Chewing gum stuck to your hair is annoying. Maybe you've imagined going to the barbershop and getting your hair cut. However, it turns out that there is an easy and inexpensive way to remove gum without cutting your hair.
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Method 1 of 4: Using Peanut Butter
Step 1. Use soft peanut butter
Peanut butter is a classic solution that many people use. This ingredient is very effective because it contains oils that will lubricate the hair, and the natural properties of nuts will break down the gum.
Use ingredients that contain 80 grams of fat for every 100 grams of peanut butter
Step 2. Use a rubber band to separate the hair that is affected by the gum
If possible, separate the gum-affected hair so it doesn't spread to other areas.
You can also use foil to keep the jam from spreading to the head
Step 3. Use a toothbrush to apply the jam
Start at the top of the gum and work your way down with the toothbrush.
- Do it in long strokes. When the gum and peanut butter mix, the gum will break down. Once you've reached a certain point, you may want to switch to using a comb or fingers to remove large pieces of gum from your hair.
- Place the back of the spoon under the gum to use as a base when you apply the peanut butter.
Step 4. Clean the hair using a towel
Once the gum has loosened from being smeared with peanut butter, clean the gum from your hair with a cloth or tissue.
- While peanut butter and a comb can remove large chunks of gum, there may still be residue that can be removed with a paper towel.
- Wash your hair with a generous amount of shampoo to wash off the peanut butter.
Method 2 of 4: Using Lubricants
Step 1. Prepare the lubricant
You can easily find them around the house because many cooking and bathing items contain the familiar lubricant, oil.
Some examples of items that contain lubricants include cooking oil, toothpaste, hair mousse, cold cream, WD-40, vaseline, hair silicone, and adhesive remover
Step 2. Use a rubber band to separate the hair that is affected by the gum
If possible, separate the gum-affected hair so it doesn't spread to other areas.
You can also use foil to keep the grease from spreading to your head
Step 3. Apply the lubricant using your fingers
Most lubricants (eg oil) can be poured or squeezed. Apply the lubricant to the area around the gum with your finger, then run your finger across the affected area.
Don't squeeze the gum too hard until the area around it is completely covered in oil. If you rush to clean it, the gum will spread to other areas
Step 4. Finish cleaning your hair
After the lubricant is applied to the hair, remove the gum with a wide-toothed comb. Clean the comb as often as possible because the gum will continue to stick to the comb.
Before shampooing the lubricant from your hair, use a soft cloth to absorb and remove any remaining oil or slippery material
Step 5. Wash hair with shampoo
Some lubricant products have a strong odor. Use plenty of shampoo once you've successfully removed the gum from your hair.
Method 3 of 4: Dissolving the Chewing Gum
Step 1. Prepare the solvent
Although it's a bit rare to find at home, it's also effective at removing chewing gum.
Some examples of solvents include eucalyptus oil, alcohol, glue remover, baking soda with water, vinegar, lemon juice, and mayonnaise
Step 2. Apply the solvent directly to the gum and let it sit for at least a minute
After letting it sit for a while, start separating the gum with your fingers.
If the gum doesn't break down, apply more solvent and let it sit again. The gum will dissolve and break down on your finger
Step 3. Clean the residue from the hair
If the solvent is working properly, you can pick up the gum with your finger. After that, clean the area with a towel.
Washing your hair with a towel before you shampoo your hair will make it easier to wash it off
Method 4 of 4: Freezing Chewing Gum
Step 1. Try using ice
The ice will harden the gum and let it fall out of your hair.
This method is more painful than the other methods because you still have to pull the gum out of your hair
Step 2. Use ice to harden the gum
If you have very long hair, put it in the freezer and close the refrigerator. For short hair, place an ice cube on the area affected by the gum and wrap it in a plastic bag. Let the ice cubes sit there for 20 minutes.
You can also sprinkle sea salt on your hair beforehand to lower the freezing temperature of the ice
Step 3. Remove the hardened gum from the hair
If the gum has hardened and breaks easily, you can remove it from your hair. Freeze again when the gum starts to soften.
If the gum sticks so tightly to your hair that it's difficult to pull out, add a little cooking oil and freeze it again
Tips
- When washing your hair with shampoo, use a lot of conditioner. Conditioners usually contain a lubricant that makes it easier for you to remove any remaining gum.
- Be careful with the products you use. Some products can damage hair. Read the description on the product packaging carefully!
- You can use toothpaste to remove the gum. This ingredient can make the gum mushy and allow it to come off gradually.
- Use soft peanut butter.
- If all of the above methods don't work, pour some coke into a bowl and dip your hair in it. The gum will come off easily.
Warning
- Clean the gum immediately because you don't want the gum to stick to your hair for a long time.
- Be careful when using WD-40. This is a material that is dangerous or lethal if consumed. Wash your hands after you apply it to your hair.
