1. Education  Discuss in my forum  What Causes Swimmer's Hair?
Chemicals in a swimming pool strip hair of its natural
protection, making it susceptible to damage.   Jennifer Boggs,
Getty Images Question: What Causes Swimmer's Hair? Swimming in a
pool is great for your body, but hard on your hair! If you swim
a lot and your hair has become dry and damaged, you may have a
case of swimmer's hair. Here's a look at the causes of swimmer's
hair and what you can do to prevent or treat it. Answer: It may
seem strange that exposure to water could make your hair dry and
damaged, but it isn't actually the water that causes the
problem. Pool chemicals, especially chlorine and bromine, react
with the sebum and oils that protect your hair, leaving the
hair's cuticle exposed. This allows other chemicals to react
with your hair, such as copper compounds, which can give your
hair a greenish tint. Your hair also becomes more susceptible to
damage from the sun's ultraviolet rays. The ultraviolet
radiation breaks the bonds in