How much thought do you put into your shower water? Barely any? I was with you until I spoke to experts.Shower water often has impurities like chlorine, heavy metals and sediments, which can irritate sensitive skin, make dry hair worse and even clog plumbing fixtures over time, says Doug Anderson, vice president of global engineering, research and development for Culligan.
Filtered shower heads are a solution.They have built-in filtration systems that purify water before it hits your body, so you're rinsing off with the cleanest H20 possible.The NBC Selected team has been testing filtered shower heads for almost three years, and we're constantly trying new models.
Below, I share our experience installing and using eight shower filters from popular brands like Jolie, Canopy, Act+Acre and Afina.I also spoke with experts about the benefits of using a filtered shower head and how to shop for one.
Updated March 2026 to reflect new testing and product availability.Selected.Our top picksBest overallJolie Filtered Showerhead$undefined$169.00AmazonLearn moreBest for multiperson homesCanopy Filtered Shower Head$undefined$150.00SephoraLearn moreBest return policyAfina Filtered Shower Head$75.00$129.00AmazonLearn moreBest handheldCanopy Handheld Filtered Shower Head$undefined$150.00CanopyLearn moreLongest filter lifespanHydroviv Filtered Showerhead$undefined$173.32HydrovivLearn moreBest for small showersAct + Acre Showerhead Filter $undefined$120.00Act+AcreLearn moreSee 3 MoreRelatedselectedselectedHave dandruff? These are the ingredients to look for (and avoid) in shampooWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.The best filtered shower heads of 2026All the shower heads below come with one pre-installed filter, as well as necessary installation tools like a wrench and plumbers tape.(To continue using them beyond the initial trial period, we had to buy replacement filters.) They’re all tested to meet NSF-177 standards, accord...