Re: Hard water and hair troubles!

BamaGirl82Hall of Famer

My husband and I moved to Greenhill a little over 2 years ago when we bought our first house. Before we lived in Killen which was on Florence water. Now we are on Greenhill water and I have not had a good hair day in the 2 years that we've lived there. Sometimes I will go to my parents house just to wash my hair (they live just outside Florence city limits) just so I can have a good hair day!!! Any advice on something I can try. My hair just never feels clean no matter what shampoo I use. I feels like it doesnt rinse it all out. Same with soap. I never feel fully clean like I used to when we had Florence water. I got an inexpensive shower head filter at Lowes but that doesnt help. I would appreciate any advice other than washing my hair with bottled water!!!

1/25/104:04 PM

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forumaddict2Hall of Famer

Thoroughly wet your hair. Put a dollop of baking soda in your palm and mix a little shampoo with it. Work in it all the way down to your scalp. Let it sit on your hair for about a minute. Rinse and shampoo again with just shampoo. Removes the buildup. You may have to use conditioner afterwards because your hair will be really really clean and probably tangle like crazy.

1/25/104:43 PM

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b67Hall of Famer

I live in Green Hill and I was always under the impression that our water came from Florence. I know when we had the ice storm they had to bring a generator out and put it at the top or Happy Hollow Hill to pump the water up because the electricity was out. It may be different now but if it is I wasn't aware of it.

1/25/107:35 PM

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RazgunarphHall of Famer

try a vinegar rinse on your hair.

1/25/108:15 PM

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semiannualchickOld Faithful

Be careful using baking soda. Even if you use a conditioner, it's not good for your hair.
Buy a gallon of spring water & keep on hand just to wash your hair with. You'll be able to tell a big difference.

1/25/109:46 PM

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forumaddict2Hall of Famer

I beg to differ, semiannualchick. My own hairdresser told me about this tip and I've passed it onto several friends. All have had the same excellent results. However, I wouldn't do it often if you color as it will lighten the shade.

1/25/1010:00 PM

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SHELDIVRPost Master

Set a bucket outside and collect rain water. Sam's Club sells a dehumidifier that pulls moisture from the air and will give you very soft water.

1/26/1012:49 AM

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dark dreamerOld Faithful

Here is a more permanent solution but be prepared to spend around $500.

https://www.betterwaterservices.com/homedepot/

Google "hard water solutions" and you'll get a lot of ideas also.

1/26/106:17 AM

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F350Hall of Famer

If you know anyone on a well, try their water. My well water is so good I'm tempted to bottle and sell it.

1/26/1011:50 AM

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GodisGreatSmall Talker

oh good grief.......I have lived in Greenhill all my life, and hair is FABULOUS.......LOL

1/26/103:57 PM

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BamaGirl82Hall of Famer

F350 - My best friend lives in Greenhill also but she has well water. I may go to her house and take a shower and see how it works!!!! I never notice too much of a difference until I take a shower at my parents or something then I can tell such a difference.

1/28/108:47 AM

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JOY4567Hall of Famer

You might try alternating between 3 different brands od shampoo to avoid "build up" from using the same shampoo over and over.

1/28/104:58 PM

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SHELDIVRPost Master

Aussie Dual Personality shampoo...good stuff.

1/28/108:41 PM

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semiannualchickOld Faithful

forumaddict2, baking soda will clean the hair of dirt and product build up from shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, but if used regularly it will dry your hair out, and will make your head itch.

1/30/104:36 AM

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forumaddict2Hall of Famer

Yes, it will. I assumed the OP would know not to do it more than once eo week or so. OP, you don't want to do this often if you do it and thanks, semiannualchick, for reminding me to add this. Also, if it's your actual water and not product build-up, softer water is key. On the other hand, water that is too soft will leave your hair feeling slimy.

1/30/106:25 AM

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SHELDIVRPost Master

You can purchase a small, wall mounted water softner. These units used to be very large and required salt additions to keep them functioning.

Try easywater.com

1/30/1011:25 PM

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