How to remove gum from your hair

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:removegumfromhair

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Introduction Have you ever had gum stuck in your hair or your child's hair?Almost everyone has had

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Introduction

Have you ever had gum stuck in your hair or your child's hair? Almost everyone has had this issue, knows someone who has, or perhaps is the parent of a child who has. Don't cut the hair! There are other ways that will save you from an embarrassing new "style".

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need

  • Peanut butter - any brand should work
  • Hair ties or clips - not needed for very short hair

Steps

1

Step One

Pull the remaining hair, which is not effected by the gum, away from the area and secure with a hair clip or hair tie. This will allow you to concentrate on only the effected area.
2

Step Two

Apply a liberal amount of peanut butter to the effected area, extending out about a quarter of an inch, making sure to cover all of the gum.
3

Step Three

Gently rub the area between your thumb and fingertips. The gum will begin to loose its 'stickiness' and, depending on the gum type, may begin to pull apart or 'crumble'.
4

Step Four

Slowly begin pulling the gum from the hair. It should remove rather easily.
5

Step Five

Wash the effected area with shampoo to remove the peanut butter. No traces of the gum should remain.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • If the gum does not remove easily, apply more peanut butter and gently begin working it downward - working from the effected area toward the tips.
  • This can also work for removing some hard candy products
  • You can use this for removing gun from other things as well.
  • While you can use this for removing gum from other things as well, make sure that the oils in the peanut butter will not cause other issues with the garment or object.
  • Chunky Peanut butter probably isn't the best choice. I'd recommend going with the 'creamy' alternative.
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