difference in handheld shower heads

Perfect Showerhead for a Small Shower

The Perfect Showerhead for a Small ShowerPerfect Shower Head for a Small Shower

Raise your hand if you have a small shower. Have you ever struggled to find the Perfect Shower Head for your tiny shower? I feel your pain. Recently I had to replace a worn out shower head in our bathroom and I struggled to find the perfect hand held shower head. But, this story has a happy ending, because I stumbled upon the perfect showerhead for a small shower that works beautifully in our not so beautiful shower. I warn you, the harvest gold tile you are about to see may sear your eyes. I warned you.

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I started by installing a Moen Twist Shower Head (that was given to me complimentary at Haven last year.) The problem reared its (shower) head immediately. The first morning, after installing the new showerhead, I turned on the water to take a shower, and realized this new showerhead wasn’t going to work. I stepped into the shower and got a face full of water, because the spray was too high no matter where I angled it. I could barely stand under the shower spray unless I was pressed flat against the opposite wall. I removed it and installed the showerhead into the boy’s bathroom tub shower and it was a better fit.

standard hand held shower head

At the home improvement store, I studied all the showerheads like a crazy lady. I decided I needed to find one that didn’t sit in the shower arm at the bottom of the sprayer. I almost gave up until I saw the Moen Six Function Magnetic Showerhead. It looked promising. But, I had to admit, I was skeptical of the magnetic technology. I tested several magnetic faucets that didn’t have the strength to really grab a faucet sprayer without being exactly against the base.

After installing the new showerhead, I lifted the sprayer off the shower arm. It detached from the magnets with a firm tug.

As I moved the showerhead back toward the arm, the magnets pulled and reseated the sprayer firmly in place. I was surprised and pleased by the magnetic grip.

magnetic Moen shower head

But, I was more interested to see how the spray pattern would measure up. With the water turned on full blast, I was pleased to see the spray didn’t hit the wall on the opposite side!

Here’s a good side-by-side comparison of the two spray heads (thanks to my wonky photoshop skills):

difference in handheld shower heads

Overall, I’m very happy with the new Moen Six Function Magnetic Showerhead. It is the Perfect Shower Head for a tiny shower!

I’m curious how many of you have a tiny coffin-like shower? Let’s start a small shower support group so we can discuss the challenges of shaving your legs in confined spaces.

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post or paid review. I purchased the showerhead with my own greenbacks. The first showerhead I installed was given to us in our swag bags at Haven last year.

11 replies
  1. Rhonda
    Rhonda says:

    We have this same shower head sprayer and love it! We felt like the pressure could be a little better. I googled it, and found a video about removing the pressure flow restrictor to get more pressure. It was simple to do and the pressure is great, now!

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  2. Angie
    Angie says:

    I have a small shower also, I’m going to have to check into this shower head. I have hell shaving my legs too. When I been over my behind sticks out of the shower water gets every where. Lawd have mercy is not fun.

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  3. Jay Craig
    Jay Craig says:

    I just encountered the problem you had with the Moen Twist, only with a Delta Handshower. Our old Delta was angled down 30 degrees farther. The Handshower is going back tomorrow, and I’m taking my old Delta head with me for comparison.

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  4. Akshay
    Akshay says:

    i have big showerhead shower but it’s not magnetic… I had once tried magnetic shower which i loved it so i am willing to install it.

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  5. Cathy
    Cathy says:

    I think I have everyone beat because my shower measures 29″x29′. When I first moved in, I had to stand on a little plastic stool to get up to the water shooting across and hitting the wall. (I’m 5′ tall). I have a head that is lower now but it’s stationary. I’m going to give this one a try as I love a handheld..for one thing, it makes it easier to clean the shower.

    Speaking of shaving legs….I don’t have a shelf or anything……I have to bust out the little plastic stool…….

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  6. Jenny Young
    Jenny Young says:

    I think my shower is smaller than the one pictured though it’s open at the top. This shower head looks like it would spray over the top of my door.

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  7. Cherie
    Cherie says:

    Love Moen’s magnetic shower head… BTW, your pronunciation was correct. It’s caulk like hawk…whoever says the silent L?! Bwahahaha

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  8. Vanessa
    Vanessa says:

    My shower is in a full size tub, but I love my magnetic shower head. We have major water pressure and this shower stays firmly seated on the magnetic bracket – no twisting when the water comes on and shooting out across the floor! And for a water conserving shower, it has somewhat decent water flow.

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