Every man deserves to feel confident in his hair. Thinning, breakage or a dry, irritated scalp can have a huge impact on daily life and wellbeing. But what if one of the ways to support hair actually began in the shower?
You invest time in good hair products, you care about your hair’s strength, shine, and how it represents you so why not make the water you wash with, part of that investment? Ultimately, your shower isn’t just about rinsing off the day or your shampoo – it’s a daily interaction between your hair, scalp and water quality.
How is a shower filter helpful for hair loss?
Most shower water in the U.S. contains a mix of harsh chemicals like chlorine and contaminants that serve useful purposes like disinfecting the water, but these elements can be tough on your hair and scalp. About 85 % of U.S. households deal with some level of hard water at home. Hard water is rich in minerals such as calcium and magnesium which can be beneficial to our overall health, but can cause problems for skin and hair when they build up in our water.
While these things won’t necessarily cause genetic hair loss, they can exacerbate conditions that make hair look thinner, feel dry, or break more easily – here’s how:
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Chlorine & harsh chemicals strip away your scalp’s natural oils — the protective oils that help keep hair strong and supple.
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Dry, itchy scalp sets up the perfect environment for breakage and shedding.
Effectively, it’s a chain reaction that you can help stop in its tracks starting with a simple switch in the quality of your water by using a shower filter.
Shower filters work like a doing-the-small-things-right upgrade for your daily routine. It doesn’t replace good haircare habits – it elevates them.
Choosing a filter that uses multi-stage filtration can work wonders. Look for filters that include calcium sulfite, activated carbon, and even vitamin C and minerals if that’s of interest. Here are the top 3 benefits you’ll experience once you’ve found the right filter:
1. Improved scalp condition
Filtered water has lower levels of chlorine and other irritants that strip natural oils. Cleaner water allows your scalp to maintain its moisture barrier, making for a calmer, less irritated scalp. This in turn supports hair follicles and makes hair less prone to breakage.
2. Less hair breakage
A good shower filter helps to minimize buildup from hard water minerals, which can contribute to dryness and increased breakage.
3. Better moisture retention
When your hair isn’t being dried out by harsh water, conditioners and treatments work more effectively. Softer hair feels stronger, looks fuller, and handles better – all of which contributes to a healthier hair environment.
While a filter isn’t a cure for hereditary hair loss, giving your scalp a healthier foundation is a strong step in the right direction. Think softer, smoother hair, less scalp irritation and easier to manage hair overall.
So what should you look for in a shower filter? Our three golden rules are:
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Easy to install – to remove any barriers in using one
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Easy to maintain – to make sure it isn’t a hassle to keep the good habits going and that cartridges are easy to change
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Built to last – to make it cost effective
A shower filter isn’t a medical treatment and it doesn’t replace professional advice if you’re dealing with significant hair loss. But it is a simple, effective step you can take at home to reduce stress on your hair and scalp and support your daily grooming goals.
This isn’t about overnight magic. It’s about giving your hair the healthier environment it deserves every time you shower.
