Our high school swim team is wondering about the use of bleach in place of chlorine in the school pool. Many members of the team have seen their hair bleached to a lighter color, and holes have appeared in their swimsuits. All chlorinated pool water contains bleach. Pools are most commonly disinfected with the stronger solution.
Some states require that it be used exclusively.
Also, rinse your hair thoroughly with water as soon as possible after swimming. Then shampoo as usual, and condition too. If pool water has already changed your hair color, dissolve six to eight regular aspirin tablets in a large glass of warm water, pour the solution through your hair, and leave in for 10 to 15 minutes. My readers have written to say this technique really makes a difference in countering the effects of pool water. Then wash in detergent and water as soon as possible, following the garment's care-label instructions.