These Shower Drain Hair Catchers Will Make Your Life So Much Easier

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, so 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 to replace the catcher every few months. Alternatively, you could go with a stainless steel drain catcher, which doesn’t need to 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 hang inside the drain, so you don’t have to 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 to clean it?

Fishing your hair out of the shower drain catcher is kind of gross, but it’s important to keep it clean. If you’re not going to put in the proper upkeep and cleaning, you might want to 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, like the best travel hair dryers and the best makeup bags, and feels especially knowledgeable about shower hair drain catchers thanks to having a clogged drain on the reg (s/o to 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 to get beachy waves. Her shower hair drain catcher picks were based on product reviews, ratings, and recommendations.