When we think about it, it is pretty easy to get chewing gum in one’s hair. This is especially true if that someone happens to be a child. Young children have a tendency to chew gum and somehow, inexplicably, wind up getting in their hair and being a nightmare to get out.
This can lead to minor problems. As most people know, it is easy enough to get gum in hair but it’s not so easy to get it out.
Sometimes, it seems the more you try to remove the gum from hair, the more tangled it gets. So use gentle methods to get it out. Do not go for messy methods, otherwise it may get embedded. There is a popular method called the ice cube method. Place several ice cubes in the plastic bag and hold this onto the gum. The gum should freeze and harden. It will be easier to break off and remove from hair afterwards.
If not, then use the second method but it is quite messy. Warm one teaspoon of vinegar and massage it into the hair all around the chewing gum. The gum will dissolve. Once the gum is removed wash with shampoo.
Another method is by using cooking oil, but baby oil works faster. All you need to do is massage it around the gum until it is removed.
Eggs whites also work on chewing gum in hair.
Another method to apply is by using simple and everyday butter. Melt the butter and put on the affected area. It should remove easily. After that, shampoo as usual.
A lubricant called ether also works as an aid in the removal of chewing gum. Apply to the gum and work into hair. You will also need a good shampoo and conditioner to help speed up repairing any damage. If none of the methods work then call the hair dresser. Do not put any harmful chemicals on it.
This can lead to minor problems. As most people know, it is easy enough to get gum in hair but it’s not so easy to get it out.
Sometimes, it seems the more you try to remove the gum from hair, the more tangled it gets. So use gentle methods to get it out. Do not go for messy methods, otherwise it may get embedded. There is a popular method called the ice cube method. Place several ice cubes in the plastic bag and hold this onto the gum. The gum should freeze and harden. It will be easier to break off and remove from hair afterwards.
If not, then use the second method but it is quite messy. Warm one teaspoon of vinegar and massage it into the hair all around the chewing gum. The gum will dissolve. Once the gum is removed wash with shampoo.
Another method is by using cooking oil, but baby oil works faster. All you need to do is massage it around the gum until it is removed.
Eggs whites also work on chewing gum in hair.
Another method to apply is by using simple and everyday butter. Melt the butter and put on the affected area. It should remove easily. After that, shampoo as usual.
A lubricant called ether also works as an aid in the removal of chewing gum. Apply to the gum and work into hair. You will also need a good shampoo and conditioner to help speed up repairing any damage. If none of the methods work then call the hair dresser. Do not put any harmful chemicals on it.