Hello Ladies! I hope you all are doing well. Healthy hair growth is a topic for most woman. Keeping our mind, body and soul healthy and functioning to it’s best ability is always a great goal to stride for. So let’s talk about hair, and hair growth! Keep in mind on your hair journey what you put in your body is just as important if not more as what you put on your hair. So eat healthy ladies! Rice water for healthy hair growth is a trend all over the internet and for a good reason, you get results. Rice water has so many benefits for your healthy hair journey including hair growth! Plus rice is a staple food in must homes so you know it’s always in the pantry.

Who would guess such a simple food could feed your body and grow your hair! Plus it’s super affordable and easy to use. Using rice water in your healthy hair routine is not new it actually originated in the ancient Heian in Japan during 794-1185 CE. It was a tradition for Heian women to grow their hair floor length or as long as possible. A woman actually grew her hair 23 feet long.

What makes rice water such a power beauty product?

Rice water is the water left over after you soak the rice. This starchy water from the rice is rich in vitamins and minerals found in rice, including vitamin E, B vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants. These minerals and nutrients are known to soothe and decrease dryness in the hair and inflammation in the scalp.

Rice water is believed to increase healthy hair growth, protect against damage and promote smoother, boost shine and less tangled hair. It is also known that Yao woman who regularly practiced this rice water routine had significant delay in hair graying. Woman did not experience gray hair until in their 80’s! I love that!! This is not just a myth or tale, scientist and beauty experts have found that an ingredient found in rice water known as inositol, actually protects your hair from future damage and is able to repair hair from the inside out. It has also been found that rice water can help skin heal from dermatitis.

Benefits of Rice Water

Increasing and stimulating hair growth.

Helps eliminate dandruff and flakes.

Helps detangles hair.

Makes hair smoother and increases shine.

Makes hair stronger.

This beauty product is super easy and I’m sure you already have it in your pantry! So let’s get to it!

Rice Water Directions

Ingredients

1 tablespoon of rice
1 cup of water

Simple right!

Items Needed:

A small or medium size bowl

Strainer

Mixing spoon

Glass or plastic bowl with a lid. You can also use plastic wrap or foil to cover your bowl if needed. Just make sure the jar or container is sealed.

Spray bottle or small shampoo bottle.

Directions to make it:

1. Select your rice! Basmati, Jasmine, White or Brown rice

2. Make sure you wash the rice with water to get rid of any dirt and impurities.

3. Drain rice immediately to avoid losing nutrients by soaking to long.

4. Combine rice and new fresh water in a covered bowl for about 30 minutes. Stirring often until rice water turns cloudy.

5. Drain the freshly made rice water into a clean bowl or container for use. Mix well for the water to become cloudy.

6. Now strain the rice from the water. The strained rice can be cooked and used later.

7. Next store rice water in a covered plastic or glass container for 12 to 24 hours. You can add a orange or lemon peel to balance out the scent. Do not exceed longer than 24 hours for the ferment stage.

8. The fermentation stage will take 12-24 hours. At this time all of the nutrients for your hair will come out!

9. At this point your rice water is ready! You can refrigerate your rice water for one week. Be sure to shake well before use.