How to make rice water shampoo

How to make rice water shampoo

Rice has long been used to strengthen hair. And now recipes with rice are popular. If you regularly use rice for hair care, you can prevent the appearance of gray hair early. The scope of rice is extensive. It is actively used in cosmetology, dentistry and others. Checkout how to make rice water for hair to make it look brilliant.

How to make rice water shampoo
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Rice water contains natural antioxidants and proteins. The effect of rice water on the hair is similar to that of an air conditioner.

A bit about the beneficial properties of rice water

Preparing water from rice is a snap. However, even there may be several options, of which the most famous ones are rice water and fermented water. Let's find out which one is preferable for women.

Fermented rice water enhances the nutrition of hair roots with vitamins and nutrients, which contributes to their growth. During fermentation, Pitera is formed in it - a substance that positively affects cell regeneration and helps to maintain healthy hair. The water itself is rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It is superior in properties to ordinary rice water. And for the care, you can use any composition - the main thing is to determine the degree of protection your hair needs.

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How to make rice water at home

Pour a handful of rice into a small container, fill it with clean water and leave for a few minutes. Then you need to wash the rice in the same water and drain it, filtering it. Now you need to fill the rice with filtered water. During infusion (1–5 minutes), all the beneficial substances that rice is rich go into the water. After the allotted time, you need to drain the water, apply it on your hair, rub into the scalp with smooth movements, and after 5 minutes, rinse with warm water without using shampoos.

After you have learnt how to make rice water rinse for natural hair, you should also learn how you can use it.

How to use rice water for hair

  • As shampoo. Rice water can be used to wash hair. In order for it to foam, it must be made thick by adding rice flour.
  • For hair styling. The use of rice water helps to improve the structure of the hair, making it silky and soft.
  • As conditioner. After each hair wash, it is recommended to rinse hair with rice water. This will help accelerate its growth and improve its overall condition.

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How to make fermented rice water for hair growth

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Fermentation is the conversion of carbohydrates, such as sugar, to acid or alcohol. More specifically, this refers to the use of yeast to turn sugar into alcohol or to use bacteria to create lactic acid in certain foods. This process occurs naturally and people have used this process for many years to get fermented rice water.

Pour two cups of water into half a cup of rice and let it brew for 20 minutes. Strain the infusion. Use the resulting water to wash your hair and to wash your face. We do not recommend storing it in the refrigerator.

Try this rice water recipe and get lots of advantages!

The benefits of rice broth for hair care

  • Improve hair growth

There is nothing better than decoction of rice to reduce hair loss and enhance its growth. Amino acids present in the water help hair regeneration, thereby greatly accelerating its growth. In addition, it contains vitamins B, C, E, which also cause hair to grow faster.

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When hair is cut, it looks very sloppy. Protein and amino acids, which are abundant in rice water, help prevent splitting of the ends.

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Soak the split ends of the hair in the rice water for 15-20 minutes, then rinse the hair. Gradually, you will see a noticeable improvement in hair condition.

  • Strengthen roots and straighten hair

Amino acids that are part of the rice broth, strengthen the roots, make hair shine, make it smooth and silky.

  • Get rid of dandruff

Dandruff is always embarrassing. It leaves white small grains on clothes, causes itching and irritation. With regular use rice water helps to get rid of dandruff. For this you need to constantly wash your hair with it.

  • Make hair silky and shiny

To make hair look like silk, rice water should be used as a mask for hair. Apply, leave for 20 minutes and rinse. It will work even better if you add a little rose water and some essential oil to the solution.

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  • Rice water is so effective that it helps solve most problems before they go too far.
  • Like air conditioning

Rice water is a good and economical hair conditioner. Add a few drops of rosemary, lavender or another essential oil to it. Apply the mixture over the entire length of the hair. Leave on for 10-30 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

Try it - it is an excellent tool that restores and strengthens hair!

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