There’s A Better Way To Wash Your Hair

In our pursuit of a magnificent mane, we’ve tried every trick in the book—from washing our hair less to washing it more to changing shampoos to skipping the shampoo altogether. And some of us have all but thrown in the towel—chalking up our lackluster locks to bad genes.

But it may not be your washing routine or heredity that’s leaving your hair dry and brittle; it could be your water. Even the cleanest tap water has a variety of additives, one of which is chlorine. And as anyone who has spent the day at a pool knows, being exposed to this harsh chemical can wreck havoc on your hair.

To solve this problem, some beauty gurus have turned to bottled water to wash their hair while others have gone a more natural route, using rainwater. But, if like us, neither of these options seem viable (because honestly who has the time or money for either?), there is another option: a shower filter.

Just like the attachable filter on your sink, a shower filter removes impurities from the water. One such filter by T3, claims to remove 95% of chlorine, which a study found resulted in a reduction of frizz and an increase in body, shine and what they called ‘comb-ability.’

But that’s not all—as chlorine can also dry out your skin, users have boasted a smoother and healthier complexion since making the switch to the shower water filter. So if you’re looking to give your beauty routine and instant boost, this $70 investment (which is roughly the average cost of a haircut here in NYC) is worth it.