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[Share via Email](mailto:?subject=Madison%20Reed%20-%20Why%20Does%20Hair%20Turn%20Green%20in%20the%20Pool?&body=Why%20Does%20Hair%20Turn%20Green%20in%20the%20Pool?%20https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/why-does-hair-turn-green-in-the-pool-and-how-do-you-stop-it%20via%20Madison%20Reed) Image by Madison Reed Whether or not you believe blondes have more fun (personally, we’re of the mindset that all gorgeous hair colors have fun), one thing is for sure - come swim season, **blonde hair is more likely to adopt an unwelcome greenish tint.** With rainbow-hued hair being trendy these days, you could tell people that you did it on purpose. But if you’d rather skip the tinge, we’ve got some **tips on how to avoid green highlights**, and [keep your hair looking shiny and healthy all summer](https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-hair-in-the-summer) long. ## Why does hair turn green in swimming pools? Does chorline cause it? **Although chlorine often gets the blame for turning hair green after swimming, it’s actually copper and other hard metals that do the dirty work**; chlorine is just along for the ride. Copper and metals like iron and manganese are present in a lot of our water, including tap water and well water. **When chlorine is introduced to pool water as a cleaning agent, it oxidizes the hard metals found in the water.** Hair, being naturally porous—that’s how we’re able to color our hair, after all—catches the oxidized metals and turns a greenish tint. **Why green?** Think about the cast of the Statue of Liberty...our lady of liberty was sculpted in copper, and these hard metals turn green when they are oxidized. While this patina might be appreciated on a statue or weathervane, it’s probably not something you want for your hair. ## Why does only blonde hair turn green? Put simply, **blonde hair is more susceptible to discoloration because of its light hue**, and of course lightening hair can add to the porosity, making it even more susceptible. Brown, black, and red hair is just as exposed to copper and chlorine in pools, but they just don’t show the tint as obviously as blondes. But **no matter what your hair color is, if you have highlights in your hair, those lightened strands can be affected**, so it’s important to take the same precaution as blondes when it comes to swimming. ## How to avoid green hair after swimming? Thankfully, there are several things you can do to avoid green hair. **If you own your own swimming pool, be sure to use a copper-free algaecide**, and look into attaching a filter to your hose that prevents metals in the water from entering the pool. Without the metals in the water, chlorine has nothing to oxidize, and will leave your hair free from those bonds. If you don’t own a pool but you swim quite a bit, take preventative steps with your hair. **Before swimming, thoroughly apply a leave-in conditioner** (you can even use apple cider vinegar on wet hair!), and rinse hair out between dips. Once you’re done swimming for the day, **do a thorough wash and condition to help eliminate build up from the chlorine-oxidized copper.** We love our [Color Protecting Shampoo and Conditioner](https://www.madison-reed.com/product/daily-moisture-shampoo-conditioner) because they are gentle enough to use daily, and packed with nourishing ingredients like argan oil. They also protect from UV damage, another side effect of hanging poolside. ## Does chlorine do anything aside from turn our hair green? Frequent swimmers will benefit from deep conditioning treatments, as **chlorine and copper can not only discolor hair, but can also dry it out.** The easiest deep conditioning treatment is to apply conditioner and leave it in your hair for fifteen minutes, then rinse with cool water. If you’re swimming a lot, be sure to do this at least once per week if you don't want to have dry and green hair. And while we know **it may not be very chic, a swim cap is the simplest (and best) way to ensure that your hair won’t turn green.** It will also help prevent the drying effect of chlorine exposure as well. This is particularly important for people that swim regularly. ## How do you get rid of green pool hair? Home remedies and more _If your hair already looks a little green around the gills, **there are several products you can buy that remove the green from your hair**, and there are also a few at-home remedies using ingredients you probably already have around the house…_ Baking Soda Using one quarter to one half cup of baking soda ( **depending on how much green is present in your hair**), create a paste with baking soda and water. Coat the green areas and massage into the hair strands. Rinse, then shampoo and condition hair. Ketchup This one relies on [color theory](https://www.madison-reed.com/hair-color-science), **as green is opposite the color wheel from red**. Massage ketchup through hair and wrap in aluminum foil for a half hour. When the half hour is up, rinse, then wash and condition like normal. (If you don’t have ketchup, or are saving it for french fries, you can use other tomato-based products like tomato juice or V8.) Gloss If you prefer a gloss to ketchup, we’ve got you covered. Our [Color Reviving Gloss in Miele](https://www.madison-reed.com/product/miele) is also an option to neutralize the green hue. ### Find Your Perfect Shade Take our 2 minute quiz to get your colorist-approved hair color match! [Take the quiz](https://www.madison-reed.com/shop/hair-color) Shop Miele Gloss [Go Now](https://www.madison-reed.com/product/miele) Lemon Juice Using lemon juice in your hair might be familiar, though you may have used it as a natural way to lighten blonde hair in the sun. **To get rid of the pool green, thoroughly saturate hair with lemon juice** (either fresh or bottled). Let sit for several minutes before rinsing, washing, and deep conditioning. Note: lemon juice can strip hair of natural oils, making hair feel brittle. So do deep condition if you go this route! Aspirin **Your green hair might be giving you a headache, but that’s not what the aspirin is for**. Crush up eight aspirin in a bowl and mix with water. Once dissolved, wash hair with the aspirin water, letting it sit for 15 minutes. Thoroughly rinse hair, then wash and condition. As with lemon juice, you may want to deep condition as the aspirin acts as a clarifier and may strip hair of natural oils. Take a Dip With these preventative and corrective treatments for green pool hair, there’s nothing stopping you from getting in the water. **Yep, that’s right - it’s the green light for swimming.** Happy summer! ### Get Free Shipping Plus exclusive promotions, hair tips and info about events near me when you subscribe! [Previous article](https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/demi-permanent-hair-color-guide) [Next article](https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/is-your-hair-healthy-enough-to-go-blonde) Related Articles [Susannah Murdock](https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/author/susannah-murdock) in [Hair Tutorials](https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/hair-tutorials) [**What is Brassy Hair? 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