Hard water damage

[bubbles04]

Hi guys

I hope you all are well.

I wanted to know what diys or shampoos that can help with hard water damage.
I ve tried everything but my hair is pretty much ruined thanks to the hard water here in London. Even the colour is different, looking reddish instead of black.

My hair used to be sleek and smooth and straight but now is permanently frizzy, dry at the ends and is very rough to touch. No conditioner or mask makes it soft l.

I use oil on my hair daily but it doesn't work. Castor oil has reduced the hair fall but hair remains frizzy once dry. It also doesn't grow fast and the growth stops once my hair reaches my ribcage.

The only thing that made my hair like silk was boiled rice water infused with hisbicus and olive oil. However, I am unable to make this concoction as I'm extremely short on time these days and can't make it.

Is there anything I can do to regain my hair or is it completely done??

My routine is

Oiling every night
I use shampoo from Tresmme or Pantene.
Hair mask - Herbal Essences Argan (didn't work at all)
Hair Serum - Mielle Rosemary and Mint (didn't like it in my opinion)

[mochichichi]

Have you tried a clarifying wash or chelating rinse?

[bubbles04]

Have you tried a clarifying wash or chelating rinse?

I have tried clarifying shampoos but no difference

[Lady Stardust]

I live in the Thames Valley and we get that red/pink stain too. I think it’s from iron. It might be worth looking at the shampoo you used for clarifying to see if that mentions that it helps to remove iron.

Have you tried a chelating shampoo? They remove minerals. Some clarifying shampoos are stated to remove minerals too, but as I said it’s worth checking whether it just states that it removes build up, or whether it removes minerals too.

We got a water softener fitted in the end. It’s not the same as naturally soft water but better than hard water. It’s not an option for everyone, but it means I’m out of touch with useful chelating shampoos!

[Fiorentina]

Hi guys

I hope you all are well.

I wanted to know what diys or shampoos that can help with hard water damage.
I ve tried everything but my hair is pretty much ruined thanks to the hard water here in London. Even the colour is different, looking reddish instead of black.

My hair used to be sleek and smooth and straight but now is permanently frizzy, dry at the ends and is very rough to touch. No conditioner or mask makes it soft l.

I use oil on my hair daily but it doesn't work. Castor oil has reduced the hair fall but hair remains frizzy once dry. It also doesn't grow fast and the growth stops once my hair reaches my ribcage.

The only thing that made my hair like silk was boiled rice water infused with hisbicus and olive oil. However, I am unable to make this concoction as I'm extremely short on time these days and can't make it.

Is there anything I can do to regain my hair or is it completely done??

My routine is

Oiling every night
I use shampoo from Tresmme or Pantene.
Hair mask - Herbal Essences Argan (didn't work at all)
Hair Serum - Mielle Rosemary and Mint (didn't like it in my opinion)

Hi bubbles04
If the water is very hard, it helps me best to use a rinse.
As a rinse I use either aqua dest. or purified water. Unfortunately these are sometimes hard to get in London. So alternatively, i use a bottle of purchased drinking water and add 1-2 spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar.
Maybe that procedure helps you to.
Regards
Fiorentina

[TatsuOni]

If your water is hard, you need a chelating product. I use one from NigthBlooming, but there are supposed to be chealting shampoos too. Often directed at swimmers.

Vinegar can help slow the mineral build up, but not actually remove it.

When I started to use a proper chelating product, it made all the difference in the world for my hair.

After you've gotten rid of the mineral build up, your can reevaluate the state of your hair, to see if it's actually damaged, or dry or something else.

[bubbles04]

I live in the Thames Valley and we get that red/pink stain too. I think it’s from iron. It might be worth looking at the shampoo you used for clarifying to see if that mentions that it helps to remove iron.

Have you tried a chelating shampoo? They remove minerals. Some clarifying shampoos are stated to remove minerals too, but as I said it’s worth checking whether it just states that it removes build up, or whether it removes minerals too.

We got a water softener fitted in the end. It’s not the same as naturally soft water but better than hard water. It’s not an option for everyone, but it means I’m out of touch with useful chelating shampoos!

I have used Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo and that did help to make my hair a little manageable. After using this one and Avalon Organics Lemon one, I feel like my hair is also getting lot of build up which once removed makes it somewhat Olay.
I'm trying to look at chelating shampoos so far since great reviews about the Malibu one.

[bubbles04]

I live in the Thames Valley and we get that red/pink stain too. I think it’s from iron. It might be worth looking at the shampoo you used for clarifying to see if that mentions that it helps to remove iron.

Have you tried a chelating shampoo? They remove minerals. Some clarifying shampoos are stated to remove minerals too, but as I said it’s worth checking whether it just states that it removes build up, or whether it removes minerals too.

We got a water softener fitted in the end. It’s not the same as naturally soft water but better than hard water. It’s not an option for everyone, but it means I’m out of touch with useful chelating shampoos!

I have used Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo and that did help to make my hair a little manageable. After using this one and Avalon Organics Lemon one, I feel like my hair is also getting lot of build up which once removed makes it somewhat Olay.
I'm trying to look at chelating shampoos so far since great reviews about the Malibu one.

[bubbles04]

If your water is hard, you need a chelating product. I use one from NigthBlooming, but there are supposed to be chealting shampoos too. Often directed at swimmers.

Vinegar can help slow the mineral build up, but not actually remove it.

When I started to use a proper chelating product, it made all the difference in the world for my hair.

After you've gotten rid of the mineral build up, your can reevaluate the state of your hair, to see if it's actually damaged, or dry or something else.

Thanks. Will try this

[bubbles04]

Hi bubbles04
If the water is very hard, it helps me best to use a rinse.
As a rinse I use either aqua dest. or purified water. Unfortunately these are sometimes hard to get in London. So alternatively, i use a bottle of purchased drinking water and add 1-2 spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar.
Maybe that procedure helps you to.
Regards
Fiorentina

Hi Florentina.

Thanks for suggesting this. I will try to use this one.