Delhi
India · Asia
The water
120 mg/LHard
Source: Delhi Jal Board Quality Control Laboratory · Published figure. Hardness counts dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water; it is the number your hair meets in the shower.
What hard water does to hair
Hair washed here picks up a mineral film that flattens shine and makes lengths catch and knot. Colour-treated hair shows it first. Chelating (detox) washes belong in the rhythm, not as an occasional rescue.
The washing routine for Delhi
Plan on a chelating (detox) wash every fourth wash or so, gentle shampoo for the washes between, and thorough conditioning each time. The rhythm, kept up, prevents the dullness and tangling this water otherwise causes.
Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): May is the warmest month, averaging 39°C by day, and humidity peaks in August at about 80% on average. Day to night swings reach 15°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.
Local note: Municipal DJB supply much softer than borewell groundwater; hardness rises as groundwater share increases in dry season.
Plugs and power for your tools
Sockets: Type C, D and M. Supply: 230 V, 50 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 Delhi 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.