Some luxury features are worth the extra, though: a fancy finish can be worth paying for if you’re trying to keep your bathroom looking smart, while anything that helps you keep your shower head clean and free of limescale is a good idea. A button on the back changes the water pattern (choose between rain, massage or the surprisingly powerful jet setting). If the shower head has rubber nozzle heads, you can simply run these with your fingers to dislodge and clear any mineral buildup. The Delta Universal Showering 3-Setting Raincan Shower Head 52680 is a good showerhead, but it’s not as satisfying in use or as versatile as our top pick, the Delta 5-Setting Showerhead 52535, since it lacks the shampoo-rinsing and pause functions.

What’s more, Methven makes a slightly smaller version, the AIO S, which still delivers great results with an even lower flow rate of 5. Upgrade your shower power with this super shiny head, which offers five different spray patterns (bubbling, massaging, saturating, saturating bubbling and saturating massaging) and weighs next to nothing. It’s incredibly light, took seconds to fit and has mist, shower spray or shower spray and mist functions, which can be selected using the button on the handle (we loved the button’s chunkiness – a godsend during those inevitable moments of soap sud-induced blindness). These aren’t always practical for a handheld shower, though, and they’re no substitute for an effective spray pattern. Fortunately, if that’s the situation in your household, you may not have to replace the whole shower.Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time).

If limescale is a big concern, look for a shower head with coatings made from hydrophobic polymers, which can help to resist limescale build-up. The Kohler Aquifer system uses KDF 55, Jolie’s The Filtered Showerhead uses a combination of KDF 55 and calcium sulfite, and the Sprite Shower filter uses Chlorgon, which is similar to the Jolie media.A sleek addition to your bathroom, this Fitchett Dual Shower Head - Square features a chrome finish. Alternatively, a poorly chosen shower head can lead to a frustrating and time-consuming shower experience. The Kohler K-15996-CP Flipside is a popular but strange model that changes settings by rotating a nozzle-filled disk nestled inside a circular holster. A weak flow doomed it from the start, and the face of the handheld is molded at such a sharp downward angle that it’s difficult to find a comfortable way to rinse off. Each spray mode is easily selected by rotating the dial, while the rub clean nozzles ensure quick and easy cleaning.

The halo-shaped head doesn’t deliver the full-body coverage that sets our top pick Delta 52535 apart. They work well if you want to address some pain points while taking a shower and help you relax and rejuvenate.

Other docks (like on the Kohler Converge and the Delta In2ition showerheads) required a lot more fiddling to make the magnetic connection work. Handheld: These shower heads sit in a cradle and can be used as a fixed shower head if you like, but they also have a long, flexible hose that allows you to use them as a handheld unit.

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