Ljubljana
Slovenia · Europe
The water
205 mg/LVery hard
Source: JP Vodovod-Kanalizacija Ljubljana (VO-KA) · 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 Ljubljana
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 28°C by day, and humidity peaks in December at about 87% on average. Day to night swings reach 12°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.
Plugs and power for your tools
Sockets: Type C and F. Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.
Full sockets by the sink are standard (kept outside the 60 cm splash zones around the bath and shower, and RCD protected, under the IEC 60364 zone rules).
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 Ljubljana 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.