Welcome back to the red folder, Trendy Tribe! After spotting an article in NewBeauty about six different filtered showerheads, all claiming to do different things, I had questions, and before we spend our hard-earned money, shouldn’t we know what’s actually in our water?
Today I’m unpacking chlorine, chloramine, hard water, calcium, magnesium, and metals like copper, plus soap scum and mineral buildup, what pools, oceans, lakes, and rivers do to our hair, why metal buildup matters when coloring or lightening, and when professional metal detox treatments make sense.
You’ll also learn how to find your local water-quality report and check your water hardness, along with a few hairdresser-approved tips for protecting your hair before and after swimming.
Then join me this Wednesday as we look at filtered showerheads and whether they’re worth your money! Hit that subscribe button if you are watching on YouTube, and rate and review wherever you stream! — Kim
Products Mentioned in This Episode:
Virtue Scalp Remedy Shampoo: https://www.virtuelabs.com/scalp-remedy-shampoo-cfg.html
Water Hardness Test Strips, 150 Tests: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYF22VX1
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00:00 - Intro: What's Really Coming Out of Your Faucet?
05:07 - Hard Water, Minerals, and the Truth About Soap Scum
10:06 - Sulfates, Surfactants, and What "Sulfate-Free" Actually Means
14:00 - EDTA and Clarifying vs. Chelating Shampoos
18:16 - Salon Metal Detox Treatments and Copper Buildup
22:50 - Swimming Pools, Chlorine, and the Real Cause of Green Hair
27:00 - Ocean Water, Natural Sources, and Bottled Water Rinses
31:36 - Skin Barriers, Absorption, and Checking Your Water Hardness
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