7 Best Shower Filters for Shinier Hair and Softer Skin With Minimal Effort

With glowing reviews from more than 35,400 reviewers on Amazon, you can’t be too surprised this number-one best-seller earned the top spot on our list. AquaBliss achieved the best overall distinction because reviewers say it’s effortless to install on all types of showerheads, including handheld, rain, and fixed.

This AquaBliss shower filter also helps neutralize unpleasant odors and reduces harmful chemicals, so your hard tap water is softened. (Hundreds of 5-star reviews say the chlorine smell in their water immediately disappeared after installing the shower filter.)

It’s a shower filter that can truly do wonders for your hair. One city-dwelling Amazon reviewer noticed their water supply was hard and heavily chlorinated, leaving their curly hair dry and skin itchy. However, they saw an immediate difference after installing this shower filter.

“I don’t remember the last time my hair didn’t feel like a bale of hay in the shower, even after conditioner. But [after] one shower with the Aqua Bliss, my hair feels clean, soft, and has volume now. My skin doesn’t feel stripped and itchy,” they say.

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Don’t let the similar-sounding brand names confuse you. Both AquaHomeGroup and AquaBliss shower filters are impressive, but AquaHomeGroup gets our runner-up title because it’s not compatible with rain or handheld showerheads. The good news: After it’s installed, the filter will create a high-pressure, rain shower-inspired effect.

What we’re most impressed about is that it utilizes a filter with 15 stages of purification from chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and other sediments found in well and city water.

Like AquaBliss, this one infuses the hair with vitamin C and also adds vitamin E. The filter is also equipped with a layer of coconut-activated carbon to improve the smell, taste, and color of your water.

As previously mentioned, Lucero-Lee recently reviewed the Jolie shower filter and promised it is an excellent fit for anyone who prefers a strong, hotel-like jet stream.

For starters, she highlights that the setup is a breeze. It’s easy to screw on, tighten with the included wrench, and seal with a few layers of plumber’s tape.

She also considers the larger shower filter ideal for a rainfall effect — and let’s be real, who doesn’t love that? “Thrillingly, it increased the water pressure from my shower to an impressive level,” she says.

And here’s the best part: Lucero-Lee, who has 20 years of beauty writing experience, tested the water from her main bathroom with the Jolie shower filter and the one in the filter-less guest bathroom. “The chart results showed a distinct change in the hardness of the water: The water from the Jolie showerhead was softer than the water in my other bathroom, as shown by the difference in color,” she says.

I promise you that Aqua Earth and AquaHomeGroup and AquaBliss are all different companies. With that being said, this shower filter also earned high marks from Amazon reviewers. (A 4.5-star average rating from 10,175 reviews.)

Like our runner-up, this uses a 15-stage filter to remove questionable components in the water for almost half the price of AquaHomeGroup's shower filter.

The biggest reason for the price drop is that Aqua Earth needs to be replaced more often. Amazon reviewers suggest replacing this shower filter every few months for optimal results. And unlike other options on this list, the shower filter only infuses your water with a single ingredient: vitamin C.

One reviewer loves the filter but notes it starts to rust after 6 months, a minor issue that hasn’t impacted the water’s quality. Remember, you buy a shower filter to clean up your local water. If you don’t mind the slight possibility of a little rusting and don’t need anything beyond vitamin C in your water, then this is an excellent option for the price.

Swapping out an old, non-efficient shower filter for this Aquasana model is an effortless way to be more eco-friendly. This Aquasana filter is the only product on our list that earned a label from WaterSense, a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

According to the EPA, “WaterSense-labeled products and services are certified to use at least 20% less water, save energy, and perform as well as or better than regular models.” The government agency adds that using WaterSense-labeled showerhead filters will save 4 gallons of water during each shower.

With a moderate price tag, impressive key specs, and a 4.4-star average from nearly 2,900 Amazon reviews, this model is a safe purchase. Reviewers appreciate the cost-effective and long-lasting filtration system that can last for 6 months before needing a new filter. They also consider the easy, four-step installation setup a significant win because anyone can install it on their own.

An Amazon reviewer says they were “blown away by the results” of this shower filter because it helped remove the sulphuric odor from their apartment water. “This filter completely got rid of the ‘eggy’ smell and even made a noticeable visual difference in the water if I pour it into a cup and compare [it] to the non-filtered,” says their 5-star review.

T3 is a power player in the haircare industry, and its shower filter earned impressive reviews across Sephora, Amazon, and Dermstore.

Your kit comes with a brand-new handheld showerhead, hose, plumbers tape, and pre-installed filter for your convenience — all you have to do is a quick installation. You can replace the $25 filter once the indicator turns black, which is typically after 3 or 4 months.

The shower filter uses a mineral mixture of calcium sulfide, copper, and zinc to help remove sediment, dirt, hydrogen sulfide, and iron oxide from the water. A reviewer gave this filter 5 stars because it helped soften their strands and eliminated frizz to the point where they cut down the number of products they needed to clean and style their hair.

Even trained pros can see a difference when using this filter, with one reviewer boasting that their hairstylist was amazed by how dramatically softer their frizz-prone, wavy hair feels.

When Deeke is shopping for a shower filter, her main concern is removing chlorine so her hair color remains on point and her skin stays soft. She’s found her shower filter match in Sprite, a brand she’s been loyal to for a few years because the filter is effective and it’s easy to install.

Amazon reviewers are also keen on using this shower filter. Beyond its 4.4-star average rating from nearly 1,400 reviews, shoppers say the inexpensive shower filter helps soften their skin, prevents itching, and improves the overall shower experience.

For around $32, you're getting a filter that removes chlorine which is the top beauty concern for Deeke. And TBH, shoppers can't get too upset that it doesn't infuse extra ingredients like vitamins, minerals, and oxygen since this is one of the most affordable yet highly rated models on the market.

Need another reason to purchase this shower filter? Most models on this list require the filter to be replaced at least quarterly, but this cheaper model can be switched out every 6 months.