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Hard Water Survival Kit™ · Hard Water Shampoo
Hard Water Wellness Shampoo
Malibu C
Read our Malibu C brand guide →Sulfate-free chelating shampoo that binds and rinses away calcium, magnesium and iron from hard water.
Why Asian Stylists Recommend It
The anchor product for hard-water cities like Los Angeles — start here before adding a filter.
- ·prod.benefit.Removes mineral buildup
- ·prod.benefit.Restores shine
- ·prod.benefit.Improves product performance
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Best for
Anyone on hard/well water seeing dullness, buildup or dryness
Avoid if
Daily clarifying on very dry/fragile hair
💧 HAO Global Hard Water Project™
First — is it actually your water?
Hard water can be behind the dryness, dullness, and buildup you're trying to fix. Test your tap with a free HAO Water Kit™, get your Water Report™, and add your city to the community water map.
Why we recommend it
Sulfate-free chelating shampoo that binds and rinses away calcium, magnesium and iron from hard water.
How often: Weekly (or 1–2x/week in hard-water cities)
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