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Tap water might keep you hydrated and healthy, but its not always as kind to your hair.
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And if you color your hair?
Those heavy metals might be quietly robbing your shine and vibrancy.
Ready to give your hair the detox it needs?
These pro-approved hard water shampoos help cleanse, restore, and bring hair back to life.
4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Olaplex
No.
4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Nordstrom
Dermstore
Why we love it:Olaplex No.
Powered by Olaplexs signature bond-building technology, it does the hard work by repairing and fortifying hair from within.
I also love that its infused with hydrating ingredients like aloe vera, so youll see multiple benefits.
Willow bark extract also provides gentle exfoliation and purifying properties to cleanse hair by breaking down buildup.
Gentle enough for daily use, it leaves hair stronger, healthier, and with less breakage.
Its delicate surfactants make it ideal for sensitive scalps, effectively cleansing without stripping away natural oils.
You get lightly scented hair that feels soft, refreshed, and thoroughly detoxed.
It targets harsh metals like calcium, magnesium, and lead, along with everyday pollutants.
Formulated with citric acid, malic acid, and panthenola.k.a.
pro-vitamin B5it cleanses and conditions hair at the same time, she explains.
Its soft lather removes hard water buildup without stripping moisture, making it perfect for color-treated hair.
By clarifying, smoothing, and hydrating, its the perfect reset against hard water.
Think of it as a protective shield, reinforcing your hairs structure and preventing more breakage.
When dealing with hard water, the best shampoos are designed to remove mineral buildup while restoring hair health.
Clarifying shampoos use stronger detergents to strip away buildup but can also remove natural oils if overused.
How do I protect my hair from hard water?
Incorporating a chelating or clarifying shampoo to remove mineral buildup is key, but dont stop there.
Using a shower filter can make a huge difference, says Nino.
Just remember to replace the filter regularlylike any filter, youll notice a drop in effectiveness if you dont.
How often should you wash your hair if you have hard water?
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