Shower filter heads take it back to basics with haircare and skincare. Hard water areas like London and other major cities can contribute to dullness and dryness.
If you’ve noticed brittle ends, an itchy scalp, or fading colour, it could be down to calcium and magnesium levels.
From Hello Klean to Curo, the best shower heads filter out these nasties for silkier and smoother results. Because what’s the point in using luxury shampoos or expensive body lotions if the water is bad?
While a simple swap to a new shower head might seem too good to be true, they actually work, as Standard Shopping contributing writer Maisie Bovingdon discovered when testing the top models.
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Ranging from premium buys like Hello Klean’s smart shower head plus to aromatherapy-powered models that bring the spa into your shower, she spent weeks testing each filter for London’s hard water.
Proving that performance doesn’t have to come at a price, a £7 model particularly impressed – here’s everything you need to know.
JML 3 Function Pure Shower Head
★★★★☆
What we love: Though affordable, there’s a lot to love about this model, including its innovative design, transparent body, and adjustable water pressure settings
Take note: The head is smaller than its counterparts, and it’s not compatible with electric showers
“What the JML Ionic Shower Head compromises on price, it doesn’t compromise on quality. I managed to fit this attachment onto my shower hose in under a minute, sans tools. Ultra-easy to use with three settings – massage, wellness and rain shower – the head is fitted with a toggle that details the three water pressures with user-friendly images.
The powerful massage setting alleviated tension in my shoulders, while the wellness option combines the massage and rain functions. Standing out in a sea of monochromatic shower filters, the unique design features Maifan stone pebbles in the transparent hose (you can also see the water gush through).
As this device filters water with stone pebbles, rather than detachable filters like Hello Klean, Curo and Qure, I questioned how effective and long-lasting it is. The pebbles can be replaced at a sale price of £10.99, but it’s arguably more cost-effective to buy an entirely new shower head. The stop toggle prevents dripping – and it’s a useful feature to pause the water flow mid-shower while lathering shampoo and conditioner without wasting water.
Note that water is prone to sitting in the head – a significant drawback that could prove counterproductive over time. A workaround is running water for a few extra minutes after showering to empty stagnant water. The shower head is also not compatible with electric showers.”
Buy now £7.00, Amazon.co.uk
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