Rice has been used as a beauty ingredient for several decades. Not only is this ingredient extremely easy to find, but it can also be used to achieve thick hair. For the following hair masks, you will need rice water. It can be easily prepared by boiling ½ cup of rice in 2 cups of water. You can strain the starchy liquid/rice water and add it to these hair masks as mentioned.
Rice and Coconut Milk Hair Mask
You will need:
- 1 cup of thick yoghurt
- ½ cup of coconut milk
- ½ cup of rice powder
How to:
- Simply mix the coconut milk with the yoghurt.
- Add in the rice powder and mix well to make sure there are no lumps.
- Now apply this hair mask on your hair ends as well as the hair roots.
- Tie your hair in a bun and let the mask work for 2 hours.
- Rinse off using shampoo.
- Do this remedy 2 times a week.
How this works:
Rice has been used as an ingredient for hair care by many women. Rice contains a special carbohydrate known as inositol which helps in repairing damaged and dry hair. Coconut milk is very nourishing for the hair and also contains essential fats. It has a good amount of protein and also is a rich source of vitamin E. the combination of coconut milk and yoghurt will help to nourish the hair deeply and get rid of frizz. This mask will also be effective in getting rid of damaged hair as it will slowly transform dry and dull hair into smooth and shiny locks. Its vitamin E content will also to accelerate hair growth.
Rice Hair Mask for Fast Thick Hair Growth
You will need:
- ½ cup of fenugreek seeds
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup of rice water
How to:
- Soak the fenugreek seeds in the milk overnight.
- Add the soaked seeds along with the milk into a blender.
- Add in the ripe banana.
- Pour in the rice water as well.
- Blend on high speed for 30 seconds.
- Apply this hair mask on your hair and tie them up in a bun.
- Let it work for 1 hour.
- Shampoo and condition as usual.
- Do this remedy once every week.
How this works:
Rice water is a rich source of vitamin E and anti oxidants. it helps greatly in nourishing the hair and also preventing hair fall which leads to the growth of thick and healthy hair. Fenugreek seeds contain potassium and magnesium which promote hair health. This hair mask will also help to get rid of dandruff and prevent any infections as fenugreek seeds contain anti microbial properties. Milk will help to nourish the hair. Banana is a rich source of vitamin B7. Bananas also help to make the hair smoother and softer because they contain protein and will help in fortifying the hair.
Flaxseeds Gel Hair Mask
You will need:
- 3 tablespoons of flax seeds
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of rice water
How to:
- Add the flaxseeds to the water and let the water heat up.
- Allow the water to boil for at least 5 minutes.
- You will notice that the water begins to turn into a gel.
- Turn off the heat after 5 minutes of boiling and strain the liquid immediately.
- Add the rice water to the hot gel and mix well.
- Allow the gel to cool down a little.
- Apply this gel on your hair and massage the scalp as well.
- Tie up your hair in a bun.
- Shampoo your hair as usual after 2 hours.
- Do this remedy two times a week.
How this works:
Flaxseeds are also a very rich source of antioxidants which improve hair health. Rice water is also very good for the hair since it helps to hydrate the hair deeply and stimulate the scalp to enable faster hair growth. It also helps in treating dry and damaged hair. It has been shown that the amino acids contained in rice water are very helpful in nourishing thin hair and enabling the growth of thick hair.
Lemon, Honey and Rice Water Hair Mask
You will need:
- 1/4th cup of lemon juice
- 1/4th cup of honey
- ½ cup of rice water
How to:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to get a paste.
- Apply this mixture on your scalp as well as hair ends.
- Make sure you massage your scalp slowly by using little amounts of the hair mask. This will ensure that the water gets absorbed into the hair and does not get wasted by simply dripping down your hair.
- Tie your hair in a bun.
- Shampoo and condition your hair as usual after 30 minutes.
- Do this remedy once a week.
How this works:
Dandruff can lead to an itchy scalp and also prevent the hair from getting proper nourishment. People with an oily scalp may experience the buildup of hair sebum on their scalp which makes the hair appear limp and less voluminous. Rice water is a great cleansing agent for the hair and helps in adding more shine to the hair due to its starch content. Lemon juice will greatly help in getting rid of the dry flakes present on the scalp and make the hair extremely clean. Honey will prevent the hair from drying out.
Rice Water and Vitamin E Hair Mask
You will need:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of rice water
- 2 tablespoons of rice paste (mashed cooked rice)
- 3 capsules of vitamin E oil
- 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil
How to:
- Puncture the vitamin E capsules using a pin and add to a bowl.
- Now add in the eggs and the essential oil.
- Beat the eggs well with the oils for about 2 minutes.
- Add in the rice water and the rice paste. Mix well.
- Apply this mixture on your scalp and hair ends using a hair color applying brush.
- Shampoo your hair thoroughly after 20 minutes.
- Do this remedy once a week.
How this works:
Eggs are packed with protein and also help in making the hair smooth and frizz free. Although the smell may not be pleasant but the results will be worth it as the proteins and lipids present in eggs will help to prevent hair fall and therefore give you long and shiny hair. The combination of egg and vitamin E oil will strengthen the hair from within and prevent damage as well. Rice water will make your hair hydrated and help in promoting hair growth.
