07-03-2025
Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0 review: I tried this viral shower filter and it's as good as TikTok says
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What is the Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0?
If you're keen to discover one of the best filter shower heads, you may want to consider the Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0. This contemporary shower head has been gaining traction on social media platforms, such as TikTok, as it claims to reduce the impurities that can cause hard water, which can lead to skin irritation, and dry, dull hair.
The shower head claims to remove 90 per cent of chlorine and heavy metals, and in a consumer perception trial carried out by Hello Klean in 2024, 88 per cent of users noticed softer skin and hair within one month. Keen to give it a go, I tried out this shower head that has a two-step circular filtration system built into its convenient design. This meant that it was easy to screw onto my existing shower hose.
In this review, I've rated the Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0 on design and convenience, as well as noting down any positive results on my hair and skin that appeared from a few weeks of use. Paired with an electric toothbrush, IPL hair removal and a hair dryer, I think it might just be the ideal way to upgrade your daily beauty routine.
How we test shower heads
Having seen how popular this contemporary looking filter shower head is online, I jumped at the chance to give it a try. I live in a hard water area and have found myself constantly striving to find a shampoo that could tame my unruly, dry hair. It wasn't until I read about the benefits of the Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0 that I considered that it might not be a good shampoo that I needed for smooth, silky locks, but a good filter to clean my shower water.
So, I installed the shower head onto my existing shower hose and over the course of a month, I assessed how it made my hair look and feel. I monitored the flow rate, water pressure, spray and distribution, noting how easy it was to clean and how simple it was to change the filter.
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Flow rate: 9/10
An average shower head has a flow rate of about 10 to 15 litres of water per minute, while water-saving designs can reduce the flow rate to around 6 to 10 litres a minute. Hello Klean states this is one of its pros, saving water with a flow rate of around 6 litres per minute.
To test this myself at home I placed a large measuring jug underneath the shower head, turned the shower on full blast and let it run for 10 seconds. I measured how much water had been collected in the jug and multiplied this by six to calculate the flow rate per minute. I measured 1.1 litres of water for 10 seconds, so I calculated the flow rate to be 6.6 litres per minute, which is near to Hello Klean's claim of 6 litres per minute.
Water pressure: 9/10
While a shower head with a low flow rate can be great for saving water, the best designs shouldn't come at the cost of good water pressure. This can, of course, differ from home to home. Having tried the Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0 myself, I found the spray satisfyingly invigorating. Hello Klean claims that the Shower Head 2.0 can save 25 per cent more water with each use and boost water pressure by up to two times. I didn't find this shower to be the most powerful I've ever tried, but it seemed to deliver water effectively.
Without lab-grade equipment to hand, Hello Klean suggested I do a simple visual test to check the water pressure of my shower. This involved turning it on at full capacity and checking to see that the spray extended at least three feet from the shower head before dropping pressure. As you can see in my video, the shower sprayed confidently across my compact space indicating good water pressure and I have been pleased with the spray every time I washed.
Spray pattern and distribution: 8/10
The number of spray patterns a shower head offers on top of the standard full water spray varies from brand to brand. Some designs have extra jet sprays for a dedicated massaging water stream, and eco sprays to help save water. Meanwhile, separate inner ring and outer ring sprays add to the various water spray options when showering.
Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0 offers just one standard spray on its handheld shower head but I found it provided good water coverage across my body. The water seemed evenly distributed, with an invigorating spray that felt reasonably powerful. I could feel a lightness in the water – perhaps due to the combination of the filter cleaning the water and the design of the water holes – and it felt good against my skin.
There is an outer ring of holes on the shower head that doesn't project any water, and when I quizzed Hello Klean as to why they told me that this was an intentional design feature. It serves to maintain a consistent pressure across the inner holes and make the shower appear more aesthetically balanced, which I think it does.
Design and aesthetics: 9/10
With its fuss-free contemporary design, I think this shower head does well to upgrade the look of any worn looking bathroom. It comes in a choice of colourways including beige, black and chrome. The handle of the shower is smooth and I found it comfortable to hold. While I think the surface material on the handle could offer a little more grip, I do admire the clean and refreshing minimalist design of the handle and its headpiece.
The beauty of this shower head is that the filters are neatly fitted inside the casing. Hello Klean suggests replacing them every three months, which is something to bear in mind when you're thinking about cost. I found the recyclable cartridges easy to fit inside the shower head by simply rotating the headpiece and unscrewing the handle.
It's important to note that while this shower head is designed to minimise elements like iron, copper, lead, and chlorine, and reduce the harsh effects of hard water, it can't remove limescale and calcium in water. For that you'd need a separate whole-house water softener.
Replacement filters available: £31.50, Hello Klean
Ease of cleaning: 9/10
Having tested this shower head for around a month, it's hard to say at this stage whether the limescale in my hard water area will clog it or clean away easily. But I think that the minimalist styling makes it easy to clean in general.
Some shower heads have water holes in the headpiece that protrude a little, making them harder to clean as limescale can collect around them over time. The water holes on this one are flush with the headpiece, however, so I think it will make it harder for limescale to build up.
There are no fiddly parts or awkward sections of the shower head that make it hard to clean and the beige, black and chrome finishes it comes in give it a good head start in terms of looking box-fresh and stylish.
Technical specifications
Keen to weigh up my options in terms of design, performance and price, I discovered the similarly styled Showery Halo Filtered Showerhead online and have compared it to the Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0 design below. Both are water saving and designed to reduce hard water-causing impurities, but one of the key differences is that the Showery comes with a brush and sponge as part of the design.
Telegraph verdict: 9/10
I've read feedback online that the Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0 is a product you never knew you needed until you give it a try and having tested it for a month, I agree. I have noticed a positive shift in the overall feel of my hair in particular. It feels softer and less unruly than before and is smoother in appearance.
Hard water can hinder shampoo lathering due to the extra minerals in the water, but while using this shower head I noticed my shampoo lathering up more effectively. I use a sulphate-free shampoo that doesn't tend to lather up too much anyhow, so the extra lather made me feel like the shampoo was cleaning my hair more effectively.
Overall, I think that while this shower head doesn't offer the most powerful shower spray I've ever come across, it is comfortable to use, attractive and offers a convenient way to improve the water quality in your shower system. Price-wise, I think it's great value too, although you will also have to factor in the cost for the extra filters every few months.
FAQs
Does the Hello Klean Shower Head remove hard water minerals?
Hello Klean claims to remove over 90 per cent of chlorine and heavy metals such as copper, iron and lead from tap water. It can't, however, remove limescale or calcium, so if you live in a particularly hard water area, you will still need a separate water softener to tackle those.
Can the Hello Klean Shower Head improve skin and hair health?
This shower head has the potential to improve skin and hair health by minimising hair dryness and skin irritation.
Is the Hello Klean Shower Head easy to install?
I was able to take this shower head out of the box and screw it onto my existing shower hose in under a minute. To change the filter cartridges you simply unscrew the headpiece and handle.
