How bad is Canadian water for your hair?
    Research/Science 10/16/2020

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    The conversation discusses hair loss potentially linked to Canadian tap water, specifically in Windsor, Ontario. The user questions if hard or chlorinated water contributes to hair loss and seeks ways to treat the water to reduce hair fall.
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