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Adelaide

Australia · Oceania

The water

103 mg/LModerate

Source: WaterScore · Published figure. Hardness counts dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water; it is the number your hair meets in the shower.

What moderate water does to hair

Neither the easy rinse of soft water nor the coating of hard: routines travel well here. The only adjustment worth making is a clarifying wash every so often to lift the light build-up.

The washing routine for Adelaide

Wash as usual, and make every eighth wash or so a detox (chelating) one. That single habit covers moderate water; the rest of your products and timing can stay exactly as they are.

Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): January is the warmest month, averaging 28°C by day, and humidity peaks in June at about 77% on average. In the hot months, sun and sweat do as much damage as the water: shade, a hat and a rinse after swimming carry the routine.

Local note: Hardness rises in dry periods as River Murray share of supply increases.

Plugs and power for your tools

Sockets: Type I. Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.

Type I plug
Type I

Full sockets by the sink are standard (RCD protected and set back from the bath and shower zones under AS/NZS 3000).

A 120 V only dryer or styler (North American) will burn out on this supply, and a plug adapter does not change voltage. Check the label for dual voltage (100-240 V) before you plug in.

Plug, voltage and frequency: IEC World Plugs and national standards.

Plan Adelaide properly

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