Can my hair become damaged or bleached from swimming in chlorinated pools?
Yes, your hair can become damaged from swimming in chlorinated pools. The longer or more frequently you swim, the greater damage your hair may receive. Chlorine is a bleach and and it can cause the color of your hair to change. You will probably notice that your hair becomes dull as you spend more time in your chlorinated pool. Permed hair, which is already chemically treated, tends to absorb even more chlorine and can become over processed. If you are worried about your hair, you can coat it with a cream rinse and wear a rubber swimming cap when you go into the water. This will help to protect your hair from absorbing chlorine and can also act as a hot oil treatment when your body temperature rises. Contrary to popular belief, too much chlorine does not cause hair to turn green. Exposure to hard metals, particularly copper, iron and manganese, are to blame for this problem.
