Rice water is well known for its amazing beauty benefits, when applied on hair it adds softness, shine and also promotes healthy hair. The vitamins and minerals in rice improves the overall growth of hair and with regular use, it strengthens the hair follicles and makes your scalp healthy.Overnight hair treatments are basically used for a deep condition and nourish your hair while you sleep.
BENEFITS OF FERMENTED RICE WATER FOR HAIR
Rice water contains inositol which is a carbohydrate that increases elasticity, makes hair stronger and adds shine to your hair. It helps to balance the scalp pH level, promote hair growth and makes hair healthy.
Essential oils are one of the most beneficial ingredients when it comes to hair-care and when mixed with rice water it makes one of the best deep conditioning hair masks. It also strengthens hair follicles and reduces hair fall gradually. READ MORE – ALOE VERA SLEEPING MASK FOR CLEAR SKIN
Watch this video on how to make and use rice water in 4 best ways for healthy hair growth.
OVERNIGHT RICE WATER HAIR SPRAY RECIPE
You will need-
- 1 cup fermented rice water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or castor oil
- Few drops of essential oil ( optional)
HOW TO MAKE RICE WATER – To make rice water – In a bowl, add 1/2 cup clean, organic rice, and 1 cup of filtered water. Stir the rice with a spoon to release the nutrients into the water and then cover the bowl with a lid. Place it at room temperature for about 2-4 hours. Strain the rice and your rice water is ready to use on your hair. You can also leave the water to ferment overnight.
TO USE RICE WATER FOR HAIR GROWTH – Mix rice water with 1 Tbsp of organic coconut oil or any other oil of your choice, I have also used rice water with black castor oil and it works amazing too. Also, add in few drops of essential oil of your choice. shake the bottle really really well and mist the rice water all your hair and leave it on overnight. In the morning rinse the rice water with cold water to add shine. Do this twice a week. Refrigerate the remaining rice water to stop fermentation. READ MORE – 6 BEST SCALP SCRUB RECIPES FOR HEALTHY HAIR GROWTH
Caution – Patch test before use.