Anna Leitao

Affects to the hair and what it looks like This is a picture of a women who had her hair chlorinated to much it turned greenish and brittle. as you can see her blonde hair was damaged my chlorine that's why her hair has more of a green tone to it.

how chlorine affects hair there is a misoerection about how your hair turns green during the summer months. It isn't in fact due to the chlorine. It has to due to the presence of copper oxide and copper sulfate in the water. These two things come from old brass fittings, gas- heater coils, trace copper in the water supply or residue from copper based agile -ides That are dissolved in the water. These positive ions get deposited into the hair,which is negatively charged. It is more obvious with blondes. The brittleness many swimmers experience in their hair is from the process of weathering. Exposure to ultra violet radiation, heat wind and chlorine itself can cause wear and tear to the hair

Hair loss from chlorinated water The Facts: A long, vigorous swim may be good for your heart, but scientists have long questioned whether the high levels of chlorine in many swimming pools can have some less desirable effects on your hair and skin. Studies have found certain effects, but hair loss may not be one of them. One of several studies on the topic was published in 2000 in the journal Dermatology. In that study, a team of researchers examined 67 professional swimmers and 54 non swimmers. The researchers found that 61 percent of the swimmers showed signs of hair discoloration, compared with none of the non swimmers. The scientists also found that the hair discoloration coincided with surface damage of the swimmers' nail plates, apparently due to chlorine. But although the swimmers' hair appeared coarse and damaged, they did not have higher rates of hair loss. The researchers speculated that the differences might also have been due to what they described as "cuticle damage by friction with water." Any damage caused by chlorine can partly be averted by using chlorine-removing shampoos and conditioners. The Bottom Line? Chlorine in swimming pools can damage hair, but not necessarily make it fall out Here is a photo of a man who has lost most of his hair from chlorinated water

Alternatives: shampoo and conditioner There is some chlorine killer shampoo for adult such as Garneir Fructis chlorine killer shampoo and conditioner there are some shampoos to even help kid get rid of that mean green chlorine out of their hair with suave kids swim and sport (tear free formula)and also you can try L'Oreal swim and sport shampoo for your little ones

Ways how to not let chlorinated water in your hair protect hair from chlorine damage in the swimming pool: Summer is right around the corner. Along with summer comes increased opportunities to jump into the swimming pool for cooling fun and exercise. swimming and water exercise is great for the body, but hard on the hair. Protect your hair while swimming in the swimming pool, so your tresses can be a beautiful as your slimmed and toned body. The chemicals used by public swimming pools are used to kill bacteria that can breed in the water and cause illness. These same chemicals, cause the hair to dry out and give your crowning glory a frazzled appearance. If you have colored, or bleached, hair, the chemicals can discolor the hair, turning it green. Green hair might be fun on St. Patrick's Day, but other than that, it is not a good fashion look. Take simple steps to protect your hair when going to a pool party, the health club, or staying at a hotel with a swimming pool. Wet hair with tap water before going into the swimming pool. Soak the hair in the shower before entering the pool. Hair that is already saturated with water is less likely to absorb the swimming pool chemicals. Tie hair up. If your hair is long enough, pull it into a ponytail on top of your head and secure the ends under the rubber band. Unless you are going to submerge your head in the water, this helps to keep most of the hair dry. Tying up the hair also prevents the loose hair from floating into the pool and clogging the pool filter. Wear a swimming cap. Some public swimming pools require a swimming cap, but many do not. The caps protect the pool and your hair. Swimming pool caps used to be gaudy, with colorful flowers and decorations pasted on them. Modern swimming pool caps are sleek looking and fit close to the head. Speedo makes swimming pool caps of silicone and latex. Silicone swimming caps protect the hair and allow your head to breathe. Hair conditioner helps to coat the hair. Apply hair conditioner before entering the swimming pool. Be careful with conditioner because the oils in the conditioner may not be good for the swimming pool. Apply hair conditioner and tie the hair up or cover hair with a swimming cap. Wearing the hair conditioner under the swimming cap gives the added bonus of a conditioning treatment for the hair. Shampoo hair immediately after leaving the swimming pool. Shower and shampoo immediately so the pool chemicals are not allowed to dry on the skin and hair. Condition your hair. Hair conditioner helps to keep your crowning glory in peak shape at all times. A deep conditioning treatment adds moisture and shine to hair. Clarifying Shampoo removes chlorine. Specialty shampoos, such as Aloe Rid by Nexxus and Shampoo Three by Paul Mitchell, remove chemicals from the hair. Clarifying shampoos are designed for occasional use, rather than everyday use. Deep condition weekly. A deep moisturizing treatment restores body and shine to tresses. Ask your hair stylist for recommendations. Aveda, Paul Mitchell, Nexus and other salon brands all offer excellent conditioners. Your salon hair stylist is qualified to make recommendations and suggestions about hair care. Ask your stylist for additional information and for product recommendations. More ways to protect your hair: chlorine is extremely bad for your hair especially if you perm, dye, or highlight it. Another good tip is to leave in a deep conditioner before you take a dip. In the pool. Also use swim spray vitamin c as you would also use shampoo or body wash to get rid of chlorine odors or chemicals

How copper gets into chlorinated water which can get into your hair and turns it green Copper is the number 1 reason that your hair turns green after you leave a swimming pool ( copper should not be in a swimming pool in the first place). These two elements make chloride. This is a copper- chlorine cyle

The end Thanks for watching this presentation on how chlorine and copper turns your hair green.