When you invest in luxury hair extensions, you’re not just paying for hair. You’re investing in confidence, identity, and a style that makes you feel fully you. But even the best install (and as a Garnish guest, you know you’ve got the best install) can be compromised by one thing most people overlook: your shower water. Maybe you’re ahead of the curve and you’ve got a shower filter for your hair extensions! If not, no worries. We’ve got you. Let’s start with some background info.
Why City Water Can Be Hard on Your Hair
If you’re a Wake County local, you might be on well water, which is traditionally what’s known as hard water. And even Raleigh city water, which is relatively soft, uses chemicals like chlorine and chloramines to treat what comes out of your tap. Those additives are great news for your water bottle! (Not to flex, but our hometown regularly wins awards for its delicious tap water.)
Unfortunately, our bodies and our hair aren’t always on the same page when it comes to hydration, so soft water doesn’t necessarily mean soft hair. The same chemicals that make your water tasty can also:
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Strip color from custom-blended extensions
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Weaken the hair cuticle (both natural and extension)
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Cause tangling, dryness, and that “rough” feeling
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Irritate your scalp and throw off its balance
In a perfect world, we could all just get along. In this one, we have to tweak our tap water just a little to keep our extensions as happy and healthy as they deserve to be. (Quick note: If you don’t live in our corner of the imperfect world, you can check your local area’s water hardness here.)
Benefits of a Shower Filter for Hair Extensions
Adding a simple shower filter for hair extensions helps protect your investment and your scalp, every single wash. Here’s what it does:
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Preserves Vibrant Color
Color molecules cling better when chlorine isn’t constantly washing them away. A filter keeps those rich tones intact longer. -
Reduces Tangling + Dryness
Less chemical stress means your extensions stay silky, not straw-like. -
Improves Product Performance
You paid good money for that Oribe shampoo. Let it do its thing by keeping buildup-causing chemicals out of the way. -
Soothes Sensitive Scalps
If you’ve noticed itchiness or flaking, chlorine may be the hidden culprit. A filter can bring relief. -
Extends the Life of Your Install
Simply put: clean, gentle water = happy hair. And happy hair = longer-lasting extensions.
You Deserve Hair That Lasts
You know that “I wish I could get my hair looking/feeling as fab as my stylist does” feeling? One of our secrets is ECOHEADS filters installed on all of our shampoo bowls. We ain’t playing! It makes a difference!
We wish we could have your hair in our bowls every day. But since we can’t, this is one small change you can make to bring a little Garnish goodness into your own home. You’re already investing in professional-grade hair and care; don’t let unfiltered water be the weak link. A shower filter is an easy upgrade with big benefits. And your hair (and color!) will absolutely notice.
Your Garnish extension care experts’ go-to at-home recommendation? AquaBliss. This filter doesn’t require any kind of technical know-how to install, and it comes in all kinds of finishes to match your shower setup and your hair goals.
Still not sold or just have more questions? DM us anytime—we’re happy to help!
