Answer
Jul 31, 2025 - 11:26 AM
Green hair from a swimming pool is caused by the interaction of chlorine and copper in the water. So, yes, a saltwater pool can still turn hair green. The important point to take from this is that you should avoid the use of copper-based algaecide or any water additive that contains a copper compound if you have light coloured hair. The second point is that you should still take all the the usual measures to mitigate the problem, like:
Before 1 Rinse your hair with fresh water before entering the pool 2 Use a Leave-In Conditioner 3 Wear a swim cap
After 1 After swimming, rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water to remove chlorine. 2 Use a Clarifying Shampoo once a week 3 Follow up with a deep conditioning treatment
Before 1 Rinse your hair with fresh water before entering the pool 2 Use a Leave-In Conditioner 3 Wear a swim cap
After 1 After swimming, rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water to remove chlorine. 2 Use a Clarifying Shampoo once a week 3 Follow up with a deep conditioning treatment
