Edinburgh
United Kingdom · Europe
The water
25 mg/LSoft
Source: Scottish Water · Published figure. Hardness counts dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water; it is the number your hair meets in the shower.
What soft water does to hair
Lathers easily, rinses clean. Can leave fine hair limp and flyaway; conditioners feel heavier.
The washing routine for Edinburgh
Wash as you would at home in soft water: there is no mineral load to manage. Go easy on rich conditioners, which can weigh hair down here, and reach for volume at the roots if fine hair sits flat.
Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): July is the warmest month, averaging 18°C by day, and humidity peaks in December at about 86% on average. 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 G. Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.
Sockets are not permitted in bathrooms, expect a shaver point only (BS 7671 allows a full socket only 3 m or more from the bath or shower).
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 Edinburgh 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.