How to Remove Gum From Hair

Remember all those chunks of hair your mother had to chop when you got gum stuck in it? Before you resort to such drastic measures, try the methods below.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Canola Or Olive Oils
• Ice
• Combs
• Plastic Bags

1. Put ice cubes in a plastic bag.
2. Apply ice cubes to gum until gum freezes and hardens.
3. Gently break gum away from the hair.
4. If the freezing method fails, apply a small amount of nontoxic oil, such as canola or olive oil, to hair around gum and to gum itself.
5. Massage oil into hair and gum; leave for 20 minutes.
6. Gently comb out gum. It should slide out easily. If it doesn't, repeat the process.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to wrap the ice in a washcloth if it becomes too cold to hold comfortably.
• Some hair may break off when you are removing the gum from it.
• After the oil method, the gum may be gone, but the oil will remain in the hair for several shampoos.