And we’re not talking about wall-mounted controls either – a growing number of shower heads have headset controls, making it ridiculously easy to fine-tune your shower power. We and our partners use cookies and similar tech to improve your site experience, show you personalised ads, and learn from your behaviour so we can, for example, recommend products you'll love! Finally, where a shower head promises water-saving features, we test these out by measuring the flow rate in litres delivered per minute.

The flow rate indicates how much water can flow out of your shower head and is measured in gallons per minute (GPM). It’s also slightly massage-like—weighty, but not percussive—and feels wonderful on the scalp, neck, and shoulders. Our innovative showerheads feature laser perforated micro-holes and a stop/start button so you can reduce your environmental impact and save money.The gentler spray is great for longer showers – you may have to lobby housemates or teenage offspring to get out – while the harder jet will blast away outdoor grime or thick shampoo without any problems. If limescale is a big concern, look for a shower head with coatings made from hydrophobic polymers, which can help to resist limescale build-up. Replacing the showerhead is easy to do, simply unscrew it from the hose and screw the new one on, remembering to put the washer in. These aren’t always practical for a handheld shower, though, and they’re no substitute for an effective spray pattern.

My husband and I have gone through about 4 shower heads in a year, trying to find just that right one that had all the features we both wanted. I believe a good shower experience is a game-changer, and who doesn’t love a relaxing shower that has the right pressure and coverage, right? In 2023, we bought and tested a Jolie’s The Filtered Showerhead as well as two other accessories designed to add filtration to a standard showerhead: the Sprite Shower Slim-Line 2 Universal Shower Filter and the Kohler Aquifer Filtration System.It uses a combination of KDF-55 and calcium sulfite to filter out chlorine and heavy metals in your shower water and claims to far exceed the NSF-177 water filtration certification.

Just updating a few key components of your bathroom can change it completely - without the need to commit to a big budget. These high-performance and user-friendly shower heads are easy to install and compatible with most bathroom connections and fittings. Consider whether you want a fixed, handheld, or dual (a combination of fixed and handheld) shower head.We set out to find both fixed and handheld options that met this minimum, and we narrowed our list using the following criteria. I was initially concerned that a filtered shower head would have to compromise water pressure or spray efficiency, but that was not the case at all. Our actual tests didn’t reveal much about their filtration abilities, because the sensitive analytic test strips we used couldn’t detect any free chlorine at all in Tim’s water.

But by looking at the max flow rate of the product along with the tested rates I calculated from my shower (which has an average pressure of 64 parts per square inch, or PSI), I got a general idea of how each shower head performs under the PSI of an average household. Despite the large and bulky shape, it was surprisingly simple to install, and took me about 30 seconds to twist it into place and complete the hose connections.Installing the Moen wasn't as straightforward as other models I tested due to the short connection that attaches to the shower arm. Rub-clean nozzles let you remove scale and debris with a quick pass with one finger, while scale-resistant finishes stay shinier for longer. If you have small children or pets that require frequent cleaning, a combination model like the Moen Attract Magnetix Rainshower Combo 26008 will make that easier. Beyond the basic categories of fixed and handheld (the former being the one mounted up on the wall, and the latter the kind with a hose that you can pick and spray where you want), showerheads present an abundance of aesthetic choices.