Stop Spending on Costly Products! Use rice water at home to get long, thick and strong hair naturally

By: Kashish Chawla

On: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3:25 PM

Benefits of Rice Water for Hair
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Benefits of Rice Water for Hair: Although rice water is readily available in the market, homemade fresh rice water is even more beneficial. It’s very easy to prepare and is considered a very effective hair treatment. Let’s learn how to make rice water at home.

Benefits of Rice Water for Hair
Benefits of Rice Water for Hair (source- social media)
  • First, take half a cup of raw rice and wash it thoroughly.
  • Now, add 2-3 cups of water to it and soak it for 30 minutes.
  • Strain the water; this is your plain rice water.
  • After preparing the rice water, cover it and leave it at room temperature for 24 hours. If the rice water starts to smell slightly sour, it’s fermented.
  • You can mix a little plain water into it before applying it, or you can add a little water while preparing it so it can be easily sprayed onto your hair.

How to Use Rice Water for Hair: How to Use It on Hair?

How to Use Rice Water for Hair
How to Use Rice Water for Hair (source- social media)

On any day you shampoo, spray rice water onto your scalp after shampooing and massage gently for 5 to 10 minutes. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse with clean water. Doing this 1 to 2 times a week will quickly see a difference. It promotes hair growth and makes it soft and shiny.

Benefits of Rice Water for Hair: These Benefits of Applying Rice Water

Benefits of Rice Water for Hair
Benefits of Rice Water for Hair (source- social media)
  • Rice water nourishes the scalp and strengthens hair, leading to faster hair growth.
  • It restores its natural shine and reduces frizz. It also makes hair smoother and more manageable.
  • Applying rice water to your scalp can boost your hair’s health and help get rid of dandruff.
  • Keep these things in mind
  • Overusing rice water can dry out your hair. Therefore, it’s best to use it only twice a week.

Be sure to do a patch test before applying anything to your scalp, as not everything suits every skin type.

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Kashish Chawla

Kashish Chawla is a content writer at Punjab Kesari. A journalist with 1.5+ experience years across digital media. She is graduated from Bachelors in Journalism and Mass communication from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, worked with Zee Media as a website content writer, and as a reported with Indianewslive.