As I Am Rice Water Shampoo Strengthens & Promotes Growth for Natural Hair 8 oz
Rice water has a long history in hair care and a simple mechanism behind it. The proteins and amino acids in it bind to the hair surface, which makes the strand temporarily stronger and less likely to snap under tension. As I Am ferment theirs, which is the traditional method.
The practical effect is fewer strands left in the comb. Hair that resists breakage keeps its length, and that is the honest version of what a strengthening shampoo can do for you. Nothing here changes how fast hair grows out of the scalp, whatever the shelf talk says.
It is a gentle cleanser rather than a clarifier, so the wash itself does not undo the point by stripping the hair dry. Shine returns because the cuticle sits flatter, and the 8 oz bottle covers a couple of months of regular washing.
Best for 2a through 3c hair that feels weak, snaps at the mid-lengths, or has been through colour and heat.
One note on protein. If your hair already feels stiff and straw-like, it needs moisture rather than more protein, so alternate this with a moisturising wash instead of using it every time.
We list the full INCI where the brand supplies it. For this one it is not on file yet, so the pack is the reliable source. If you need to check an ingredient before you buy, message us and we will read it off the bottle.
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- Free over £40
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- Tracking
- You get a tracking link by email the moment it is picked up.
- 30 days
- Send anything unopened back within 30 days for a full refund. No explanation needed.
- Opened it and it is wrong for your hair?
- Tell us what happened. Curl products are hard to judge from a photo, and we would rather swap it than have you stuck with it.
- We price match
- Find it cheaper somewhere else and we will match the price.
Application tips
This one wants a proper pre soak. Wet the hair for a full minute, apply at the scalp in four sections, and massage in circles rather than scrubbing back and forth.
Repeat only if you are washing off a week of product. Follow with a conditioner straight away, before the hair starts to dry. Weekly or fortnightly suits most routines.
Results
Clean scalp and hair that keeps its moisture, which is not the usual trade with a strengthening wash.
Strands feel firmer between the fingers and less inclined to tangle as they dry. Dull hair picks up some shine. Nothing is left sitting on the strand, so the conditioner that follows gets straight in.
Composition
- Rice Water
- Leaves strands feeling firmer so they tangle and snap less
The full INCI is printed on the pack. We publish it here as soon as the brand supplies it, and we will read it off the bottle for you if you ask.
