Hard Water
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Topic: Hard Water
Posted By: Laine1998
Subject: Hard Water
Date Posted: September 30 2002 at 10:29am
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I live in Germany right now, and I will be here for the next two years. The water is really Hard here, and I know that it has taken some effect on my hair. Can anyone recommend some treatments to help my hair? Thanks
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Posted By: Lyris
Date Posted: September 30 2002 at 11:36am
What effects have you noticed? Often in hard water minerals will build up on your hair, weighing it down and generally making it dull-looking. If that`s the problem you`re having, try a chelating shampoo. This is a cleanser that removes minerals and keeps them from attaching to your hair. They key is the shampoo must have a chelating agent (most commonly, Sodium EDTA) high up in the ingredient list to be effective. I hope this helps.
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Posted By: Merlin
Date Posted: September 30 2002 at 1:39pm
Lyris gives EXCELLENT advice. A sure sign of hard water is your shampoo stops lathering as it once did.
A friend recently tried the Robert Craig travel kit and raved about it. She must travel frequently for work and this neat little kit includes test strips that allow you to test the water and match your shampoo to its mineral content. Very clever and it worked very well for her. You might try it ($19.95) and see if your hair will respond to a cleansing shampoo. I have never been disappointed in any Robert Craig product.
http://www.robertcraig.com/water.html - http://www.robertcraig.com/water.html
Good luck! ;)
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Merlin
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