This week: Give your hair some TLC

Hard water, easy fix. If you are unable to see the message below, [click here to view](. [Update your preferences](newsletter=slf) [SELF Cares]( [13 Hair Products That Combat the Effects of Hard Water]( [Person shampooing their hair on a teal background]( [You probably already know about hard water—the kind that has a high mineral content (think calcium, salt, and magnesium). And while it isn’t dangerous (it very well may come out of your tap), it can have certain effects on your skin, hair, and even your dishes, according to the]([U.S. Geological Survey](. If you notice that your hair feels dry, dull, frizzy, or unmanageable—no matter how often you wash it—hard water may be the culprit. Those minerals cause buildup that won’t get scrubbed out with your everyday shampoo. That being said, there are very accessible ways to treat the effects of hard water on your hair—like using the right shampoo, masking to encourage hydration and repair, and even installing a shower head filter. This week, take inventory of your hair care rotation and consider using a clarifying shampoo that gives a nice, deep clean. For product recommendations from SELF editors and dermatologists, plus more about how to handle hard water in your home, read on below. [READ MORE]( The Latest [best hydraying lip balms featuring Elta MD, Towers 28, Sunday Fridays, It Cosmetics, and CeraVe]( [21 Hydrating Lip Balms to Keep in Your Bag This Winter]( [No chapped lips here.]( [READ MORE]( [I Hate to Admit It, but My Dentist Was Right About This Electric Toothbrush]( [I never knew I needed a toothbrush that validates me.]( [READ MORE]( [Row of blue washing machines on neon green background]( [How Gross Is It to Wear New Clothes Without Washing Them First?]( [It depends how comfortable you are with strangers’ fecal matter.]( [READ MORE]( [Background of a large group of assorted capsules, pills and blisters]( [How to Have a ‘Sick Day’ When You Can’t Actually Call Off Work]( [Even if you can’t take time off, you can still take care of yourself.]( [READ MORE]( [Chopped Broccoli, Pesto, and Mozzarella Sandwich ]( [5 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make for Lunch When You’re WFH]( [Turn your midday kitchen access into a real perk.]( [READ MORE]( [Chickpea-Quinoa Salad]( [Chickpea-Quinoa Salad With Cucumber, Apple, and Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette]( [Skip the fancy salad place and opt for this dish, which pops with flavor and texture.]( [READ MORE]( Hunker Down [Save up to $90 on this top-rated weighted blanket]( [Looking to get cozy? Casper’s weighted blanket is huggable, breathable, and comes in several chill colors.]( [BUY NOW]( Get your wallets ready. SELF Shops A weekly email of the absolute best products and editor-approved sales. [SIGN UP NOW]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [TikTok]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10001 Copyright © 2023 Condé Nast.