Is hard water bad for hair? We explain the negative effects

Soft water is definitely better for the hair. But what exactly does hard water do to hair?

Chlorine removes moisture and natural oils from the hair, which affects both natural and coloured hair. Chlorine also strips the skin of its natural oils and can cause a range of common skin problems from acne to eczema.

The minerals in water can build up in the hair, causing it to be dry, brittle and rough to the touch. They can also affect the results of chemical treatments such as colouring, lightening and straightening hair, leading to uneven or unwanted results. What's more, hard water can seriously irritate the scalp, leading to dandruff problems or even hair loss.

How to tell if water is hard or soft

There are several signs that you may notice that can be caused by the presence of hard water. These include dry or rough hair that is hard to comb and style, or coloured hair that fades faster and looks unevenly coloured.

Have you noticed white spots on the dishes you take out of the dishwasher? Or the stains left on the glass shower door? Unless you have a water softener, the water you shower in is probably very hard. And even if a person uses a water softener or whole house filtration, the water is still going through old rusty pipes, further contaminating the water.

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How to solve the hard water problem

When it comes to dealing with damaging hard water, there are two main solutions:

  1. Protect your hair with the right products
  2. Effectively filter the shower water so that it does not have the chance to form unwanted metal and mineral deposits (reverse osmosis)

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