Despite living in London her entire life, beauty writer Maisie Bovingdon never realised how polluted the water truly was until she tested shower filters for The Standard. Hard water, common in London and other major cities, can contribute to dullness and dryness, affecting hair and skin. Symptoms like brittle ends, itchy scalp, or fading colour may be due to calcium and magnesium levels.
Budget Option Impresses
While testing top models, Bovingdon found that performance doesn't have to come at a price. A £7 JML 3 Function Pure Shower Head particularly impressed, proving that even budget options can effectively filter hard water. The head features an innovative design with a transparent body and adjustable water pressure settings, though it is smaller than counterparts and not compatible with electric showers.
User-Friendly Features
Bovingdon praised the JML shower head for its quality despite its low cost. She managed to fit it onto her shower hose in under a minute without tools. The head offers three settings – massage, wellness, and rain shower – with a toggle featuring user-friendly images. The massage setting helped alleviate tension in her shoulders, while the wellness option combines massage and rain functions.
Unique Filtration System
Standing out in a sea of monochromatic filters, the JML head uses Maifan stone pebbles in a transparent hose, allowing users to see water gush through. Unlike detachable filters from brands like Hello Klean, Curo, and Qure, the pebbles can be replaced at a sale price of £10.99, though buying a new head may be more cost-effective. The stop toggle prevents dripping and allows pausing water flow mid-shower to save water.
Potential Drawback
One significant drawback is that water tends to sit in the head, which could be counterproductive over time. A workaround is running water for a few extra minutes after showering to empty stagnant water. The shower head is not compatible with electric showers.
