A WOMAN has shared how she dealt with troublesome bald patches and discovered a simple, game-changing trick that worked wonders in no time.
Ariba Pervaiz opened up about her hair loss journey, revealing that after trying this trick, her hair stopped falling out within just 30 days.
She posted a video on her TikTok, explaining how her hair loss was caused by hypothyroidism, and how this easy fix made all the difference.
Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is when your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough of the hormones your body needs to stay in balance.
Showing off her bald patch in the video, she said: “So this happened, I’ve been experiencing tons of hair loss.
“Start with one cup of washed rice.
“You want to soak it in about three cups of water. After about 15 minutes, you wanna strain this and store it for 24 to 48 hours.
“Now it’s fermented and it stinks.
“To use it, you’re going to add equal parts of your fermented rice water with some water and rosemary oil and you’re going to apply it to shampooed hair, roots to ends.
“You’re going to leave it in for about 15 minutes and you’re going to do this twice a week.
“These are my results after about a month of doing this.
“My hair has stopped falling but my patch hasn’t grown in but I’ll keep you posted.”
She also captioned the video: “Walking into my mid thirties like…
“Hair loss due to Hypothyroidism. I’ve been using fermented rice water and the hair fall has stopped.”
Her video gained lots of attention with many rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “I love using rice water and my hair grows so quickly.”
A second added: “So rice water helps your hair from falling out. I add rosemary oil to my hair.”
A third said: “Rice water worked wonders for me.”
We previously revealed another hair hack that helped to improve a woman’s hair line.
Her secret? Red onion juice.
She explained: “I juice half a red onion once a week, then use a cotton ball to apply it to my scalp. I leave it on for a few hours and wash it out.
“It works – my hairline is better now than when I was 15. Even my husband uses it now, and he’s got little baby hairs growing where his hairline was receding.
HAIR pro Samantha Cusick has revealed everything you need to know about hair loss.
Why Does Hair Loss Happen?
Hair loss can be influenced by so many factors, from genetics and hormone changes to lifestyle choices.
Stress, diet, and even hair care habits can all impact hair strength.
It’s perfectly normal to lose some hair each day, but sometimes the body can shed more than usual, responding to things like hormonal shifts or even life stressors.
Why It Happens More This Time of Year
Have you ever noticed your hair seems to shed more in autumn? That’s seasonal shedding!
During summer, we hold onto extra hair to protect our scalp from the sun.
As the weather cools, it’s like our body recalibrates and lets go of those extra strands.
Dry, cooler air can also make hair more brittle, making it easier to lose a little extra volume during these months.
Hacks and Affordable Buys to Treat Hair loss
The great news? You don’t need to spend a fortune on pricey treatments to support your hair.
Try daily scalp massages—they’re so simple but really help boost blood flow to the follicles.
Castor oil is another fantastic, budget-friendly option that’s rich in nutrients to strengthen your strands.
Adding a bit more protein to your diet and a biotin supplement can also work wonders for overall hair health.
Products to Avoid
Steer clear of products with high levels of alcohol, sulphates, and parabens – they can be drying and damage hair over time.
Heat styling and chemical treatments can also cause breakage, so try to use them sparingly.
Instead, look for gentle, hydrating formulas to support your scalp and keep hair healthier through the seasons.
“Also, I stopped combing or brushing my hair. I only finger-detangle now because my postpartum hair loss was so bad this time – I was losing loads just from brushing.”
Red onions are a bargain at just 20p from Tesco.
