Why Your Hair Always Feels Dry After a Shower (Hint: It’s Not Your Conditioner)

Why Your Hair Always Feels Dry After a Shower (Hint: It’s Not Your Conditioner)

You just washed your hair — but it still feels dry, frizzy, or flat.
You’ve tried changing shampoos, using hair masks, even ditching heat styling... but the problem keeps coming back.

Ever wondered if it’s not your products at all?

It might be your water.


What’s Actually in Your Shower Water?

Most Aussies don’t think twice about their water — after all, it’s safe to drink.
But what’s legally drinkable and what’s skin and hair friendly aren’t the same thing.

Here’s what could be causing dry hair after every rinse:

💧 Chlorine – Used to disinfect water, but it strips natural oils from hair.
🪨 Hard Water Minerals – Calcium and magnesium build up on strands, leaving hair feeling rough.
🧪 Heavy Metals & Sediment – From ageing pipes and infrastructure.
💥 Other Contaminants – Like trace chemicals and microplastics that don’t get filtered out.


Why Products Stop Working

If your water is harsh, even the best salon shampoo can’t do its job.
Conditioners can’t fully absorb. Leave-ins don’t penetrate.
It’s like applying skincare over a dirty face — no wonder it doesn’t work.


How to Fix It (Without Spending Thousands)

You don’t need a $5,000 whole-house filtration system.
Flowy’s filtered showerhead was built specifically for Aussie water problems:

✅ Reduces chlorine
✅ Softens hard water
✅ Filters heavy metals & debris
✅ No tools or plumber needed


Better Hair Starts at the Source

Your hair’s been trying to tell you something.
Maybe it’s not your conditioner’s fault — maybe it’s your shower.

At Flowy, we’re here to fix the water so your products finally work.

Ready for Better Skin and Hair Days?

Don’t let your water hold you back.
Upgrade your shower with Flowy — the filtered showerhead made for Aussie homes.

  • Try Flowy risk-free for 60 days
  • Free shipping Australia-wide
  • Easy filter subscriptions (or one-time)

Shop the Flowy Showerhead →

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