How to peel the cud from the hair?

Chewing gum is a great way to take care of your dental health and freshen your breath. But some of us probably know the situation when the usual Orbit or Dirol in some incomprehensible way is on the head, and then the logical question arises - how to peel the cud from the hair? Do not advise you to immediately grab the scissors in order to cut off the chewing gum along with the curl. This "barbarous" method of solving the problem is an extreme measure. Have enough patience! In this article, we will show you how to peel the chewing gum from hair in the most simple ways, so as not to spoil your hair.

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What methods to choose?

The use of suitable methods and means depends on how long they are and where the chewing gum has stuck - at the tips, in the middle of the strands or at the roots. Various solutions are described below in each particular case.

Important! It is strongly advised not to resort to the help of chemicals - gasoline, acetone or aggressive detergents, as an alternative to them can be practically harmless improvised components.

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Than to peel the cud from the hair?

Depending on the chosen method, to remove the chewing gum from the hair, you will need such substances and products:

• water - cold and hot( 60 C);
• salt;
• ice;
• peanut oil;Sunflower or olive oil
• ;
• baking soda;
• lemon;
• vodka or medical alcohol;
• Vaseline;
• mayonnaise;
• hand cleaner;
• toothpaste;
• mouth rinse aid;
• shampoo;
• Conditioner for dry hair.

Do not forget to prepare and the corresponding inventory is:

• small bowl or container;
• bottle with spray gun;
• comb or comb;
• toothbrush;
• towel or cotton fabric.

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How to peel the cud from long hair?

If the pin is stuck not at the roots but at the tips of the locks or in the middle, it will not be difficult to remove it. Operate using one of the suggested methods.

Method 1

1. Place the strand in very cold, salted water or overlay the contaminated area with ice.
2. Wait 10-15 minutes - the sticky mass should harden.
3. Try to remove it entirely, in the direction of hair growth or break into separate pieces and remove parts.
4. If there are small particles left - remove them from the head with a comb with frequent prongs.
5. Wash your hair with shampoo.

Note! If the elastic is not completely removed, immerse the strand in hot water, so that the chewing gum becomes viscous, flatten it, cool again and begin to break. In particularly difficult cases, be prepared for the fact that you will have to repeat this procedure several times to achieve the desired effect.

Method 2

1. Take 100 g of peanut butter( paste).
2. Apply it to an old toothbrush.
3. Carefully grease the stained strands so that the velcro will absorb the oil and soften.
4. Carefully remove using a small towel or a piece of old cloth.
5. Wash your head with shampoo.

Method 3

1. Take 1-2 tbsp.baking soda.
2. Dilute it to 1-2 tsp.water.
3. Apply the paste to the problem area.
4. Wait until it dries.
5. Walk a few times with a comb, combing the cud.
6. Be sure to wash your hair with warm water and shampoo.

Method 4

1. Squeeze into the bowl of juice of 1 lemon.
2. Mix with 1-2 tsp.water.
3. Add a conditioner for dry hair.
4. Pour the solution into a bottle with a spray gun.
5. Shake until components are mixed.
6. Spray your head.
7. For best effect, rub your fingers in the contaminated area.
8. Remove any excess adhesive from the comb.
9. Wash your hair.

Method 5

1. Moisten the cotton pad or piece of cloth with vodka or medical alcohol.
2. Process the problem location.
3. Wait 2-3 minutes until the "Velcro" disappears on its own.
4. Wash your head with shampoo.

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How to remove the chewing gum from the hair roots?

It will be a bit harder to cope with the problem if you accidentally managed to "decorate" the base of the hair with a chewing gum. But here there are some simple tips that will come to your rescue in a situation when you need to urgently decide how to peel the cud from the hair.

Solution 1

1. Take a few drops of vegetable - sunflower or olive oil.
2. Lubricate it with a soiled area.
3. Wait 5 minutes for the gum to become soaked with oil and soften.
4. Carefully remove it by hand.
5. Comb your hair.
6. Wash your head thoroughly so as not to leave greasy marks on your hair.

Note! The same method can be used to peel the cud from the short hair. However, in this case, lubricate with oil not only the cud, but also the entire problem area on the head, so that the elastic band does not stick to the neighboring hairs.

Solution 2

1. Buy a silicone spray in a specialized store.
2. Apply it to adhered chewing gum.
3. Wait for 1-2 minutes until the silicone splits the viscous substance.
4. Remove the chewing gum with a comb.
5. Wash the head entirely.

Note! The use of such silicone-based droplets is a very simple and effective way to remove Velcro. In addition, silicone envelops hair with a protective film and thus protects them from brittleness.

Solution 3

1. Take a small amount of petroleum jelly.
2. Lubricate the area around the sticky rubber band.
3. Also apply a little Vaseline on the comb or comb.
4. Carefully walk the comb through the hair from top to bottom so that the chewing gum starts to crawl.
5. Wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo.

Note! If there was no petroleum jelly in the home medicine cabinet, in order to peel the chewing gum from the hair, you can in the same way apply a popular product - mayonnaise, which is sure to be found in any refrigerator.

Solution 4

1. Apply a little toothpaste - the size of a pea - to the chewing gum.
2. Gently rub it, gradually removing the chewing gum pieces.
3. If necessary, add the paste and continue until completely removed.
4. Wash your head.

Solution 5

1. Strike a few drops of hand cleaner in the chewing gum.
2. Wash hair with any mouth rinse aid.
3. Wait 5 minutes - the chewing gum should fall off.
4. Wash your head with a mild shampoo.

We will be glad if our advice on how to peel the chewing gum from your hair will help you cope with such an unpleasant situation. Choose the most suitable method for yourself and act as quickly as possible - and you will save an attractive look of your hairstyle.