Korean hair hack: How to make rice water rinse for shiny hair
Traditionally, Koreans have been known for their natural beauty rituals that utilize nutritious ingredients for better and better results, and one such beauty secret is rice water rinse to achieve soft and shiny hair. Dietary vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are present in rice water because of which it has been cherished by Korean women for a long time. It makes hair smoother and promotes general hair health. Here is the steps on how to prepare this Korean hair back.
Ingredients-
- Rice: Go for high-quality rice, especially the organic variety when striving for the best yields. For this black rice, brown rice or white rice is applicable.
- Water: Make sure to utilize clean, filtered water for the rice to run through and soak while being infused by it.
- A jar or bowl: To make versatile fermentable, you need a glass jar or lid you can close.
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Method To Prepare Korean hair hack:
Rinse the rice
Measure half a cup of rice; pour it under the running water to remove any impurities; or starch excess.Put the rinsed rice in a bowl.
Soak the rice
Place water into the bowl you washed the rice with and ensure it cleans any residue from the rice. Give the rice water at least 30 minutes to an hour to completely absorb the water. So, the water takes out all the valuable compositions from the rice.
Mix and strain:
However, from there on, rub the rice with your hands softly in order to relinquish its benefits.Afterwards, place the strainer over a clean bowl or container and separate the rice grains from the water by pouring the water through the strainer or cheesecloth. If you are not using the rice in the mold, you can discard or save the rice grains for cooking.
Fermentation (optional):
You’ll get more benefits from this solution if you do fermentation with rice water. This is very easy. You can place the prepared rice water in a large mason jar or some other covered container and let it sit and ferment for about 12 to 24 hours at room temperature. Fermentation that improves the nutrients of the rice water and that can have a positive effect on the strands of hair is what makes fermentation a key health cornerstone.
Add essential oils:
Using essential oils to the rice water is optional; just a few drops will be enough to get your favorite smell and additional benefits. Some oils like lavender and rosemary, have already made a good reputation of helping us to strengthen our hair and to calm down our scalp.
Application:
Following fermentation (if you choose to) or when you are ready with your rice water a hair rinse is the next step. Rinse your hair like usual with shampoo and conditioner, and then repeat the process by rinsing your hair with the rice water. Make sure to saturate the roots to the ends of your hair this time. Lightly massage your scalp for like two minutes and this will encourage a healthy blood flow and will provide room for the nutrients to absorb.
Leave-in or rinse out:
You can opt to use it as a nourishing treatment as a mask for 10-20 minutes and just rinse in lukewarm. Alternatively, you can deliberately put the rice water in your hair as residual to gain more moisturization and luster.
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