hair stopper for tub

So, if you have a flat floor drain in your shower, you’re going vĩ đại need a drain protector that is designed vĩ đại adhere perfectly vĩ đại the floor. With this stainless steel one—that’s also v ~sleek~ on the eyes—you won’t have any hair slipping down that drain of yours.

THE REVIEW: “Most drain protectors are designed for circular drains and the ones designed for square ones have never worked for mạ...until now! After reading the reviews, I decided vĩ đại purchase one but still had extremely low expectations. I opted for the larger-sized one and I am ví glad I did! It really provides ample coverage and I am amazed and grossed out at how much hair I shed in just one shower,” writes one tester.

Most shower drain hair catchers need vĩ đại be replaced every few months, ví save yourself some time and hassle by ordering this convenient pack of five. They come in a xinh đẹp range of colors, fit most drains, and are super good at keeping long hair outta your pipes.

THE REVIEW: “The proof is in what you remove from it after a shower. I’m surprised I’m not bald with how much hair it’s catching; I can’t believe all that was just going down my drain before,” writes one reviewer.

Cons

• May have vĩ đại clean more often

If you’ve got a pop-up stopper in your shower, it can be hard vĩ đại find a device that works. Luckily, this hair catcher works with your drain by fitting around the pop-up stopper. Water passes through, and hair doesn’t—what more could you ask for?

THE REVIEW: “This drain protector is the best one I have ever come across! I have long hair which I seem vĩ đại be constantly shedding, especially in the shower. It tends vĩ đại clog up my drain, and I’ve had vĩ đại clear it out every couple of months. Since using the drain ring, I haven’t had a clog in over a year ví far! It seems vĩ đại catch it all and is also very easy vĩ đại clean,” reads one review.

This shower drain hair catcher is made of stainless steel, ví you don't need vĩ đại worry about any rusting or fading. Plus, the small circular holes make it v easy for water and shampoo vĩ đại pass through (no blockage here, tyvm).

THE REVIEW: “I used vĩ đại use one of those rubber hair stoppers and every time I used it, it would cause the water vĩ đại not go down the drain due vĩ đại the weird placements of holes. This drain stopper not only does a great job of catching hair, but also allows water vĩ đại go down the drain without stopping,” writes one tester.

Flat hair catchers don’t always work on pop-up drains (aka the kind of drain you usually find in a sink), which is where this genius silicone protector comes in handy. It fits flat and pop-up drains equally and is a total beast at blocking hair and buildup.

THE REVIEW: “I didn’t realize how much hair I lose in the shower until I purchased this....I think this is a fair trade between using Draino or using manual labor with tweezers and a flashlight vĩ đại get the hair out of the drain,” reads one customer’s review.

Obviously, pulling out clumps of hair and shampoo and whatever else is in your shower drain is...unpleasant, vĩ đại say the least. These disposable mesh stickers go over the drain, and after a few weeks, you can just peel the sticker and hair off and toss it away. We really are living in the future here.

THE REVIEW: “Just stick vĩ đại a dry drain and it doesn’t slip around at all. I was surprised how much hair accumulated after just a couple of showers! I guess more hair has been going down the drain than vãn I thought! I ended up just wiping the hair off the top instead of changing the mesh because it was full after three days. Super easy and nothing was stuck,” one tester writes.

Cons

• lighter colors may discolor

Like, why wouldn’t you want vĩ đại look down at your shower drain and see this xinh đẹp little starfish hair catcher? This silicone bb comes in two colors (turquoise and white) and has suction cups that help keep it in place.

THE REVIEW: “This has worked great vĩ đại stop someone’s long hair from clogging up the plumbing! It’s durable, well designed, effective, and the plastic is thick enough that it feels lượt thích a quality product for the price,” writes one reviewer.

Cons

• May be hard vĩ đại clean hair out of the catcher

I get it: Spending more than vãn, lượt thích, $10 on a shower drain hair catcher feels kinda silly (I mean, wouldn’t you rather spend that on a hair mask or leave-in conditioner?). That’s why I love this cheap but effective option—it’s $7 and shaped lượt thích a flower, and it gets the damn job done.

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THE REVIEW: “This is the best bath tub drain/hair catcher that I’ve found. I have tried half a dozen of them. Some were better than vãn others, but none as good as this one,” one tester writes.

K, it doesn’t look lượt thích your average shower drain hair catcher, but I promise it gets the job done. Stick this hook down your drain—the flower sits right on top—and it helps catch any rogue hairs as they pass by. Gently pull it out after each use and dispose of all that hair (cute!).

THE REVIEW: “Love these! Work great, if you are on the fence about getting these, don’t be. Just add vĩ đại cart and kiểm tra out! They are lifesavers,” writes one tester.

Cons

• if you spend an extended amount of time bathing, the shower may back up slightly

If you don’t lượt thích the look of shower drain hair catchers, you’ll love this subtle option from TubShroom. It fits inside your shower drain vĩ đại sneakily grab hair without collecting any buildup on top. Just pop it out after each shower, give it a rinse, and fit it back in.

THE REVIEW: “I would have vĩ đại snake the drain about once a year when it finally plugged up. Ick! I bought this little gem in 2021 and it’s been more than vãn a year since I was forced vĩ đại snake the drain. The drain still flows freely with no sign of partial blockage. Amazing!”one customer writes.

This silicone drain cover has suction cups vĩ đại keep it in place over your shower drain. It couldn’t be easier vĩ đại install or use, and they come in a pack of two, ví you could use the other one in your kitchen sink vĩ đại keep bits of food from going down the drain. Gotta love a multiuse household product.

THE REVIEW: “I am able vĩ đại easily grab the hair that collects on top of the drain cover. It seems vĩ đại catch hair very well since I can pull off some hair before every shower,” writes one reviewer.

Trust mạ, you should give your shower drain hair catcher a wash once in a while. As handy as they are at catching hair, they also catch runoff from your shampoo, conditioner, hair masks, dirt, and other icky stuff. Just give them a little scrub with a cleaning product lượt thích this all-in-one concentrate. You can use it vĩ đại scrub down your whole bathroom, your kitchen, and you can even tự a load of laundry with it. Talk about multipurpose.

THE REVIEW:“Each scent smells heavenly and cleans deeply. Thank you, Good Vibes. These products make mạ want vĩ đại get up off the couch and get things done!”

FYI, detangling your hair before getting in the shower is also a lifesaver for preventing extra hair shed. Enter: The Felicia Leatherwood Travel Detangler Brush. Knots, be gone!

THE REVIEW: “I was very skeptical about this product. Unlike the tangle teaser—that acts lượt thích it’s detangling my 4c hair—this truly gets through vĩ đại it and leaves my curls popping. I was truly amazed and ví happy I actually tried this out,” writes one tester.

Consider the size and type of your drain

This is the most important factor. If you have a pop-up drain, you need a hair catcher designed especially for that. If you order a catcher that sits on top of the drain (which many do), it won’t work with a pop-up drain. Also, consider size: Most shower drain hair catchers that go over the drain are one size fits all, but catchers that fit directly inside or around a drain are more specific. If you live in an older building, your drain might be a unique size, ví it’s worth measuring your drain before buying.

Determine the material

Most shower drain hair catchers are made with silicone or rubber materials. If you go with one of these, it’s a good idea vĩ đại replace the catcher every few months. Alternatively, you could go with a stainless steel drain catcher, which doesn’t need vĩ đại be replaced as often. It all depends on personal preference.

Choose the style

If looking down and seeing a giant clump of hair sounds distinctly unappealing, I feel you. Luckily, some shower drain hair catchers hầm inside the drain, so you don’t have vĩ đại see what they’re catching (until you clean it, at least). Depending on the style of your shower drain, you can choose whichever style works best for you.

Be real—are you going vĩ đại clean it?

Fishing your hair out of the shower drain catcher is kind of gross, but it’s important vĩ đại keep it clean. If you’re not going vĩ đại put in the proper upkeep and cleaning, you might want vĩ đại consider disposable shower drain hair catchers that you can just toss away instead.

Siena Gagliano is a contributing beauty editor at Cosmopolitan and has three years of experience writing about beauty, fashion, and lifestyle news. She’s an expert at researching and writing beauty stories, lượt thích the best travel hair dryers and the best makeup bags, and feels especially knowledgeable about shower hair drain catchers thanks vĩ đại having a clogged drain on the reg (s/o vĩ đại her long, thick hair!). She regularly tests and analyzes shower hair drainers on her own shower for efficacy.

Ruby Buddemeyer was the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan for nearly three years and has five years of experience writing about beauty, fashion, and celebrity news across print and digital, including the best round brushes on the market, and how vĩ đại get beachy waves. Her shower hair drain catcher picks were based on product reviews, ratings, and recommendations.