Does Hard Water Cause Dry Hair
You don’t have to move to a house with a rain barrel. (But if you do, invite me to the housewarming.) The easiest fix is a chelating shampoo—fancy term for “shampoo that kicks minerals out.”
Use it once a week. It’ll leave your hair feeling squeaky clean, but in a good way. Then follow up with a deep conditioner, because you just evicted its mineral roommates.
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Another trick: rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar (diluted, please!). The acid dissolves that mineral jacket. Your hair will smell like a salad, but a glossy salad.
The Shower Head Hack
Get a shower head filter. They’re cheap. They’re easy to install. They’re like a bouncer for your shower, keeping the roughest minerals out of the club.
Some filters use charcoal. Some use “vitamin C” beads. They don’t soften water completely, but they cut the worst offenders. It’s like putting a little hat on your shower head.
And it’s a fun DIY project. You get to feel like a plumber for five minutes. High-five yourself after.