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How do I protect my hair from hard water?

To protect your hair from hard water at home, use a water softener showerhead or rinse your hair with filtered or bottled water. Try using a chelating or clarifying shampoo once a week to remove mineral build-up. An acidic rinse, like apple cider vinegar, can also help balance pH and reduce damage. At HAYATO LONDON, we offer amino acid-based shampoos and deep conditioning treatments to protect and hydrate your hair, keeping it healthy despite hard water exposure.

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2025年04月16日 Hair Care

How to treat your scalp and hair from HARD WATER

If you’ve recently moved to Europe, you may have noticed your hair and skin becoming drier or feeling damaged. You might even have heard people say, “Hard water is ruining my hair!” or “My skin and hair are dry since I moved here.” But what exactly is hard water, and why does it have such a negative impact on your hair and skin?

Let’s explore the science behind hard water and look at what you can do to protect your hair and skin from its effects.

What is Hard Water?

Hard water is water that contains a high concentration of minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium. In places like London, this means that the water used in showers, sinks, and bathtubs has a significant amount of these minerals, which can have various effects on your hair and skin.

How Does Hard Water Affect Your Hair and Skin?

When you wash your hair or body with hard water, the minerals in the water interact with the ingredients in your shampoo and soap. This causes the formation of soap scum – a chalky white or grey residue that accumulates on surfaces such as shower walls, bathtubs, and sinks.

Soap scum is alkaline and insoluble in water, meaning it doesn’t easily wash away. It can build up on your hair, increasing friction between strands and leaving it feeling waxy, heavy, and unclean. Over time, this build-up can damage the hair cuticle, making it more prone to breakage and even hair loss if left untreated.

Additionally, the lack of proper hydration caused by hard water can lead to dry, irritated skin.

What Can You Do About It?

Fortunately, there are several ways you can combat the negative effects of hard water on your hair and skin.

1. Install a Water Softener Showerhead

The most effective way to remove calcium and magnesium from your water is by installing a water softener in your home. However, this can be expensive. A more affordable option is to purchase a water softener showerhead, which filters out minerals as the water passes through.

2. Use a Chelating or Clarifying Shampoo

Chelating and clarifying shampoos are specifically designed to break down and remove mineral build-up from your hair. These shampoos are excellent for removing hard water residue, but they can be drying. It’s best to use them once a week, followed by a nourishing conditioner to replenish moisture.

3. Final Rinse with Filtered or Bottled Water

If installing a water softener isn’t an option, using bottled or filtered water for your final rinse can reduce the impact of hard water. While it won’t completely eliminate mineral deposits, it can help leave your hair feeling softer and more manageable.

4. Use an Acidic Rinse

Since soap scum is alkaline, using an acidic rinse can help dissolve the mineral build-up. You can mix apple cider vinegar or citrus juice with water and use this as a final rinse after washing your hair. The acidity helps balance the pH of your hair, leaving it smooth, soft, and shiny.

5. Regular Hair Care at the Salon

Regular treatments at the salon can also help address hair damage caused by hard water. Deep cleansing treatments, scalp massages, and specialised products can remove mineral build-up, restore moisture, and stimulate circulation to promote healthier hair.

How We Can Help at Hayato London

At HAYATO LONDON, we understand the impact that hard water can have on your hair and scalp. That’s why we offer amino acid-based shampoos that are mildly acidic, sulphate- and paraben-free, and specifically designed to work well in hard water. These gentle shampoos help cleanse the scalp while maintaining hydration, leaving your hair feeling refreshed and soft.

We also offer Premium Moisturising Hair Treatments with high repairing and moisturising properties to restore vitality to dry, damaged hair. Our stylists can recommend products tailored to the specific needs of your hair and scalp, ensuring you receive the best care possible You can find more information about our Treatment services here.

Additionally, we offer Head Spa treatments, which are designed to help remove mineral build-up, improve scalp health, and promote hair growth. These treatments can effectively tackle the effects of hard water by cleansing your scalp and restoring hydration. You can find more information about our Head Spa services here.

Don’t let hard water ruin your hair health! If you’re experiencing damage or dryness, it’s time to return to proper hair care. Let us help you achieve beautiful, healthy hair once again.