Reddit mentions: The best bathtub faucets & showerheads

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My favorite method is to get a shower shot. This is the one I have and I love it, but it’s VERY easy to cause a bigger problem with a shower shot than you had to begin with (explanation below.) I bought my shower shot along with this shower head which I can discreetly unscrew the handheld shower head and screw in my shower shot when I need to use it and none of my roommates have a clue that I just rinsed out my butthole. It also allows me to control the water pressure on the shower head.

The better method to start with would is to go to the pharmacy and get some Fleet Enemas. Enemas or a Bulb Douche are the preferred beginning option because it’s easier to control how much water you’re using.

So, as a few other people have mentioned douching isn’t always necessary. If you have enough insoluble fiber in your diet, your body will clean about 95% of the debris out on its own. Insoluble Fiber helps to add bulk to your stool and hold it all together so when you go to the bathroom, there aren’t any little pieces left behind up there. Do not mistake that with soluble fiber which draws more water into your colon. I still prefer to give it a quick swish just for peace of mind, confidence, and comfort.

When you douche as far as water is concerned, less is more. You ONLY want to rinse out your rectum. This is why Fleet Enemas are good because they’re designed to hold the right amount of fluid. You DO NOT want to use too much water as it can over-fill your rectum and spill into your colon. If that happens, you can douche until the water runs clear, and then 10 minutes later a brown slurry begins dropping into your once clean rectum and... it’s NOT GOOD! If possible, you want to douche, and later have sex, after you have a good solid bowel movement. So go bop bop, shower and douche multiple times with a few ounces of saline/water until the water you push out runs clear a few times. Then soap and shower as normal.

Do NOT have sex immediately after douching. Despite your best efforts, chances are there is still some leftover water/saline in your rectum which you want to give 30 minutes or so for your body to reabsorb what’s left behind or you might spring a leak!

Now, douching is great in my opinion BUT you do not want to douche all the time. Douching strips healthy mucuses out of your rectum which potentially could increase your risks of contracting STDs. Your rectum is also home to a whole biological ecosystem which is part of a healthy immune and digestive system. The general consensus from doctors that I’ve read is that if you’re JUST rinsing out a small section of your lower GI like your rectum, it’s probably not not much of a concern but why upset your gut biome at all if you don’t have to. Douching is great! But don’t over do it.

I think that about covers it! If I missed anything or you have any questions feel free to ask!!!

Sorry for replying to an older thread, lol. I wanted to offer a couple suggestions.

1. Distilled water is much cheaper than micellar water and is available basically everywhere. It doesn't have the cleansing ability of micellar water, but it's a good option for rinsing. I'd recommend trying this for your hair. Depending on how long your hair is, 1 gallon should be enough to wet your hair and rinse afterwards. Another option would be RO/DI water. Both options are free of chlorine, floride, and trace minerals.* Some places you can even refill your water bottles so you're not wasting a ton of plastic (I think WalMart does this?).
   
   * Distilled water and RO/DI are not great for drinking all the time, because you do need those trace minerals in your diet. ;) For drinking I suggest a Brita filter or something that will remove the chlorine taste.
   
   
2. A vinegar rinse in your hair will help alleviate hard-water build up in hair (also clarifies / removes any leftover product). I went through a long natural hair-care phase and the only things stuck were ACV rinses and henna like 3 times a year. ACV leaves my hair softer and silkier than any conditioner, without weighing it down or making it greasy. I dilute 1 tbs to 1 cup water (but I have hella hair, so you may not need that much!).
   
   
3. Likewise, if you're washing your hair daily, work on spacing out your washes until you're washing weekly (and if you can, longer!). Unless you use a ton of product, it's better for your hair and scalp. And for me, hair washing is the longest part of the shower routine, so you'll be spending less time in the shower period.
   
   
4. The reason SLS is so common is because it is a better detergent for hard water, whereas actual soap tends to get scummy and leave a film or deposits. So a "beauty bar" like Dove or a body wash with SLS or ALS might be a better option than actual soap bars. Or try using a gentle shampoo as a body wash.
   
   
5. You can get a water softening showerhead filter. Obviously it won't be as good as a heavy-duty whole-house filter system, but it should help and they're pretty easy to install. I actually got one, but can't get our old showerhead off and need to get our landlord to have it installed :P See if your parents are okay with this, especially if you're buying, hah. Here's the one I got and they have a hand-held version.
   
   Also hard water is drying and it's rough on your hair, but I'm not sure hard water would cause that degree of break out. It could be a reaction to chlorine. Or could be something else entirely. I'd check with your Dr next time you have a visit, just to see what they think.

Sorry about that! Here are some details.
I am a DIYer with no formal training. I just read a lot of stuff online (don't we all?). It took me 7 full days from start to absolute completion, 2 more days that I was expecting, but not bad overall. Total cost was around $2500. Luckily I have another full bath in the house.

Some of the components:

Vanity

Mirror

Tub

Glass door I purchased this at Lowes as well, but could not locate it on their website

Toilet with slow closing lid (will not slam down)

Floor Tile

Shower Tile

Accent Tile

Shower Head Highly recommended!!

The paint color is "Stone Fence" at homedepot 720F-4

I used an electric floor heating pad under the area that will be walked on, Although I have yet to experience a winter with it, I know how nice heated tile feels, it was worth the cost, about $250 just for that. Per the instructions, after you put the electric grid down, you are supposed to seal it down with mortar. I made my own, but if I were to do it again, I would have used the "pre-mixed" stuff from HD/Lowes so I did not have to worry about consistency/mixing it myself.

I used mortar as a base under the tub, although it was not required for that tub, I can NOT stand a squeeky tub, I am very glad I did this, I know I will never have to worry about it squeeking.

The biggest issue I ran into was tiling the shower, you don't realize how much square footage it really is. It was very tedious and it didn't help that I did not have a good tile saw, I'd recommend renting a good one so you don't drive yourself crazy as I almost did! It took me two full days to tile the shower.

I built an inverted shelf into the wall. This idea came after looking at pictures of a lot of tile showers online, this is how I got some of my inspiration. Just remember to put a slight incline into the base of the shelf so that water does not collect. I used Hardie-Backer for the walls (1/2in) and on the floor (1/4in).

If you need to drill holes into the tile (as I did to install the shower door), spend the money and get a good diamond bit, at my lowes, this good tile bit was not located with the tiling supplies (a cheap "kobalt" one was) it was located with all the other tools, the one I finally purchased that worked was from Hitachi and was something like $20 for one bit. I also used a dremel with a diamond cutting wheel to cut the holes for the shower plumbing, it took some time but was the easiest way I could think to do it.

One lesson I learned was to buy more than what you think you need, tile, adhesive, other supplies etc. Virtually everything can be returned for a full refund and it saves you an extra trip.

If you have any other questions, I'd be glad to answer them.

You are gorgeous girl! Keep your head up, you can get through this. Dry shampoo can help spruce up your hair besides washing it. I also suffer from eczema. Besides using over the counter hydrocortisone (steroid cream) for breakouts, here's a few things I've done that help me:

Only wash your clothes with scent free detergent. I currently use Arm & Hammer Sensitive skin free and clear. For fabric softener in the wash I use white vinegar. (It does not make your clothes smell and for bonus points it helps clean your washing machine)

For showers, invest in a shower filter. I know it sounds high maintenance but it helps filter out the chlorine in tap water. This results in healthier skin and hair. They sell some that attach to your current showerhead and some that replace your shower head.
Also scent free soaps. Aveeno or dove original works for me.
The last advice is drink more water! Good luck OP, have a wonderful day!

Shower filter link

Showerhead with filter link

Edit: link issue
Edit 2: And lots of moisturizers! Such as Lubriderm, Curel or Cetaphil. Rub it 2-3 times a day head to toe. Once your eczema starts getting better, use it after you shower. As much needed.

First, I'd recommend checking out r/SebDerm, there's a lot of great info there.

The exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis isn't yet known, so treating it is complicated. It may be the cause of a fungal infection or it may be genetic. You may want to consider seeing a dermatologist to help determine what is causing yours and the best treatment.

The two shampoos usually recommended are Head & Shoulders (like you're looking into) and Nizoral A-D. They each have different active ingredients; Head & Shoulders uses pyrithione zinc, while Nizoral A-D uses ketoconazole. Neither is inherently better, just be aware that you may have to try both to figure out what your skin needs.

How is your water at home? If you have hard water, that may be irritating your scalp as well. I went over this in an archived thread a while ago:

>Hard water is water that has higher mineral content. The usual suspects are calcium, magnesium, and sometimes iron. These minerals are present as cations (ions with fewer electrons than protons, giving it a positive charge), usually with a 2+ charge. That 2+ charge destroys the surfactant properties of soap, so rather than a soft lather, the soap forms a precipitate (soap scum).
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>That soap scum that is difficult to wash off the sides of sinks and showers is also difficult to wash off your skin. The residue left behind can clog pores and irritate the skin. If your skin feels dry and itchy out of the shower, or generally dull, the hard water may be the cause. It also affects hair and scalp health. If your scalp feels dry and itchy, or like shampoos don't quite clean your roots, it's likely because of the soap scum buildup.
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>If you're able to shower in an area with soft water, you can actually feel the difference. The water is almost slippery in comparison, and the soap feels lighter when you lather it. It also tastes a little sweeter, in my opinion.

Installing an entire water softener is often pricey, but there are decent filters that install in-line for your shower head that you can get for under $50.

There are also a number of home remedies that are recommended by users, but often have less research. It may be worth looking into as some people have success with these.

Anecdotally, a shower head filter was the best for me when I dealt with scalp irritation, this is the one I purchased. I can't say for sure that it was seborrheic dermatitis as I never went to a dermatologist, but the symptoms were very similar. Additionally, I use apple cider vinegar as a scalp treatment a couple times per week to give it a good cleanse. I dilute some and put it into a spray bottle, spray my scalp, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before showering. Sometimes I'll soak in a tub with some apple cider vinegar and that makes the skin on my body feel a bit exfoliated (ACV is acidic) and clears up any breakouts. u/PoopDoopTrixie wrote up an entertaining and informative review about apple cider vinegar baths.

Seborrheic dermatitis is often a long term problem, there isn't always a "cure". Similar to people who have sensitive skin or are acne prone, it's more about figuring out a routine that works for you. Hopefully this information is helpful, the best of luck to you!

Good to know about the hair mask. I'll do some research.

I've considered a shower filter, and was actually going to make a post here about what to look for in a a shower filter. I need to find a handheld showerhead filter like so, but I don't know what qualities to look for in terms of the filter itself.

My hair wouldn't be quite long enough to do a french braid, I don't think. My topmost layer of hair only hangs naturally just below my ear. Pulled straight, it's about chin length. For now, I just put it up in a folded-over bun/tail when I want to get it up and out of my way, and/or combined with a cap.

AS fro the pillowcases, I have a couple of satin-y pillow cases that I change out regularily. I don't know that they're technically satin, as they're polyester, but I am on the hunt for a whole new set of bed sheets, and with the warmer weather, I'm looking for silk/satin.

Going natural is definitely a lot more work, I agree. I remember when I had short hair, I could wake up, shower, and be done with it. Now, with longer hair, it takes a lot more time. Going one step above that and going for natural hair care, I spend more time on my hair these days than my s/o does!

FYI, I was going to wash my hair today, but instead I gave it a good BBB and applied some cornstarch. That stuff really does work wonders. I guess my other concern with it is if it will cause too much oil to be washed out of my hair when it comes time to wash it. When I wash my hair with W.O., there is obviously still a light coating of oil remaining on my hair afterwords. If the oil is being soaked up by a product, will my hair be dry after washing it out?

Sorry I don't know what IB is.

Generally, if somebody goes out on a limb to say you have BO... they wouldn't lie about it. Especially if two people, one of whom is your friend, have told you this.

It might be a matter of how you shower. You'll forgive me for being blunt here, but this is how I handle body hygiene: I got a shower hose, which took less than an hour to install, and when I shower I make sure to really get in there. And by "in there" I mean deep between my buttcheeks. I prefer using a non-creamy soap bar (Irish Spring) and, with soap in one hand and the handheld shower set to "JET!" in the other, after I have lathered the rest of my body, I scrub and scrub "in there" for a good minute or two.

Additionally, I recommend wet wipes (or even better, a bidet sprayer, but let's start with the basics for now) because simple dry TP doesn't really get you very clean.

You can't go wrong with the handheld-shower vigorous butt-scrub at least once a day. Highly recommended.

\ For example: https://www.amazon.ca/Waterpik-TRS-559-Elements-Handheld-Brushed/dp/B000GLKBFM/

> getting her feeling 'intimate and relaxed' with a massage first? Loosen up the muscles, help her forget about work/life before you start the foreplay?

Yes, exactly!

Massage can be the gateway for many women who are slow to warm up. "Foreplay" doesn't really work for a lot of us because our clits aren't responsive until we're already warmed up.

Some other things that can help: a long, hot bath or shower; meditation; a glass of wine or a few tokes of good weed; having a big block of time with no responsibilities and no interruptions; feeling especially loved and cherished. (Massage helps with that last one too.)

It's a pity she didn't try the vibes. I need a lot of help to get to my first orgasm, and introducing vibrators into both foreplay and sex has made a huge difference.

Some women who won't use vibrators find that water is a great masturbation aid. Maybe get her a pulsating handheld showerhead extension? Like this, for example. They're also great for bathing pets and little kids.

If she doesn't like the showerhead idea, she can lie back in the tub, stick her legs straight up, and slide her pussy under the faucet, or she can use a waterproof vibrator in the tub or shower.

But start with a2freema's idea. There are very few wives and moms who don't love getting a good massage!

• Ok, I was going to post this shower head but I see someone else has already done that and it certainly does seem like the most awesome shower head on Amazon. Now, I'm quite new to RAoA, so I hope this isn't considered heresy, but I found another shower head that also looks pretty awesome, but sadly is NOT available on the amazon website. (Is this considered bad form? Will I get banned? I'm so scared right now!)
  
• I work outside all morning/afternoon, hit up some shower time around midday, and I'm good to go for the evening's adventure!
  
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I'm going to go for overkill on this. Also this is using mostly natural stuff save for the facial lotion.

First - In the shower hopefully you have a strong stream that will strip the oil off of your face (Use warm water, but not hot). Keep in mind this is a terrible idea unless you follow step three. That oil is there to protect your face and keep your skin healthy. Please do not use soap on your face, just blast the water into it until it feels not oily at all. If your shower head is too weak then get a better one or get an Oil-Free acne wash. DO THIS EVERY SHOWER! - Always follow with step three.

Second, mild facial peel once or twice a week - Skip ahead or cringe through until you get to the part that matters. Might irritate a little the first two or so times, but this shit is magical. This will remove lots of older skin. I did this until things got relatively clear; now with Steps 1&3 I once in awhile throw in some St. Ives apricot scrub.

Step Three - Put some damn face lotion on your damn face. FACE LOTION; not any old damn lotion. I have had good results from Up&Up which I think is Target brand, maybe not. Also Jergens "Natural Glow" FACIAL LOTION has been good to me during the months that have no sun. After step three you have an incredibly clean protective layer of oil/lipids on your face. Both of these have an SPF; I suggest some SPF.

So what is going on here? Let me explain some theory, long winded style, because I think you will appreciate understanding what is going on here.

Alright; so I'm sure you know the general reason for blackhead formation. Shit gets clogged up in your pores (dirt, skin cells, etc) and this basically turns the oil in your pore solid; (Hold on I got an awesome metaphor coming up) once clogged your pore tries to push out more oil and then you get a problem.

Here's the metaphor.

Alright you have some water, throw some dirt in there.........you got mud. Throw some more dirt in there, well now you just have some damp dirt. Add more water you got mud, add more water and you wash away all the dirt. Oil and water are like enemies, they don't want to mix, but they react with everything else just about the same. So basically, you have some oil. Throw dirt in there, eventually it turns solid (blackhead), throw oil (lotion) on there before it turns solid and it'll stay clean. This is the basis for The oil cleansing method. The first time I tried this I was so damn amazed.

So, in the shower you wash as much dirt and oil away as possible, this also gets rid of bacteria and other stuff that sticks to your face throughout the day. Then when you do step two you remove future cloggers and bring fresh skin to the surface. Step three you rehydrate your face and give it a healthy amount of oil. This oil keeps your face from trying to shove out more oil from your pores in a natural attempt to rehydrate.

This really improved my face. Also a showerhead with a filter can also work wonders on skin in general. This is because often times shower/tap water has chlorine and other skin dehydrators/irritants in it. It'll also make your hair much softer to get rid of the chlorine. Also I don't use shampoo and my hair freaking rocks as opposed to the days I did use shampoo.

As far as nose blackheads. Many people's nose pores are fairly large. So they will hold a lot of oil in them. These aren't necessarily blackheads. The test would be to squeeze them out. If they worm out without a dark tip then they are not blackheads. Also a lot of guys don't know about blackhead removers (the things with a loop on both ends, the other end is for whiteheads. I freaking loved mine before I hardly ever had to break it out.

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This Culligan shower head is the one we use. It may be available in Target, and refills ($12 on Amazon) are supposed to last six months but we change it sooner since we know we have really hard water. I have taken a shower without this shower head a few times, and every time my hair feels more frizzy and my skin feels dry. We have noticed less breakouts and nicer skin overall when we use the filtered water. It may be a small investment, but having good water really makes your shampoo and conditioner work better, especially if you are paying for higher quality stuff! Best of luck :)

Looks like iron to me. CLR will probably fix it, but I'm not sure what it's called over there. It's a simple acid that removed minerals. Just soak the whole shower head in it.

Once you get the grout clean, seal it. If you know the exact grout used it will be helpful.

Lastly, you might try getting a shower head filter. Ugly, but works well. Makes your hair wash better as well.

Ideally you want to treat the water itself, but if you don't own the home that's probably not an option, and if you do it's not a quick and easy job, with the exception of a whole house filter that can usually be installed with simple hand tools, assuming it is a push-to-fit system and doesn't require soldering or anything exotic.

Do other parts of the house have this problem? If not, it may be the electric shower disintegrating, possibly because of acidic water.

Do you know what your pipes are made of?

The Sweet Home has a great comparison article on shower heads. I don't know if they really qualify as BIFL, but I bought the $23 Delta 75152 faucet based on their secondary recommendation and love it. I figured I'd use the high flow 2.5 L/min mode all the time, but honestly the 1.8 L/min mode is perfect. The 2.5 L/min actually feels like an absurd amount of water.

Recently did the same thing. I haven't quite got it figured out but it's getting better.

After I co-wash i do a ACV rinse then condition again. I also wash my hair with ION shampoo from sally's every other week. By far the most improvement I saw was when I bought a filter for my shower.

AquaBliss High Output Universal Shower Filter with Replaceable 3-Stage Filter Cartridge - Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7AZB96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1FIkybPRD52SF

Super easy to install, just unscrew your shower head screw this on and then attach your shower head back on. No tools needed! It doesn't filter all the minerals out. They have ones that do but they are expensive and require a bit more work. This did help immensely though.

Like i said, my hair is nowhere near what it was when I moved to Florida 2 months ago but it a hell of a lot better than it was a week after I got down here. Before I installed the filter I was having a hard time combing my hair when it was completely saturated with conditioner.

Good luck!

Edit : Just re-read and saw your did try a new shower head. Damn.

I'm thinking about trying an in-line shower water filter. Kind of like how you can buy custom showerheads, some of them come with filters. I have similar issues and after switching up my shampoos/cleansers and treatments I'm beginning to suspect the water more and more.

Here's an example of what I'm talking about (simple inline filter without the showerhead): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M03C6PO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_gU0NybY67DNCN

Here's one that comes with its own shower head, or maybe it's built in: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014PVXU5G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_lS0NybN5357QS
(Not sure this one is specifically for hard water, but with activated carbon I'm sure it's going to be doing some work)

Now these are just examples, perhaps good products but again I can't say because I haven't tried them or done my research. Google or Amazon search "shower hard water filter" and figure out what suits your needs. These products also seem to be decently inexpensive to boot. Worth a shot.

If you end up getting one, send me a review, I'd love to hear if it helped you out-- again, I'm in the same boat! :)

My family had a $20 limit for years. About 15 years ago, my mom got me a used VCR out of the thrift store - left the $17.99 sticker on it so the whole family could see she stayed under the 20 buck limit. That was a huge surprise. It was a luxury I couldn't have afforded on my own (they were selling for $200 back then) and it's still running fine today.

So I guess it depends on your recipient. but maybe you can make that $20 go toward something both long-lasting, and something your giftee really wants. Luxury items are affordable if the stars align.

as far as buying new under the BIFL flag, I'd over-spend by 4 bucks and get this showerhead.

Or pick a book they'd love off amazon. Books are archaic, but make great gifts. espcially the funny, coffee-table variety.

Haha, probably not! The only ways I've learned to deal with hard water are either water softening systems (which are installed in a whole house's plumbing), getting a filtered showerhead, and/or using a shampoo that will counter-act hard water effects. I'm dealing with the issue myself in that the hard water here is turning my hair super brassy faster than I can keep up with it.

If you're staying in a place long enough to receive packages, I'd definitely get a shower filter and maybe some shampoo to help. If you can't the best thing is to just rinse your hair with filtered water or do an apple cider vinegar rinse to remove build-up from the water. I actually just ordered this filter since it seems to have the best reviews and a lot of them mention it improving their hair. The shampoo I got was Ion's Hard Water Shampoo (Sally Beauty brand) that I'd seen recommended a lot on other sites. I can't really comment on either since they haven't arrived yet, though. Sorry I can't be more help!

You should get one, they are awesome. I replaced my old shower head with a removable handheld one when I had surgery on my pelvic bone and needed to use a shower chair since my doctor told me I wasn't allowed to stand in the bathtub for about two months (if I fell in the bathtub during that time I'd have literally broken my butt). The initial plan was to put it back after, but I discovered that handheld showers are amazing.

Take the handheld shower down to clean the walls in the shower (rinsing your grout cleaner or whatever off the tiled walls). Hold the handheld shower so the cold water doesn't hit you when you first turn on the shower head instead of having to get in to the shower once it's already on. Use the handheld shower to better direct water flow to thoroughly rinse your groin area.

They're $20-$40 and totally a game changer and you don't realize how much better things could be until you have one. (Edit: I have this one by Delta for $25)

I applaud your desire, but 221 parts per million of total dissolved solids is actually pretty good. The World Health Organization says that water with a TDS (total dissolved solids) of 1,000 PPM is “acceptable” and under 600 PPM is “good.”

You can do all that you've researched. I have no idea how long you will get out of those filters. Gallons per year is going to determine their longevity; but I wouldn't be surprised if this costs several hundred dollars a year to maintain.

You'd be better off (read as cheaper) to install an R.O. system for drinking, but leave the rest of the house (dishwasher, clothes washer, and toilets) on city water. If you want a nice shower, look at the cartridges:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7AZB96

Seems like a lot of work for a few hundred parts per million; but of course it is entirely your call.

Sure sounds like hard water. This is what you want OP. It's an inline shower filter. Affordable unit, economic filters and works a charm. I recommend it based on personal experience. I don't know if my link is the best price and you may be able to find a better version if you do some searching. Heres to happier hair!

I was just gifted this key holder I love it, its perfect size and pretty, my SO and I hang our keys and sunglasses on it! :)

This retro toaster oven/coffee maker is cute and it comes in different colors!

A nice shower head I HATE the low pressure spray everywhere shower head that came with my apartment. Lol

Tupperware is essential I didn't realize how important it was when we first moved in until my SO had to take macaroni salad in a ziplock for lunch xD

Cutting boards are also really helpful! I have a marble one for meat but the flexible ones make cutting up veggies and adding them to your dish way easier!

SecretLifeofABioNerd once talked about this one in her videos. xox
I've never tried it, but always been interested after she said it helped her skin and hair, honestly there's so many out there that I haven't shifted through all the reviews to see which seem like the best. It's been on the back burner for me, for a long time, even though I should really look into it.

1. This one looks really cool. I love the combo because you don't have to get cold while you use the handheld thing. And it has cool lights.
   
   
2. My favorite shower ritual is letting my cat get in the tub with me while the water is heating up. He likes to stand on the dry part and drink the water that pools in the tub before I turn on the shower. Then when I turn on the shower I put the lining over him so he doesn't get sprayed with water. Maybe one day he won't need the liner =)

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Yes a million times over. The water in my city is so bad that I used to get out of the shower feeling like I had been in a pool. This is the filter that I ended up getting and it's seriously amazing. I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate this little thing. It has helped my skin feel noticeably softer, my hair feels much cleaner and doesn't get as greasy as quickly as it did before. I have way less dandruff, and I even feel like it has helped my acne as well. I just feel much cleaner.

I honestly would reccomend one of these shower filters to anyone living in a city that has questionable water. The filters only need to be replaced every 6 months, and they're only $10 on amazon. It's a no brainer imo.

Here's the one I picked up. I researched for a while because there's so many options out there and I've been pretty satisfied with it. Both skin and hair wise.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G7AZB96/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm sure you'll find a technique that works for you. That's the thing with NP.. there's so many different variables going in, it's truly trial and error. Good luck!

Two other good options are just a basic Zinc Pyrithione shampoo (make sure it’s sulfate free) or sulfur soap. I found the Ketoconazole was just too much for my skin, and washing daily with a much milder soap helped a ton!

It’ll take time to heal - mine took almost two months! I also made sure to keep my shower water filtered in case I was getting buildup on my scalp.

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Original Emu Bar Soap, 3.25 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G7TUDA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LmVwDb22285HH

L'Oreal Paris EverFresh Antidandruff Sulfate Free Shampoo 8.5 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0OX4L7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_snVwDb68JX53X

AquaBliss High Output 12-Stage Shower Filter - Reduces Dry Itchy Skin, Dandruff, Eczema, and Dramatically Improves The Condition of Your Skin, Hair and Nails - Chrome (SF100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUBU0YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3oVwDb1JNRA1V

here's a few things your friend might like

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all of these items are off of my various wishlists, and if i win you can surprise me :) but i do believe your friend might like some of these items!

Not to say everyone can afford $25, but I used to think I couldn't afford a filter until I saw this shower filter. The replacement filters equate to about $20 a year.

I've been doing no poo (just conditioner, and I just use whatever I feel like: herbal essences, head and shoulders... nothing natural) for over a year, and once I got past the greasy phase (I "cheated" by doing it while on a beach vacation), I never had a problem until I moved and we have super hard water. So I bought this filter, but I haven't really tried it yet. I'll let you know how it goes if you're interested.

Oh and for reference I have pretty much your same hair type.

As another natural blonde here:

First off, I can 100% assure you that your unwanted hair tone has nothing to do with mental health. As far as a vitamin deficiency, I'm about 90% certain it's not that, especially if you live in a 1st world country and have a fairly varied diet. (Not to discount some people's success with consuming more zinc & biotin, but that's a whole other thread. Those supplements won't help with the color of your hair anyway, just the amount / length.)

Most likely, your green dull hair tones are caused by hard minerals and the chlorine in your shower / bath water. Also, do you swim a lot? Chlorine is a huge known culprit of turning blonde tones green.

What can you do?

First, treat the underlying cause. If you do swim a lot (i.e. a few times per week), wear a swim cap. If that's not the reason, consider buying a shower head water filter attachment such as one of these. Or conversely, if you're in the financial situation to do so, consider a whole-house water softener. A water softener treats all of your house's tap water and as an added bonus, makes it taste a whole lot better too. I used to have one and it made such an amazing night / day difference in the softness of my hair. I didn't need to use very much conditioner at all, could comb it without a detangler, and my hair wasn't frizzy, unlike how it is now. When I move, a water softener is near the top of my priority list.

Next, consider buying a shampoo specially formulated for swimmers, if swimming was the cause. You'll have to trial & error on those, as I can't recommend a good one.

And last but not least, I would recommend trying a purple shampoo, such as this one from Joico. I do personally use this one from Joico, and it does work for me. The inherent violet property of the shampoo neutralizes yellow tones. However, I do not tend to get green tones in my hair, rather I get brassy or harshly yellow tones. I'm sure it has to do with the unique chemical / mineral makeup of my local hard water.

I know it's frustrating, but the problem isn't insurmountable. I hope my post has helped you! :)

It's a small thing but it made me happy.

I replaced all the doorknobs in the house with matching Kwikset Antique brass finished knobs.

When I moved in the house had all different knobs and most of them have paint on them and it just bothered me. Especially when I could see more than one style/color of knob in the same room.

I also upgraded my shower head with one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=pe_1098610_137716200_cm_rv_eml_rv0_dp which feels super good.

I want to replace my ceiling fans next and fix up my cabinets.

This is more than $15, but I really want this for my mom since the water where she lives is hard and turns her hair into hay.

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Thanks for the contest. Share the love.

This would be amazing. Because who wouldn't want an awesome LED shower head?! My bathroom is literally from the 70s and I'm slowly updating it. The shower and tiles are all the ugly greenish yellow stuff and there was a matching toilet...that was changed about a month ago! Anyway, this is just one step to making my bathroom awesome!

I'm super excited that It's the weekend! Can't wait to relax and catch up on sleep!

Thanks for the contest!!!

if you do get a hand held thing, or these are really good too, id also recommend replacing whatever this pipe is called with a regular straight pipe, maybe 3-5 inches long, with "male" threads on both ends.

it just unscrews, you shouldnt even need any tools.

and i wouldnt bother replacing it with chrome, you hardly see it. i just got black iron. it'll cost about a dollar. get some plumbers tape too. that'll be like 50 cents. the pipe will look sorta like this when youre done

if nothing else the straight pipe stops these things from sliding down and throwing all your stuff everywhere

I just had a baked potato... Ill never eat another.

I really want this so I can have a awesome shower but i can also easily wash the dogs.

Thanks jon :)

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So long as that's a standard faucet size (and I can't imagine why it wouldn't be, even though it all looks a bit odd because it's unfinished), swapping a showerhead is about the simplest diy in the world.

This showerhead is dirt cheap and gets great reviews: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Hoe8ybFX6DG57

We have one and it's great for the price.

You'll need a pair of pliers and some thread sealing (plumber's) tape. But pretty sure the Delta comes with some.

Easy peazy.

rubber ducky

I gon this one it is SO SUPER FUN! Since part of my shower ritual is a concert, these are the lights for me. I just put on my iPod karaoke playlist and that's that.

Speakman. Used it in a hotel, immediately looked up where to get one. I grew up in an older house with an absolute firehose of a showerhead - probably something like 10 GPM. Every single showerhead I'd used since was a low-flo, eco-friendly, builder's special and compared to the shower I grew up with, felt like I was being dribbled on by a pack of incontinent lap dogs. I'd shower for ages and never feel clean.

This thing is dollar for dollar the best improvement I've made to our house:

Speakman S-2252 Signature Icon Anystream Adjustable High Pressure Shower Head-1.75 GPM Solid Brass Replacement Bathroom Showerhead, Polished Chrome, 2.5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XA284E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gOwVDbDHGNH8W

Biotin is a B vitamin and it's good for your hair skin and nails. It makes my nails and hair grow faster and my hair just looks healthier and my curls look better.

As for the filter, I have hard water (means it's full of minerals) and porous hair, so I got myself a showerhead with a charcoal filter from Amazon and I've been much less frizzy since then. There's something in the sidebar about testing the porosity of your hair, if you can't find it just respond here and I'll dig it up for you. Good luck!

You should get This

This is also pretty useful and for me too ;)

You're pretty and have a voice like an angel

My favorite thing on your list is my favorite thing on MY list, too! I LOVE the shower light!

Um... because who doesn't need a showerhead that lights up like this one also it's hand held and stationary :)~

Rubber Ducky


Usually I shower with the SO... Water conservation and all that ;) usually at night before we go to bed... and they are usually LONG showers :D

Thanks for the contest

edit cause someone picked the same shower head :)

If someone needs extra motivation to take a shower regularly, I can recommend a shower head that really improved my experience of showering. It's meant for showers with low water pressure, and it makes some very powerful jets that shoot the water out at a pretty high speed, but in a fairly broad spread, in small drops instead of in streams. It feels great. Just let the water get warm before you get in- the spread-out jets bring a lot of air with them, and if the water's not fully warm yet, it'll be extra cold, as it brings its own breeze.


https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-2-Spray-Shower-Chrome-75152/dp/B000LV7W4K

First, why is this in home improvement? This is like a <$100 item you buy and return if you don't like it. And you just screw it on.

Second, yes get one. I have this one and it's pretty badass. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043BEUXK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is my item which has an amazon warehouse deal that evens out to 21.00. That is just 12 cents off your magic number.

You should NOT buy this for me because my current shower head is awesome. I love not having a good amount of water pressure. I am saving water right now, and since the pressure isn't enough for the shower head, it pours out of the spout, which is like a massage for me feet.

Not to mention, my long hair is just so much fun to rinse with low pressure, I really get to spend 30 minutes in the shower playing with my hair. What girl doesn't love playing with her hair?

This shower head does NOT have great reviews. 20 out if 131 people gave it only one star. It does NOT have the two settings I want, and would NOT serve its purpose brilliantly. It is NOT an excellent purchase at 21 dollars. This would NOT make my day, or my future showers amazing.

>https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G7AZB96/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you! This is very helpful to know more about what my city is using, and very good advice to do more research on my part. :)

Get a whole filter if you want, but are your only real issues in teh shower? If so, they make some shower heads that have filters built in. This is super easy to do, but again, just a point of fuse.

This one goes in line before yoru own head
https://www.amazon.com/AquaBliss-Universal-Replaceable-3-Stage-Cartridge/dp/B01G7AZB96/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1473305651&sr=8-3&keywords=shower+filter

This one replaces yoru head and has filter built in
https://www.amazon.com/Culligan-WSH-C125-Wall-Mount-Capacity-Showerhead/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1473305651&sr=8-4&keywords=shower+filter

A better idea would be to purchase a better showerhead. The brand can make an incredible difference in perceived pressure.

I have been a big fan of Speakman and (surprisingly) WaterPik. Here are my two favorites, and they are 45 minute long shower wife approved too.

http://www.amazon.com/Speakman-S-2005-H-Anystream-Showerhead-Polished/dp/B0055JJ5WK/ref=sr_1_12?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1382357494&sr=1-12&keywords=speakman+shower+head

http://www.amazon.com/75700-Universal-Showering-Components-Handshower/dp/B000LV7VXW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

rubber ducky

I tend to randomly start singing "part of your world" from Disney's The Little Mermaid when I'm in the shower lol. And I like to randomly change the pitch in my voice or enunciate certain words so that I literally LOL. Hahahaha.

Delta generally has good stuff.

Whenever I can take a nice shower, not a rushed one because I need to get back to chasing my child around, my bathroom becomes a concert zone. I love music in the shower.

edit woops: Rubber ducky!

Waterpik makes excellent pulsating shower heads. Here is Amazon's Waterpik + Pulsating search results. Although it's worth noting that all Waterpik's detachable shower heads have the pulsating feature (see the chart in the product description section here).

We have this one in our shower; the original is a classic with a really strong pulse.

Sure thing! Here is the showerhead I bought and it works great! Plenty of others out there though to try :)

1. THIS is awesome, but pricy. Your showers would be fantastic!
   
2. I need a rubber ducky for the tub. :P I like to sit down in the shower with the water hitting me. My cat is obsessed with running water and sits on the side, between the curtains. I prefer morning showers, but I generally take a bath at night. The cat always tries to climb on me in the tub, she fell in once when she was really small... She still tries it every time, though.

One of the handheld ones with the different settings, like this: http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-TRS-553-Elements-5-Mode-Handheld/dp/B000GLO0KY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1344137615&sr=1-1&keywords=handheld+showerhead aimed right at the clit. Super awesome. While you're in there, lying spread-eagle under the running tub faucet will also give some ladies powerful orgasms.

yours why... well I love showers lol

mine why because I need it. lol having 2 dogs makes my laptop a mess :P

This is cool

I don't really have a shower ritual, I don't sing. I do workout, but usually have other stuff to do right after, like pick up my little brother, get groceries, so I shower after that. I have a towel in my car just to put on my seat so it doesn't start to smell of sweat. Whenever I have up.
Funniest thing was prolly when I decided to try to find a way to smoke a cigar while taking a shower. What I did was take some electrical tape and take a plastic baggie to near where the band is, I then cut the back part of the baggie so it was open and the cigar could get through, this was taped to a cling wrapped kitchen roll tube which was attached to a toilet paper tube that was facing upwards, like the bowl of a pipe, and I have to run a metal rod underneath it all so that it didn't break. It worked, I had to take a 45 minute shower to finish it, but it worked.

You can get a pretty amazing detachable shower head for $25. This is the one I got on Amazon. It's totally worth spending $25 to up your shower experience and make sure you pressure wash your butthole. I like the occasional rimjob and I will reciprocate, but I want to make sure that butthole is clean. This gets the job done.

Double the shower head, double the fun (now with lights for when you don't want anyone else to know you're in the shower).
I try to shower every morning, usually after exercising...I have slipped more often than I care to admit. Luckily no serious injuries sustained thus far!

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I'm on a well and my water has a bunch of iron so I installed one of these and have been quite pleased. Pretty cheap and replacements aren't difficult or crazy expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Culligan-WSH-C125-Wall-Mounted-Filtered-Massage/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485931065&sr=8-3&keywords=Filter+shower+head

Hi, thank you for your very informative input!

I'll look for that certification as suggested. Unfortunately, I'm more likely to find quality and certified products on Amazon than in my local stores where I'm not sure where they import stuff or if they are counterfeit.

For the filtered showerheads, I considered some but I'm not sure if they would perform better than a stand alone filter. What do you think?

I agree on the "point of use" filtration for the reason you mentioned and because I change my apartment frequently. As such, I need a mobile solution such as those small filters.

For my balding, I'm working into multiple solutions to slow it down, the cleanness of my bathing water is one of them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_ZTtVDb9X9ASV1

I can't recommend this one enough. It's the best shower head I have used, and it's only like$20. If you have something better, I do want to see it though, I spend like an hour in the shower.

For less than $20, you can hugely improve your life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K. It's pretty astonishing what a good shower head can do.

If you think it might be your water, you can go here and request a hard water test strip. Many people in /r/skincareaddiction find that an in-shower filter really helps their skin and hair, like this one.

But the ingredients in your shampoo and conditioner look no bueno to me. In your shampoo there's a few silicones (which are probably causing build up) and some other questionable stuff. Casual internet browsing shows that the 1st ingredient in your conditioner is water, and the 2nd is behentrimonium chloride, which according to wikipedia is "is an irritating, toxic (to aquatic organisms), and slightly flammable yellow waxlike organic compound." I'm sure its not that bad (I'm not being sarcastic! It's probably not that bad), but there has to be better ingredients out there. Not to mention more dimethicone (6th ingredient), while the argon oil is #10, right after parfum. Awesome. So I'd switch that one out, too.

The silicones in both are probably building up in your hair making it what it is. Not all silicones are bad, but they need to be washed away now and again. I'd look in the side bar and what not to find a nice clarifying shampoo to wash out the build up, and get a good regular shampoo and conditioner.

Would love something like this. Had my knee replaced 4 months ago and have some pain in a few spots.
Nothing beats a great shower after a long hard day of work.
Love the color Navy Blue and White.
FLAX, thanks for the contest.

I just moved into my house and installed this Shower Head. Easy installation and have to admit I love it so far. https://www.amazon.com/Hydroluxe-Full-Chrome-Ultra-Luxury-Shower-Head-Handheld-Shower/dp/B00JUZTG4M/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen-bath&ie=UTF8&qid=1496257123&sr=1-4&keywords=shower+head

You have the (enviable) problem of having high water pressure.

You have two options. Option one was suggested by RallyMech, that is to get a flow adjustment knob and install it before your shower head

Option two is to get a different shower head. I would encourage you to give this one a try. The center part is a higher pressure spray with smaller diameter holes, while the outside nozzles are higher diameter for a gentle rainfall. It comes with a flow restrictor installed, if you have high pressure leave it in but you can remove it if you want more flow.

I have one of these and I love it- the high pressure nozzle is good for rinsing shampoo out of hair, the low pressure mode is very relaxing and non-abrasive.

I know your pain.... until I picked up this wonderful shower-head. It now moves with me.

Bonus: It has awesome pressure/flow.

My spouse researches things super thoroughly before he buys anything and he ended up getting this one: CaptainEco 10-Stage Shower Filter with 2 Replacement Cartridges Universal Chrome Finish with Bonus Teflon tape SF001 module https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M03C6PO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_O7PbAbA4T2NFQ

I own a "water amplifying" showerhead that does this. Delta 75152. Makes the water jets feel more intense by rapidly jittering them around. It's pretty effective!

a good shower is essential. I bought this setup recently and it is the best thing ever

rubber ducky

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My ritual is I play some bball in the afternoon then play and sing a little queen in the shower. I know it's exciting.

Just did a little digging through my amazon purchases.... here's the one I got:
https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-2-Spray-Shower-Chrome-75152/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=sr_1_76?keywords=shower%2Bhead&qid=1572732840&sr=8-76&th=1&psc=1

I ended up installing the same one in my moms house as well, love it

Well I am trying a new one currently: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JUZTG4M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Really really like it. I always have a detachable one of some kind because...yeah, and because I have a dog and it makes it easier to wash her off.

I think this is really cool.

I like a cool shower before bed. Then if i'm cold I can snug right down in my blankies.

Rubber ducky

I use this one with a replaceable filter. It’s helped. I was hoping it would clear up the weird itchy scalp thing I have going on, but no luck there. I do have soft healthy hair though!

Oh, bummer about the Malibu C! As for the filter, this is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/5-Stage-CaptainEcos-Advanced-Shower-Filter/dp/B01M03C6PO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495210219&sr=8-3&keywords=shower+filter+5+stage

It comes with the actual filter attachment plus two filters and Teflon tape for only 30.00 USD. Definitely worth the buy. I hope this helps!

I have that same extender, but I have 2 of them hooked together and it works great. I reccomend pairing with showerhead: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LV7W4K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this one a couple of months ago and I've been happy with it. It has good reviews and is decently priced. Now when I use our other shower I can smell the chlorine as soon as I turn the water on.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006VVN1S?pc_redir=1408849194&robot_redir=1

Thank you!! I got an AquaBliss shower filter off of Amazon! It’s like $34.

Have you tried Culligan Filtered Shower Head. It works well for me.

Edit: DevaCurl also just came out with a clarifying shampoo based on miclear water. It's really easy on the hair. That should help you wash away the hard water build up.

I just got one yesterday and love it! Could tell a difference immediately, my skin felt cleaner and my hair is much softer! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002XISGC6

Sounds like an allergy to something you’re using in the shower or the water itself. Are you on well water? Or could be hard city water. Maybe try a shower filter like this: AquaBliss High Output 12-Stage Shower Filter - Reduces Dry Itchy Skin, Dandruff, Eczema, and Dramatically Improves The Condition of Your Skin, Hair and Nails - Chrome (SF100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUBU0YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d0eCDbMTT84Z9

I personally love this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006VVN1S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0006VVN1S&linkCode=as2&tag=waters05-20&linkId=MTPAFU7FOY2KBO5D It really helps with hard water.

This shower head is pretty cool and here is a hand shower head.

I listen to Lindsey Stirling in the shower. I don't have a particular ritual, I just shower randomly lol

1. Two for one
   
   
2. My jam song really depends on what's popular at the time, but I'm on an 80s kick lately so it's usually Foreigner, or Journey right now. I shower in the mornings to wake me up, but after a long day, or a stressful day the first thing I do when I come home from work is take a shower to wash the stress of the day away. My cat is addicted to the shower. Yes, you read that correctly. He likes hanging out in the shower and playing with the water.
   
   Thanks for the contest!
   

I actually just ordered this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006VVN1S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So hopefully that might help??

Sure do. I bought this one and I love it. I'm sorry the link is mobile. I'm on my phone.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006VVN1S/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

Get this filtration shower faucet! It filters out chlorine and helped me and my dry skin. It's one of the best reviewed ones on Amazon.

Culligan WSH-C125 Wall-Mounted Filtered Shower Head with Massage, Chrome Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mp2.yb22CZDRY

Oh god, yeah it does. Go my friend and never look back upon your hard water days.

http://amzn.com/B000LV7W4K

Is what I have, pretty good jet that comes out.

I have a lot of pain issues and the doctors won't give me enough pain meds to last me. Hot showers help. I sit on a icechest/cooler in the shower stall (no tub) and let the hot water hit me. I do this several times a day to ease the pain. I am disabled so I can't afford to buy one of those showerheads right now. I have been really wanting a nice hand held showerhead like this one and one of these.

So, then I could attach that thing to the stall lower down and put the hand held showerhead in it right above my back and just sit there and let it soothe the pain for awhile.

It's a very nice thing you are doing regardless of who you pick. Peace.

1. This one looks like it could be good. It's got five settings! I have one of those rainfall ones now and I hate it. I miss removable shower-heads, they feel so good on your scalp!
   
   
2. Shower Ritual: I sing oldies songs in the shower all the time. Don't know why lol.
   
   Also, funny story: I used to have a shower curtain that was white, but had a clear see through window that went right where my face would peek out. My boyfriend works for Walmart and would always bring home the giant cardboard standers from movies that had come out. I went into the bathroom one morning to get ready and felt something watching me. I turned and screamed. There was Kiera Knightly circa Pirates of the Caribbean standing in my shower staring at my through my shower curtain window.
   
   Rubber ducky

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006VVN18?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd

This one. 😊

I use this one

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G7AZB96/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It works really really well, although you do have to look up what kind of chlorine/flouride is in your city water. I think the info is in the reviews for the product but there's a certain kind that some cities use that pretty much no filter can filter out.

Yeah mine is like this!

You replace the whole showerhead and there's a filter inside. This one is a "rain" style shower but obviously depending on the configuration of your bathroom you may want a different style (since the water on mine basically falls straight down).

Especially when I lived in a place with very hard water, I would get itchy legs after shaving and would see the effects in my hair. Oddly it has never bothered my face too much but I would imagine you can find something like this for your sink too!

You can get an in-shower water softener that screws-on between your showerhead and the pipe coming out of your wall. The filters last ~6 months. It's fairly DIY item, and shouldn't violate any lease agreements (many people put their own showerheads on showers when they rent).

Here's one that I've heard is quite good for the price: http://www.amazon.com/Culligan-ISH-100-Inline-Shower-Filter/dp/B000MVYRWE/

I bought the Culligan one for my shower. To be honest, I haven't noticed any difference. We even got a water softener installed for the whole house and I still have not noticed any difference in either my skin or hair. I mainly got the filter for my hair because I was hoping it would reduce the frizz, but it hasn't done that either.

The only thing noticeable is how it feels to wash my hands. It feels soft, almost like you're not getting the soap all the way off.

The 396 gph version isn't much more expensive. To keep from using too much ice, you could start by letting the pot rest on its own for a few minutes (try a hop stand!), then switch to cold tap water through the pump, then switch that out for ice water. The key is just maintaining a high differential between the wort and whatever you're cooling with.

Another option -- and this is a little off the wall -- is to use your shower. You could switch to a handheld shower, get a diverter, or get a showerhead with a splitter that would let you easily swap in your wort chiller. Handheld showers use a pretty standard 1/2" thread.

I've been looking at this one from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8 It has great reviews and is much more reasonably priced.

I would recommend a filter. A fellow SCA member highly recommended this one (sorry I would link the post if I weren't on mobile):

Culligan WSH-C125 Wall-Mount 10,000 Gallon Capacity Filtered Showerhead, Chrome Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_8nDRub0V49V9W

Do you have really hard water? You could also consider a water softener if the filter doesn't do the trick. It'll be a more expensive investment, FYI.

This one, because 2 shower heads are waay better than 1.

rubber ducky

One ritual I have is setting the shower head to the highest mode it can go and let it hit my back. Almost as good as a back massage.

Our neck thing was corroded on else I would have put one of these in myself. It's a good cheap fix.

We'd been making do with one like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Waterpik-CF-201-Cascadia-8-Inch-Showerhead/dp/B000066PXL/

Add this shower head for even more reach, excellent sprayer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000066PXL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_s1XMzbYFT5BSR

This thing may be the best option. Am tall and have had one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GLKBFC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/146-0646427-6708166?ie=UTF8&qid=1503227001&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bendable+shower+head&dpPl=1&dpID=41H61XFKQWL&ref=plSrch

I bought Ana Bath SS5450CBN a year ago. Best decision ever.

Now all you need is a manly shower head and you'll have the best shower of your life.

I shower in the dark every morning. I also have this. Best. Purchase. Ever.

I'm 6'6" and bought one of these years ago. for maximum awesome just turn the shower head arm 180 so it points up, just tighten it to turn it up.

This is the greatest head of all time for making a strong, high pressure experience when you have mediocre water pressure. I have replaced all of my heads with this head and the difference is night and day. Delta Faucet 2-Spray Shower Head, Chrome 75152 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/

Owner of a Waterpik Rain Fall Showerhead here, and for the price we think it's awesome.

[1] http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-RPB-173-Drenching-Rain-Showerhead/dp/B00178KVWG/ref=pd_sim_hi_18

PREACH. Bought this one a couple years ago, and it's amazing. It's one of the only shower heads I've used that actually works for my height (6'3") too!

I have this one ($27, prime) and love it.

I like showerheads that basically take your skin off on their strongest setting. While this isn't quite that (only because I'm spoiled with one we got from Target that basically abuses you with water pressure), even with the low water pressure we have it works really well for a "not expensive" shower head.

I have that same one!

http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-NML-603-6-Mode-Showerhead-OptiFLOW/dp/B000GLKBFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416191193&sr=8-2&keywords=shower+head+adjustable

The trick is to remove the two layers of low-flow restrictors in the head. Originally I removed one and it was okay, but once I got the second one out of there, it was just amazing pressure.

• Buy one of these (or one similar): http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-TRS-559-Elements-Handheld-Brushed/dp/B000GLKBFM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341279165
  
• Install in your shower
  
• Smoke
  
• Take a shower
  
• ENJOY

I loved this one when I was living in a place without a water softener.

I'm a strong advocate of handhelds, Just hold it where you want it!

I bought this one and I’m happy with it:

Culligaan WSH-C125 Wall-Mounted Filtered Shower Head with Massage, Chrome Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RpNbAbZ9ZXCE5

My shower head needs replaced and I think this would work nicely. Plus I could shower in the dark this way. I'm weird like that.

Stock my house

I also live in Southern California and getting a shower head with a filter (this one in particular, although they have one without the hose that's $30) really helped with the hard water and skin dryness. I use micellar water (Simple brand is good) to clean my face so no sink tap water. Humidifiers make a huge difference for your skin in the winter, too.

Ohhhhhh well in that case just get a shower head that has two heads. One that has a hose on it. I got one for for like $20. Give me a minute and I'll look it up.


Edit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JUZTG4M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525312847&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=two+shower+head+system

You can buy a water softener that you attach to your showerhead. I used this one for a while when I lived in an apartment with super hard water and noticed a difference.

this one got really good reviews and it's on sale for less than $32. might actually try one myself!

I've got one of these on it. We get aquifer water here which has a ton of mineral deposits, so it's super hard. It doesn't work quite as well as a full water softening system, but the difference is certainly noticeable.

I got a showerhead filter from amazon (this one) and my skin is definitely a bit smoother after about a month

I've tried one of these and it didn't help me but it would be something like this: https://www.amazon.com/AquaBliss-Output-12-Stage-Shower-Filter/dp/B01MUBU0YC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=water+filter+head&qid=1566058671&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I installed this in my master bathroom 3 years ago and it's still going strong. Water can be sent to both heads or either with the flip of a switch. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043BEUXK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I always thought these colored shower heads were cool. Here is a nice hand-held one

I don't really have a shower ritual, I do shower at night instead of in the morning. I like to sleep in as much as possible plus I don't sweat that much at night so there is no real issue with no showering in the morning.

rubber ducky

You know, for most showers, it is as simple as unscrewing the current shower head and putting a new one on. I mean, it is really simple. You can get a pretty decent one for less than $25 too.

Something like this?

AquaBliss High Output 12-Stage Shower Filter - Reduces Dry Itchy Skin, Dandruff, Eczema, and Dramatically Improves The Condition of Your Skin, Hair and Nails - Chrome (SF100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUBU0YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IbFNBb23DGHGA

You know what else is a nice upgrade? 2 shower heads.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0043BEUXK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Nope, I was gonna comment on that, I got one like this on Amazon for my girlfriend for V-day. It's the tits.

It's like $25 on prime.

Hello fellow canadian :)

This showerhead helped my skin a lot.

http://www.amazon.com/Faucetland-004002340-Lights-Bathroom-Showerheads/dp/B004UUA6MI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347226050&sr=8-1&keywords=shower+head+led

Your Welcome.

Actually sounds like you have hard water. I just went through this in our new apartment -- my hair was super gross every time I washed it. Decided to buy this filtering showerhead Culligan WSH-C125 Wall-Mount 10,000 Gallon Capacity Filtered Showerhead, Chrome Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4ToIxbT2R6HDR and my life is changed.

I own this Delta showerhead and love it to death. It saves on my water bill while simultaneously giving me a more powerful rinse than I had before AND delivering hot water sooner and more consistently than the others I've tried.

Edit: No seriously, there's some actual science in this $25 showerhead. Check it out.

1. This is the one I ordered! I like it a lot! I wanted a metal hose so it wouldn't "blow out" like the plastic ones, and it has a wide array of settings.
   
   
2. I don't really have time for any rituals, as all my showers are usually less than five minutes, or mostly less than two. OH, I suppose I have a ritual, or rather, my cat does! She hops in the tub and patiently waits until I turn on the faucet, dump handfuls of water on her, then 'scrub' and 'squeegee' her with my hands. Then she promptly hops out and set to bathing herself. xD And no, her name is Pest, not rubber ducky! =P

for you

for me on my 5-10 list

how cool is that?

we have the same item from different places

If you want to try it, you could always try something like this.

1. This bad boy looks pretty cool! Lots of different settings and such!
   
   
2. I take a "double shower" (that is do everything twice: 2 shampoos, 2 conditioners, and 2 whole body soap-ups) every time I come home from work. I work outside so I'm covered in nasty sunscreen by the end of the day!
   
   rubber ducky.

More like this, so you can keep your current shower head. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUBU0YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-IF0BbQR8DJXR

Yes.
https://www.amazon.com/75700-Universal-Showering-Components-Handshower/dp/B000LV7VXW

hundreds of options availble, ask at your local Home depot/lowes.

I hav one of those with a remove shower head like this. It makes a world of difference.

Thank you. Did you install the filter with this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUBU0YC

> I certainly don't know any women who can get off standing in the shower!

Oh, baby: handheld shower massage does the trick every time

I've had this one for the last few months and it works well for my hair!

https://www.amazon.com/Culligan-WSH-C125-Wall-Mount-Capacity-Showerhead/dp/B0006VVN1S

Well, not exactly.

Not at all! This one from Amazon.

The one complaint I've seen from people is that it can decrease your water pressure - I personally only have a very small decrease when the filter is getting old (3 months or so), but we have strong pressure to begin with.

I always thought these were pretty cool Rubber Ducky

I shower at night - then I regret it when I see my crazy hair every morning lol!

We installed one similar to this one in our apartment that came with a "fixed to the wall" style. The little connector piece that screws into the pipe coming out of the wall should be universal in modern apartments in America :)

Culligan FM-25 Faucet Mount Filter with Advanced Water Filtration, Chrome Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064MKTE0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_lxHbMTdXgIXjt


CaptainEco 10-Stage Shower Filter with 2 Replacement Cartridges Universal Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M03C6PO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_2gOs6zFEljlNS

Half Off or more from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XA284E

Waterpik CF-201 Cascadia Dual Mode 8-Inch Showerhead, White Waterpik https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000066PXL/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_OWdnzbTDTAVX7

And

Moen 116651BN 6-Inch Straight Replacement Shower Extension, Brushed Nickel Mo... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00176BI2U/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_UYdnzbXBSA31G

Im 6'3"... I know about these things.

They sell flexible shower adapters that you can adjust to your height. https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-NML-603-Flexible-Shower-Power/dp/B000GLKBFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483926945&sr=8-2&keywords=flexible+shower+arm

Replaced stock apartment showerhead with this https://smile.amazon.com/75700-Universal-Showering-Components-Handshower/dp/B000LV7VXW/ . Its cheap and plastic, but its been going strong for four years and adds about 8 inches to the height of the shower. Took about ten seconds to install. Plus how the hell did we effectively rinse our taints before removable showerheads?

>1,000 ppb

Whoa.


On a side note, what do you think of shower filters like these? They are apparently so much easier on your skin if you have a lot of chlorine in your water as well. It can reduce the free-radical damage on your skin caused by chlorine.

Here is the link for the one I bought on Amazon.

AquaBliss High Output 12-Stage... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUBU0YC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Check out this shower head filter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_scdLBbR1WQKSW

$30 and its a decent showerhead regardless of the filter benefit. I got this when I lived in Florida with really low quality water and it helped my hair and skin enormously.

I looked back at some of your posts, and I think you're on the right track with products and S2C, etc. Hard water is the WORST, and I saw someone else recommend this, can't vouch for it myself (we have a water softener) but if you can swing this, it should help with hard water
http://www.amazon.com/Culligan-WSH-C125-Wall-Mount-Capacity-Showerhead/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421985548&sr=8-1&keywords=showerhead+filter

I bought a showerhead with a filter to get rid of harsh chemicals in the water. I suffer from eczema and dandruff too. Have you considered something like that?

This one works great for me: http://www.amazon.com/Culligan-WSH-C125-Wall-Mount-Capacity-Showerhead/dp/B0006VVN1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405794248&sr=8-1&keywords=showerhead+filter

https://www.amazon.ca/Culligan-ISH-100-Inline-Shower-Filter/dp/B000MVYRWE

My hair seems to be softer, and I can use whatever shower head I want.

Have you looked at lower volume options like an osmosis filter or one of these?:

Multi-Stage Filter Cartridge
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7AZB96/

Here's the amazon link in the event that you don't like to be around people and you are also lazy like me

Yeah, but it looks like something from a prison. Where's the feeling of fresh rain on my head?

What you are feeling is soap scum.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soap_scum

Most liquid soap uses sodium lauryl sulfate "SLS" which doesn't react the same way.

Get a water softener. They even make ones that screw onto the showerhead, so perfect for renters. You just have to refill them more often.

I have this and love it.

I recently got one of these and I use it in my house at school—screws right on and adds probably 6-8".

Get a Waterpik shower head.

Hey I'm using the Culligan shower head filter:
https://www.amazon.com/Culligan-WSH-C125-Wall-Mount-Capacity-Showerhead/dp/B0006VVN1S

Here is the mobile version of your link

I ended up getting this one, since it said it filters chlorine. So far so good!

This one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006VVN1S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the mobile version of your link

dude you have my shower.
you need to get one of these

https://www.amazon.com/75152-Single-Function-Shower-H2Okinetic-Technology/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1469985419&sr=1-3&keywords=air+shower+head