Hard water can be a curly-haired person’s nemesis, especially when you’re squishing to condish.
Those extra minerals in hard water, like calcium and magnesium, can form a stubborn film on your hair. This barrier locks out the moisture you’re trying so hard to squish in, leaving your curls thirstier than a cactus in the desert.
It’s like trying to fill a cup with a lid on it – no matter how much you pour, the goodness just can’t get in.