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What is hard waterand how can it affect your hair?

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Meanwhile, your scalp might feel dry and itchy, Dr. Marcus says.

Mineral buildup can also make it harder forshampoosand other hair care products to perform well.

(Talk about a vicious cycle.)

Shampoo

What types of hair treatments can address the effects of hard water?

you’re free to start with aclarifying shampoothat contains surfactants (a.k.a.

Depending on how often you shampoo, that could take a couple weeks or a month or two.

Shampoo

4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

Bumble and Bumble.

It also contains zinc PCA to absorb excess oils and reduces scalp irritation.

Just note that this can be rather harsh if you use it frequentlyso dont overdo it.

Living proof shampoo

Dr. Penzi recommends the No.

Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner

Briogeo Dont Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask (8 oz.)

Nordstrom

LOreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm

Olaplex No.

Olaplex

Dr. Marcus and Dr. Penzi both recommended the AquaBliss High Output Revitalizing Shower Filter.

AquaBliss High Output Revitalizing Shower Filter

Related:

Bumble and Bumble. shampoo

Ouai shampoo

Vinegar

Vegamour Gro Scalp Detoxifying Serum

Conditioner in white bottle

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Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask

AquaBliss High Output Revitalizing Shower Filter