filtered water vs. distilled

[coilygirl]

So...money-$aving que$tion:

If I filter regular tap water, (my charcoal-based filter system removes a lot of minerals) will this water work as well as distilled water for rinses?

Thanks for your answers and suggestions

Coilygirl

 

[Country gal]

I don't have an answer for you. I suggest PMing Sweet Cocoa becaues she uses distilled water. I think her area has hard water.

 

[sweetcocoa]

This website explains the differences... distilled water vs filtered
It talks about drinking it(which I do)...but it basically says that filtering does not remove all the bacteria and chemicals.

 

[Titansgirl]

I currently have filtered water and noticed that the majority of all of my products are great. My hair feels really soft whenever I use any products!!! I love it.

When I'm away from home, I notice the difference with the same products. The results are not always the same

. I have been recently misting my hair w/ distilled water. I guess I will give the distilled rinse a chance and see if the results are different...

 

[coilygirl]

Thanks Sweetcocoa... : )

i appreciate the answer and insight.

The link is helpful but I am a bit wary, since the information is from a source who is pushing the purchase of distilled water-related products.

Perhaps there is info from a third-party source with less of an economic interest in promoting distilled water? I'll check around.

Thanks so much. You offer so much information and insights.
Best wishes,
coilygirl

 

[coilygirl]

Thanks also to Titansgirl

 

[Titansgirl]

Coilygirl, there is definitely a difference!!!

At least w/ my hair I could tell the difference... Maybe you should give it a try and see what results you get???

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[coilygirl]

Thanks Titansgirl:

I will take your suggestion.

Last night I rinsed my hair (with conditioner) using filtered water. ( I have a filter pitcher)

Today, my hair is now much softer, relative to a straight-from the (unfiltered) showerhead rinse.

So on Friday, I will try a distilled water rinse and compare.

Thanks for your insights and thanks for the prompting me to compare.

coilygirl

 

[lunalight7]

Di I have to use the distilled water to wash my hair or it it effective to use it just for rinsing? I bought some today and I will be washing my hair tomorrow...(last wash before touch up)...

 

[sweetcocoa]

It is still effective if you just rinse with it or use it as your final rinse. I am currently shampooing with it because..
1. I need to replace my shower filter(this weekend). When I shampoo in the shower..I still and always do a final rinse of distilled water.

and

2. I'm currently using a natural shampoo(little or no detergent) and they always work better(at least I think so) with distilled water. I'm enjoying the natural shine I'm getting by shampoing with the distilled water. I will resume shampooing in the shower..but only once per week.