Water Filters

About two weeks ago, I bit the bullet and purchased a water filter for my shower. I had been thinking about getting one for quite a while, but the ones I had seen previously were a bit too pricey for my budget at the time.

So, this particular day when I purchased the filter, I really wasn't planning on buying one, but I was in my favorite health food store, Fresh and Natural, and there was this older gentleman standing beside a stand and he asked me if I wanted a drink of water. I looked at him kind of surprised, because I wasn't expecting him to offer me water - people normally offer food, but water was rare, and I hadn't noticed the device he had positioned beside him, which was a medium sized filtration system that people can use to filter their tap.

Anyway, I told him "No, thank you", and continued to pull out a bulk bag, so that I could get some of my favorite decaf organic coffee. In true salesman fashion, he continued to talk to me - most of which I didn't even catch because I was busy spilling coffee beans everywhere. That's when he went in for the kill - he said, "Did you know that most people are concerned about hard water on their hair and skin, but they never really think about the chlorine that's in the water?". Hmmm, he said, "Hair" - now he had my attention.

I turned and asked him if chlorine is really that big of a deal in our area, and he went on to tell me the stats of how much chlorine is in our water systems and how it wreaks havoc on the hair and skin. 

He then told me that before he started doing sales for the Water Marque Company that his wife was having problems with her hair and skin. Dry, dull looking hair and scaley skin. He said after they put in filters that within a couple of weeks, her hair started to become noticably shinier, and her skin was softer.

Ok, so I know he's a sales guy, but this guy really pulled me in. His story was compelling. Anyway, I had already read a number of testimonials from other ladies who experienced good outcomes with their hair after they installed a water filter, so I already knew the benefits - it was the price that was about to stop this freight train:).  So, I had him show me his water filters, and yes, he did try to up sell me the larger filter, but I ended up taking a smaller one, which was only about $10 less, but still - $10 is $10.

This is the one I purchased:  Water Marque Shower Filter:

75SH KDF/GAC Shower Water Filter

And it cost me about $35.00, because at the time they were having a sale. If you order from their website, it's priced at $54.00. 

When I got home, I had DH install it right away, and maybe it was just all in my mind, but I'm telling you, it felt like I could already feel the difference in the water on my skin and hair. Now, after a couple of weeks, I feel confident in telling you that it really does make a difference.

My hair is now requiring less product to get the same results that I used to get with much more product. My hair cuticles feel smoother, and my skin does feel softer, plus,  it's also doing wonders for my little girl's dry skin. Geez, I forget the hair - that alone is worth it's weight in gold to me.

A little information about chlorine and hair:

"The structure of your hair is vulnerable to drying agents, including chlorine. The cortex, or inner layer, of hair is protected by the cuticle, or outer later. Sebum is a natural lubricant that protects the cuticle. The chlorine in water sucks the sebum out of your hair, which may cause the cuticle to crack. This damage causes your hair's natural sheen to diminish, and the unprotected cortex to "split" (split ends)."

Why is chlorine put in tap water?:

"Chlorine is a highly efficient disinfectant, and it is added to public water supplies to kill disease-causing bacteria that the water or its transport pipes might contain."

Now that I've used my filter, I can't imagine not having it. There was a time in my past when because our water was so hard, I used to buy gallons of distilled water to wash my hair. What a hassle that was:0/. Now, I know that I can get the same, if not better results with a quality water filter. 

With regards to replacement filters, I was told that if on average I take a 12 minute shower, I shouldn't have to replace the filter, but every 8 to 9 months. The replacements cost about $29.00. That's not bad in my mind.

I have no idea if this kind of filter is considered the best of the best, I can only tell you that I have noticed a very nice improvement in the condition of my hair, and for the price, I think it was very worth it:0).

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