Denver
United States · North America
The water
97 mg/LModerate
Source: Denver 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
A forgiving middle ground: most routines work as they are, with a light mineral film building slowly over time. An occasional clarifying wash keeps shine from dulling.
The washing routine for Denver
Keep your normal rhythm and slot a detox (chelating) wash in about every eighth wash to lift the light mineral film before it dulls shine. Nothing else needs to change.
Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): July is the warmest month, averaging 32°C by day, and humidity peaks in January at about 63% on average. Day to night swings reach 17°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: Harder in winter; softer from late spring through fall with snowmelt runoff.
Altitude: at about 1,598 m, UV runs roughly 10 to 12% stronger per 1,000 m and the air is dry, so UV protection and moisture join the routine; the planner builds both in.
Plugs and power for your tools
Sockets: Type A and B. Supply: 120 V, 60 Hz.
Full sockets by the sink are standard (the National Electrical Code requires one within 3 feet of each basin, GFCI protected).
A dryer or styler wound for 230 V only will run weak on this supply, and a plug adapter does not change voltage. Check the label for dual voltage (100-240 V) before you travel.
Plug, voltage and frequency: IEC World Plugs and national standards.
Plan Denver 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.