Author: Namratha Gopal
We all know that the rice adds vitality and repairs strands. These days the market is loaded with rice water hair products like hair masks, shampoos and conditioners. One of the perfect solutions for hair fall problem is rice hair masks and their fermented waters. With that being said, we are back again with another hair conditioner recipe using rice i.e., rice conditioner for shiny and healthier hair. This conditioner is very hydrating, helps in restoring the shine and smoothness. Why wait, pamper your tresses with this amazing and super natural Rice conditioner. As we have been stressing the importance of natural ingredients that’s easily available at home, you won’t find any kind of toxins, harmful and harsh chemicals, silicones and dyes in this conditioner. Without much delay, let’s being with the recipe –
Recipe for Rice Conditioner for Shiny and Healthier Hair
Benefits of the ingredients used in the Rice Conditioner
Rice
Rice contains about 75 to 80% of starch. Which is why, rice water is starchy water that remains after soaking or cooking rice. Rice contains many minerals and vitamins, they include:
- Anti-oxidants
- Amino acids
- Minerals like potassium, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese and a lot of fiber
- B vitamins
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
Beside rice being trendy when it comes to skincare and hair care regimens, it isn’t new. As it dates back to ancient times when the ladies used to flaunt their tresses that used to drape floor because their secret was rice water and its hair masks. Rice has many benefits that include – helps remove dandruff, detangles your hair, stimulate hair growth, strengthens the hair follicles, gives vitality and improves their appearance.
Fenugreek seeds
Fenugreek is a rich source of protein and iron which are essential nutrients for hair. The saponin in fenugreek has antibacterial and antifungal properties which help in treating dandruff. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties of fenugreek help in reducing inflammation of the hair follicles that may lead to many issues. Fenugreek is known for promoting hair growth and is especially helpful in increasing hair density and decreasing hair shedding.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil has several benefits and is used in almost all the hair DIYs. When used as a leave-in treatment it helps seal moisture content in hair. Helps treating dry and flaky scalp, prevents split ends and hair breakage. Coconut oil is the best in getting frizz-free hair and the fatty acids in coconut oil have anti-microbial properties that help in treating scalp from dandruff and microorganisms. And mainly helps in promoting hair growth.
Method
Things you need:
- 1 cup of cooked rice
- A cup of soaked fenugreek water (make sure you add cooked rice and fenugreek water in equal quantities)
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
Directions:
To prepare this rice conditioner, take 1 cup of rice (washed but not squeezed) and soak it in the water overnight. In the next morning, cook the rice until it is gooey. Once it is come down to room temperature, now add 1 cup of overnight soaked fenugreek water and add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and give it a very good mix. Blend it until smooth and lump-free. This can be used as pre-shampoo mask and can be used as post-wash conditioner on your hair as well. After the hair wash, apply this as the conditioner and rinse after 5mins.
Note
- Patch test is mandatory before you use this conditioner and check if it works for your hair.
- Use the freshly prepared conditioner as much as possible.
- Discard the usage in case you feel any scalp irritation.
- Do not expect instant results instead give it at least a week or month of time to see the results.
- Use organic products/ ingredients for best results and to maintain the scalp health.
- Can adjust the quantity required as per the hair length.
- Concentrate on the hair ends rather than the scalp.
- Do not use it as leave-in conditioner.
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