If you’ve been browsing BeautyTok late at night, you might have noticed a new hair trend. It’s not another ten-step skincare routine—it’s about hair. Specifically, the “Glass Hair” trend, which makes hair so shiny it looks like it could reflect your ring light.
The secret isn’t a fancy serum from Paris. Instead, it’s something you probably already have in your kitchen: rice water. Rice water is making a big comeback for shiny, healthy hair.
But this isn’t the messy, thick DIY method from 2020. In 2026, rice water has been updated and improved. Now, it comes in a refined form called “Rice Water Toner”, making it easier to use and giving hair the smooth, shiny look that the Glass Hair trend promises.
Beauty experts say this new version keeps the benefits of rice water while being more convenient and effective for everyday hair care.