How much thought do you put into your shower water? Barely any? I was with you until I spoke to experts. Shower water often has impurities like chlorine, heavy metals and sediments, which can irritate sensitive skin, make dry hair worse and even clog plumbing fixtures over time, says Doug Anderson, vice president of global engineering, research and development for Culligan. Filtered showerheads are a solution. They have built-in filtration systems that purify water before it hits your body, so you're rinsing off with the cleanest H20 possible.
The NBC Select team has been testing filtered showerheads for almost three years, and we're constantly trying new models. Below, I share our experience installing and using eight shower filters from popular brands like Jolie, Canopy, Act+Acre and Afina. I also spoke with experts about the benefits of using a filtered showerhead and how to shop for one.
Updated March 2026 to reflect new testing and product availability.
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