School Projects & Experiments on Getting Gum From Your Hair

There are a few experiments and home remedies to get gum out of your hair.

Gum can wreak havoc on your hair the moment it accidentally gets stuck. The more you move your head, the more hair that ends up stuck to the piece of gum. As you try to get it out, you end up pulling out plenty of hair out with it. Before you reach for the scissors and do something drastic, try one of these experiments to get the gum out.

Peanut Butter or Mayonnaise

Peanut butter and mayonnaise work equally well to get gum out. Coat the gum and hair strands with peanut butter or mayonnaise. Wait about 10 to 20 minutes for the oils in the peanut butter or mayo to absorb into the gum. Gently slide the gum down the hair strands to remove. If you need a little help, use a comb to gently pick the remaining gum out of the hair.

Oil

Oils are another home product that works to get the gum out of hair. Olive oil, baby oil, canola oil, vegetable oil and even cooking spray will do the trick. Pour the oil directly over the gum and ensure it is completely coated. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the oil to soak into the gum. Slide the gum down the hair to remove. You may need to use a comb to remove the remaining pieces of gum.

Conditioner

Deep conditioning treatments are great for repairing damaged hair and removing gum. Saturate the affected area with a large amount of the conditioner. Gently work the conditioner into the hair and gum. Wrap your head in a towel and allow 20 minutes for the conditioner to penetrate into the gum. Rinse the conditioner out of your hair. Using a fine-toothed comb, remove the gum from your hair.

Baking Soda

Baking soda also can be used to properly remove gum from the hair. Pour a few tablespoons of the baking soda into a bowl. Add a few drops of water to the bowl; you'll want just enough water to form a paste. Coat the gum and hair strands in the paste, and wait a few minutes for the baking soda paste to dry slightly. Brush the gum out of the hair.

References

• Hair Style Secrets Revealed: How to Get Gum Out of Hair
• Care Fair: How to Get Gum and Glue Out of Your Hair