Why does it matter if I have hard water at home?
Hard water can wreak absolute havoc on your hair and skin. We always ask about your water because it is often the sneaky root cause of many undesired results in your hair.
How does mineral buildup and hard water affect hair and hair extensions?
Mineral buildup contributes to hair tangling, hair breakage, discoloration, and ultimately can lead to deterioration over time. Our favorite hard water resource is MalibuC.
The negative effects of hard water on hair extensions can cause similar issues that it can with your natural hair.
Hard water can cause unexpected breakage during chemical processes, prolong effects of chemical processing, and creating unpredictable, undesired results in the hair condition and overall results of your hair color and condition.
Fine hair is especially susceptible to damage from mineral buildup!
Hard water and your hair extensions
Hard water can create buildup on the hair to the extent of creating premature strand loss, damage to hair extensions, and can leave the hair looking and feeling dull, discolored, and dry. If you’re noticing changes in your hair extensions,
HOW DO I KNOW IF HARD WATER IS AFFECTING MY HAIR?
The biggest indicator comes from lifestyle changes. Moving, or washing your hair in new or multiple places, are easily identifiable indicators! Want to know if you have hard water? You can check the water report with just your zip code here: Check the Water Report
Other indicators of hard water can include discoloration of fixtures in your home where water is used - such as your sinks and shower.
If you’ve moved and are experiencing new issues with your skin or hair that don’t seem to be improving, it’s worth it to get your water tested. Test kits are inexpensive and can be purchased in many places! Shop water test kits.
HOW TO REMEDIATE EFFECTS OF HARD WATER
The best remedy for water issues is to add a softening or filtration system to your home or shower’s water. A shower head with a filter can be very effective in removing a great deal of impurities from the water you use at home.
Don’t wash your hair with hard water if you can help it. Using your gym or getting a salon blowout can work for some people that can’t avoid the negative effects of hard water!
Incorporate demineralizing products into your care routine. Using a hard water shampoo and treatment system can remediate many of the effects of hard water on your hair. We recommend the following to our guests:
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How to use demineralizing and hard water products:
When cleansing, use your demineralizing shampoo for your first lather. Lather, rinse, repeat!
If you choose, you can use your normal shampoo for your secondary cleansing lather. Focus on the root, and your natural hair when shampooing.
How we remediate the effects of hard water in-salon
Prior to extension wear and chemical processes, we start our services with a chelating treatment to reduce the effects of hard water on the hair and chemical processing.
Hard water can negatively interfere with your chemical processes; causing breakage, damage, and uneven color deposit. Every head of hair can react unpredictably during chemical processing, and chelating treatments help to remediate these effects in-salon. Think of it as added insurance! Our filtered water heads in-salon also aid in protecting your hair, creating the ideal water condition for your services.
If you think hard water is affecting your hair, we offer MANY solutions that can help you in-salon and at home. Let’s talk about it at your next visit!
Did you know that hard water can affect the hair? Ask me all of your questions below!
XO Kristin