many people even prefer using Deyga’s Rice Water Shampoo as a gentle, chemical-free alternative to restore scalp health and add strength to the hair.
Make sure to always do a patch test, so that they do not cause any damage!
A perfect choice for people who prefer natural remedies for hair and DIY recipes.
Ways to Prepare Rice Water for Hair at Home
The easiest and simple DIY which can be prepared at home in a matter of 10 to 15 minutes. There are two simple ways to do rice water at home:
Way 1 - Soaking Method:
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Rinse half cup of rice for two to three times to remove dirt.
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Soak them in 2–3 cups of water for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Strain the water and store them in a clean spray bottle.
Way 2 - Fermented Method
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Start rinsing half cup of water, wash, and soak them in fresh, clean water.
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Let the water sit on the rice for 30 - 45 minutes.
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Refrigerate them after fermentation.
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Alter 24 - 48 hrs, strain and store in a clean bottle.
Both are completely good, but the fermentation method is comparatively more effective than the soaking method.
How to Correctly Use Rice Water for Hair?
Rice water has been used for centuries by many people all over the world. There are different ways to use homemade rice water. Simple ways to use them:
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Mix the rice water with your hair pack or mask; Apply for 30 to 45 mins based on your convenience and wash them.
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After shampooing, make your final rinse with rice water shampoo, massage your hair well, let them sit for 5mins and rinse them off with cold water.
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You can also use them as a setting spray and style them
Benefits of Rice Water for Hair:
Wondering how rice water does wonders and magic to scalp and hair strands? Here are some of the rice water benefits that your hair with achieve:
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Provides a dose of hydration and nourishment to your hair, because of the presence of Amino Acids, Vitamins, and Minerals.
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Strengthens the scalp and hair strands naturally. Does from the roots, which at the same time does not cause side effects.
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Promotes the hair growth
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Acts as a natural conditioner because of the starchy content in rice water.
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Reduces hair frizziness in hair because of its acidic PH, which naturally reduces stiffness and roughness in the hair.
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Adds shine to the hair strands, because of a unique blend of vitamins like B, C,and E.
Rice Water + Coconut Oil - A Nourishing Hair Combo
Even though there are a lot of combinations which provide a wide range of benefits, this coconut oil + rice water always stands out. Both separately do wonders to the hair; When combined gives a wonderful source of hydration, nourishment, and shine to the hair.
If you are someone who has dry, frizzy hair, then this is the ultimate hair combo that you can go ahead with!
Not sure with the right measurements, here is the DIY hair mask for your reference. Half cup of rice water mixed with 2 - 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, perfect for medium hair length. You can adjust based on the length of your hair.
Aloe Vera + Rice Water = Hair Growth
A stable DIY combo - Rice Water + Aloe Vera, which helps get and at the same time maintain your hair shining, soft, and also reduces frizz. Soothes the scalp, when using natural and pure aloe vera gel.
Add one cup of rice water with 4 to 5 spoons of freshly scraped aloe vera gel. Grind them for a couple of minutes, and tada, it's ready. Apply them on scalp and hair lengths.
Let them sit for an hour. If you have a cold body, make sure to wash them off within 30mins.
You can achieve salon style hair spa at home with minimal and no-cost under a couple of hours.
Rice Powder for Hair: Is It Better Than Rice Water?
Rice powder is also one of the ancient ingredients which is used on hair, and even on skin. It acts as a minimal scrub, but will not be suitable for all of the skin/hair type.
You can use minimally for a gentle scrub, but not much advisable.
Rice Powder vs Rice Water - In Haircare :
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Rice water helps in giving the natural nutrients and at the same time promotes hair growth,and enhances smoothness with shine.
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Rice powder generally acts as a scrub on the hair surface; Cleanses and refreshes your outer layer of scalp.
Use-case tip:
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Choosing rice water is a better option for strong and nourished hair.
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Use rice powder occasionally (once in two to three weeks) for gentle scalp exfoliation.
When comparing both, rice water has far better benefits compared to rice water. So, even then if you want to use, make sure to do patch tests, and at the same time, scrub them gently so that they don't cause any micro tears on the skin.
DIY Rice Hair Mask Benefits
Here are simple, in-kitchen ingredients which can make your hair soft, smooth, manageable, and frizz-free.
Recipe 1:
- Ingredients - Rice Water, Curd/Yogurt, Honey, Rice Flour ( Optional)
- Directions - Mix them all well or you can even grind in a mixie jar. Gently apply all over hair - scalp and hair strands; A simple tip would be to never miss the ends/tips of your hair strands. Let them sit on your hair for one hour and you can wash them off with a mild shampoo.
Recipe 2:
- Ingredients - Rice Water, Coconut Milk, Banana
- Directions - Blend all of them together to make a fine paste. All ingredients works wonders on your hair,and give you a silky soft hair post washing.
Not everyone has the time to prepare DIY masks regularly. If that’s the case, you can still enjoy the same natural nourishment by choosing from Deyga’s Haircare range, which offers chemical-free products designed to keep your hair healthy and strong.
Homemade Rice Water Serum
Serum is nothing but an additional source of hydration/nourishment to your hair post washing. This can help in keeping your hair softer and manageable for a certain period of time. To make this, you must have glycerin and any essential oil of your choice.
We recommend using rosemary essential oil, since rosemary generally does wonders to your hair and can even be blended with your regular hair oil routine for added benefits.
Mix half cup of fermented rice water with one to two teaspoons of glycerin, and 3 to 5 drops of rosemary essential oil. Store them in a spray bottle, and your homemade serum is ready.
Tip - Make sure to store in small batches, since rice water can give you a foul smell, when stored for a long time period.
Conclusion
One of the natural and most-effective hair care ingredients which is cost free and is loved by most of the DIY persons. No matter if you use them alone or mix-match with other natural ingredients your hair will love them.
For making your haircare simple and easier, you can opt for a ready-to-use Rice Water Shampoo which has the same nourishing benefits as natural rice water prepared at home.
For better results, here are some of the DIY haircare ingredients like olive oils, fenugreek seeds paste, onion juice, eggs, hibiscus leaves/flowers, neem leaves, honey, avocado and more. Play around and your hair will get the care needed!
FAQ’s:
How long can you leave rice in water for hair?
You can leave them for 30min to an hour. But make sure to start slowly, and gradually increase the time period
How do Koreans use rice water for hair?
Post shampooing, they tend to wash their hair with fermented water, leave them for 10 to 15mins, and wash them off with plain water.
Can I mix rice water with shampoo?
Yes, you can dilute the shampoo with rice water, give a gentle massage on your scalp well and rinse them off with plain water
How to grow hair in 2 weeks with rice water?
Hair growth is a slow process; Nothing happens in a short period of time. Using rice water in 2 weeks will not show visible results but will make your hair stronger and healthier.
Does rice water thicken hair?
No, it does not visibly thicken your hair; But can make them shining and strong.
Does rice water stop hair fall?
Yes, when used religiously. Because of the presence of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, they can control and even stop hairfall.
