Is your hair dry from Thai water? Understanding the Relationship Between Hard Water and Hair Care
Have you ever felt your hair become dry or unmanageable since coming to Thailand?
If changing your shampoo and conditioner doesn't help, one possible reason could be the "difference in water quality."
Especially in Thailand, water properties vary by region, and living in an environment different from Japan may be a contributing factor.
Water quality in Thailand and its difference from Japan
Japanese water is generally "soft water," characterized by its softness and lack of strong taste.
On the other hand, some regions abroad have "hard water," which may contain high levels of minerals (calcium and magnesium).
While water properties vary by region in Thailand, many people notice a difference compared to Japan.
👉 If you want to learn more about the differences in water, please refer to the article:
What's the difference between soft water and hard water?
The relationship between hard water and hair
Because hard water contains many minerals, some people may notice a difference in their hair's texture and manageability.
For example,
・Hair feels rough
・Hair feels less smooth
・Hair becomes difficult to style
Some people experience these changes.
However, these changes are not solely due to water; various factors such as climate (humidity) and living environment are also believed to be involved.
Daily measures you can take
There are several measures you can easily implement in your daily life in Thailand.
・Use conditioner diligently
・Re-evaluate your hair care products
・Dry your hair thoroughly with a hairdryer
Another thing to reconsider is "care from within the body."
Hydration as internal care
Hair condition is thought to be related not only to external care but also to daily lifestyle habits.
Among these, hydration is one of the basic habits.
👉 For more on the importance of hydration,
please refer to the article: The impact of drinking water habits on health management.
The choice of drinking water is also key
To make daily hydration a habit, "ease of drinking" is crucial.
While there are various types of water, many people find soft water with little to no taste easy to incorporate into their daily routine.
👉 For the relationship between beauty and hydration,
please also refer to the article on morning water habits (relationship between beauty and health).
Related to Onsensui 99
Onsensui 99 is natural water sourced from Tarumizu Onsen in Kagoshima Prefecture, with a hardness of 1.7, making it ultra-soft water.
It has a soft, mild taste and is easy to incorporate into daily hydration.
Choosing easy-to-drink water also leads to establishing hydration as a habit.
👉 For more details,
please see the article: Why is Onsensui 99 easy to drink?
Summary
The changes in hair experienced during life in Thailand may be related to differences in water quality.
・Understand the differences in water quality
・Re-evaluate external care
・Establish internal habits
Revisiting these perspectives can provide hints for daily care.
Why not start by understanding your own living environment?
