Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Put ice cubes in a plastic bag.
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Step 2
Apply ice cubes to gum until gum freezes and hardens.
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Step 3
Gently break gum away from the hair.
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Step 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.
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Step 5
Massage oil into hair and gum; leave for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
Gently comb out gum. It should slide out easily. If it doesn't, repeat the process.
Comments
carrieann said
on 7/9/2009 HELP, my 4 year old has a bunch of gum in her hair. she has all ready got a hold of sissors and i do not want to cut any more off.. ughhhhhhhhhh i am frustrated now..............
starlet67 said
on 7/9/2009 very helpful tips and great use of pics for getting gum out of hair!5*
stevetrainor said
on 5/23/2009 Me and my friends were beating the **** out of my friend when his gum got in his head when his gum flew out his mouth from us punching him in the mouth.I am so glad I saw this article though because it came in good use. Thanks Jon and Shan! Please contact me at (610)-505-7258
jonandshan said
on 12/19/2008 Last night my 5 year old daughter came to me with a giant wad of gum stuck in her gorgous strawberry blonde hair. I didn't think there was anyway around cutting it, but the oil worked like magic! I'm happy to report she looks gorgous again!
tennisace429 said
on 11/6/2008 I used the olive oil method after someone on my bus thought it would be funny to stick gum in my hair. Luckily, it was near the bottom and I managed to get most of it out on the way home, but not all. First I tried ice, but not for very long and it didn't seem to be working. Who knows, it might have if I had left it on longer. My mom then put olive oil on my hair, and I let it sit for a few minutes, then my mom just combed it straight out. I recommend olive (or some kind) of oil and a comb. Good luck!! :-)