Hard Water Shampoos

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Hard water shampoos are specially formulated hair care products designed to combat the negative effects of hard water on hair. They work by removing mineral deposits and buildup caused by hard water, leaving the hair clean, soft, and manageable. These shampoos help restore the natural pH balance of the hair, improving its texture and appearance.

COLOR WOWMini Dream Filter Pre-shampoo Mineral Remover

ITEM: 2446847

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL

27 Reviews

$12.00

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I hate seeing red in my hair. I have really hard water, so it's a blondes worst enemy. this works better than a purple shampoo. ...Took the minerals completely out of my hair. i have very hard water so this product took me only a few minutes to use and worked so well.

What it is: A mini-size pre-shampoo spray that removes impurities, dulling minerals and pollutants in three minutes for lighter, brighter color and softer, silkier hair.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Brassiness
- Color Fading

Key Benefits:
- Removes minerals and product buildup
- Revives faded, brassy hair
- No dyes or peroxides

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate: Removes metals and minerals caused by hard water, which can discolor hair.
- Sodium Phytate: Removes metals and minerals caused by hard water, which can discolor hair.

COLOR WOWDream Filter Pre-shampoo Mineral Remover

ITEM: 2437275

Size: 6.7 oz/ 200 mL

150 Reviews

$26.00

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I received the color wow pre shampoo mineral remover... I live in florida so we have some hard water here.. this works really well on my hair. ...This product is great if you have hard water. After moving to a hard water area I was trying every detox and hard water shampoo I could find.

What it is: A pre-shampoo spray that removes impurities, dulling minerals and pollutants in three minutes for lighter, brighter color and softer, silkier hair.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Brassiness
- Color Fading

Key Benefits:
- Removes minerals and product buildup
- Revives faded, brassy hair
- No dyes or peroxides

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate: Removes metals and minerals caused by hard water, which can discolor hair.
- Sodium Phytate: Removes metals and minerals caused by hard water, which can discolor hair.

OUAIMini Detox Shampoo

ITEM: 2538361

Size: 3 oz/ 89 mL

383 Reviews

$14.00

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A little how’s a long way. I am not a big dry shampoo or product user on my hair. But I live somewhere with very hard water and this helps a lot....Only thing for hard water!!...This shampoo does an amazing job dealing with mineral and scalp buildup from insanely hard water when literally nothing else worked.

What it is: A clarifying shampoo that deeply cleanses away dirt, oil, and product buildup with apple cider vinegar while keratin helps strengthen hair.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Oiliness
- Shine
- Flaky, Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
-Cleanses Without Stripping
- Removes Product Buildup
- Adds Softness and Shine

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:- Chelating Agents: Helps remove hard water deposits and impurities.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps exfoliate and remove flakes, residue, and buildup, keeping hair healthy and shiny.
- Hydrolyzed Keratin: Helps soften, smooth, frizz and add shine.

VirtueHydrating Curl Shampoo with Jojoba Oil

ITEM: 2436707

Size: 8 oz/ 240 mL

89 Reviews

$42.00

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good smelling shampoo for curls...Great smelling shampoo. Sleek bottle not bulky like other shampoos. ...My hair has become so dry since moving to Miami. The hard water has really done a number on it. This shampoo has help to moisturize both my scalp and my hair.

What it is: A rich, non-drying shampoo that gently cleanses and maintains the natural curl pattern while removing excess oils and buildup.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Color Safe
- Oily Scalp

K18 Biomimetic HairsciencePEPTIDE PREP™ Clarifying Detox Shampoo

ITEM: 2592863

Size: 8.5 oz / 250 mL

793 Reviews

$38.00

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Didn’t work for me for Los Angeles hard water...I live in Los Angeles which has awful hard water so always need a next-level scalp cleanser on rotation. ...I have hard water and get buildup frequently, so I have tried other detox shampoos and this is by far my fav!

What it is: A color-safe, non-stripping clarifying shampoo with the K18PEPTIDE™ that removes 99% product buildup, 95% sebum, and 76% copper for detoxified, refreshed hair.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
- Scalp Buildup
- Color Safe

Act+AcreClarifying Hard Water Shampoo

ITEM: 2770618

Size: 10 oz / 296 ml

50 Reviews

$32.00

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This Act+Acre Clarifying Hard Water Shampoo has completely transformed my routine! ...the best hard water shampoo!...Hard water is so harsh but this shampoo really helps strengthen your hair.

What it is: A shampoo that clarifies build-up to nourish and protect hair.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Brassiness
- Dryness
- Scalp Build Up

Key Benefits:
- Removes build-up to restore shine
- Hydrates scalp to improve elasticity and prevent breakage
- Balances microbiome to reduce irritation

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Cleanser (3%): Prevent and removes mineral build-up to restore shine and softness.
- Fulvic Acid: Delivers over 65 minerals to support the scalp microbiome.
- Deeply nourishes the scalp to protect against dryness.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten