- Wall-Mounted Shower Heads – As the name suggests itself, these shower heads are mounted to the wall, are also the most primitive ones as these are exactly what one imagines of when thinking of a shower.
- Rainfall Shower Heads – While most types of shower heads are mounted to a short neck that comes directly out of the wall, a rain shower head takes a different approach. This type of shower head sits directly above your head and pours water straight down, imitating rain. For many, this is an extremely relaxing experience and can help make shower time a stress-relieving escape. Moreover, it adds a lot to the looks of the shower since rain shower heads tend to be quite elegant.
However, rain showers still do have their drawbacks. First, they don’t usually have many spray options to choose from, often only providing a single spray pattern. They’re also a low-pressure shower head, so it’s harder to rinse off and you won’t get the massaging feeling of high water pressure on your skin and muscles. - Hand-held Shower Heads – These are the second most common types of shower heads out there. Handheld showerheads allow you to rinse off any part of your body from any angle. You’ll also get higher pressure and more of a massaging feel with the jets so close to your skin. The added pressure also makes it easier to rinse off soap and shampoo. Since you can move the nozzle around, it’s much easier to bathe children and pets with a handheld.
- Shower Panels – Shower panels are considerably more complex than traditional shower heads and also a bit pricey. They take up a lot of wall space, but they also extend overhead. It will include multiple spray nozzles in different positions. Usually, you’ll get an overhead spray, several nozzles at varying body heights, and even handhelds are built-in. While they are pretty pricey, it’s still a lot less expensive than having all of those nozzles and shower heads installed separately.