Rice isn’t just tasty and a core part of many folks’ diets—it’s pretty fantastic for your hair and skin too! Cultures around the world have been using rice for ages in different ways, and one such way is through fermented rice water shampoo.
You may have heard that this shampoo leaves your hair silky smooth, and that’s absolutely right. Some folks have even switched to using rice water shampoos only, with great results. The beauty of it all, is you can make it right at your home. Let’s dive into how to make it.
This is the stuff you’ll need:
– 1 cup of any rice you have
– 2 cups of warm water
– 1 chamomile tea bag (awesome for lighter hair)
– 1 cup of shikakai tea (good for dark hair)
– 1/4 cup aloe vera juice (gives thickness to hair)
– A few drops of lavender oil (for that sweet smell)
– 1 cup liquid castile soap (nice for skin)
How to make it:
1. Put your rice in a bowl, and rinse with clean water.
2. Add warm water and mix. This doesn’t have to be perfect—just eyeball it! Let it soak for half an hour.
3. Next, drain the water into another bowl, and let it sit for a day or two until it ferments (it’ll smell a tiny bit sour).
4. Some like to boil the rice at this stage, but that depends on your hair type. See what works for you. Mix in the soap, tea, aloe, and lavender oil for a lovely smelling shampoo.
You can use rice water as well. Just cook some rice, save the water, and let it ferment. You’ll need to add extra water and make sure to dilute it though.
A quick heads-up: this homemade stuff doesn’t have preservatives, so it needs to be used in about a week or so.
Wondering why you should use this on your hair? Well, the fermentation process actually enhances the goodness of rice water for your hair. It’s packed with vitamins and minerals that regenerate your hair, making it vibrant and lovely.
How to use it:
Just use it like regular shampoo, rinse thoroughly, and let sit for about 5 minutes. Rinse again, and use once a week for best results. And hang on, it takes usually 3-4 weeks to see noticeable changes.
Some of the perks you can look forward to:
1. Faster hair growth: This shampoo can reduce hair fall and boost growth.
2. Fewer split ends: The proteins in rice water help reduce split ends.
3. Great hair rinse: For added volume and stronger, smoother hair, ditch your regular conditioner for rice water.
4. Shiny hair: Amino acids in rice water make your hair shine.
5. Damage-resistant hair: Regular use reduces breakage, which is super useful for long or curly hair.
6. No more dandruff: With habitual use, you can say goodbye to flaky woes.
7. Lice control: The starch in rice water helps manage lice.
Rice water isn’t just for your hair—it’s great for your skin too. It can help moisturize and soothe irritated skin. So, aren’t you ready for the switch?
And if you’re interested in learning more about the history and benefits of rice water, check out our other articles on the topic. Stay tuned for more health and wellness tips!
Categories: General. Tags: Health Diet, Pregnancy.
