Hard water and disgusting hair

flea72

Get a shampoo brush.  As already said because shampoo doesnt lather in hard water, you tend to use more than needed, and then dont rinse it enough, so the greasiness, is shampoo left in your hair.  The shampoo brush creates foam, lifts dead skin, and really gets into the roots to clean

 Also try a stripping shampoo.  I use the treseme cleansing one (make sure its not the 2in1 though), two 20p dollops (one top of head, one at back) and a shampoo brush, really sorts my thick hair out.

Murphybear

We live in a very hard water area.  My hair is very fine and I am getting on a bit.  My hair feels lovely when I wash it.

MrsStepford

I live in a hard water area, in fact our tap water comes from a chalk spring. Chalk deposits in taps, pipes, boiler, central heating and washing machine - even the loo. Never had it collecting in my hair. Suggest you get the water tested by supplier. 

JGB1955

I've always found the opposite - I live in a hard water area and have no problem but when visiting family in a soft water area, my hair never feels clean.

clarejones

I know exactly what you mean! I lived overseas and my hair was amazing. Moved back and... yuck. I definitely recommend getting a good quality clarifying shampoo. You can install a water softener in your home. Or there are ones you can buy on subscription which attach to your shower. I can't remember a brand name so you'll have to google!

Hope this helps! Sending good hair vibes xx

TomokoAdhami

Yes, it is hard water that can make your hairs greasy because it dehydrates the scalp and makes it oily. To avoid this issue, you can proceed with a filtration system because hard water is not only bad for your hairs but also very harmful for the skin as well. I have gone through this situation and lost a bunch of hair due to hard water. Indeed, I was also suffering because of PCOS these days, but yes, hard water also played its role. If you can't go with filtration, then isn't a better idea to use some soft water for washing hair?

Secondly, you need to use a without paraben and sulfate-free shampoo to avoid greasing and waxy hairs problem. Moroccan Oil Clarify Clarifying Shampoo could be the right choice in this regard, and yes, it is sulfate-free and nourishes the hairs as well. You can also see a heavy-duty dry hair shampoo like IGK charcoal one. Similarly, I would suggest you to try any oil which has smoothness features with greasing the scalp. Nowadays, I am using this oil which comes with Batana extracts and sulfate-free features. I like it because it is not suitable for hairs but also moisture the scalp without greasy effect. You would also like its detangle features, especially if you have wavy hairs. 

On the other hand, I would also suggest you to stop using heating tools and don't use hot water for washing hairs. Even if you are bathing with warm water then at least try to rinse your hairs with cold water at the end. Let your hair dry naturally and don't use dryer. Better to wear a hat after washing here. Of course, they dry. Also, take better care of your diet and stay hydrated. Hopefully, you don't have any PCOS issues because such issues also been noticed in PCOS conditions. 

thesouthernnortherner

flea72 said:

Get a shampoo brush.  As already said because shampoo doesnt lather in hard water, you tend to use more than needed, and then dont rinse it enough, so the greasiness, is shampoo left in your hair.  The shampoo brush creates foam, lifts dead skin, and really gets into the roots to clean

 Also try a stripping shampoo.  I use the treseme cleansing one (make sure its not the 2in1 though), two 20p dollops (one top of head, one at back) and a shampoo brush, really sorts my thick hair out.

flea72 said:

Get a shampoo brush.  As already said because shampoo doesnt lather in hard water, you tend to use more than needed, and then dont rinse it enough, so the greasiness, is shampoo left in your hair.  The shampoo brush creates foam, lifts dead skin, and really gets into the roots to clean

 Also try a stripping shampoo.  I use the treseme cleansing one (make sure its not the 2in1 though), two 20p dollops (one top of head, one at back) and a shampoo brush, really sorts my thick hair out.

Shampoo brush? Is that a special 'thing'? Do you think it would work on fine, curly hair? 
My hair is a nightmare and seems to behave very erratically - so anything that might help tame it is useful!

Spoonie_Turtle

flea72 said:

Get a shampoo brush.  As already said because shampoo doesnt lather in hard water, you tend to use more than needed, and then dont rinse it enough, so the greasiness, is shampoo left in your hair.  The shampoo brush creates foam, lifts dead skin, and really gets into the roots to clean

 Also try a stripping shampoo.  I use the treseme cleansing one (make sure its not the 2in1 though), two 20p dollops (one top of head, one at back) and a shampoo brush, really sorts my thick hair out.

Shampoo brush? Is that a special 'thing'? Do you think it would work on fine, curly hair? 
My hair is a nightmare and seems to behave very erratically - so anything that might help tame it is useful!

 They're usually silicone, with thick cone-shaped 'bristles' very widely spaced. Some people get on really well with them, although I personally found they caused a lot of tangles. My scalp did get more thoroughly clean using one though. They can be really cheap so worth trying.

If curls are hard to tame you probably need more conditioner, or to leave it on longer, or leave-ins. I don't know if you've heard of or seen the Curly Girl method; it's not doable for everyone but the main principles of 'moisture moisture moisture' and styling so as not to break up the clumps can be adapted and used by anyone with any wave or curl. I used to think my hair was straight and unruly but with a more moisturising routine it turns out the unruliness and frizz were just waves crying out for moisture.

Slinky

We lived in a hard water area most of my life, then moved to one of the hardest in the country. Since installing a water softener my hair and skin are so much better, I wish I'd had one years ago. Would never live in a hard water area again without one.

Doc_N

fs13jfw said:

I feel the same!! I managed to get such a good online deal too. I feel like no one advertise good softeners and info online but I found a company called Spam Water Softeners who gave me so much info and then the cheapest price I could find by far.

Yet more spam from this guy.