Debunking the Rainwater Rince Myth

[Knittycat]

I had to go out in a monster rain storm this morning. My hair was soaked in under a minute.
Considering how my hair looked when it dried, I can safely say this myth is

BUSTED!

Although, the fact that I tripped and fell head first into a large puddle probably didn't help things... :p

[ktani]

Ohhhh, sorry to hear that and yes, even without the puddle soaking, rainwater can be polluted.

[jacqueline101]

I would agree with the pollution. I live in town and I couldn't do it.

[Amber_Maiden]

Especially in the cities= acid rain.

[mzBANGBANG]

My house runs off of rain water mostly. We live out in the country so there isn't too much pollution. It's been this way for about 3 years and my hair has definitely improved... I noticed the change a couple months after moving in. :)

[swearnsue]

We are thinking about getting the showerhead water filter. It's a water filter that only filters water as it goes through the shower and I guess it takes out the chlorine and other minerals so that it doesn't get on your hair and skin. Does anyone have one of these installed on their showers?

[ktani]

There have been a few discussions about it. It depends on the rainwater and possible testing and treatment.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=12855

ETA: and here, http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=70546

[DoubleCrowned]

I live in the city with the choice or hard water, bottled water, or rainwater. I wash my hair in rainwater. I collect it from the downspout only after heavy rain has cleaned the air and rooftop of pollution. My hair is vastly improved from this practice.