In a dream world, our hair is shiny and lush, frizz-free and unencumbered by frayed ends. But the cruel truth is that making hair look healthy often involves just the things that damage it, starting with the water coming out of your shower. Add combs, brushes, blow-dryers, and hot irons and you may be headed toward a tangled mess. We consulted our handy cosmetic chemist, Javon Ford, to guide us through the misinformation and toward shiny, shampoo-ad hair.
Shower filters are being marketed as beauty products, promising to remove particles that allegedly irritate your scalp and turn hair dull and fragile. Some manufacturers even claim that their showerheads can reduce hair loss. All it takes is about $150 and regular replacement filters.
