5 Ways You Can Avoid Hair Damage By Tap Water

When it comes to moisturizing your hair, water is your best friend, right? Well… here’s the thing, it can also be your worst enemy. WHAT?! Yes, tap water is not good for your hair and I’m going to tell you why. Tap water, is full of minerals and/or Chlorine, which can be damaging to those hair strands over time.

Depending on which state you live in, the amount of chlorine and minerals differ. In the USA, states that are known for hard water are Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Cali, Kansas, etc.

The softest water states are New York, Washington State, Oregon, Virginia, Colorado, Arkansas, and so on. If you are among the hard water states, or if you just rather be safe than sorry, there are some inexpensive ways to beat this tap water issue.

1. Invest in a shower head filter*

Most of us wash our hair in the shower, so this is definitely the way to go. Shower head filters filter out any overbearing minerals and magnesium* before it leaves your shower head to steal, kill, and destroy your hair and skin. A shower head filter can range in cost anywhere from $20-$200, well worth it for softer water.

If you’re among those who wash your hair in the sink, faucet filters are available for purchase as well.

How do I know if the shower head filter* I purchased is effective? Glad you asked!

First of all hard water only lathers soaps and shampoos moderately. Nice, soft water cleans your hair way more due to the generous suds it helps to produce, and we know the more suds, the more clean our hair and skin will be. The shower head or faucet filter is a simple fix.

2. Use distilled water

We all know that water is our hair’s best friend when it comes to moisturizing it, so when it’s time to spray your hair with water, pour some distilled water into your spray bottle instead of running to the sink to fill it. Even after washing your hair in plain tap water, you can do your last rinse with distilled water.

Why distilled water? Distilled water is actually water that has gone through a process of being purified completely. It is boiled and filtered to strip the water of any contaminants, pollution, bacteria, or natural minerals. Using distilled water to add to certain hair products can stop the spoiling of them. Distilled water comes by the gallon, so stock up.

3. Try a chelating shampoo*

Guess what? There is are shampoos out there that fights hard water! The term is chelating. These types of shampoos remove the harsh minerals the hard water may place in your hair.

You can also find these shampoos sulfate free and color safe for those of us that care about that sort of thing.

4. Rinse your hair with an Apple Cider Vinegar* rinse

The ACV rinse is 1/2 distilled water and 1/2 organic (unfiltered) apple cider vinegar. The most popular brand of apple cider vinegar* used is the Bragg brand. This rinse is known for giving the hair shine, healing the scalp, and removing build up of any hair products or dandruff.

This rinse definitely removes the build up of minerals in the hair and all you have to do it mix the water and ACV and put it into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture directly to your scalp and hair, massage it in and leave it in for 30 minutes or more. Don’t worry the smell will go away after washing it out and for a deeper condition.

 5. Rinse your hair with organic rose water.

The benefits of rose water are great, get ready for shiny, stronger hair! Rose water can be purchased at the store but it can be on the expensive side so, why not make your own? It’s easy.

Buy some organic roses, pull apart the petals, wash them and boil in water on a low setting for 15 minutes. Let it cool, and strain out the withered petals. Put the liquid in a cute, little spray bottle or container for daily conditioning and moisture. We would suggest keeping the mix in the fridge to make sure it stays fresh and you can make a new batch as often as you like.

Rose water will keep your hair healthy and smelling great; Oh, and be very careful of the bees, honey*, because they are gonna smell you coming!

Over time, constantly using hard tap water can lead to damaged, dry hair due to the heavy build up of minerals and chemicals. Our hair is already affected by outside elements like pollution, the sun, the wind, so taking necessary steps to eliminate any other environmental causes for damage can be beneficial.

The less exposure to these things, the more chances of your hair being healthy and happy. Have you discovered any ways of avoiding tap water or have you noticed any changes in your hair over the years due to tap water? Comment below