Chewing gum sticking to your hair is a very tricky problem, especially if you're in a hurry to prepare for an important occasion or need to get your hair ready quickly. In this case, many people react with disappointment and despair to find a solution, few are able to think of the right way to remove chewing gum without harming the hair, and even fewer know how to prevent this from happening.
Chewing gum contains polymers, especially a substance called a "viscoelastic polymer", which makes the gum soft, stretchable, elastic and sticks firmly to the hair. So, if you're having a problem with chewing gum sticking to your hair, don't panic, here are some simple and practical ways to do it.
Use ice cubes. Hold some ice cubes inside a towel, place them on top of the gum, press the towel constantly, allow the gum to cool and harden, and gently remove the gum from your hair. This method is relatively easy to do and doesn't take much time, but it is important to note that if too much force is used when removing the gum, it may cause the hair to be pulled or broken.
Use vinegar. Apply an appropriate amount of vinegar on top of the gum and steep for a few minutes to soften the gum, then gently remove the gum from your hair using your fingers or a comb. Vinegar has the function of softening the substance, it can make the gum softer, easier when removing the gum, and at the same time help to remove the persistence of the gum sticking to the hair.
Use olive oil. Apply an appropriate amount of olive oil, let it soak for a few minutes, and then use your fingers or a comb to gently remove the gum from your hair. Olive oil is a natural lubricant that can help reduce friction and tugging on the hair caused by chewing gum, and chewing gum is easily removed from the hair without causing damage to the hair.
If none of the above methods work, you can choose some other alternatives, such as sprinkling some cornstarch on your hair, soaking soda, or applying toothpaste, etc., these methods are also effective when removing chewing gum, but we need to be aware that these methods may cause irritation to the scalp and are not suitable for long-term use, and we also need to pay attention to the usual precautions. Here are some things we can do to help prevent chewing gum sticking to our hair:
1.Wash your hair frequently. The oilier your hair, the higher the chance that chewing gum will stick to your hair, so we need to pay attention to washing your hair frequently to keep it clean.
2.Give up chewing gum. This is the easiest way to prevent chewing gum from sticking to your hair, and if you don't eat it, the gum won't stick to your hair. Of course, this can be a challenge for people who like to chew gum, but on important occasions or when you need to maintain a perfect image, you can chew gum a little more to reduce the stickiness and reduce the likelihood of sticking to your hair.
3.Mental preparation. Before going outside the house or before doing any activity, tell yourself not to let the gum stick to your hair. This mental cue can help us be more careful when chewing gum, pay attention to the position of the gum, and reduce the chance of making mistakes.
While the problem of chewing gum sticking to our hair can be confusing and annoying, hopefully, with these simple methods, you will be able to solve this problem easily. Also, if you have other workarounds, please don't hesitate to share them with us. Most importantly, remember that when faced with any problem, it is most crucial to remain calm and find a solution.