Have you heard of rice water hair products? Rice water is the newest intriguing craze in the world of hair care. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Yao Secret, a brand that is disrupting the hair care industry with a whole new way to take care of your hair. Read on to learn more about this hair care secret…
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First of all, you may be wondering — what is rice water hair care? Yao Secret’s mission is to deliver natural, ethically sourced hair care products made with ritually-prepared rice water found in the Longji rice terraces.
And what is so special about the Longji rice terraces? The Longji village is located in Guangxi, China, and is famous for the incredibly long and gorgeous hair of the women in the local Yao tribe. Women in the Yao tribe actually only cut their hair once in their lives!
The secret to maintaining their lustrous locks? It’s in the rice water. And now, Yao Secret is bringing the secrets of the Yao tribe directly to you!
If you’re unfamiliar, rice water is the starchy water that remains after cooking rice. The rice water left behind after cooking rice can soak up many of the vitamins and minerals that are contained in the rice itself, including amino acids and antioxidants. Therefore, it is a great asset for hair care!
Interestingly, Yao Secret shampoo and conditioner are in bar form, not bottles. Although this can take some getting used to at first, it can provide a lot of advantages for hair care. For example, as you can see from the graphic above, one Yao Secret bar can give you around 40 washes, whereas an average bottle may only give you around 25 washes. And, most importantly, Yao Secret hair care bars are made from highly concentrated natural ingredients, not harmful or irritating chemicals. As someone with sensitive skin (and the mother of 2 daughters with very sensitive skin), this is very important to me. It can be so difficult to find hair care products that are non-irritating and designed for sensitive scalps, so I appreciate the efforts Yao Secret is making in that direction.
According to my research, Yao women have hair that is, on average, about 6 feet long! Remember, they only cut their hair once in their lives. And, perhaps most impressively, Yao women often keep their natural hair color for longer than many other cultures. It is said that Yao women do not begin to get grey hair until they reach their 80’s! For reference, I’m 37 years old and I already find many more grey hairs than I would prefer. Not getting greys until my 80’s sounds like a dream!
Rice water hair products are more than just a passing fad, as rice water hair care has actually been the topic of multiple scientific research papers. If you are interested in learning more about this research, here is a recent literature review from researchers at the University of California Irvine regarding the application of rice products for hair growth. Good news: the researchers concluded that current literature is promising with respect to rice bran extracts promoting hair growth!
In addition to the shampoo and conditioner bars, Yao Secret also offers a fermented rice water treatment mask in a more traditional bottled format. This could be a great addition to a hair care routine focused on rice water treatments!
And did you know the packaging is even biodegradable? Yao Secret advertises that its fermented rice water treatment comes packaged in biodegradable wheat straw packaging.
And, as you know, hair care starts with scalp care! Having good combs and brushes is one of the keys to a healthy, happy scalp. One of Yao Secret’s bestselling items is this verawood comb set pictured above, designed to stimulate hair follicles, prevent knots, and reduce breakage.
For more information on rice water hair care, check out Yao Secret today!
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