Rice water for hair has been a trend for years, so you've probably heard about it. But what exactly is it? Rice water is a method for stronger, faster growing and more beautiful locks. It is a Japanese method that the Japanese used for their hair centuries ago. Below you can read everything you need to know about this miracle cure.
Why rice water for curly, straight and frizzy hair?
Rice water for your hair helps you to improve your hair. Do you suffer from damaged and lifeless hair? Is your hair dry and frizzy? Or maybe your hair is very elastic and breaks. Then it could very well be that your hair has a protein deficiency. We are huge fans of rice water because it is an effective protein treatment and has many benefits for the hair. It not only repairs the hair, but it also stimulates hair growth. It also strengthens your hair and provides more volume! Although fermented rice water has been used for centuries as a natural miracle cure for the hair, it is important to know how to use rice water to maintain a good balance between hydration and protein.
Although fermented rice water has been used for centuries as a natural hair miracle cure, it is important to know how to use rice water to maintain a proper balance of hydration and protein .
This Is Why Rice Water Works For All Hair Types!
Amino acids, vitamins and minerals from fermented rice water can be divided into: Methionine: a substance that strengthens the hair structure and nails and Arginine: this has a positive effect in stimulating better hair growth. This is because this substance has a vasodilating effect on the hair follicles in the scalp, Glutamine: is an amino acid that the body produces itself. As we get older, this process decreases and then it is wise to administer glutamine yourself, Inositol: is a substance that is found in rice water. It is good for the growth and repair of damaged hair and it combats incipient baldness, Vitamin C: is a strong antioxidant that is effective in protecting the hair follicles against radiation from the sun. It also helps in the production of the protein "collagen". This is an important component for the hair structure, Vitamin B: ensures healthy cell growth, ideal for preventing hair loss. And it helps to keep the scalp healthy.
How do you use rice water?
In our shop you will find Rice Water from Ecoslay. You can easily implement this into your hair routine. You add something extra to your hair routine to give your hair that little bit extra. Rice water does wonders for your hair if you know how to use it tailored to your hair. Consistency also plays an important role for the best results. How to use it:
Rinse/mask
You can use the rice water as a rinse/mask where you rinse the hair with the rice water and let the rice water soak in for half an hour and then rinse it out. You use the rice water after washing the hair with a co-wash/shampoo and before/during the use of a(deep) conditioner.
Daily spray
You can also use the rice water as a daily spray. This method is advised if you have high porosity and your hair can have protein. For low porosity/protein sensitive hair this is not recommended.
Every hair is different and has its own needs. How you use the rice water depends on the needs of your hair.
TIP: It is important to pay attention to the amount of protein your hair gets. With the Curly Girl Method it often happens that your hair gets a protein surplus and that is everything we do not want.
