How to Remove Gum from Hair

C. O.
Ever had the wonderful experience of getting gum stuck in your hair and panicking that the only way to remove it is by cutting your hair well today going to teach you two methods of removing this chewy substance quickly and efficiently. Gum can be such a delight for some people while for others it can be a nightmare so having these tips and tricks handy for the future will save you stress,worries, and hair. The first technique which requires less of a mess will be using ice to remove the gum from your hair while the second method focuses on using peanut butter. I recommend trying the ice method first because the peanut butter method may not be necessary if the ice technique works in your case and using ice is a lot cleaner then using messy peanut butter. Then if the ice method doesn't work in your predicament you can try to peanut butter method which is a lot messier, but will get the job done. Decide on which method you would like to use and let's begin.

Ice Method

1.)First, get a plastic bag and place a couple of ice cubes into the bag

2.)Now place the plastic bag with the ice cubes to the gum and leave it there until the gum freezes

3.)After the gum has become hardened by the ice see if you can break the gum away from the hair and your finished

If this method didn't work in your case go then try the next method.

Peanut Butter Method

1.)Go out and buy yourself a jar of peanut butter and start to apply this thick substance all around the gum that is in your hair

2.)Now begin to use your fingers to work the peanut butter into the gum which will cause the gum to loose it's vice grip from your hair

3.)Using your fingers gently and easily begin to pull the gum, separating it from your delicate hair and your finished

Now the last thing to do is to remove this thick and creamy peanut butter from your hair which can easily be done by washing your hair with your everyday shampoo and at last the nightmare is over. Now next time someone is in need of a way to remove gum stuck in their hair your can offer them these methods to save them the pain and torment you went through or just let them learn the hard way why it is bad to fall asleep while chewing gum.

Published by C. O.

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  • anonymous3/26/2009

    The best way that I remove gum rom hair is to simply slather mousse all around the gum and then just comb it out! Works like a charm~

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