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Hard Water Ruining Your Hair Color? Here's How To Fix It

By Rachael Gonzalez·October 08, 2025

Remove Metal Buildup, Repair Damage & Keep Color Vibrant With This Quick Three-Step Service

Hard water is one of the biggest culprits behind faded, uneven or brassy color, and it’s not just a blonde problem. It shows up in clients’ showers, too: hard water is mineral-heavy water (calcium, magnesium, iron) that deposits on the hair, leaving redheads flat, coppers less glossy and brunettes dull. Levels vary city to city and even neighborhood to neighborhood, so many salons encounter it every day.

Enter Davines North America Colour Ambassador Jill Buck (@jillbuckhair), a Los Angeles–based colorist to…

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