Benefits of rice water for hair

p> Rice water is a starchy liquid that is packed with benefits that help to strengthen the hair,"

It contains antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and a substance called, inositol, which all contribute to making the hair shinier and stronger.

How does rice water benefit hair?

Since rice itself is full of nutrients, it does follow suit that rice water would contain some of the same vitamins and minerals, all of which are said to help nourish hair. 

Topping the list are amino acids,  Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.Rice contains a small amount of amino acids cysteine, which is a form of hair protein so it helps to replenish. This helps to nourish the hair and provide nutrients to the scalp."

Another beneficial component of rice water, inositol, is a vitamin-like substance often found on the ingredient lists of hair growth supplements. Studies have shown that inositol can prevent hair damage and repair weak, breakage-prone hair.

How to use rice water for hair

There are two methods  either  by boiling or soaking. The first,you boil a cup of water, pour in rice, and let the mixture turn white and cloudy. Then the grains are strained, and the leftover water is what's used in hair. For the latter method,  you  pour uncooked rice into a bowl of water, let it soak for 24 hours, and then strain it.

No matter the method, there's one important step : dump your  uncooked rice into a strainer and rinse it well under tap water. Rice water is then cooled down in the fridge for a while and applied after shampoo. 

Most people leave the water in their hair for 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing.