
The best showerhead is worth investing in as it can make all the difference to your shower experience. We strongly recommend replacing sub-par showerheads with more advanced options that can offer different types of spray, improved power, or a stronger water flow. You can even get high-tech versions with LED lights and options with mineral filters built-in. Here are some of the best showerheads available now.
Magichome ionic showerhead
Built-in filtration to help purify your water
Saves water and increases pressure.
Pros:
- Three spray modes
- Mineral balls
- Water-saving
Cons:
- Not the most attractive
Promising you a spa-like shower experience in your own bathroom, this powerful showerhead gives you three different modes you select with a rocker switch; rainfall, jetting, and massage. This showerhead boasts a dual-layer filtration design with replaceable mineral balls that remove toxins such as chlorine from your water and helps purify it as it passes through the head. This showerhead's clever design claims to give you up to a 200% water pressure boost while saving up to 50% on the amount of water used.
H&S universal showerhead
An affordable option that offers five spray modes
Universal fit to suit most shower hoses.
Pros:
- Chrome finish
- Lightweight
- Five spray modes
Cons:
- Made of plastic
This is an affordable option for anyone on a budget or occasional use showers. It's a universal solution that should fit most standard shower hoses, and it's made of ABS plastics with a shiny, chrome effect finish. This means it is lightweight at only 180 grams, making it a good choice for children's bathrooms. This showerhead offers a decent five different spray modes, ranging from a powerful thin jet of water to using the full set of nozzles. Those nozzles are made of silicone to help prevent limescale build-up.
LEDGLE LED showerhead
With seven-colour LED lighting built-in
This option has some high-tech functionality.
Pros:
- Needs no batteries
- Built-in LED lights
- Child-friendly
Cons:
- Only two spray modes
Anyone who wants to encourage their kids to shower more often might want to consider this LEDGLE option. This universal showerhead has LED lighting built into it, so you can enjoy a fun light show while you're getting washed. There are seven different colours that are generated by the water flow, so you don't need to insert batteries. This has two modes, jet, and full spray. It's made of chrome-plated ABS plastics and has a water filter built into the head.
Hiendure square rainfall showerhead
Overhead design with a large square surface
A fixed design for a rainfall shower experience.
Pros:
- Solid stainless steel
- Large size
- Ultra-thin design
Cons:
- Only suitable for fixed showers
This is a good quality choice ideal for high-end bathrooms that have fixed, rainfall style showers. This is made of solid stainless steel construction with a chrome-like, attractive mirrored finish. This has a stylish, ultra-thin design measuring in at just 2mm thick. This popular model is an eight-inch square option, but Hiendure does offer a similarly shaped 16-inch model if you're looking to go ultra-luxury.
Triton showerhead
Suitable for use with all kinds if showers
A good universal showerhead from a trusted brand.
Pros:
- Chrome finish
- Five spray settings
- "Kwik Clean" spray plate
Cons:
- Made of plastic
Although not as cheap as the budget H&S option, this Triton showerhead is still an affordable option from a trusted brand that will cover your basic shower needs, no matter what type of shower you have. This is another lightweight option made from strong plastic but with a metallic finish. This will provide you with five different spray choices that you switch between on a simple turn and click basis. This showerhead is a good option for hard water areas as it has a removable spray plate and rubs clean nozzles that allow for easy cleaning inside and out.
H&S handheld pencil showerhead
Slimline, stainless steel design
Ideal for use as a second, handheld showerhead.
Pros:
- Stainless steel
- Contemporary design
Cons:
- No spray settings
If you're lucky enough to have a high-end shower with a secondary, smaller handheld shower head then this is an ideal pencil showerhead. It's compact, measuring 19.5cm by 2.8cm by 2.8cm, but offers a decent continuous spray perfect for washing your pits and bits. It's highly manoeuvrable and easy to handle thanks to its smaller size and attractive, round cylinder design.
Shower power
Why you can trust Real Homes
All these showerheads have something different to offer. Our overall staff pick is the Magichome ionic showerhead, which not only filters your water from 30 or so impurities but boosts your water pressure by up to 200%.
If you're lucky enough to have a luxury shower enclosure with a fixed, rainfall style shower, then do consider the Hiendure square rainfall showerhead. This gives you a roomy eight-inches-square of spray for an indulgent shower experience.
Anyone who wants to make showering more fun should look at the LEDGLE LED showerhead. This has a built-in light feature with colour-changing LEDs to really brighten up bathtimes.
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With over 10 years of experience writing for popular websites Amy-Mae is a freelance features writer with a focus on writing reviews, how-tos, and buyers guides. She lives near the sea in Devon with her family, two naughty cats, and two much-loved dogs. Her beloved daughter ensures she has very little spare time but if she manages to wrangle any you'll find her on the sofa watching box sets and drinking gin.
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