How Long Should You Leave It on Your Hair?
Rice water should stay on your hair for at least 15 minutes. This ensures the nutrient gets into every area of your hair. The type of hair you have determines how long rice water should stay on your hair. People with low porous hair may experience dryness if they leave rice water on their hair for a long time.
Follow these instructions when using rice water on your hair:
Moderation is important. Rice water can cause dryness. This mainly happens in curly or coily hair. You should use rice water before a deep conditioning treatment, so your hair can get strength from the protein in the rice water. Use protein-free conditioner or hair mask.
Use with caution. When you are applying something on your body for the first time, you should do it carefully. Use rice water carefully on your hair. It can cause dryness, especially on type 4 hair. You should do a patch test if you’re using ingredients you’ve not used before. If there are no side reactions, then you can continue using the rice water.