Place the rice in a bowl and rinse it once with clean water to remove surface dust and impurities.
Step 2: Soak the Rice
Add 2 cups of clean water to the rice and let it soak for approximately 30 minutes.
Stir the rice occasionally to help release some of its starch into the water.
Step 3: Strain the Water
Pour the mixture through a clean strainer and collect the cloudy liquid in a clean container.
Discard or cook the rice separately.
Step 4: Apply to the Hair
Wash your hair with your normal shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
Apply the rice water to the scalp and lengths of the hair. Gently massage the scalp with your fingertips without scratching.
Step 5: Leave It On
Allow the rice water to remain on the hair for approximately 10–20 minutes.
There is no need to leave it on overnight.
Step 6: Rinse Thoroughly
Rinse your hair thoroughly with clean water. Follow with your usual conditioner if your hair feels dry.
Step 7: Store Safely
Keep homemade rice water refrigerated in a clean, covered container and use it within a few days. Discard it immediately if it develops an unpleasant smell, visible mold, or other signs of spoilage.
Can Rice Water Regrow Bald Patches?
Rice water may make hair feel smoother or less dry, but it has not been established as a treatment for male-pattern baldness, alopecia, or other causes of hair loss.
If you are developing bald patches, rapidly losing hair, or noticing significant thinning, the cause is worth investigating. Hair loss can result from genetics, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, scalp conditions, medications, stress, or autoimmune disorders. A dermatologist can determine the cause and discuss treatments that have evidence for the specific type of hair loss.
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