Our Take
A practical maintenance product for the duration of protective styles — braids, twists, and locs that stay in for weeks need ongoing moisture to remain healthy and to prevent the breakage that often occurs when styles are taken down. This spray from the Rice Water & Aloe Vera range absorbs quickly without buildup or greasiness, which matters when you're applying it to hair that's already been styled and can't be washed. Contains Keratin Amino Acids for additional structural support. Rice water strengthens and aloe vera hydrates — a combination designed to keep both the scalp and the hair beneath the braids in good condition rather than neglecting them until take-down.
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Our assessment — not the brand's claim
Curl Pattern
Porosity
Free From
Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
Aloe Vera
Soothing botanical that moisturises and conditions.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.
Keratin Amino Acids
Amino acids derived from keratin — the structural protein of hair. Strengthens the hair sh…
PVP
Film-forming polymer for hold. Water-soluble, no buildup.
Free From
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How to Use
Spray directly onto braids and scalp as needed. Massage gently into the scalp. Use every 2–3 days or whenever hair and scalp feel dry. Works on synthetic and natural braiding hair alike.
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Details
- Type
- Nourishing Spray
- Line
- Rice Water
- Price tier
- mid
- Routine step
- Treat
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