If you're seeing hair pile up in your shower drain, you might be wondering: Could hard water have something to do with it?

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Hard water can wreak havoc on your hair and skin. Should you add a showerhead filter? (Getty Images) What’s the cause of your dry skin and frizzy, shedding hair? It might be your shower water, ...

When the weather is cold, almost nothing feels better than taking a long, hot shower, but doing so may be detrimental to the skin and hair. "There are benefits to warmer showers or baths, so I don't ...

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Hard water is a nuisance. It can clog up your home's plumbing, reduce the effectiveness of your soap and detergents, and make your laundry feel rough. That slimy feeling on your skin after bathing or ...