hard water effects on hair?

[dainaleeo2]

So i'm home from college for the holidays, & since i forgot my shower head that purifies my water [i always forget something! :p ], my hair & skin has been subjected to the hard water we have at my house. i don't believe that it is as bad as the water down where i go to school, since there i always see that white streak or mineral residue left behind on dishes or cups. but, i can tell that my hair isn't as...well, healthy, vibrant, or doesn't feel as clean nor moisturized as it is with the purfied water.

i searched around for this & did find some stuff, & i know that over time hard water can turn my blonde hair maybe slightly more red, or brassy at least, & that ACV rinses help get rid of the left behind minerals. but, my question to everyone is, is this hard water going t truly set me back? my hair has been extremely healthy [just got a trim too!], & also it's pale blonde highlighted so if i do use an ACV rinse, i know that it can tinge tresses red-ish. should i use just white vinegar? i know it doesn't have the apple pulp or whatever that makes ACV slightly more superior, but i don't want to have to get my hair lightened either since i'm spacing my highlighting/lightening to stretch for months [i'll do it again...in late March]. any tips for this type of water while i'm here? thanks :)

[SilverLocks]

Try some Miracle Water. (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=51184)

You just need to get your hands on some citric acid and ascorbic acid. I found the citric acid in a health food store in their bulk dept. and the ascorbic acid (vitamin C powder) at Trader Joe's. The health food store should carry it, also.

[dainaleeo2]

Try some Miracle Water. (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=51184)

You just need to get your hands on some citric acid and ascorbic acid. I found the citric acid in a health food store in their bulk dept. and the ascorbic acid (vitamin C powder) at Trader Joe's. The health food store should carry it, also.

sounds interesting! i'll give that a shot :)
not sure where a Trader Joe's is around here, but i can always order some. Thanks!

[SilverLocks]

You're welcome. :flower: I've used it only for the past few weeks, but it's made the crunchy ends soft and has replaced distilled water as final rinse, so it's all a plus. Good luck!

[lundmir]

Since I'm going to turn my pink/red hair into silver, I bought white vinegar. I seem to need to use more of it than the ACV, but they give me similar results, and no color!

[Lianna]

I've read some people saying they use a sulfate shampoo to get rid of the build-up, from time to time. Do you get build-up everytime you wash?