How to Make DIY Rice Conditioner at Home in a Few Simple Steps
Did you know that rice makes a great natural hair conditioner? It may be a new trend on TikTok, but its use as a hair product goes way back in time.
Rice water is just what it sounds like – the starchy liquid you get when you soak or cook rice in water. It's rich in nutrients like Vitamins B and E, fiber, magnesium, and zinc, and can make your hair stronger, look shiner, and be more manageable.
Rice water is also used to promote hair growth. Are you ready to give it a try? Follow along and I’ll show you how to make rice conditioner.
Tools and materials:
- Rice
- Aloe vera or flaxseed gel
- Black seed oil
- Rosemary oil
- Bowl
- Small blender
- Ice cube tray
1. Mix the rice conditioner ingredients
Mix ¼ cup of cooked rice with ¼ cup of aloe vera or flaxseed gel.
Add a half-teaspoon of black seed oil and a few drops of rosemary oil.
Blend in a Magic Bullet or other small blender.
Strain the mixture to get just the liquid in a bowl. It will be slightly thick and creamy.
2. How to use rice conditioner
After shampooing, apply a small amount of rice conditioner through your damp hair. Leave it in your hair for 5-10 minutes and then rinse it off.
3. How to store your rice conditioner
Pour your rice conditioner into an ice-cube tray and freeze until ready to use. Thaw 1-2 rice conditioner cubes for each application.
DIY rice conditioner tutorial
Give this a try. It couldn’t be easier, and you will love how it adds shine to your hair and smoothes it out. If you have hair growth concerns, you’ll love how it helps rejuvenate your hair too!
Please leave a comment below to let me know how you liked the results you got from this DIY rice conditioner for hair.
The author may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.
Comments
Join the conversation
Sounds awesome. Can’t wait to make and use some.