Magic Ingredient: Rice Water 🍚✨
Have you seen the rice water trend all over social media? 🍚 Rice water is considered a real insider tip for soft, shiny hair. It contains starch, amino acids, as well as various vitamins and minerals that can help leave your hair feeling smoother. Many people also swear by its ability to add shine, reduce frizz, and improve the overall feel of the hair.
However, there's currently no clear scientific evidence that rice water can actually repair damaged hair or make it grow faster. As an affordable, natural hair treatment though, it's definitely worth giving a try. 😊
What exactly is rice water? 🤔
Rice water is simply the water left over after cooking or soaking rice. For years it was poured straight down the drain—today it's celebrated as a natural hair care treatment.
⚠️ Important:
Never use hot rice water on your hair or scalp to avoid burns.
If you tend to have a dry or flaky scalp, dilute 50 ml of rice water with about half a liter of fresh water before using it.
What can you do with rice water?
We've found three simple ways to use it:
💆♀️ Hair mask
🚿 Hair rinse
🌙 Overnight leave-in treatment
Let's get started!
1. Hair Mask 💆♀️
Once your rice is fully cooked, allow the rice water to cool and pour it into a clean spray bottle.
Spray it generously onto dry hair and massage it into your lengths and ends. Leave it on for 15–20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
2. Hair Rinse 🚿
Pour the cooled rice water into a clean bottle, such as an empty shampoo or conditioner bottle.
After washing your hair, massage the rice water into your hair just like you would a regular conditioner. Leave it on for 2–3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
It's a simple, natural alternative for anyone who prefers to avoid silicones or unnecessary additives.
3. Overnight Leave-In Treatment 🌙
This method couldn't be easier.
Massage the rice water into your hair before going to bed and simply leave it in overnight. If you're worried about your pillow, just place a towel over it.
The next morning, wash your hair as usual—and you're done!
How should you store rice water? ❄️
Store your rice water in a sealed glass jar or clean bottle in the refrigerator.
It will keep for approximately 5–7 days.
💡 Our tip: Shake the container well before every use, as the heavier particles naturally settle at the bottom.
One more tip for colorful hair 🌈
If your vibrant hair color has started to fade after a few washes, consider using a color-depositing hair mask instead of rice water from time to time. Our Headshot Color Masks nourish your hair while refreshing your color—without the need to dye it again. They provide moisture, add shine, and can even be mixed together to create your own custom shades.
Have fun trying it out—and enjoy your beautiful, healthy-looking hair! 💜