Jacksonville
United States · North America
The water
239 mg/LVery hard
Source: JEA · Official figure. Hardness counts dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water; it is the number your hair meets in the shower.
What very hard water does to hair
Build-up is fast, especially on porous or bleached hair. Weekly chelation and richer conditioning are worth it on long stays.
The washing routine for Jacksonville
Set the rhythm tight: a chelating (detox) wash every second wash, gentle shampoo in between, and rich conditioner after every wash. For long stays, a weekly deep treatment keeps bleached or porous hair from going brittle.
Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): July is the warmest month, averaging 32°C by day, and humidity peaks in August at about 83% on average. 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 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 Jacksonville 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.