- Benefits Of Rice Water For Hair
You must have heard of the Yao ethnic women from the village of Huangluo in China who, with their average hair length of about 6 feet made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the “world’s longest hair in the village”.
Besides this, these women do not have grey hair till the late 80’s. The untold secret behind their long and black hair is that they believe that the fermented rice water (which they use to cleanse their hair) is what helps to keep their hair clean, dark and long.
Rice water makes these women to de-tangle and manages their long hair easily, which they used to wrap around their heads in a high bun that is often called with names such as ‘gazing god’s bun’ or the ‘cloud bun’.
9. For Protecting Hair From Damage
A recent research has shown that rice water exhibit hair care effects such as decreasing surface friction and improving hair elasticity. Rice water has inositol which is a carbohydrate, which not only repairs damaged hair but protects it from further damage as well.
Specialized imaging technique proves that inositol remains inside the hair even after washing the hair, contributing in continuing hair protection and beautifying effects.10. For Strengthening Hair Root & For Smoothening Of Hair
The rice water is rich in amino acids. These amino acids strengthen the hair roots, add volume and shine and make hair silky smooth.
11. As A Hair Mask For Silky & Shiny Hair
Use rice water as a hair mask to get that long, silky and shiny hair. Pour some rice water on your hair and scalp; let it stay there for 20 minutes then wash it with normal water, follow with your natural shampooing and conditioning routine afterward.