There are many things to consider when choosing a hand shower or shower head: Style and design, price point, spray functionality.  Maximize your “me-time” time by picking the water source that best suits your needs.

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For many people, shower time is more than an opportunity for hygiene.  The shower may be where you energize yourself for the day—or forget about the day’s stresses.  It’s a time to feel clean, refreshed, renewed, and relaxed.  And while the most basic shower can get the job done, elevating your shower faucet or shower head can upgrade simple cleansing to a spa- or hotel-like experience.  It’s a tiny bathroom tweak that can completely transform your everyday life.  But before you begin to explore your options, let’s make sure you understand them.


What is a hand shower?

Hand showers (sometimes called handheld shower heads) can be taken off the wall and used by hand.  They are attached to the wall with a flexible hose and also lock into the vertical position so that they can work as standard adjustable shower heads, too.  Slide bar shower heads are attached to a bar, which is mounted to the shower wall.  Slide bar shower heads allow for ease of adjustability—a bonus for families with users of varying heights.  The shower heads of hand showers usually offer various settings as well, from rinsing, to massage, or a more centralized stream.  They are great for washing hard-to-reach places, as well as for the more utilitarian household chores, like washing the family pet or wriggly kids.


What is a shower head?

Shower heads mount to the wall or ceiling via a shower arm.  Without a shower head, you’ve got nothing but a bathtub!  Most shower heads feature different water pressure settings, from rinsing, to massaging, to a gentle mist.


Types of shower heads

When it comes to shower heads, your options are plentiful Here are some of the most popular:


Fixed shower head: These are typically installed high up at the front of the shower and point outward, with the shower head fixed in place.  The most basic (and often affordable) of all the options, you’ll commonly find these in second bathrooms, apartments where space is at a premium, or dorms.

Handheld shower head: These are typically installed in the same places as fixed shower heads, but they differ in that you can detach them from their base.  That can make it easier to wash off different parts of your body, as well as clean the tub or shower.

Multifunction shower heads: These offer multiple settings, including full body spray, full spray with massage, massaging spray, shampoo rinsing spray, slow massage spray, and soft drench.  They’re ideal for working the kinks out of tired muscles and some even offer a “pause” feature, which reduces the water to a trickle, giving you space and time to shave, lather up, or deep condition while maintaining your temperature settings.

Whether you’re looking for a simple shower head or hand shower with multiple settings, Peerless has components to fit your needs, which are water-efficient and stylishly designed.  Click here to shop.