Shower head filters are devices installed on shower heads or inline with shower arms to remove contaminants such as chlorine, heavy metals, and other impurities from water. They improve water quality, which benefits skin, hair, and overall shower experience.
Popular Shower Head Filters and Features
- HammerHead Shower Head Filters use a proprietary blend of KDF 55 and Calcium Sulfite to effectively reduce chlorine and heavy metals while maintaining water pressure. The housing is made of lead-free brass with replaceable cartridges for long-term use.
- The Afina Filtered Shower Head captures harmful substances like chlorine and heavy metals, improving hair thickness and scalp health.
- Hello Klean Shower Head filter removes over 90% of chlorine, heavy metals, and impurities while doubling water pressure and saving water. It uses a 2-step circular filtration system with KDF 55, amino acid granules, and activated carbon.
- AquaHomeGroup offers a 20-stage shower water filter cartridge designed for hard water, which removes chlorine, organic pollutants, and has antibacterial properties.
- Weddell Duo is a top-rated inline shower filter that connects to the shower arm and is NSF certified to reduce chlorine and other contaminants, including disinfection byproducts.
- Picki Niki filtered showerhead uses a dual filter system (mineral balls and a vitamin C gel filter) to reduce chlorine and hard water effects, improving water softness and hair condition.
Benefits of Shower Head Filters
- Removes chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants known to cause dry skin, brittle hair, and irritation.
- Improves water softness and can increase shower water pressure.
- Helps reduce skin dryness, acne, and scalp issues.
- Some filters also remove bacteria and reduce unpleasant odors.
- Many filters have replaceable cartridges and durable construction to avoid frequent replacement of the housing.
Installation and Cost
- Most shower head filters are easy to install by screwing onto existing shower arms or replacing the entire shower head.
- Prices range from about $47 to $185 depending on features, materials, and included accessories.
- Replacement cartridges typically need changing every few months, cost varies per model.
If interested in a specific brand or feature set, there are options for filters that provide multi-stage filtration, handheld shower sets with built- in filters, and those with added benefits like scent infusion or water-saving features.
