My shower plughole made me cry…
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Before, I used to joke that my plughole was eating my hair.
You know when people say: “It’s normal — everyone sheds hair”?
So when I saw hair in the drain, I laughed.
I even showed my boyfriend once and said:
“Look — there goes my future wig.”
But it stopped being funny.
Because the clump of hair in the drain started getting bigger and bigger.
Why am I losing so much hair?
I’ve always loved my hair.
It was “my special thing”.
Not perfect skin. Not a perfect body.
But my hair was: soft, thick, beautiful.
And then, one day, everything changed.
First, I noticed more hairs stuck to my fingers in the shower.
Then my brush started filling up faster.
I started pulling long strands off my clothes at work.
I told myself it was stress.
Or the new shampoo.
Or “normal hair shedding”.
But deep down, I was scared.
One night, I washed my hair like I always did.
I looked down… and saw the biggest clump of hair I’d ever seen in my shower drain.
Wet. Heavy. Just sitting there, like a dead animal.
My stomach dropped.
And one sentence kept looping in my head:
“What if I’m going bald?”
The 2am panic scroll on my mobile
That night I couldn’t sleep.
I grabbed my phone and typed:
- “hair loss in women at 29”
- “am I going bald”
- “why is my hair falling out in the shower”
The internet did what it always does.
It showed me the worst:
Hormones.
Thyroid problems.
Genetics.
Autoimmune diseases.
I looked at photos of women with thinning patches and receding hairlines.
I imagined myself like that in a few years.
My stomach tightened.
I even started counting hairs after every shower.
40… 60… 80…
Every wash felt like watching a number tick up on a hidden clock.
I tried everything… except the one thing that mattered
I did what everyone does. I spent money.
New shampoo “for hair loss”.
New conditioner “for breakage”.
Masks. Oils. Hair drops.
I bought a special scalp brush.
I took vitamins.
I stopped using straighteners and the hairdryer.
Some days it seemed a bit better.
Most days it was still dry and stiff — like old straw.
And the drain?
Still full of hair.
I started avoiding washing my hair.
Not because I was lazy.
But because I didn’t want to see the clump.
That clump had become my biggest fear.
The shower at rock bottom
My real rock bottom hit on a random Tuesday.
I’d just got home from work.
I was sweaty and sticky.
I told myself: “Wash your hair and stop overthinking.”
I lathered up.
Rinsed.
Tried to be gentle.
Then I looked at the drain.
There it was.
Another huge ball of wet hair circling the plughole.
I picked it up.
It filled my whole palm.
I stood there in the shower, naked, holding that horrible clump.
Water falling.
Tears falling.
In that moment I felt old.
I felt broken.
I thought: “If this keeps going, I won’t even recognise myself.”
The question my friend asked me
A few days later, I was at my friend Sarah’s place.
She’s got thick, shiny, shampoo-ad hair.
I finally cracked and told her everything.
The drain.
The strands.
The 2am searches.
The fear.
She listened.
Then she asked just one question:
“Did your hair start shedding after you moved into that flat?”
I froze.
Because… yes.
It started a few months after moving into this flat.
She nodded and said:
“Lauren, I don’t think it’s your genes. I think it’s your shower water.”
At first I laughed.
My water?
Tap water?
She took me into her bathroom and pointed at her shower head.
It wasn’t some massive contraption.
It was a sleek filtered shower head, with a clear section where you could see the filter.
“That?” I asked.
She said:
“In my old flat the water was really hard. My hair kept snapping.
I bought this and the change was unreal. Less hair in the drain. Softer hair. It’s not magic — it’s science.”
The real reason my hair was snapping
That night I researched again.
But this time I didn’t type “bald at 29”.
I searched “hard water hair routine”, “chlorine damage to hair”, and “why does my hair snap in the shower”.
And what I found finally made sense.
Here’s the simple version:
- Hard water is water with lots of minerals like calcium and magnesium.
- In many places, tap water also contains chlorine.
- Together, they damage the outer layer of each hair.
Imagine your hair is like a smooth silk ribbon.
Now imagine dragging it over sandpaper every day.
That’s what hard water and chlorine can do to your hair cuticle.
Each strand becomes:
- Stiff
- Dry
- Easy to snap when you rub it or towel-dry it
So a lot of what I thought was “hair loss” was actually breakage.
It wasn’t falling from the root.
It was snapping halfway because the water was too harsh.
No shampoo can fix that.
Because the problem wasn’t my scalp.
It was the water falling on my head.
That was the missing piece.
The simple solution that finally made sense
The filtered shower head my friend had was called ShowerPro Filtered Shower Head.
It’s a normal-sized shower head, but inside it has a special filter.
Here’s what it does:
- Helps reduce harsh minerals and chlorine in the water
- Gives a spray that feels softer and nicer
- Has 3 massage/spray modes you switch by hand
Rain.
Soft.
Massage.
Instead of blasting my hair with harsh, hard water, it gave me a filtered, gentler flow.
So when I washed my hair, the water helped — it didn’t damage.
It also meant less scrubbing to rinse out shampoo.
The pressure and spray pattern did the work.
Less rubbing + kinder water = less breakage.
Simple.
What happened when I actually tried it
I ordered ShowerPro that same night.
It arrived quickly.
It took me 10 minutes to fit.
I did it myself — no tools, no plumber.
You just unscrew the old shower head and screw this one on.
Here’s what happened:
Week 1:
- I noticed the water felt different — less harsh on my scalp.
- My hair still looked “the same”, but I saw a bit less hair in the drain.
Week 2:
- My hair felt less stiff when wet.
- I didn’t have to rip knots out with the brush.
- The clump in the drain was now half what it used to be.
Week 4:
- My hair started to feel like it used to.
- Softer. A bit shinier.
- And most importantly: I stopped getting that knot in my stomach every time I washed it.
One day I realised I’d showered… and I hadn’t looked at the drain.
I nearly cried again.
But this time, with relief.
I wasn’t “going bald”.
I was wrecking my hair with bad water.
Why this shower head worked when my products didn’t
Looking back, it’s obvious.
All my other “solutions” tried to fix my hair after the damage.
Masks. Oils. Drops.
Everything came after hard water and chlorine had already hit my hair.
ShowerPro works before that.
It changes the water itself:
- Fewer harsh things sticking to each strand
- A gentler spray (using one of the 3 modes)
- Easier rinsing, less scrubbing, and less towel damage
So my hair could finally rest.
And start recovering.
That’s why I saw less hair in the drain.
That’s why my brush stopped filling up so fast.
Who this is for
If you:
- See more hair in the drain
- Feel scared to wash your hair
- Spend nights Googling hair loss
- Keep spending money on product after product
Listen.
It might not be your genes.
It might not be your hormones.
It might be your shower water.
You might not be “shedding too much hair”.
You might be snapping too much.
And that’s something you can actually do something about.
What makes ShowerPro special
From what I’ve lived through, here’s why I recommend it:
- Built-in filter that helps reduce harsh minerals and chlorine
- 3 spray/massage modes, so you can choose the gentlest when your hair feels weak
- Quick installation in most standard showers
- Affordable price (roughly what you’d pay for a hairdresser visit)
- Backed by a 30-day guarantee: “notice better hair or return it”
If you don’t feel a difference, you can return it.
That’s what made me feel calm enough to try.
Your next shower can be different
Every time you step into the shower, you make a small choice.
Keep letting harsh water attack your hair.
Or give your hair a filtered, gentle flow that protects it.
If your chest tightens when you look at the drain…
If you keep asking: “Is this normal?”
Please don’t wait for it to get worse.
Today could be the day you stop being afraid of showering
and start trusting your hair again.
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Dr James Morris — Consultant Dermatologist (London)
I’m seeing more and more patients who arrive feeling desperate because their shower leaves their skin red, tight and intensely itchy, even when they’re using good skincare.
In many cases, the issue isn’t the cream — it’s the tap water, especially when it’s high in chlorine and hard-water minerals (limescale).
After testing ShowerPro with several of them, my view is clear: for people dealing with dryness, sensitivity, or discomfort after showering (without serious underlying skin conditions), it can be a real turning point.
Its filter helps consistently and quietly reduce how harsh the water is on the skin barrier and, combined with a gentler spray, it can reduce irritation, redness, and that “burning skin” feeling when you step out.
Within a few weeks — and in some cases from the first few days — patients report better skin texture, less need for heavy creams, and a shower that feels like a moment of relief, not a daily punishment.
It’s a change you can feel — and one people genuinely appreciate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I actually notice a difference in my skin and stress — or is it just marketing?
Will I actually notice a difference in my skin and stress — or is it just marketing?
Most people who switch to filtered shower water describe the same thing: less itching, less tightness after showering, and a feeling of a more relaxed body.
It’s not magic — it’s logical: by reducing some of the chlorine and hard-water minerals that irritate the skin and softening the spray, your body stops going into “defence mode” every time you shower. That translates into calmer skin — and a shower that finally soothes instead of overwhelms.
What if my shower set-up is different — will ShowerPro fit at home?
What if my shower set-up is different — will ShowerPro fit at home?
ShowerPro is designed to fit the vast majority of standard shower fittings in UK homes. It screws on just like a normal shower head — no odd tools, no drilling, and no plumber needed. In most cases, it’s literally unscrew the old one and screw on ShowerPro in a couple of minutes. If you can open a bottle of water, you can install it.
I’m not very DIY — will I need a plumber or someone to help?
I’m not very DIY — will I need a plumber or someone to help?
No. ShowerPro is made for people who hate faffing about. No cables, no loose parts, no complicated instructions. You just screw it onto the thread where your current shower head sits. Installing it feels more like “Is that it?” than “What have I done?” And if you ever want to remove it, it’s the same: unscrew and done.
Does ShowerPro remove all limescale and all chlorine from the water?
Does ShowerPro remove all limescale and all chlorine from the water?
No shower head can turn your home into a natural spa — but ShowerPro can do something genuinely helpful: reduce the chlorine and hard-water minerals that can irritate your skin and scalp. It’s not about “perfect” water. It’s about going from water that attacks to water your skin can handle without flaring up. That’s why people notice less redness, less itching, and less extreme dryness.
My skin is very sensitive and I sometimes get dermatitis — is it safe for me?
My skin is very sensitive and I sometimes get dermatitis — is it safe for me?
Yes — in fact, people with sensitive skin, a tendency to eczema, dermatitis, or constant itching are often the ones who notice the biggest change. ShowerPro doesn’t add anything to your skin — it simply helps the water arrive less harsh, and lets you use a softer, more enveloping spray. That means fewer daily hits to your skin barrier — and more room for your creams and treatments to actually do their job.
Will I lose water pressure or end up taking longer showers?
Will I lose water pressure or end up taking longer showers?
ShowerPro has 3 modes to choose from: a wider, softer mode (ideal for sensitive skin), a normal mode, and a massage mode. It’s not about having no pressure — it’s about controlling how the water hits your skin. Many people find they can shower more calmly and without rushing, because the water stops feeling like an enemy and starts feeling genuinely pleasant.
How often do I need to change the filter — and is it complicated?
How often do I need to change the filter — and is it complicated?
ShowerPro has 3 modes to choose from: a wider, softer mode (ideal for sensitive skin), a normal mode, and a massage mode. It’s not about having no pressure — it’s about controlling how the water hits your skin. Many people find they can shower more calmly and without rushing, because the water stops feeling like an enemy and starts feeling genuinely pleasant.
I already spend loads on creams and products — isn’t this just another expense?
I already spend loads on creams and products — isn’t this just another expense?
In reality, ShowerPro is the missing piece that makes everything you’re already buying finally make sense. Right now, your creams are battling water that undoes part of what they’re trying to repair. By softening the water, every pound you invest in skincare stops being “putting out fires” and starts becoming real improvement. You stop wasting money on products fighting alone — and start letting them work with your shower, not against it.
What if I buy it, fit it, and don’t notice anything?
What if I buy it, fit it, and don’t notice anything?
The point isn’t that you “commit” to the product blindly — it’s that you try it in your own shower, with your own water. So if after using ShowerPro you don’t notice your skin feeling less punished, your itching easing, or your shower feeling cleaner, you simply don’t keep it. That’s it. The aim is to give you peace of mind — nothing else.
Isn’t it a bit much to say a shower can affect my daily stress?
Isn’t it a bit much to say a shower can affect my daily stress?
It sounds exaggerated until you look at your day honestly. If every time you shower your skin suffers, your body tenses, and you step out feeling uncomfortable, that moment adds stress — even if you try to ignore it. Swapping “grit your teeth and endure” for 10 minutes where your skin isn’t screaming and your body can relax might seem small… but it can make a huge difference in how you feel at the end of the day. Your shower is there either way. The question is whether it’s going to keep adding stress — or finally start taking it away.
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