Our Take
A targeted daily treatment from the Rice Water range designed specifically to address split ends and progressive breakage — applied as a leave-in to dry or damp hair, it works between wash days to strengthen compromised areas and slow the rate of further splitting. Rice water and yuzu provide nourishment and shine while Hydrolyzed Collagen gives genuine structural protein support at the sites of damage. Light enough for daily use without buildup — apply to the lengths and ends only, concentrating on the areas most prone to splitting. Particularly useful for curlies who heat-style regularly or colour their hair, where the mechanical and chemical stress is concentrated at the ends.
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Our assessment — not the brand's claim
Curl Pattern
Porosity
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Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Collagen broken down into small peptides that can penetrate the hair cuticle. Improves ela…
Castor Oil Copolymer
Modified castor oil for conditioning and film forming.
Polyquaternium-6
A diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC) homopolymer. A conditioning polymer that depos…
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Semi-synthetic thickener and film former derived from cellulose (wood pulp or cotton). Wat…
Free From
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How to Use
Apply a small amount to dry or damp hair, focusing on the ends. Do not rinse. Use daily or as needed. Can be applied on top of your usual leave-in conditioner.
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Details
- Type
- Hair Serum
- Line
- Rice Water
- Price tier
- mid
- Routine step
- Treat
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