Perth
Australia · Oceania
The water
78 mg/LModerate
Source: Water Corporation WA · Official 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 Perth
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): January is the warmest month, averaging 30°C by day, and humidity peaks in July at about 76% 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.
Local note: Source blend of groundwater desalination and surface water varies by season.
Plugs and power for your tools
Sockets: Type I. Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.
Full sockets by the sink are standard (RCD protected and set back from the bath and shower zones under AS/NZS 3000).
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 Perth 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.