8 Best Shower Filters That'll Totally Transform Your Hair and Skin

Odors and scale buildup are no match for this filter. Just like what you should do to that creepy dude on Tinder, this option blocks all the stuff you don't want—chlorine, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dirt, and odors. It's basically like hitting a reverse button to ultimately restore what hard water did to your hair, skin, and nails. And for those looking for a quick fix with minimal effort, AquaBliss doesn't require any tools to install, and it works with several different shower setups.

• Colors: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, Matte Black, Matte Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze
• Weight: 1 lb
• Filter lifespan: 4-6 months
• Replacement filter: 1 included; No subscription available

Glowing Customer Review: "We bought this filter after years of showering with hard water. Upon installation and first use you immediately feel the water running over you smoothly. Your hair and skin feels softer and upon stepping out of the shower water glides off you and you hardly ever need a towel to dry off. It’s strange but amazing."

Saving your skin and hair from contaminants shouldn't be a luxury. Luckily, there are some affordable shower filters, and this is indeed one of them. (Just because it's the budget-friendly option, doesn't mean that it's lacking!) This shower filter, which helps increase your water pressure, uses a three part filtering system to remove up to 90% of chlorine, fluoride, iron, and calcium. Oh, and did I mention this bb has three stream settings (massage, rainfall, and combo) for the full spa-like menu?

• Colors: Clear and silver
• Weight: 6.6 oz
• Filter lifespan: 6-12 months
• Filter subscription: 2 included; monthly subscription available
  

Glowing Customer Review: "It’s not fancy but that’s not what I was looking for," writes a reviewer. "So easy to install. No leaks. I love how long the filter lasts…..around eight months. And they include a replacement filter so I’m set for a long time. My husband says it makes a slight humming sound, but I don’t notice it. It was confusing looking at so many shower heads/filters but the price of this is good as are all the reviews and I’m happy I like the first one I try. The water pressure is great. Recommend!"

Strong water pressure is key when it comes to a good shower sesh (at least for me!), and this shower head is designed to give just that. Complete with three spray pattern settings, the filter removes sediments, iron, rust, and other heavy metals. The showerhead connects to standard wall-mounted showers and comes with two filter replacements, so you can enjoy the benefits of soft water for even longer.

• Colors: Clear and chrome
• Weight: 6.1 oz
• Filter lifespan: 6 months
• Replacement filter: 3 included; No subscription available
  

Glowing Customer Review: "This was an amazing purchase! It really makes you feel like you’re at a therapeutic spa. The pressure is awesome and everyone in my family has started to use my shower instead of their shower because of how much everyone loves it," reports a reviewer. "Had to buy another 1 for them so I could get my bathroom back lol. The water is very soft on your skin and on your hair which I love as well. Make sure to change the filter every 6-8 months (comes with a replacement) for that prime shower feel."

If smell is just as important as water quality to you, let me introduce you to this bb that's available in three scent options: Summer Citrus, Morning in Bali, and Botanic Garden. It's formulated with shea butter, oatmeal, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, and coconut oils, so you leave the shower feeling e-x-t-r-a pampered, and it's packed with vitamin C to help maintain an ideal water pH level for your skin and hair. Plus, it uses a microfiber filter to remove rust (ew) and other floating matter that causes the hardening of water.

• Scents: Morning in Bali, Botanic Garden, Summer Citrus
• Weight: 5.9 oz
• Filter lifespan: 6 months
• Replacement filter: 1 included; Weekly and monthly subscription available

Glowing Customer Review: "Well, I was a bit skeptical with this product at first, but now I love it. It is easy to install and it smells amazing even with the cold water. Honestly, it does not make a dramatic notable difference, but I can tell the difference," writes a reviewer. "I do notice that my skin is softer than it was before. If you have hard water, this will be a game changer. Just give it a try. Highly recommended."

If you're looking for great filtration and a massaging water stream, I think you two should meet. The Aquasana shower filter uses a upstream filtration system that removes chlorine, chemicals, zinc, and copper to balance the water's pH while preventing any clogging. While the bulky design may not offer the same sleek look as other options on the list, the filter lasts for up to half a year, so you can get more usage before replacing.

• Colors: White
• Weight: 2.3 lbs
• Filter lifespan: 6 months
• Replacement filter: 1 included; No subscription available

Glowing Customer Review: "How have I lived without this product?! I’ll tell you how. Dry. My hair was breaking. Skin itchy and flaky. Within two washes my hair is starting to heal and wrinkles less prominent!!! Amazing. Saves soooo much money vs getting a whole house softener."

If we're going off looks, it's pretty easy to see that this one would be a top contender. This sleek, eco-friendly filter not only conserves water but is made with recyclable components. The filter itself uses ceramic beads to boost filtration and reduces up to 90% of chlorine, copper, iron, lead, and other contaminants from your shower routine. Plus, the installation doesn't require any tools, so you can go from hard to soft water in less than 5 minutes (yep, that quick!). The brand also has a purifying handheld shower head that attaches to your hose if that's more your speed.

• Colors: Silver
• Filter lifespan: 3-5 months
• Replacement filter: 1 included; 90-day subscription available

Glowing Customer Review: "I'm so happy with this product! I've wanted a shower filter for years but I thought it would be complicated to set up. I love that this one is a showerhead so it makes it so easy. I've been using it for a couple months now, but I must say I noticed benefits after the first use! My hair was immediately so much softer. With my previous shower head, my hair would look frizzy and messy for the first day after washing. Now I can't stop touching my hair because it feels so good."