Chlorine is a mineral which is the most predominant chemical of pool water. Chlorine has drying effect on hair. Also, it can make brittle hair. Unavoidably, water is not your hair’s best friend. It magnifies any weakness or damage that your hair may have. It will ultimately turn your blonde hair green if you swim every day. Development of green hair on exposure to chlorine is associated to the hard metals found in the water such as manganese, copper, iron etc.
Actually, chlorine not changes the color of your hair but the metals that are present in the pool changes the color of hair. The hair shaft becomes damaged due to chlorine which opens it up for exposure to heavy metals such as copper. Now, the heavy metals can adhere to the hair shaft and cause a color change.
Effects of chlorine on hair:
- Blonde Hair Turning Green
- Dull and Dry Hair
- Weak and Brittle Hair
How to get chlorine out of your hair?
Baking Soda Method:
Add baking soda to your shampoo when taking a shower. Then, wash it enough so that hairs clean and smell good. Your hair may feel a bit slimy when shampooing. Means, it is working. Rinse thoroughly or your hair will feel “powdery”.
Aspirin:
Dissolve 3 to 4 aspirin tablets in water. Pour this solution onto your hair and leave it for a few minutes. After few minutes, wash your hair with a shampoo to get rid of the chlorine.
Vinegar:
Apply vinegar onto your hair and leave it for about 10 minutes. Then, wash your hair with a shampoo to remove the green color due to chlorine.
Pull out the Lemon Juice:
Wash your hair with lemon juice which has been known to take the chlorine-green out of your hair. When use this alternative, you should be cautious. Lemon juice is also used as a highlighter when placed in the hair. You may notice highlights popping out shortly after the process if you try to use lemon juice.
Purchase a Special Shampoo and Conditioner:
To get chlorine out of your hair, purchasing a specialized shampoo and conditioner is the first step. All of at least some of the green color out of your hair should be taken by this. One possibility is a product called Ultra Swim which gently eliminates chlorine from the hair while moisturizing it. Formulation called EC Mode Demineralizing Solution is another more potent option which is specially designed to remove mineral deposits.
Tomato Paste Method:
Apply tomato paste in your hair and leave it there for 30 minutes before rinsing.
Prevention of chlorine hair:
To deep condition your hair before swimming in a chlorinated pool is the one of the best ways to prevent “green hair” after swimming. Also, you can apply cocoa butter to your hair and comb it through thoroughly before entering the pool. This supplies a protective barrier against the chlorine and heavy metals. Consider using a shampoo specifically formulated for swimmers such as Ultra Swim on a regular basis.
How to Protect Your Hair from Chlorine and Saltwater from Youtube:
