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Brisbane

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The water

117 mg/LModerate

Source: Seqwater · Official 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

Minerals are present but gentle: lather and rinsing stay close to normal, and most hair types notice little change. A clarifying wash now and then stops the slow film before it shows.

The washing routine for Brisbane

Keep your normal rhythm and add a detox (chelating) wash about every eighth wash to lift the light mineral film before it dulls shine. Everything else in your routine can travel unchanged.

Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): January is the warmest month, averaging 30°C by day, and humidity peaks in March at about 80% on average. Day to night swings reach 12°C, which dries hair out between washes; the plan adds moisture and a sealing leave-in when a stop spans those months. 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. In the humid months, frizz is the main event; anti-humidity styling matters more than wash frequency.

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 Brisbane properly

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