ShowerStick Shower Water Softener

This has been the single most effective product purchase I made in terms of making my curly hair look good and my skin healthier. I spent so much time and research into the right shampoos and conditioners, but now I hardly have to use that much product at all. In fact, I dont have the buy specialty curly hair products because the natural hydration from soft water does it for me.

The way my skin looks and feels after a shower is amazing. It really sucks going back to hard water showers, it feels like taking a hard water shower purposely destroys my hair and skin. I step out just to have a frizzed up nappy bedhead when I take “regular” water showers.

I really wish I had bought one of these many years ago and saved all the time, money, and effort I put in trying to maintain my hair. Had I known soft water made such a huge difference, my life wouldn’t have had to revolve around my hair the way it did before.

For the record, I’m a dude, so I can only imagine that this would be a lifesaver for women with much longer hair. Do not hesitate to get this seriously I wish I had started with a water softener in my beauty journey, as it has made a lot of other products much less necessary. Don’t even need moisturizer because it leaves my skin naturally moist! This one purchase had made the biggest difference out of everything I’ve done to improve my natural beauty (other than eating better and exercise). I look forward to installing a whole-home filter someday, or moving somewhere with soft water.

The only con is having to regenerate it, but the amount of time saved not fussing with my hair is worth it. I just buy a big bulk bag of salt and pour the salt water in it about once every week or 2.

I have been battling with hard water for 10 years it has wreaked havoc on my already fine hair. I decided what do I have to lose and gave this a try. Install was incredibly easy I just watched the video and it was in within 5 minutes. My hair felt softer and my skin was not dry when I got out of the shower. I would 10/10 recommend.

Moved from Indiana (relatively soft water) to New Mexico (hard water) in 2019. Hair went from bouncy, full curls to limp, dull, and tons of split ends. Hair felt dirty even after shampooing and my curls totally deflated. Hair stylist thought I was a swimmer because my hair was so brittle and gross.

Finally pulled the trigger on the WaterStick I’d been eyeing for a couple years. Now my hair stays clean much longer, my curls are bouncy again, and I have much less breakage. I don’t enjoy the oily feeling extremely soft water gives me, so I just use less salt than recommended and keep my water at a ‘pretty soft’ level.

As a bonus, my shower is cleaner and I can use the water in my humidifier, preventing buildup there.

Moderately hard water in Austin, TX was flaring up my eczema pretty bad. I was skeptical in ordering this since there’s not many reviews of this product other than their website.
But their explanation of ion exchange checked out – this is what I was looking for.
After one shower, my hair is softer, my scalp and skin isn’t itchy anymore. Water softened by this product and distilled water both test 0 on their hard water testing kit, whereas Austin tap water tested a 5.
Order this product if you’re facing dry skin and hair!

Life is GRAND with a Shower Stick water softner!
We live on our Aunts property and can not have a whole house softner. I use the water from my Shower Stick for my dishes and laundry too. Everyone has orange hair and dingy white except for us ❤

After moving to a new home with extremely hard water my toddler quickly began developing eczema. After installing the water stick the water is truly soft and her eczema has completely disappeared. Honestly it is kind of a miracle. I am extremely grateful for this fine product.

I don’t usually write reviews but I have to for this one. There is no other water softener available that truly softens the water without buying a full in house system – that’s not only expensive – but that you can’t install if you live in an apartment or most condos. Don’t be fooled by “shower filters” because they do NOT soften the water. Waterstick… filters AND softens the water and differentiates this one from any other on the market (make sure to purchase the very inexpensive KDF filter with it for filtering).

I’ve had mine for 7 years and just purchased another for a 2nd bthrm. Once you use the Waterstick you’ll never go back to wanting to shower in unsoftened hard water. The regeneration process is so simple (pouring water and salt mixture in the port) and you’ll notice a difference in your hair and skin immediately, use much less shampoo and soap, in addition to your shower staying cleaner. I can’t say enough good things about this product. Well well well worth the money even if it was double the price.

I always sound like I work for the company because I feel so strongly about a product that does what it says and is a TRUE water softener and not just a filter.

You won’t be disappointed and their customer service is so helpful and responsive.

The Showerstick was a Christmas gift from my dad as I’ve always complained about the hardness of our water at home. Best xmas gift EVER. This softener / filter has completely saved my hair. Huge difference in the softness of my hair, texture of my hair, etc. I’m seriously so relieved, and so happy.

Also my dad said customer service was especially nice and helpful :) thank you!!!

I developed bad dandruff due to hard water, nothing seemed to work until I got this showerstick. Assembly was fairly easy and the instructions are very informative.

We did the water test before & after installation of our WaterStick tonight, and are absolutely amazed at the difference (15 drops down to 1, instantly). We can’t wait to experience the difference it WILL make! Thank you so much for such a wonderful product!

(The shipping was fairly quick and installation easy too!)

I just installed last night and can’t believe how soft water feels. No need to buy hair conditioner.

I can’t believe this product exists. Because I live in a rented apartment in Madison, WI (worst hard water ever!) I had lost all hope before coming across WaterSticks. I used to live in Pakistan where the water is nowhere as hard as it is in the US. When I moved here for college, I started dealing with dandruff, super dry split ends, hair getting oily within a day or two of washing, and red patches/bumps on my face. I no longer have to fill bottles of water from the office cooler to bring home and wash my face with. People are really sleeping on this product, how is it not in every household?? it’s a miracle when the only other option is spending thousands to buy and run a large system.
Also – it’s been a week since installation and even though I share a bathroom with my partner, the water is still super soft. We take short ish showers but still!! Just did the hard water test and it took one drop for the water to bubble after a week of running the system.. When I tested the water in my tap, a dozen drops and vigorous shaking did nothing. so its a big plus that we won’t have to spend much on regeneration either.

My skin and hair no longer feel sticky with residue after years of hard water use. This was very easy for me to install in my apartment shower as well. Yay!

I can’t sing your company’s praises highly enough! Thank you so much for this incredible invention! I grew up with hard water so am well aware of the issues – the flat, brassy, weighted-down-with-gunk hair and the dry skin. I am now in a home with the same hard water and tried everything – lemon juice and vinegar rinses, hard-water stripping treatments at the salon, having to get special twice-monthly shampoos at the salon just to have decent-looking hair and was getting so discouraged. My skin was suffering and my hair was beginning to shed much more than it should have. I was so thrilled the day I installed the Showerstick – it was easy to install and my first shower was heavenly. My hair was soft and more full and my skin felt wonderful. Lisa in customer service was an absolute gem and I just so deeply grateful for this amazing product – again, thank you!

Thank you guys for inventing this.. I was literally crying due to the god awful smell from the water after i moved from california to texas. I finally feel like i had a shower after i step out. I have no skin allergies and issues, but this helps u feel fresh instead off feeling like i have chlorine sprayed on me. Again i cant thank you enough. You guys are awesome

My husband and I moved from Torrance, CA to Las Vegas and didn’t realize how bad and hard the water quality was. My husband’s skin began to breakout, it was always dry, and his scalp was becoming more flakey. My skin was also very dry and no matter how much lotion I put on, my face was constantly peeling/flaking. I also started to develop red itchy patches of skin and could NOT for the life of me, get rid of it. I had sooo much build up on my scalp and no amount of washing and scrubbing could remove it. I would look in the mirror after my shower and see what I thought was dandruff. It was driving me nuts! Before I realized it was the dang water I was showering in, I purchased a ton of very expensive creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and shower filters to try and remedy our problem. Nothing worked and I was at my wit’s end until I did more digging and discovered it might be the VERY hard water. I then began to research more and realized that I needed a water softener. Unfortunately, we’re living in an apt and water softeners were always for under the sink or the whole house. I tried my luck by searching on Amazon and actually saw someone recommend this company under their review of a shower filter that didn’t help them. Lol. The price was significantly more than anything I saw on Amazon and there weren’t a ton of reviews, but the ones that were there are fantastic! I decided to take the plunge and purchased the shower filter and mini stick and I’m soooooooo glad I did it. Within a few days, our issues began to disappear. Literally…DAYS. Because the water is extremely hard, we have to regenerate every 2-3 days otherwise our issues begin to return. Fortunately, the regeneration process is super easy. All you do is pour some salt water into the body! I loveeeeee this product and really glad they invented it.

Side note: the customer service is also fantastic. We installed and began using the shower stick right away. However, we didn’t use the mini stick until 1-2 months later, so we never noticed we were missing the caps and fittings. I emailed customer service and they replied promptly, apologized, and are sending the missing components out to me. Great experience all around! I’ve literally recommended them to friends AND strangers. You’d think I was a company saleswoman. LOL.

Truly one of a kind product. My home is in San Diego County and I have a water softener system but I am living in Thailand for 4 months. The water here is quite hard and I have very sensitive acne prone skin. I ordered the shower-stick and am so thankful for it. Finally a product I can have soft water during my travels.

I must have forgotten to review when I first got one – I cannot think of a single purchase that has made a bigger difference in my life, with the possible exception of a good quality mattress. I have had eczema since I was a baby, but I didn’t know how bad it could get until I moved to a city with hard water. I would wake up with finger shaped bruises from itching myself in my sleep. I also had a gross build up in my hair, even when using no product beyond shampoo and conditioner and had to use clarifying shampoos and vinegar rinses almost every time I showered. The gentle shampoos recommended for people with sensitive skin wouldn’t get rid of the build up, but the tougher shampoos made my skin irritated.

I had already tried water filters, but they hadn’t made much of a difference. This was an expensive product for me to accept, but I’m so glad I did. As long as I regenerate often, the build up in my hair was gone. Now I only need to use clarifying shampoos if I’ve been using a lot of hairspray and dry shampoo – like a normal person! The itchiness I was finally responsive to normal moisturizers as well.

Thank you so much. This was worth every penny.

I cannot begin to explain how passionate I am about this product. In short, no single product has improved the quality of my skin and hair the way the Shower Stick Water Softener has. My journey to discovering this product began about a year and a half ago when I moved to Central Illinois. After living here a few months I noticed my sensitive skin had become dry and irritated and my eczema had never been worse. But what was more frustrating was the fact that my hair had become a frizzy, coated disaster and I had become truly embarrassed by how bad it looked. I soon discovered this was all due to the horrible water quality in my area. I spent close to a year purchasing different filters with reasonably good reviews on amazon and was constantly disappointed. It wasn’t until I was given the Shower Stick as a gift that these issues were FINALLY resolved. The only reason I didn’t purchase this product sooner is simply because I didn’t know it existed! It was just night and day. My hair now looks better than it ever has and my skin is back to its baseline and I attribute this to Shower Sticks. I know anyone can write whatever they want on the internet, but I just really want to express that I am a real person who had these real issue and want to communicate that this product sincerely does everything it advertises, softens water by removing heavy metals, and IT DOES WORK! Like many others, I’m a very busy person who frankly doesn’t have time to leave product reviews but the Shower Stick has honestly made such a positive impact on my life that believe it’s the least I can do.

Hello, I think this is the first time I’ve written an email expressing my love for a product. Words can not express how grateful I am to have found the ShowerStick. I moved to central Florida three years ago and had issues with my previously healthy skin since day one. Constant breakouts, dry, itchy patches, and redness. On top of that, my hair was dry and brittle, color wouldn’t keep, and there was always build up on my scalp. I’m only 27, but attributed it all to getting old. I thought this was it! I moved to a different city two years ago (still in central Florida) and my problems only became worse. I was in constant discomfort, extremely frustrated, and was losing hope. I saw multiple dermatologists, and spent hundreds (honestly, possibly thousands) on skincare products. I was diagnosed with multiple types of acne, dermatitis, and possibly rosacea. I was put on antibiotics, given handfuls of creams, and was told to follow ridiculous routines that only irritated my skin further. I tried water filters with little to no luck, but had never thought that hard water may be the culprit. I started looking into water softeners, but currently rent so am unable to install my own. I came across the ShowerStick on Reddit. I started reading about hard water symptoms, finding myself relating to every single one. Without second thought, I placed my order. Here I am, only 2 weeks later with skin that is almost completely clear, hair that has life again, and so much more confidence and happiness. (By the way, our shower water tested at 17 grains before our ShowerStick!) I cannot thank you enough for creating such a wonderful product. I tell everyone about it every chance that I get. I’ve even converted my boyfriend who didn’t think we would benefit from a filter (nonetheless a softener!) into a soft water fan for life — his beard and skin are “super soft” now.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Truly.

Just wanted to send a quick THANK YOU from Orlando, FL! I bought my showerstick in January and have loved it from day one. Ever since moving here I’ve had a big problem with seborrheic dermatitis and struggled with a very temperamental and painful scalp. Soft water from the showerstick has improved this dramatically, I am no longer in constant discomfort from harsh water and an inability to remove product from my hair. I wouldn’t hesitate to suggest this to anyone with similar issues, it has truly made my life much more simple and comfortable. Thank you so much!

I cannot say thank you enough! Our ShowerStick arrived the other day and after setting it up and taking my first shower – I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for taking the time to answer my million questions, and even giving me extra information on top of all that. It took all of about 10 seconds to notice the difference in the water. As soon as I got my hair wet, I could tell the water was actually rinsing it instead of depositing more stuff in it. My skin did not have that gross sticky clean feeling and it was not tight and itchy when I got out. My only regret is that I didn’t know about this sooner. I think the ShowerStick will probably pay for itself in the first year with all the shampoo and soap I’ll save by not having to put more and more on trying to achieve a lather. I truly thought it was the heat and humidity that affected my skin so badly when I moved here. Then I was sure it was something in one of the products I was using. Then I bought too many lotions to count with every essential oil you can think of. I could not get my skin to go back to normal. It would be red and inflamed as soon as I got out of the shower. When it was really bad I would avoid showers (and subsequently everyone else) but it never occurred to me that it could be the water itself. You are a lifesaver. I could never afford a big system and we rent anyway. This really is the perfect solution. Thank you. Please feel free to use any portion of my email in your reviews on your site. Thanks again!

I just want to say a massive THANK YOU! I would probably not be able to continue living in the UK if it wasn’t for your shower water softener. I am a Swede who is used to soft water who now lives in the UK with very hard water. My skin cannot handle the hard water and living in a flat with hard water I was getting more and more devastated and worried…until I found your website. First I thought it was too good to be true but I read more about the shower water softener on your website and ordered it. I had nothing to lose. It arrived and I was a bit worried that the shower fittings would be a problem as it is an American product and I live in the UK. I had no problems at all with this. It all fit perfectly. I have now used it for 3 weeks and it really has saved me and my skin. You are amazing and I would recommend this to anyone who lives in a flat. I could not be happier. Thank you so much!

I don’t even know where to begin. A year ago, I was consistently complaining about my eyes being dry. They were constantly itchy and I could hardly get any work done on my computer because I could hardly keep my eyes open. First I thought it was my eyes. Then I though it was the weather. Then things got worse. I noticed my hair never looked clean despite showering every single morning. It would look dirty immediately after drying. In addition to my eyes being always dried out and my hair looking nasty, my leg skin looked like an albino alligator and my forehead/eyebrows were so dry even after putting lotion on throughout the day. One day, I had a mental breakdown. I was crying and flipping out about the issues I was facing. I was doing research when someone mentioned similar symptoms as I was having and it was all caused by their hard water. I knew my water was hard because the white grime left all over EVERYTHING. I read a million reviews online for different products that try and mimic water softener systems but none of them did anything about the calcium. FINALLY I came across the waterstick. At first, I was worried about the price. After another bout of crying, I decided to take my chances. I’m so grateful I did. My husband and I could immediately tell the difference and now when the stick needs to be regenerated we can immediately tell. Unfortunately, we have to regenerate pretty often but it’s two minutes of my time that I am totally willing to spare to never feel the way I did a year ago. Since then, we have moved into a new apartment that also has hard water. I’m so grateful to have the waterstick. We didn’t install the stick in the new apartment for a month to determine how bad the water was. What a terrible decision. It took less than a month for my eyes to itch and skin to ache without the waterstick. I can never ever be able to explain how thankful I am to have the waterstick. Thank you so much for making this amazing product and having all the parts needed to keep this product running strong for a very very very long time. This is an investment I’ll never forget.

Dear Watersticks, I am writing to you because I want to thank you for offering such an outstanding product, the Showerstick water softener! Last summer I relocated from Virginia to Southern California where my husband is serving in the US Navy. Shortly after moving here I noticed that after showering my skin would feel very tight and dry and that even after washing, my hair never felt very clean (and my guests experienced these same issues). It was extremely frustrating for me having never experienced either one of these problems before. Originally I thought I needed a filter for my shower head, until I did further research and discovered my problem was most likely hard water and that a shower head filter would not correct this issue. Sure enough I did a test and found out that our water registered as “very hard”. I was familiar with whole home water softeners, but living in an apartment, this was not an option. I cannot tell you how excited I was to discover your Showerstick water softener! I’ve been using my Showerstick for about six months now and it continues to be a lifesaver for me! I regenerate it with ease when necessary and recommend it to all of my friends! Thank you so very much for offering such a wonderful, wonderful product. I wish your company nothing but the best!

Dear Rick & Lisa, Wanted you both to know that I had my first shower with my new Showerstick and I LOVE it. We had to deal with a little glitch but my husband glitch-fixed it and we’re good to go. The shower pipe in the master BR is about 12+ inches higher than in our other bathroom (where our old showerstick is installed) so the water spray was too high (hitting hair and over head). My husband took the nozzle off, got an adaptor at the hardware store and attached our old shower-head, that had an adjustable neck on the shower head and it works perfectly. I love the flow control knob and felt very “green” and conservative :>) using it. I tested both my ShowerSticks with the tester-kit and really like that I don’t have to guess when regeneration is necessary. I really loved doing business with you and appreciated your almost instant replies to my concerns. Let me know if you would like a “happy customer” note. Best and blessings.

My experience with the Stick was wonderful. Its a lot better than the expensive brands you can buy for $3000.00 or more. I also find it helps with certain health problems, like skin Yeast infections, and Psoriasis. The little price you pay for your ShowerStick will be the best investment you can ever make for you or your family, plus, not to mention will save you tons of money on soap n shampoo cause you will use a lot less with soft water than you do with hard water. Also it will cut your water bill in half, cause with soft water you use less water than you would with hard water. It’s the best money I ever spent…..I will never regret it.

Dear Rick & Lisa, We spoke on the phone earlier today and I thought I should leave a comment you can use on your website. I live in an older building in downtown Chicago and the water here is incredibly bad. The first time I showered here it literally burned my skin. I searched high and low for shower head water softeners and WaterSticks was my only hope. IT DID THE TRICK!!! My water is now “normal.” Before I had a waterstick there was BRIGHT RED residue in my shower from the minerals. After the waterstick there is no colored residue. I was worried it would be a pain to regenerate the thing but it is a piece of cake. Just unscrew the nozzle and dump some salt water in! Great engineering at a great price and SO HELPFUL!!! I spent 15 minutes on the phone with Rick at WaterSticks and he patiently answered all my questions. GOOD PEOPLE!!! One happy customer here. THANK YOU!!!

Hello Rick, I’ve only had your product (ShowerStick) working for a week and I just wanted to tell you that I’m impressed. It’s an excellent compromise for condominium living. I can use conditioners for the washer and the dishwasher, but I have missed the soft water in the shower. Ahhh…nice to have it back! We travel a lot and my experiences in the past with traditional water softener systems is that they eventually leak and and of course, need service. Your system doesn’t require seals, o-rings, etc. And, if this leaks, it’s already in the shower! (-
Best of luck with your product.

Hi Rick, I’m actually buying a shower water softener for my daughter, she is in the Air Force stationed in England. I retired from the Air Force in 2003 and she went into the Air Force 2 months later. I have bought 3 water softeners from you so far, 1 for my motorhome and 2 small ones that I use on misters to keep the back patio cool. I spent 6 months looking for a water softener for my motorhome (1986 Winnebago), but they were all expensive. I spend 4 nights a week living in motorhome at my work location and the water is hard as a rock, your water softener works great and is easy to recharge. Thanks for a great, easy to use product.

Thank you so much. The ShowerStick was exactly what we needed for our shower. We’ve been renting a home in Europe for a year and we haven’t installed a water softener because it’s very, very expensive here. We were hesitant about the ShowerStick, but thought we would give it a try. Immediately, after we installed it and showered the difference was night and day. It was just like being back home in the States with our whole-house filter. Thank you so much. Now, we just need to figure out how to attach one to the washer and the kitchen sink.

Hello, my shower waterstick arrived on Monday and I can’t say enough about what it has done for our water quality. Our toenails and fingernails had turned orange from showering in our rust filled water. Now, the water is clear, smells good and the shampoo foams up like an eggbeater was used. We are planning on buying three more as we can afford it … a wonderful product, thanks.