HARD WATER ON NATURAL HAIR

EDUCATION
Written By Akialah Haynes

What is Hard water?  It’s water that has high mineral content, is formed when water percolates through deposits of limestone & chalk, which are made up of calcium and magnesium. 
 
These are some of the signs you may have hard water & what it's doing to your hair:

  • Hard water on your hair can cause colored treated hair to fade quicker. 

  • The minerals in hard water reduce the ability of shampoo to lather.

  • It elevated PH levels in the hair shaft by causing it to swell and the cuticle layers to lift more than normal.

  • Over time it will also lead to hair breakage

  • Hair is unmanageable

  • Hair feels rougher & dryer than normal

 
If you live in an area that has hard water, be sure to get a filter shower head to help filter out the minerals.  Also, add a Cleating shampoo that is designed to remove hard water to your hair regimen to help with removing the build-up of the minerals.  Your hair will thank you!

Akialah Haynes
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