These shower heads promise softer skin and shinier hair and shoppers are obsessed

These shower heads promise softer skin and shinier hair and shoppers are obsessed Abha Shah Published September 26, 2026 7:00am Hard water ruining your hair? These shower filters could be the answer. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more The water that comes out of your tap may be perfectly safe to drink, but if you live in a hard water area, we’d bet good money you’ve noticed the effects on your hair and skin. London and the south-east, Lincolnshire, East Anglia and parts of the East Midlands have the hardest water in the UK, full of chlorine and heavy metals – and have the limescale-encrusted sinks and baths to prove it. If that’s what hard water is doing to your interiors, just imagine the havoc it’s wreaking on your body. The impurities in hard water can affect the health and condition of skin, leaving it dry, flaky or irritated. It can even worsen the symptoms of skin conditions like eczema. Hair suffers too, feeling fragile and looking dull – about as far from crowning glory as you can get. The scourge of hard water is one of the reasons so many people are investing in hard water shower filters. They’re designed to catch the nasties in unfiltered water, so your shower is using the cleanest possible water. You don’t need to have a plumbing qualification to install them either. They require nothing more than screwing onto your existing shower hose – easy. The only bit of maintenance to note is that you’ll probably have to change the filters every couple of months to keep the shower head functioning as it should. Not much effort in the quest for healthier-looking skin and scalp, wouldn’t you agree? There are dozens to choose from across price ranges, so you should be able to find one that fits your budget. To help, we’ve rounded up six of the best worth the investment. Curo Skin Filter Showerhead Available in a choice of metallic colours and matte black to suit all bathroom aesthetics, Curo Skin promises to revitalise the daily bathing experience. The opaque accessory looks expensive and comes with a reinforced shower holder and an extra filter. Filters sift out 99% of hard water impurities and hard metals from standard water, and need to be changed every three months, which worths out to around 88p per wash. You can subscribe for filters on a quarterly or annual basis to ensure you’re always stocked up, or just get the shower head and one replacement filter for £80. Want to get really fancy? The brand is launching a rainfall-style filter, meaning you can enjoy a hotel-like dousing from the comfort of home. Buy Now for £80 Water2skin Handheld Shower Head Positioning itself as ‘step zero’ in your beauty routine ahead of any lotions or potions, Water2skin is a brand new launch that comes in handheld and rainfall options and a choice of three finishes. Not only is it designed to filter out hard water nasties with a two-stage filtration system, but it won’t affect your water pressure either. The square shaped shower head offers more surface area than its peers, meaning you’ll be drenched faster and, consequently, in and out of the shower quicker. Welcome news on busy weekday mornings. Customers have reported better hydrated skin, and shinier, frizz-free hair. After screwing it on, you’ll need to flush out the filter by running water through it for two minutes – then you’re good to go. Buy Now for £75 Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0 About as cult as a shower head can get, Hello Klean has been around since 2019 and quickly cemented itself as the go-to shower filter of choice for beauty fans. Alongside shower heads, the brand has, perhaps inevitably, expanded into bath and body products too. There are three shower head attachments to choose from – the Rain Shower, Shower Head 2.0, and the Shower Head+, which pairs with an app for detailed filter tracking. It is quite pricey at £96, so for most, the Shower Head 2.0 will suffice. Available in four colours, the handheld boasts a multi-stage filter process to sift out impurities like chlorine, mineral deposits and heavy metals. Buy Now for £60 JML 3 Function Pure Shower Head For a budget-friendly upgrade, look no further than JML’s showerhead, which uses Maifan stone pebbles for filtration. It may be low in spend, but it’s high in function, with three massage jet modes to choose from. Feel relaxed or refreshed by switching between wellness, massage and rain shower options. A small head is a downside – it’s noticeably smaller than the other options on our list. And it won’t work with electric showers. But if you’re looking for a hard water shower head to trial before splashing out on something with high performance, this is a no-brainer. Buy Now for £14.99 PICKI NIKI Filtered Shower Head with Vitamin C If you recognise this shower head, it might be because it’s been featured on This Morning. Like the other shower heads featured, it scrubs water clean of unwanted particles. It comes in just two colour options (black or white) but a distinct USP is that it uses a Vitamin C gel as part of its filtration process, neutralising chlorine. Skin feels smoother, hair is more tameable, and your shower cubicle is an altogether happier place. Plus, if you don’t agree, there’s a 60-day money-back guarantee, so there’s nothing to lose. Buy Now for £89 Aisoso Shower Head With great water pressure, multiple modes and a pleasingly low price, this is one of the best rated shower heads of its kind on Amazon. Like JML’s model, it also uses stone beads to trap impurities in tap water in tandem with another filtration layer. With a clean chrome and black silicone look, it will fit into most bathroom styles. Past customers have raved about the improved water pressure, the quick installation time, and noticeable difference to their hair, skin and nails. Buy Now for £15.99 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: I tried the £400 hair removal gadget loved by the Kardashians and it’s changed my routine Arrow MORE: The £8 Neutrogena shampoo that finally cleared up my oily scalp and painful spots Arrow MORE: Why your scalp needs a skincare routine too – and the products that truly make a difference Puzzles Newsletter Get your favourite puzzles when they are ready to play on the website sent directly to you every day and track your daily streak!