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• Method 2 of 4: Use a lubricant
• Method 3 of 4: Dissolve the gum
• Method 4 of 4: Freeze the gum
• Tips
• Warnings

1 Take peanut butter. Peanut butter is a classic method that has worked for a lot of people. It is very effective because the oil is a natural lubricant that will help get the gum out of your hair.

• You need to choose an oil that has 80 grams of fat per 100 grams of peanut butter.

2 Take a rubber band and gather the hair to which the gum is stuck. If you can, separate it from the rest of your hair to keep it from tangling.

• Use a small piece of foil to keep the oil from spreading to the rest of your hair and all over your head.

3 Apply peanut butter to your hair using a toothbrush. Start at the top (where the gum sticks) and work your way down.

• Apply oil in long strokes. Once you apply the peanut butter well to the gum, it will come off. After a while, you can grab a comb or use your fingers to pull large chunks of gum out of your hair.
• You can use the back of a spoon (as a hard surface) to apply peanut butter to the gum.

4 Take a towel and wipe off any remaining gum from your hair. After the peanut butter has loosened the gum from your hair, take a paper (or regular) towel and gently pull the remaining gum out of your hair.

• You can easily get the gum out of your hair using peanut butter and a comb, but if the gum doesn't come out completely, a towel will help.
• Using this method, wash your hair thoroughly, do not spare shampoo to wash off the oil from your hair.

Method 2 of 4: Use a lubricant

1. 1 Find a lubricant. You can find products throughout the home that can make good lubrication (such as food or toiletries). Among them, you can choose a lubricant with which you are probably very familiar - oil.
   • Lubricants include: toothpaste, vegetable oil, hair mousse, cream, petroleum jelly, hair silicone, glue remover, and even WD-40 lubricant.
2. 2 Use an elastic band to grab any hair that has been touched by the gum and separate it from the rest of the hair. If possible, it is best to separate this hair from the rest so as not to get tangled.
   • Use a small piece of foil to keep the oil from spreading all over your head.
3. 3 Use your fingers to apply the lubricant to the gum and hair that gets tangled in it. Most lubricants (such as oil) can be applied or poured safely. Rub the oil into the gum with your fingers, then apply the oil to the hair where the gum is entangled.
   • Try not to pull the gum out until you have coated any hair that the gum has touched with a layer of oil.If you try to pull out the gum right away, it can become even more tangled.
4. 4 Now you can finish. After you have thoroughly rubbed all your hair and gum with the oil, grab a comb and use the comb to pull the gum out of your hair. Be sure to wipe the comb after each attempt, as pieces of gum can get stuck between the teeth.
   • Before rinsing the oil out of your hair, take a towel or soft cloth and pat dry your hair to remove any oil and gum residue.
5. 5 Wash your hair. Some lubricants have a strong, persistent odor. Therefore, do not feel sorry for the shampoo after pulling the gum out of your hair.

Method 3 of 4: Dissolve the gum

1. 1 Find a solvent. It is unlikely that the solvent is anywhere in your home, but this product is very effective in removing gum from hair or clothing.
   • Good solvents include eucalyptus oil, alcohol, glue remover, baking soda and water, lemon juice, white vinegar, and mayonnaise.
2. 2 Apply this solvent directly to the gum and wait at least a minute. Then try to peel the gum with your fingers.
   • If the gum does not break down, wait a little longer. It should dissolve, after which you can easily split it with your fingers.
3. 3 Remove any remaining gum from your hair. If the solvent has worked, you can easily split the gum and use your fingers to pull it out of your hair. Then pat dry your hair with a towel to remove any gum residue.
   • It is recommended to wipe your hair with a towel before washing your hair - it will be more convenient this way.

Method 4 of 4: Freeze the gum

1. 1 Try ice. With the help of cold, you can freeze the gum - it will become hard, and it will be easy to break it and pull it out of your hair.
   • This method is considered to be more painful than other methods because the hardened gum is difficult to break and pull out of the hair.
2. 2 Freeze the gum in the refrigerator or freezer. If you have very long hair, you can place strands of hair that have entangled gum in the freezer. If you have short hair, you need to place ice cubes on these strands and wrap it all in a plastic bag. Wait 20 minutes.
   • You can pre-wet your hair with salted water to lower the freezing point of the ice.
3. 3 Pull the hardened gum out of your hair. As soon as you feel that the gum is hard and brittle, you can break it and pull it out of your hair piece by piece. If you feel the gum has begun to soften, freeze it again.
   • If the gum is too tangled in your hair to pull it out, you can apply a little vegetable oil and freeze the gum again.

Tips

• After washing your hair, be sure to apply a generous amount of conditioner to your hair. Conditioner often contains special lubricants that can easily detect and remove any gum residue you may have missed.
• Be careful and choose the products and products you intend to use carefully. Some products can ruin your hair, so be sure to read the recommendations on the product label!

Warnings

• Try these methods as quickly as possible to get the gum out of your hair. You don't want the sticky gum to last too long in your hair!
• Be careful if you decide to use WD-40 grease. This is a harmful substance that can lead to dire consequences if used incorrectly. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after using it.