<p>I am looking into putting a filter on my current shower head. I know this is vain, but I think the water is playing havoc on my hair! My hairdresser (such an old fashion word) and I have been trying to figure out why my hair is in such bad shape at times. I know in the winter between the heat in the house and the cold outside that I will have trouble, but this has become a year round problem. This weekend while out of town I wash my hair and it looked better than it has in years! I am wondering if the hotel I stayed at might have either softer water or maybe filtered water. I would not have expected one shower to make a difference, but I swear my hair was so easy to style.</p>
<p>I have just started to look online for a filter and I see there are many to choice from. I have gold or brass fitting in the shower, so I would like to stick with a filter that gives me that option. I would be willing to go with silver or white if that were the better option. I do not want to have a whole house filter as we drink bottled water and I don’t have a problem using unfiltered water for cooking and washing. </p>
<p>What little I have read leads me to believe that the chlorine in my water may be the problem. It makes sense as my hair is colored and the chlorine is drying. I am excited that just maybe a filter may help me out as I am tired of buying every conditioner and hair treatment known to man!</p>
<p>Any suggestions on a brand or particular water filter? I also want one that allows good water pressure, not one that will slow down the water flow.</p>
<p>I think we have the “Slim-Line® (SL) Shower Filter”. I agree that filtered shower water will make a difference with your hair - it did with mine. We don’t smell like chlorine now either. I use the filter to avoid water pollutants - something like 1/2 of our exposure to toxins is via breathing in shower water vapors. I gave up on rain show’r brand, the dumb things kept cracking in half and spewing water all over.</p>
<p>Yes, a shower filter DOES help with dry hair and dry skin. And I agree with treetopleaf on the dangers of inhaling toxins in the shower. I did some online research on filters for dry skin and I just happened upon LOTS of evidence regarding the carcinogenic effects of inhaling chlorine. Pretty scary - and the sources were credible - not the usual hacks who are just trying to sell stuff on the internet. </p>
<p>We have a Rainshow’r unit - cost about 50 bucks. None of them are real pretty but that’s OK with me. My skin is much better and I did notice an improvement in my hair. You can get them online at Amazon. Good luck!</p>
<p>I want to have my research done before I give my plumber a call. My husband is handy and can put the filter in, but I have a toilet issue that is beyond my husband’s skills and available time! I figured I would get the plumber’s input on the filter while I had him here.</p>
<p>Looks like I can get the Sprite high output at Home Depot or Lowes; do not know if the local stores have them or not. I can always buy it and return if I am not happy and would prefer to buy locally instead of ordering online. Looks like HD and Lowes will be on my list for tomorrow.</p>