<p>”Hard water, although harmless to bathe or shower in, may have downsides when it comes to using it to wash your locks,” says senior cosmetology educator at the Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Dallas <a href=”https://aveda.edu/word-of-mouth/work-the-wheel-for-guest-retention/” target=”_blank”>Todd Faulk</a>.<strong><em> </em></strong>”Those who wash their hair with hard water may experience the following hair symptoms: frizziness, dry scalp, <a href=”https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a19947497/best-shampoos-for-thinning-hair/” target=”_blank”>thinning</a>, tangles, <a href=”https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a43470614/hair-breakage/” target=”_blank”>hair breakage</a>, or dullness. This is due to the buildup of minerals found in hard water that produce a film on the hair.” That mineral buildup can in turn block hair from absorbing moisture. <br></p><p>A hard water shampoo is specifically formulated to counter build-up and prevent damage, leaving your hair voluminous, shiny, and hydrated. Ready to give one a try? Here are the best shampoos for hard water, per experts and reviews. </p>” />