Rice Water Hair Growth Spray
This rice water hair growth spray is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, which helps hair grow longer and thicker.
Yield: 8 ounces
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Strainer or fine mesh sieve
- A bowl or container to collect the rice water
- 8-ounce mister bottle
Materials
Rice Water
- 1 cup rice (white, brown, or any type will work)
- 5 cups water
- 2 keratin capsules
- 1 vitamin B5 capsule
Infused Rice Bran Oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee
- ½ cup rice bran oil
Rice Water Hair Growth Spray
- ¾ cup rice water
- 2 teaspoons infused rice bran oil
- 2 tablespoons polysorbate-20
Instructions
Make the rice water
- Bring the water and rice to a boil. Once the water boils, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and let the rice cook for 10–15 minutes. Turn off the heat and carefully strain the rice over a bowl or container. Make sure to collect the liquid (rice water) in the bowl. You can discard the cooked rice or use it for your meal.While the rice water is still slightly warm, add the keratin and vitamin B5 and stir well (this will help the vitamins dissolve completely in the rice water). Let the water finish cooling.
Make the infused rice bran oil
- Combine the rice bran oil, rosemary, and coffee grounds in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. Strain out the solids and transfer the infused oil to a glass amber bottle for long-term storage.
Make the rice water spray
- Combine 2 teaspoons of the infused rice bran oil with ¾ cup (6 ounces) rice water in an 8-ounce mister bottle. Add 2 tablespoons polysorbate-20 and shake to combine.
Notes
The remaining rice bran oil would make a great oil facial cleanser or a deep conditioning mask for hair. It will also keep for several months in the refrigerator, so you could save it for future use.