Fermented rice water for hair is the “newest” hair care technique that’s actually been around for thousands of years! Rice water can be used for a number of things, but it can do some pretty amazing things for hair and skin! Our favorite use for rice water though is to make the hair grow faster – plain and simple! This hair treatment is super quick and easy to do, and is also very cheap!
If you scour the Internet for hair growth treatments, you’ll come upon hundreds, if not thousands of different recipes and techniques. Some may work really well, while others may not, but one thing we do know for sure is that rice water DOES actually work!
There are other recipes which requires the boiling of rice, but that will only make rice water, and not fermented rice water, which is much more powerful and potent. The fermented version has a ton of beneficial vitamins and minerals which have been proven to help stimulate hair growth, strengthen weak strands, and also prevent hair loss.
DIY Fermented Rice Water Recipe:
Benefits of Rice Water on Hair:
The benefits of rice water on hair are plentiful! Rice water contains a ton of healthy vitamins and minerals which can aid in hair growth and strength. Selenium, magnesium, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, and B6, as well as folic acids, amino acid, vitamin K, and niacin. All of these vitamins and minerals are crucial for healthy hair growth.
- Helps hair grow faster
- Strengthens hair follicles
- Hydrates the hair and scalp
- Prevents bacteria and other scalp diseases
- Prevents dandruff
- Moisturizes dry, itchy scalp
- Adds shine and vitality to dull hair
- Heals damaged hair
Because rice water is so rich in vitamins and minerals, this method will work especially well on natural hair, but ALL hair types and styles can benefit from this method. The growth and strength you’ll notice will really blow your mind!
You’ll Need:
- 1/2 cup raw, long-grain uncooked white rice (brown rice is too rich and contains way too much protein, while white long-grain rice is just perfect for this!). There is no need for special rice, this is simply cooking rice!
- 2 cups of water
- essential oils – optional. After being fermented for so long, the rice water will start smelling very bad, so adding some essential oils will help combat the stench!
- mason jar or any other clean jar with a lid Read more
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