Photos: 7 benefits of rice water on hair you didn't know

There are many products in the market that claim to do wonders to your hair and skin. But sometimes, you end up burning a hole in your pocket for no good reason. Instead of purchasing all those expensive shampoos, conditioners and masks, you can just use rice water.

Updated on: Aug 31, 2021 2:11 PM IST

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Women in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia have been using rice water to treat hair problems for centuries. The starchy water makes the hair smooth and shiny. It is believed to detangle the hair, make hair smoother, increases shine, etc. Here are seven benefits of rice water you probably didn't know. (Unsplash)

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Rich in Vitamin B, C and E: All these ingredients in rice water help regenerating hair and regular use will promote hair growth. (Unsplash)

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Helps get rid of frizziness: The protein in rice water will help get rid of all the frizziness and smoothens the hair. (Unsplash)

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Keeps you cool in summers: Rice water has cooling effects so if you want to stay cool during the summer season then add this to your hair care routine. (Unsplash)

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Removes split-ends: Pour some rice water in a mug and soak brittle hair strands for 10-15 minutes daily to see positive results. (Unsplash)

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Natural conditioner: You do not need to spend errands to get silky and shiny hair. You can apply rice water on hair strands and leave it for a few minutes before rinsing it with cold water. (Unsplash)

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Eliminates lice: The starch in rice water can kill lice and nits instantly. (Unsplash)

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Removes dandruff: It is suggested to not wash your hair daily since it can remove the natural oil from the scalp which is good for your hair. But you can rinse your hair every day with rice water to keep the scalp clean and dandruff free. (Unsplash)