A Bengaluru software engineer has drawn attention on social media after attributing her severe hair loss to the city’s hard water. The Google employee has decided to switch to RO (reverse osmosis) water for washing her hair to avoid further damage.
In her post on X, she sought advice from locals on effective water filters and softening solutions. Her message quickly gained traction, amassing over 1 million views and eliciting a variety of responses.
The engineer wrote, “I need to switch to RO water to wash my hair in Bengaluru, or there might be none left. PS: If anyone uses a water softening solution or filter that has worked, please share the link.”
In response to her post, Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair humorously noted that he has used Cauvery water all his life in Bengaluru without issue. The engineer explained that her hair might still be adjusting to the city’s water and noted that water quality can vary by location.
Other users shared their own experiences and solutions. One person mentioned using bottled water in Hyderabad and noted that cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad have significant water issues, unlike Mumbai and Guwahati. Another user recommended installing a water purifier specifically for bathing, describing it as a worthwhile investment.
A comment read, “I live in Bangalore where the TDS (total dissolved solids) of the water is 160-170. The filtered water’s TDS is 50-60, which has affected my hair, causing premature greying. I believe well water from my hometown, with its natural minerals like calcium, is superior.”
One user humorously shared, “I moved to Bangalore in 2022 and lost all my hair despite trying various treatments. A roommate eventually suggested I visit Dr. Batra.”
Another commenter reflected, “Sometimes it makes you wonder why we leave behind peace and comfort at home for big cities. Many of us want to return but find it difficult.”
Dr. Madhuri Agarwal, in an interview with Vogue, explained that hard water contains high levels of magnesium, silica, and calcium. These minerals can accumulate on the skin and hair, causing issues. Hard water also prevents soap from rinsing off properly, leaving a soapy residue.
