What can you do about dry hair?

Dry hair is characterised by a lack of moisture and a deficiency in sebum. You’ll often notice for yourself that your hair feels or looks different. Particularly during the winter months, many of us suffer from frizzy or dry hair. But what helps with dry hair? And why does your hair become so dry?

Hard water

Dry hair is partly caused by the limescale in your water and may therefore be due to hard water that comes out of your tap. Water hardness varies by region and you can calculate. Your shower may supply either hard or soft water, depending on where you live. Hard water contains a lot of minerals, as it has passed through limestone, which means it picks up calcium and magnesium.

Soap is less effective

Hard water dries out your hair, but it also makes soap less effective. Shampoo and conditioner work better when you use softened water in the shower. They simply dissolve better in softened water, which means your hair is cleaned more thoroughly and you need to use fewer hair care products.

Limescale in the water

Dry, and possibly split, hair ends are caused by the limescale in hard water forming a suffocating film on the hair. Due to the amount of lime Hard water irritates your skin and hair, and prevents moisture and oils from penetrating properly. Limescale also mixes with your hair’s natural oils, which can make it look greasy and lifeless. Your skin and hair may also become rough, and you may develop eczema or dandruff. Limescale also leaves a hard white deposit on items such as taps, the washing machine and the kettle. This is because the limescale particles remain behind when the hard water evaporates. 

Why a water softener is good for your hair

A Buy a water softener, also known as a water descaler or water softener, is the perfect solution for your dry hair. Using an ion-exchange process, a water softener removes limescale particles from the water. As these limescale particles are no longer present in the water, the water changes from hard to soft.  Soft water is beneficial for healthy personal care. It helps your body relax more effectively and leaves your hair softer, cleaner and shinier. Men will also find that shaving causes far less irritation.  A water softener transforms hard water into soft water, ensures a limescale-free shower and makes your hair less dry and frizzy!