The use of rice water on hair to stimulate growth has skyrocketed on social media in the past two years, with everyone from Kim Kardashian to Cardi B claiming to have tried the so-called trick.
The trend, which has been widely circulated on the video-sharing platform TikTok, shows people using fermented rice water to add vitamins to their hair.
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Searches for the trend grew 22 percent in July 2021, and in the TikTok Beauty Index 2021 report from Fantastic look«rice water for hair growth» was listed among Top 19 TikTok Hair Trends.
the hashtag #ricewater it currently has 506.2 million views on TikTok, with countless people posting their own experiences on the app.
A user named Audrey Victoria said she was «shocked» by the results of this viral trend.
Another user, posting under the name Abbey Yung, reported her experience after using rice water once a week for a month.
She said: «It’s definitely grown a bit more, and aside from the growth, I feel like I’ve seen a lot of other benefits as well.
«My hair is shinier and softer and overall feels healthier and more manageable.
«Overall this is a win for me and something I will continue to do in my weekly hair wash routine.»
How do you wash your hair with rice water?
To create the rice water, pour clean rice into an airtight container, add a little cold water and mix.
let it be soak for 15 to 30 minutes until the water looks «milk white».
Any type of rice can be used.
Later, strain the rice and reserve the water. Some people who don’t like the smell just add a few drops of juice from a freshly squeezed orange or lemon.
According to Medical News Todaythere are 4 steps to wash your hair with rice water.
- Start by shampooing your hair as usual.
- Then rinse well with clean tap water.
- Pour the rice water on your hair, and then massage your hair and scalp.
- Let sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse hair thoroughly with clean, lukewarm water.
Does using rice water really work to help hair growth?
Although this is a viral trend on social media, there are plenty of evidence to back it up.
In fact, this trend has been around since the Hein period, which began around 794 and ended in 1185 in Japan.
Japanese women, known for their long, thick hair, They used the same trick.
According to health line: «Studies have found that the inositolan ingredient found in rice water, can penetrate damaged hair and repair it from the inside out.
«It even protects the hair from future damage.»
Rice water is also packed with amino acids, vitamins B and E, minerals and antioxidants that improve hair health.