Fermented Rice Water Hair Treatment For Longer, Thicker, & Stronger Hair
This rice water treatment involves fermentation. Fermentation has been known to enhance rice water's nutrients and effectiveness. This is a great treatment if you are able to prep days ahead of your shampoo day.FYI - fermented rice water does not have the best smell! To create a more pleasant smell, add orange peels to your rice water during the 2-3 day fermentation process.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of rice
- 3 cups of water
- mason jar
- medium-sized bowl
- strainer
- small spray bottle
- aloe vera juice optional
- orange peels
- plastic processing cap (grocery store bag works too)
- Essential oils (recommend peppermint or tea tree)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a bowl
- After rinsing the rice, transfer the rice to a mason jar or tightly sealed container.
- Add 3 cups of hot water to the mason jar
- Add a few drops of the essential oil of your choice and orange peels to ensure a more pleasant smell
- Close the container and let the rice water sit in a cool location for about 2-3 days. This will allow the rice water to ferment.
- After the 2-3 day period, strain the rice and remove the orange peels.
- Add the water to a small spray bottle.
- Optional: For more hydration, add a few tablespoons of aloe vera juice
- After shampooing your hair, spray the rice water on your hair and scalp. Your hair should be drenched!
- Cover your hair with a plastic cap for 30 minutes
- After the 30-minute treatment, thoroughly rinse the rice water out of your hair.
- Follow-up with additional conditioner if needed.
- Proceed with the rest of your hair routine
- Enjoy stronger tresses :)