Winnipeg
Canada · North America
The water
80 mg/LModerate
Source: City of Winnipeg · 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
Neither the easy rinse of soft water nor the coating of hard: routines travel well here. The only adjustment worth making is a clarifying wash every so often to lift the light build-up.
The washing routine for Winnipeg
Wash as usual, and make every eighth wash or so a detox (chelating) one. That single habit covers moderate water; the rest of your products and timing can stay exactly as they are.
Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): July is the warmest month, averaging 27°C by day, and humidity peaks in January at about 79% on average. Day to night swings reach 13°C, which dries hair out between washes; the plan adds moisture and a sealing leave-in when a stop spans those months. 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 Canadian Electrical Code requires one within a metre of the 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 Winnipeg 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.