Caring for a mane is not as easy as it seems. without ignoring us for a moment, split endswe find that we have damaged hair… You need to be very careful to give her all the love she needs. Fortunately, if the pandemic has left any residue in the digital society, it is customary to share all kinds of tips and wisdom to maximize ‘do it yourself’.
In recent times it has become common for followers of the Tiktok social network to find a specific recommendation. This is advice that usually comes from real ‘big hair’ users. They explain that thanks to this beauty secret, their hair is clean and shiny, that it grows faster and is stronger. Remedy is rice water,
What is the recipe for rice water?
You have to do wash your hair as normalwith normal shampoo, and, after washing it, put it in a bowl or a rice bowl Or, if possible, where the grain was cooked. Once you get to this point, there are two currents: una advises to wash the hair right after, while the other suggests leave it in the water for a few minutesAs if it was a mask.
This ‘tip’ of beauty has a long history (centuries, even), as it has Chinese origins. However, to hold it today, it helps that this is a routine used by figures like this one regularly. Kim KardashianSomething that he has told from the posh platform, which has been created by his sister Kourtney.
Where does it come from?
In fact, the use of rice water for hair was traditionally used in China and is still common today in Huangluo, a city where women do not cut their hair again after the age of 18. especially in Japan in the medieval Heian periodThis technique was probably used due to Chinese influence.
Undoubtedly, long-term use of rice water guarantees that, at least, These Asian women were sure it worked, The fact that there are scientific points in favor of this beauty routine is undeniable. First, the pH of this water is similar to that of human skin, so it will not only not cause irritation, but is effective in calming sensitive scalps.
Rice water is rich in antioxidants, which is beneficial for hair health, and contains components such as vitamins B and E, amino acids and trace elements that help hydrate the hair, as well as the scalp. It also creates volume and adds shine to the hair.
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