My hair is THRIVING - Rice Water Treatment - Kayley Melissa

[@camronvideofreak]

I've been doing this off and on for a few years. I don't cook the rice or even drain it. I rinse it, add a full jar of filtered water, 1 peel of grapefruit and let ferment. A HUGE TRICK IS TO SAVE AT LEAST 1 CUP OF THE PREVIOUS BATCH TO ADD TO THE NEW BATCH! This speeds up fermentation due to concentrated bacteria already in the water. I've never had curly hair in my life but noticed recently my hair becoming curly.

[@GentlethemJoey]

I used to work at a sushi restaurant and had to wash rice multiple times a day and my hands have never been as soft since. 😭😂

[@noova02]

I've always been wondering about topical uses for it. I'm considering it for sure now.😂❤

[@no707]

I use it on my face too , it helped with redness and it dries out acne

[@no707]

And also it helps with darkness under arms l like using it once a week with a coffee scrub on the armpits (you know it's summer and we use alot of products on there so this is great)

[@Keiwee89]

@@no707 are you just using the 3 ingredients for the under arm discoloration?

[@no707]

@@Keiwee89 l just use white rice and water and just boil it , and l use a coffee scrub made with coffee sugar and coconut oil . ,l don't have that much discoloration but my mom used it too and her results were alot better . Also just my personal tip but l like using sugar wax or epilator to remove under arm hair because shaving doesn't remove the hair from the root so the black dots kinda make the area appear dark when in reality it's just the hair under the skin

[@evelynknight5627]

Alright, so I did this and wanted to share my results if any of you are like me and looking through the comments to see if anyone else has actually tried it and can back up her claims. Followed her recipe and made two batches right away, since I wanted to let it sit for at least a week and wanted to make sure I still had enough for another wash even if I didn't have time to do this again for a bit. Applied it last night with a bowl and the inversion method. Just poured the stuff over my head which was over the bucket to cover most of the underside, then got a small cup to get the crown and dunked for midlength and tips. Worked it in, wrapped it up, and sat for 30 minutes. Did not shampoo prior or anything to test the efficacy of the shikakai root for cleansing the hair, but did condition after rinsing. The smell is... Well, it's really weird. Predominantly grapefruit, but pungent and has a sort of "Chinese medicinal" note from the powders. It was a little jarring at first, but it grows on ya after it sits. It mostly comes out of the hair when rinsed, but a little does linger (really faint). After washing I noticed my hair looked very shiny and healthy and detangled very easily. I let it air dry overnight, and OMG my boyfriend and I are noticing results right away! It's shiny, seems healthier, and I could run my fingers through it first thing in the morning prior to brushing without any tangles! Normally can't do that at all because my ends are so horribly dry and frizzy. Normally my hair is quite dry and textured, so frizz and tangles are a near constant for me even with my four step Olaplex routine. Now though, my hair is like the epitome of shine and health. One thing worth mentioning is that this concoction - while it does clean the hair just fine - does not give that same sort of "stripped clean" feel you usually get with shampoos. If you're one of those people that needs their hair to feel CLEAN clean, maybe do your regular shampoo first, then the rice water, then condition should you feel inclined. Hope that helps anyone that was lurking like I was!

[@trujace]

Do you have bleached hair? Did you maybe see some darkening?

[@evelynknight5627]

@@trujace bleached but then colored auburn over it currently. I don't see any difference in my color though.

[@SCJRDF]

I have mid-length, fine hair. Just made a first batch of White Rice water and letting it ferment for 24 hours. Do i shampoo, apply rice water and then condition? I'm a bit confused.

[@SirSvotter]

@@SCJRDF I think you would shampoo it prior to applying the concoction, then use conditioner afterwards. Both steps are optional however if you add the shikakai bc it has cleaning properties

[@aliceneal8666]

Hi could you possibly list your ingredients you used and the amounts of each? Also do you plan on doing this on a regular basis?

[@nickburns3178]

I cannot wait to try and help my wife with this we are on our 3rd child and hair loss/thickness, and hair strength has been something that has been weighing down on her and I would love nothing more than to help her with this! these 2 videos have gotten me so exited and if she will let me I will video document this because more proof on the internet is what people need. People like you that share valuable information on the internet is what makes the internet so amazing!

[@juliannaparese5186]

you’re an amazing husband !!

[@shawntelmay5283]

This is so sweet, more men need to be like this then there would be less divorces, that all women want is someone to care and appreciate them thanks for being a rare breed

[@sapphiresapphic]

you’re so sweet omg

[@trashpanda5063]

Good for you! ❤️ I have permanent alopecia from chemotherapy and it really does affect a woman's self esteem. My hubby is sweet enough to help me with derma rolling and scalp massage. It means the world. 💜💚💛✌️

[@soobadarnazira9121]

Very sweet & thoughtful of u. Pls do tell your wife that this works & is absolutely amaizing . I tried it 5 times while we were in the 1st covid lockdown in March 2019 ; repeating the process every 3 weeks ; i used yoga e extreamly dry skin on my scalp/ forehead near my hair line /even in my ears & at the back of my neck near my hair line & i did notice hair loss although my hairdresser would tell me it ok i was a bit concerned but after using this treatement my hair was so different …in a good way ; healthy / hair fall diminished drastically &no more peel off that would look like dandruff ! &my hair grew faster & shinier … everyone around me would give me compliments & ask what I did ! So YES IT WORKS ! I used the simpler version White basmati Rice / I only had access to yellow lemon hence used that no other ingredients ! I let it ferment for 7 days . Good luck hope u see the difference After 2 yrs pose I’m doing it again today to be used next Friday as my problem is back again since some weeks already I regret not having been consistent with this over the past 2 Yrs … I was told lazy 😔. It’s seriously worth it . Love from Mauritius ( mum of 3 as well )

[@ElR1517]

Boiling is a part of the brewing process for beer, cider, etc, which is basically what making rice water is if you then added some yeast and let it go wild in a fermenter. Boiling the "mash" of the rice to creates a "wort" liquid that you then put on your hair. It requires boiling for a lot of reasons but one of the most important ones is that it will kill bacteria that would otherwise grow happily in a dark, carby, and watery environment. It also stops starches from turning into sugars and I think you said the starch is what made your hair shiny and you wouldn't want it converting into sugar. Otherwise I know it has something to do with coagulating the proteins of the grain so I guess it helps pull out the protein from the rice and into the water. For your next rice water video I'd actually suggest looking into brewing and fermenting to see why waiting is waiting is a factor. What does the fermentation do to help hair, I wonder.

[@vivojefe26]

Fermenting brings the ph down to more acid which is better for hair and scalp.

[@sundancer7562]

Great idea!

[@andymkp]

So we need to boil?

[@ElR1517]

@Sophia Kramer I worked at a brewery after college as my side hustle and they made sure to educate us out the wazoo on the process. I learned from the greatest and ended up brewing a few batches of beer for myself :)

[@no707]

So is it better to just boil the washed water or boil the rice itself?

[@xxo8888]

My grandma did this for as long as I can remember and her mother before her. I remember sitting outside watching her unfurl her long black hair into buckets of fermented rice water. It was down behind her bottom. Mine was down to my knees

[@SubhaChugh]

Was?

[@xxo8888]

@@SubhaChugh My grandma passed away and I cut my hair after I got married. It wasn't always a choice to keep my hair long

[@imAbsoluteGod]

@@xxo8888 ohh... do you use shampoo or skip it??? And how many times you use in a week?

[@gennesiededios9761]

Can you tell me the full process?

[@wolfie1027]

I guess we will be waiting for a while to read the exact process...

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Rice water is basically a protein treatment and some people go overboard and get protein overload which can break your hair off - if you have smooth straight hair like you do then weekly use probably will be beneficial than to those that have very curly kinky or wavy hair. Use sparingly.

[@fiemy6888]

Do you think it would help curly/kinky/wavy hair if you washed it with soap between uses, instead of Washington with the ricewater, to wash some of the protein off?

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

Wait this will be more beneficial to straight hair or curly hair types? I’m confused, I think you accidentally left out either the word “more” or the word “less”

[@FallingSkywardz]

Protein overload has been proven as a myth, you're feeling the protein on the outside of the hair cuticle apparently, however yes making sure to balance protein and moisture is a must

[@icycici]

@@fiemy6888 Afro texture hair benefits from rice water as well. It's been added in a lot of black women's hair care for years now.

[@angiefierce9212]

@@Redh3adElizabeth straight hair but it can do similar results to those with curly /wavy hair

[@purkayastha_madhura]

Hey fellow Indian woman here with some other uses of shikakai. Shikakai, along with Amla and Henna, is extremely useful for naturally colouring your hair. Henna gives the colour (but also makes the hair rough). However, the Amla and the shikakai help in making the hair soft, adding shine and also make the colour last longer. Hope this helps

[@Bella-vc9sr]

Pomelo can be found in asian supermarkets across North America (I'm from Canada!) and they're much larger so you can get more peel for recipes if you are making a larger batch! They also have a milder flavour so if you don't like eating grapefruit, I would def recommend trying this fruit! :)))

[@jjbowman4653]

Now I will consulting to go into ALL OF THE SUPERMARKETS. I will find pomelo.

[@abetterday777]

This is a lot. I have been using rice water for 3 years now, and this came after 6 years of using OGX. I literally use about a quarter cup of rice, about 2 cups of water, rinse it once and let it sit for 24 hours. I apply and let it sit in my hair with a cap on for 30 minutes. That’s it. My hair has done all of the things theirs has and without the production. Sometimes I will add things like rosemary and tea tree oil or a green tea bag. If you have dry hair, I’d also recommend doing an oil soak the day before.

[@bibliophilecb]

Of course you’ve always done great research for your videos, but I love the way you’ve recently made an effort to acknowledge and respect cultures that certain techniques and products come from! I’ve noticed a trend for the past few years in the hair community where we white women tend to just talk about these “hot new methods” for hair, like rice water or most of the Curly Girl Method, without acknowledging the people and cultures who actually came up with these things. Anyway tl;dr thank you for putting in that effort, it makes your content that much better!

[@LargestUndergroundbunker]

Add dried rosemary with the white rice water and the peel, will not only change the smell, but Rosemary the benefits amazing for growth and healthy scalp.

[@NiftyBecky]

Just to help people out, I just bought from Viori and I have the Honey extension on my browser and it saved like $12 off a shampoo bar and conditioner bar.

[@jamieelizabeth2185]

Damn I wish I seen this before buying the bar right now lol thanks for sharing though!

[@sushmitabiswas6325]

Shikakai is very benifical to be used on its own also, I remember one of my friends in school who had really hip-length-long and thick hair said that she washed her hair once a week with Shikakai. Her hair was so black and shiny plus thick... like her one braid was size of my three or four braids bundled together

[@seveneleven8695]

India 🇮🇳 ???????

[@emyf9197]

If it's a powder then how du use it to wash the hair? Do u mix with water first or pour the powder first on the scalp, message n then rinse?

[@seveneleven8695]

@@emyf9197 s just mix the power with water make a paste and apply ur wet hair then.. massage few minutes .. after that rinse

[@SH-ms3bj]

That's probably mostly genetics. You can't change your genes with washing dead hair.

[@amariinoue2752]

@@seveneleven8695 This is what I have been doing. It doesn't lather up.

[@solycdan6297]

One important thing I was thinking about while watching this, is get organic ingrediants (rice and grapefruit grown with out pesticides and herbicides being sprayed on the crops). Having recently done a whole lot of research into food and environmental toxins, this is particular relevant for rice and the grapefruit. And even more so because this recipe uses the skin of the grapefruit you want to absolutely certain that your not ending up also putting a concentration of residule toxins on your hair.

[@kirstenkay1399]

Not too much stuff is truly organic anymore... 😢

[@CZMuzic2714]

The fermented (boiled) rice water is also an incredible toner for the skin. It brightens any redness of the face, treats acne, leaves the skin feeling super soft and improves pore size. I’ve used rice water for my hair and skin for a month and WOW, what a difference!

[@abigailcather]

Do you make a new batch every time you wash your hair and for your face?

[@CZMuzic2714]

@@abigailcather I use one batch twice. So much is made in one setting and the more fermented the rice water, the more nutrients there are.

[@carebear4554]

Oooh I'm gonna try it on my skin.

[@clare2941]

This is the content we need 🙌🏼 respectful. Science based and recognising what will and will not work. Great video again!

[@MyVlogTherapy]

I love so much that you respected and honored the source of the treatment, so many do not but sell it as their own. You’re awesome 👏🏽 also taught American about other cultures.

[@cynthiareyes2044]

Just ordered 👄

[@RaRuBarr]

So I ordered the viori bars and I've only used them once but love the scent! I realized that these would be great for people with visual impairments! Circle for shampoo and square for conditioner, you can tell by feel which one is which!

[@nidhivaidya6485]

I love that you give credit to the Yao women. You're the best, Kayley!

[@daniellecunningham2687]

Really great videos and your hair looks amazing! As a scientist I commend all of your research and experiments! As a hair enthusiast I really enjoy that you're trying to put well researched content out there. Have you thought of incorporating a teaspoon or two of Rice Bran Oil into your mix? That way you get the starch benefits of the white rice and the lipid and protein benefits of the bran. Also, I am really looking forward to what boiling vs. not boiling would do to the mixture...I think the boiling process may help breakdown the proteins (albumin, globulin, glutelin, and prolamin) found in the rice making it more effective....but keep experimenting and keep posting!

[@twylawilson2385]

I’m so excited😆 I bought the Viori shampoo and conditioner bars right after I watched this video, and I just got them in the mail the other day. Tried them for the first time and they brought my curl back to 75% of what it used to be just from one use😆

[@chloeminagawa910]

I’ve been following you for forever (like green background forever); you taught me how to braid and how to use hair pins and everything in between and I think this is my favorite thing you’ve made so far! This was so well researched and explained and I loved how you offered so many ways for people to participate. Part one was a masterpiece, this was amazing and I’m so excited to hop on this trend!! I love seeing how much you’ve grown!

[@alliwhite3941]

It's been two months and I'm still waiting for part three 😫

[@wheresyourhousekey]

Honestly thank you for all of the EFFORT you put into this video! Aside from how fun your videos are, you can truly see how much work you put into them. Between the ingredients, experimenting and all of the info/links- it's a lot ! ❤️

[@katherinetong2950]

My hands felt softer too after rubbing the rice for 5-10 mins! 🙌🏼

[@dilarakaymakci4238]

Hey Kayley, if you want to include the benefits of brown rice/rice bran try Rice Bran Oil! It's high in Ferulic acid and Vitamin E and probanly closer to "rice bran extract". I use it as a hair oil and a hot oil treatment.

[@AmabileUn]

She did touch on that in her first video. Very educational.

[@kaylavillalobos1779]

As someone who ferments I believe your white rice because a pure starch fermented faster (also why smelly) and thus became more acidic which would definitely be aiding the shine factor of your hair since it’s closing those cuticles. I’m so happy I found these videos! I love this content and your scientific approach. I’m also curious of the results of an aerobic fermentation since yours are always lidded.

[@Stitchxavi]

As a member of a different indigenous group, I really appreciate your acknowledgment of another culture.

[@Meliasaurus]

I’m doing a much lazier method & having the same results. I just been mix brown rice & water & leave it on the counter for 3+ days. I cover a mason jar with a thin cloth with a mason jar ring. It smells a little kombucha-y but it gets bad the longer it sits. I use it as a pre-shampoo mask & leave it on for 30 min before shower.

[@samanthacharlton4123]

Does shampooing after not undo all the work? I figured that's why she says to do this after shampooing

[@nastasja8462]

But you're supposed to cook it in order to prevent any microbes and pests forming. If you cook it with the peels, it also makes the peels release that citrus smell and both of these things actually help prevent the smell. Another thing is that you need to keep it in cold and dark place, as those conditions are not good for bacteria to form. It doesn't necessarily have to be as cold as fridge, but keeping it in a cabinet that you rarely open works well. I made mine with less than 1/3 of pomelo peel and what really helped was cutting it into smaller pieces and gently squeezing them in the water to help release as much juice as possible. I just used it and it smelled like lychee because of the mix of both smells and after rinsing it, my hair still smells of pomelo hahah i know how it's easier to be lazy but trust me, it's not good for your hair if you dont cook it. I hope this helps! :)

[@akylahburchell8114]

I’m so glad you did another video about this!!! Thanks so much hope everyone is having a great Friday!

[@daliagarcia3028]

Poop

[@theelizabethan1]

One of the most positive things for hair health is to eliminate Chorine from water used to clean and rinse hair. Yet, this factor is almost never mentioned by haircare advisors. Chorine filters attached to shower heads and to faucets removes most Chorine in municipal water. Chorine filters for shower heads can be found in health food and vitamin shops. Places like Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart usually do not carry them.

[@brunetteXer]

we have a double filter on our whole house, so all water coming in has no chlorine, life changing.

[@strangeduckling]

Instead of entirely white rice, maybe do mostly white with a little bit of brown rice mixed in? Like 2/3 white rice 1/3 brown rice?

[@shalinianand9570]

There is a easier hack for Rice water , used in mom's family. Blend /mash a couple of spoons of cooked rice, boil and ferment for a couple of days. Rice is a staple for us so we have cooked rice handy. But if you dont you may try boiling a tbsp of rice flour in a cup of water to make a thick starchy liquid (gruel) strain with a fine mesh strainer and added water till it reaches desired consistency bring to a boil and let it ferment. We didn't add grapefruit but our fermentation wasn't as long. What was made Tuesday night with left over rice gets used on Friday and vice versa.

[@flubber1645]

Remembering the hair washes mom gave me as a kid with shikakai. Yes, it went into my eyes. Yes, I cried. But it only lasted a few minutes. My hair was super silky and healthy. I mostly switched to shampoo during my teens cause of the hassle of washing off the shikakai powder off my hair. Plus, shampoos had better advertising that attracted the teen me :)

[@vigneshnehru9822]

Ikr! Childhood nostalgia, we'd get oiled down with warm Gingelly oil with the mustard seeds and curry leaves and the shikakai paste, my hair would feel soo fluffy and smooth, good old days

[@amariinoue2752]

I've been using Shikakai since i watched this video. It doesn't lather up like normal shampoo and it's hard to tell any difference afterwards except that my hair does feel clean.

[@ivyleaf1574]

My guess is that boiling makes sure to kill germs in there before letting it sit for a week. I’ll be curious to hear tho!!

[@Hannahbud14]

Wow I very much appreciate all the EFFORT that went into this! Kudos to you and your sis. You deserve an award 😅

[@katieware3479]

It’s just so amazing how much time you’re putting into this, and thank you so much for cultural appreciation and not appropriation 🥰

[@betsywoolbright8059]

Hey wokester, the Chinese don't own rice or rice water. I use all kinds of stuff in my daily life that's traditionally 'from" other cultures, without a second thought.

[@theoriginal4ever7]

My first instinct with trying to incorporate the benefits of rice bran is to mix the rice. Do a half white/half brown concoction, or maybe play with the ratio?

[@Krissi_Avocado]

Yes! I wanted to comment the same 😁

[@HilBG]

same thought!

[@andreat.5140]

Same! :D

[@haleygirl5570]

Totally agree! Want to see a brown/white rice combo trial in the next one!

[@meganmonroe6236]

What about using a ground brown rice? I'm going to try running some brown rice through my coffee grinder on a coarse setting.

[@onepinkcookie]

Kayley, you made me buy the Viori bar - and i LOVE it!!! 😍 I had never tried a bar shampoo before and am now fully converted. My hair is thriving, soft and shiny! Thank you so much for recommending this product! 🥰

[@K119_]

Any updates on the shampoo bar? Do you still like it?!

[@brinaf2857]

This is very interesting and I love both your accuracy and how important is to you to show respect to the culture who invented this. I will probably try Viore, because the price is reasonable even adding shipping (I live in Italy), I love that they give back to the Red Yao community aaaand... I'm way too lazy to do all of that work every week... 😂 Thank you Kayley ❤️

[@tracykarno]

I have been using Viore for almost a year and I love it. I am only on my second shampoo bar and still on my first conditioner bar. I love it! I only have to wash my hair twice a week now and it is so healthy and strong!

[@laurahartman5269]

This woman’s charm and sweetness comes through, plus she does thorough research. I’m taking notes and hooked. Thank you, Kayley! -Laura

[@viviannnna]

I've been doing the rice water challenge this whole week and i started seeing extreme shine as well! I have low porosity very dry wavy curly hair so that is rare for me!

[@izzydannii9078]

I just love your energy and I want to thank you for all the research time you put in. I don't think you did wrong with adding shikakai powder because it has been used for centuries for maintaining the health of both the scalp and hair. Shikakai pods contain naturally occurring saponins which help clean off excess sebum and dirt from the scalp. The powder is high in vitamins A, C, K and D and in antioxidants that are important for hair growth. And I do know of a natural curly hair woman who regularly uses it in her hair treatments. I definitely saw a big difference in your hair and think I'm ready to use rice water for my hair😉👍😁

[@PolaroidPanda12]

So glad to finally see this part!! Im definitely going to try making my own, test it out, and see if I can get my mom on it too. Thank you for giving the history and really acknowledging the culture around this. Its super important and I really think you did a great job of making sure all that info was presented instead of just giving your recipe. And thanks for all the trial and error! You and Al are my hair science heroes lol. Can't wait to see part 3 and get myself started!

[@shubhras]

Omg when you talked about Indian No Poo methods 😭 felt so good i am an Indian and i have been using a mixture of shikaki+soap nuts(reetha)+ Amla(indian gooseberry) powder to wash my hair... It works really well.. I love your videos... ❤️🥺 I was halfway through when i commented.. but i had to say that i have been using the easier recipe for like a few months now and it has been good so far 😃❤️

[@amariinoue2752]

Is there a natural conditioner to go with these shampoos? How would I mix Shikakai and Amla - would I use a teaspoon of each, for example?

[@alliwilliams935]

I went no poo for over a year. Rye flour was among my favorite washing alternatives and it's fabulous for sensitive skin,too. You want to get it as finely milled as possible and then also sieve/strain it. It sounds like work but it can go in jars or Tupperware and last for ages. Once sifted, I used 2-3 teaspoons for mid length hair,but would probably need 4-5 now for long hair. Mix in roughly equal water to the consistency of glue or yogurt and let sit about an hour. I would sometimes sub the water for rose water and add a couple drop of peppermint oil for fragrance and hair benefit,although it smells fine on its own. Get your hair wet in the shower and wring it out slightly so it's damp but not soaked. Apply the mixture to your hair and let it sit a few minutes before rinsing.It seems like it would be sticky but it's not at all,it has a good slip. No need to follow with conditioner but you could. When you are drying and brushing your hair, you may have some residual flecks but I swear they all fall out as you brush and the hair dries. It makes your hair so soft and full and it keeps oiliness at bay for longer stretches if you're avoiding overwashing.

[@Alex-fc8xn]

I'll have to try this sometime

[@Goldenfantasy91]

I love how respectful and open minded you were with this video and the previous video in really giving credit in the most respectful way ever. Beautiful and lovely !

[@tessriegs]

Anna Laura’s reaction to her curls killed me 😂 all the curly girls have been there!

[@alanakolkert5045]

I am struggling with very thin hair ,some bald spots and such as a result from illnesses in the not to distant past. Recently I have come upon the Yao women's rice water treatment for hair help, growth etc.. Surfing through you tube I came across your site and have taken the time to view it all. I was very impressed with the clarity and directions for the said recipe to hopefully help me with regrowth and strengthening of my hair. I will proceed to purchase the ingredients and set a regimen in hopes of a new head of healthy hair in the not to distant future. Thank you for the excellent tutorial. Alana

[@EmmaLouLou2409]

Can you mix the white and brown rice so a cup of each for the benefits of both 🤔 So looking forward to trying your recipe. X

[@karis3647]

I don't use shampoo myself. Try adding an egg yolk just before you use it. Don't ferment it. Egg yolk has lecithin, which is an emulsifier. That means that it binds to both oil and water and will pull excess oil from your hair. I am excited to try rice water as a conditioner. My hair is difficult to brush since eliminating shampoo and conditioner from my routine.

[@maryernst9189]

I’m curious if the straining method makes a difference as well. Colander vs cheese cloth like strainer. Where you can REALLY work out all of the water and starch.

[@aliceneal8666]

Great idea!

[@DaJaAa60]

Isabella Demarko has a great channel covering her hair care journey & rice water. Great you guys do all the leg work for us😊

[@princessalia6]

Oh wow my mom used to put Amla and Sikkakai in my hair when I was a kid. My hair was SOOOO SHINY, SMOOTH, SOFT AND VOLUMINOUS- Then we moved to the US and I stopped using it and now I have 1/4 of the hair I had, its dull and fragile :(

[@amariinoue2752]

Your mum knew best! You need to go back to your mum's method...

[@brendakauffman2222]

Kayley Melissa, Adding Alma Berry, Hibiscus, neem leaves( this helps with bacteria and to cleanse the scalp) and green tea helps with nutrients that support the hair. lavender leaves make the mix smell so good and adding it with or without rosemary leaves or rosemary oil will help support hair growth). 1 large fresh aloe leaf from an international store washed and then chopped into 1 inch strips with the sides cut back but all of it added also really moisturizes & strengthens the hair. You can get aloe vera leaf powder as an alternative. Any fresh mint or spearmint or dried is anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory. the ginger is anti inflammatory as well. Then really to get more benefits you leave all the contents in the water as it continues to leach nutrients. you can put a little olive oil over the top so no mold grows. My guess is the 4 parts water to 1 cup rice will make it less dark and less likely to over protein-ize your hair. The Yoa women also let it the rice ferment for 2 weeks to 1 month, generally longer. You can keep it for 3 months. If you have olive oil on the top you can keep it indefinitely. It doesnt smell bad. I like to brew it up in a larger quanitity and keep it. The longer the ferment the more nutrients. You can also after the rice water wash your hair with a baking soda shampoo and an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse ( 1/2 of each, but I usually do 1/4 cup ACV to 3/4 cup water). The mushroom rice water might have been ok, except if it allowed bad bacteria to grow. The boiling get rid of harmful bacteria that might grow on the starch and sugar in the water. The rice bran or mush also is what becomes like a soap, which is why they add it. You can't use this more then 1-2 times a week and the water to rice water ratio has to be right or it will over protein ize your hair. I've been using this for months now and I do the baking soda shampoo and ACV after.kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5CakJaKlrqfgrM

[@Zusie]

This is a little outside of your norm, but I’d love a video about children’s hair - baby, toddler, kid. It’s SO fine. Do you have recommended products or tips?

[@SleepDeprived95]

Hi! I love you and I LOVE how you respected and acknowledged the Red Yao tribe in these videos!!!

[@karla4532]

Omg we need before and after picture !

[@kati1017]

Your hair looks a lot thicker and stronger!

[@roxypicasso66]

“dirty grapefruit” is my new band name thanks AL

[@julianacheatem3394]

You are a joy to watch. I have tried this when my hair was falling out and it worked, but now I want to try it your way and see what the difference is.

[@sithsyd]

I'd recommend using a liquid measuring cup to measure the water next time!

[@amariinoue2752]

Thank you for this video and your research! I came across this because a few months ago I noticed my hair was really thin and I started freaking out. It had been falling out a lot for a while but I wasn't paying attention. I have my hair highlighted about every 8 weeks, and think it was really distressed. The first thing I did was stop washing it so often (I was washing it every second day) and that immediately helped it to stop falling out so much. Then I did your rice water treatment following your recipe exactly. The first most obvious difference is how strong my hair is afterwards! When I comb it after the treatment nothing comes out! It felt thicker as well. I have done about 6 treatments now, once a week. I'm not sure my hair is any shinier or has grown faster but it is definitely stronger. I don't think it has stopped my hair from going grey (that was why I highlighted it so often - to hide the grey) but I have been using white rice. I am very happy with the treatment and will keep doing it.

[@Ellie-wu1fi]

Where u get the stuff from and recipe

[@amariinoue2752]

@@Ellie-wu1fi recipe from this video. Shikakai and foti root from Amazon. Grapefruit from any supermarket!

[@abbyyates9533]

Yayy!! Kayley’s videos (along with WandaVision lol) are the best parts of my Friday😍 excited to watch

[@karencronin9502]

My pedicurist just told me yesterday about rice water benefits. I lost hair after Covid, the texture also changed. So started looking at videos this am and yours is the best hands down! I am going to get some brown and white rice today and mix the two to get benefits of both- sounds easy enough! Thank you for your thorough research. I am excited and hoping this treatment will bring back shine and growth to my head o’ hair! I’m Silver anyway and love it so if it turns back my 60-something silver hair to its former dark brown color, that would be fine as well. Now onward and upward to the store I will go!

[@Emmarie_Lane]

This might be a dumb question, but could you do a mix brown and white rice to get the benefits of both at once? Loved the video and can’t wait to try out the recipe! ❤️

[@ambert2718]

I'm so glad you asked this, because I wondered the same thing! Like do half white rice, half brown rice. ♡

[@breannag9066]

Was about to ask the same!

[@herow8342]

I use half brown and half Basmati in mine and it's worked great for me, plus helped the smell.

[@nicolemiller3340]

I asked the same thing, then noticed your comment! Great minds think alike!

[@aliceneal8666]

@@herow8342 have you been doing the rice water thing for very long?

[@Stemmaify]

My mom and I have been doing the easier verion for about a month now and while I haven't noticed any real difference (I have fine, straight and naturally soft hair) but my mom noticed she loses less hair now! (she's now middle-aged and her curls sort of disappeared when she had kids) we were hoping her curls would be a bit more defined with the rice water, but so far she hasn't noticed a difference on that

[@Aka_Vanii]

Finally, we all have been waiting for this 😍

[@mariegutscher1183]

Hi Kayley! I'm not surprised that you have 1.8M subscribers - excellent work! Thanks so much for your efforts. Cheers!

[@laurendaniels6817]

Kind of obsessed with this 😂 trying to decide if I should buy the bar or 100% commit to making the rice water lol.

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

I think I’ll probably do both. Try to do rice water weekly but buy the bar to have a backup for busy/lazy weeks

[@nancyolsen318]

I'm looking at the ingredients between the shampoo and conditioner and they're the exact same.... so I might just get the shampoo.

[@suzanstorm2982]

Same. I'll probably buy just the bar shampoo and go from there. 30 minutes extra is a LOT of time just for hair with no styling included.

[@safirog1226]

@@nancyolsen318 he them both, it makes all the difference. Even though the ingredients are the same, the conditioner bar adds a softness the shampoo doesn’t. You won’t be sorry.

[@safirog1226]

I use the bars and looove them. I’m still gonna try the rice wash.

[@oliveagee6215]

One key ingredient that you may have over looked, that may be extremely important depending on several aspects is the WATER. Im sure that city water with all the chemicals may interfere with the best desired outcome. Also softners may interfer. They are using cold mountain water that probably have natural minerals that i have found to be VERY beneficial in many ways. Maybe someone would like to test that theory out also. Thankyou so very much for ALL the time snd energy you put into all your vidios. My favorite vidios to watch are here!

[@JRmidwife]

I was wondering about the minerals in their water too. And the ph of the water there.

[@meryemcakr4101]

I think boiling has nothing to do with the rice water part. It helps the other ingredients to release the goods in them. I guess if you want to just use rice water, you don't have to boil. Also can I use it directly after washing the rice, without any fermentation?

[@springsweettart7421]

Yes you can actually use it without fermentation if you like, especially if your hair is protein sensitive.

[@livtempleton]

I found the boiling beforehand reduces the smell after fermentation, which the Bf is very grateful for 😅

[@genevieveve]

The fermentation makes it more potent, the good stuff becomes more powerful. Some people even double ferment it.

[@MsSilkyJuneja]

I have tried the simplified treatment once on my hair and it definitely helps smoothen my hair

[@AlwaysTiredish]

Only 10 minutes in and I’m SOLD. You’re totally going to be responsible for an online shortage of Fo Ti root 😂

[@kayleymelissa]

haha am v happy with that!

[@mars9399]

Get it from chinese medecine stores. Its probably gonna be cheaper. They already use it for hair. I wouldnt be surprised if they could give you more herbs to play with if you asked for hair enriching herbs.

[@alanb952]

@@kayleymelissa hey how often do you do your rice water to your hair? Every day or ?? Thanks lady

[@jodiehenry4334]

I got mine! :)

[@mrs210]

Did her hair grow at all??? Eat organic food and exersice . Your hair will grow. Eat Indian and Spanish food

[@drerinwhite8511]

You can also put the shikaiki and fo-ti root powders in a cheesecloth and let steep to prevent the powders getting stuck in the hair.

[@curlgirl4265]

Hey Kayley, where does the Camelia Seed Oil come in? Do I add that to the rice water? Before or after boiling? Or is it a separate application for the hair? Thank you so much for doing these videos and telling us about the beautiful Red Yao culture and hair traditions. I loved learning about them.

[@elizabethsheridan7567]

Camellia seed oil is the same as tea seed oil 😊 so you would use it where you use tea seed oil

[@curlgirl4265]

@@elizabethsheridan7567 Thanks Elizabeth!

[@nylarobinson4508]

I watched these videos and having wavy, frizzy, tangled texture hair that has plagued me all my life, thought, "What the heck". I bought the Viroi shampoo & conditioner bars and...I'm in love!!! I will never go back to bottle shampoo. I also made the rice water (and yes, the Shikaki makes a HUGE difference) that I use once a week. Total game changer for me, I even sent the Viori shampoo bar and conditioner to my sister to try. Thank you!!!

[@eif324]

Is it just me or did you forget the tea seed oil/ tea bran that you mentioned in your last video😯 Btw thank you again for doing all this research and taking your time to make these informative videos ♥️♥️

[@deedeeisabelsdottir]

She mentions tea seed oil in 3:22 you can see the bottle on the counter after she names it and places down.

[@chrisbruno6681]

@@deedeeisabelsdottir But she didn't put it in the reciepe she added in the info below the video. Wonder how much we use?

[@alwaysathome]

@@chrisbruno6681 exactly! Wondering this same thing the whole time.

[@LuvLee296]

At 5:45 she adds two capfuls to the first batch

[@kristinatamasco1620]

i love this woman she makes me feel smart about my hair decisions

[@allyson9934]

Kayley thanks so much for the awesome video! This was really interesting. Have you considered adding rosemary or mint oils? Both are shown to assist with hair growth and they would definitely help with the smell!

[@visakumar4709]

In India, we have used shikakai for hundreds of years to wash hair after an oil scalp massage. It removes both the excess oil and the dirt from scalp and hair.

[@BabyyRuu]

Love this. Really hope you start doing more videos on hair care. I mean how does conditioner even work? Someone explain it to me please. We need a hair hyram ❤️

[@paulahowell1420]

Wow I found your first rice treatment vid about the xiao women' rice treatment recipe, and asked for the measurements for the rice treatment; and here it is. Yaaay😁👍🏼 thank you. Your on top of it. 💖🙏🏼💖 God bless you and your family.💖💖💖

[@kelsiehogan576]

Ok, but no one is talking about Kaylee’s growth?? That’s the first thing I noticed!

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

I noticed it but I mean time has gone by since she last cut it 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kelsiehogan576]

Yes, but the time between this video and part 1 is not THAT long, and there’s a lot of growth in that short amount of time

[@MsVanorak]

cheapest - free - hair conditioner is rainwater! collect in a bucket, strain through a cloth if necessary and maybe heat a bit up but only to add back to the rest to bring it up to a tolerable temperature. noticeably more shine and less tangle (add chamomile flower brew for blondes or orange marigold flower brew for dark hair to brighten colour if you can be bothered with the extra faff.)

[@victoriavasquez4285]

I’ve been doing her recipe except for the grapefruit peel, cause I always forget to buy one. But my hair is doing awesome on this stuff 😭 I do the rice water once a week and it has made my hair so much softer especially the ends. Overall my hair is now more manageable when I’m blow drying and styling cause it doesn’t get frizzy anymore ❤️

[@DandeLionZoe]

When your sister went on her curly girl method style journey.... I did too and spent faaaar too much money on hair products (gave up after a month) .... I have bought all ingredients and can not wait to try!

[@ayannasequeira3336]

I really want to see how it dries naturally on anna Laura's hair since she has wavy/curly hair

[@sarabrown7380]

I just started using your recipe for this rice water and the results are already amazing. Thx

[@gisselcarol]

My lazy self is going to possibly buy the pre-made products mentioned, but also tempted into trying to make this myself. LOVE how detailed these videos are btw. I just saw the first one like twenty minutes before you posted this and was very concerned as to where this one was 😂

[@MeghanDonnellyIPY]

Same!

[@KWEENKAREEN]

I just love how thorough you are with all your videos and i realize that I knew nothing about rice water until you. All that other stuff “telephone game” was so watered !!! Thanks …wish I Had you as a research partner for my honors research thesis !!!

[@amandamarie4305]

can you review the hairitage rice water treatment? loved this video and this excites me to learn more!

[@Misaki-qb4bc]

Guess who just made herself a batch. I hope the rice type doesn't matter too much, I had what I had on hand and wanted to try. I've tried a different recipe before but this one is way easier and you've had great results so I hope this can help my hair a little! I just want shiny smooth hair....

[@gaianicosia-soprano4109]

Hi Kayley! I have a question for the next episode! Can I use orange peel instead of grapefruit peel? You two made a great effort for this video, thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@evelynmericle8989]

It would be so cool if you shared what you've been doing in the kitchen with all that rice and grapfruit!

[@WeirdTeamx]

Been waiting for this !!

[@vigneshnehru9822]

Shikakai is something traditionally used in India too! Omg! During weekends, when I was a kid, we'd get fully oiled down, from scalp to toe and we'd use shikakai paste and i remember my hair was so fluffy and soft, I'm so happy seeing it in this video after so many years! Shikakai is a Thamil word, literally meaning "hair-fruit" And it's been used historically in South and south Eastern India and Asia, and was used as shampoo literally along with Amla (Indian gooseberry) powder and soapnut powder (hence why the oiling down, cos soap nut is drying and harsh)

[@amariinoue2752]

What do you mean by oiling down? I have Shikakai, is there a benefit to buying Amla as well and mixing the two together?

[@vigneshnehru9822]

@@amariinoue2752 we'd get rubbed down with oil from head to toe, cos Shikakai can be a bit harsh and you do wanna retain some of that natural moisture. Amla also has a LOT of benefits:conditioning properties, minimizing grays, volume boost and hair regrowth. I do suggest googling amla benefits for hair cos there's alot of research articles out there that talk about the benefits of amla on hair

[@vigneshnehru9822]

@@amariinoue2752 correction: In India, the Shikakai powder would be sold pre-combined with soapnut powder, hibiscus powder, amla powder and it's actually the Soapnut which is very harsh, which even Kayley mentions in the video. Not Shikakai itself

[@amariinoue2752]

can you explain more? What do you mean you got fully oiled down? isthat before or after using shikakai?

[@amy-hs3ky]

THANK YOU for all this very helpful info about Rice water! You're helping so many people save their hair💕💕

[@MaresBarres]

In Southeast Asia, we use burnt rice stalks for a toner/shampoo. I think it's called merang in some places. After burning the stalks, you soak it in water to collect the ash, which is alkaline. Then you run it through a coconut shell with a hole drilled in it. I was told to only do it once a month for black, shiny hair. It tones the hair a dark black, though. My thinking is the reason it works is because the ash kinda foams and strips away dirt and sebum (it's drying, so I guess if you don't like sulphates, you should skip it). Also there might be residual rice and coconut proteins. The closest Western equivalent would be using activated charcoal. The alkalinity should have the opposite effect of shininess though, so I don't know what's up with that. But since coconut milk (acidic) is also used as a hair treatment, maybe the alkalinity is neutralized with that. Maybe we don't have the tradition of fermentation because bad bacteria is more likely to grow in hot, humid areas.