If you’ve ever wondered why your hair feels like straw after a swim, chlorine is the culprit. It oxidizes the proteins in your hair, lifting the cuticle and making it rough. For those of you with color-treated hair, it’s even worse. Chlorine can turn blonde hair green—not because it’s dyeing it, but because it grabs onto tiny copper particles in the water. It’s like your hair is throwing a little metal-themed party without your permission.
A quick tip: wet your hair with fresh water before you jump into the pool. Think of it like pre-soaking a sponge—it leaves less room for chlorinated water to soak in. And condition, condition, condition afterwards.
