2007-05-17 21:08:46 · 11 answers · asked by johnandsuemcd 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
I've heard of peanut butter, or shortening, or cooking oil to soften the gum and get it out easier. Mayonnaise, mineral oil, baby oil, try any and all of these.
Vinegar might break it down and make it easier to remove.
I've even seen chocolate or egg whites recommended.
Try applying ice to the gum, it may become brittle enough to snap it off. Once you get most of it off, then try the oily stuff to dissolve the rest.
I would maybe try GooGone or WD40 or something similar, once you've gotten most of the gum off, to remove the residue. It's not really for using on the body, and I certainly wouldn't use it on a young child, but an older one or an adult, it's probably fine, if you shampoo it out right away. Good luck!
2007-05-17 21:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by ற¢ԲèişŦվ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had chewing gum in my hair all the time when i was younger. My mom got it out with peanut butter. It really works.
2007-05-17 21:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by Bandice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The ice trick commonly works so attempt that first. although there is (nicely a minimum of there became) a product for you to use.i became a automobile valeter and the product we used became referred to as "Gelsol" , sprayed onto chewing gum and left for a lengthy time period it became it to liquid that could then in simple terms be wiped away thoroughly. i will't keep in mind the producer of the product even though it became likely "Autosmart" This became years in the past yet i desire it helps.
2016-11-04 07:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using some vegetable oil if you are allergic to peanut butter. But, it makes youe hair greasy if you don't take a shower.
2007-05-18 00:53:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
rub ice till the gum hardens
2007-05-17 21:14:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it will take a while, but you can soften it with cooking oil, and then scrape or comb it out, bit by bit. Once you've got out most of it wash your hair with shampoo to get rid of the oil.
2007-05-17 21:14:13 · answer #6 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is kinda nasty...but take peanut butter and rub it all over the gum and around it.trust me this works ive seen it.
2007-05-17 21:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by emily 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cut the hair away.
2007-05-17 21:30:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
i agree with the peanut butter theory. try that
2007-05-17 21:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wash your hair with egg
2007-05-17 21:15:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋