Dammam/Khobar
Saudi Arabia · Middle East
The water
70 mg/LModerate
Source: Saudi Water Authority (SWCC) via MDPI Water · 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 Dammam/Khobar
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): July is the warmest month, averaging 42°C by day, and humidity peaks in December at about 65% on average. Day to night swings reach 13°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.
Local note: Supplied from Khobar desalination plants; SWA target range.
Plugs and power for your tools
Sockets: Type G. Supply: 230 V, 60 Hz.
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 Dammam/Khobar properly
The trip planner turns this water profile into a wash plan for your hair type, a chosen kit and a packing list, month by month.