Because hair and gum are incompatible, here's how to get rid of the latter.

Sending virtual hugs to anyone who just typed "how to get gum out of hair" into Google   

It's not just you

I never gave much thought to the topic of gum removal from hair until the day I desperately needed the information. Every day, I can count on my kids to show me something new.  

You probably need to know how to get gum out of hair RIGHT NOW.

Here Are 5 Simple Methods to Remove Gum From Hair Without Trimming It

The first piece of advice I have is this: don't give your preschooler gum. Before what happened in my own home, I had actually followed this rule. Preschoolers, however, are notorious for having a knack for finding things they shouldn't, especially if those things belong to their older brother.

This self-blame for getting gum stuck in my hair (and yours) is not productive.  

Please remove this gum from your hair.

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First, if the Piece of Gum is Small, Here's How to Get It Out of Your Hair

Remove the hairs from the gums carefully and slowly. If your kid only has a Chiclet-sized piece of gum stuck, this is actually feasible. However, both mom and kid need patience to get the gum out of the hair. You should move on to Plan B if your child has a sensitive scalp and won't be able to tolerate the hair tugging.

Wrap the affected area in oil. Oils such as peanut butter, olive oil, butter, and even WD-40 have been reported to be effective by some users. Instructions for removing gum are as follows:

1. You can use any oily substance you have around the house to cover the gum. )
2. Ignore the kid for a while and give the area a chance to recover.
3. To remove gum from hair, gently rub the affected area with an oily substance, getting as close to the individual hair pieces as possible, and then comb the gum out.
4. Washing the hair at this point may be necessary to remove any lingering odor from the product or method used.

Tip No. 3: Baking Soda for Removing Gum from Hair

This one works just as well as the one containing oil, but it has a much nicer aroma. The simple procedure for using baking soda to remove gum from hair is as follows:

1. Put a third of a cup of baking soda in a bowl or on a plate.
2. Sprinkle a few drops of water on top and mix until you have a thick paste.
3. Gently massage the baking soda paste into your hair, focusing on the area around and including the gum.
4. In order for the chemical reaction to take place, please wait a few minutes.
5. Use the baking soda magic to remove the much less sticky gum from your hair.

Toothpaste can remove gum from hair (No. 4)

In fact, toothpaste is a sort of hybrid of the baking soda and oil substance trick, which explains why it works despite looking completely out of place. Put a dab of toothpaste on your finger and rub it into the hair that surrounds your gums. Like the aforementioned techniques, it will aid in removing hair from the gum.

Freezing the gum out of hair is Tip #5.

Using an ice cube to "freeze" the gum in the hair can be effective if only a small amount of gum is stuck in the hair. Use an ice cube directly by rubbing it over the gummed hair, or make an ice pack and let it sit on the gum area for a few minutes. Hardened gum is easier to remove from hair because it can be torn into smaller pieces.

When it comes to gum in hair, an ounce of prevention isn't always possible.

Additional Gum Removal from Hair Steps to Take

And if all else fails, break out the scissors and let your kid experiment with a new do.

Please don't fret It'll sprout again.

And a new haircut might be in order...here are some suggestions that might help.

Styles for Children's Hair to Try After Getting Their Gums Scaled

• Girls' hairstyles that are so simple and cute that you can actually do them, even if you've just gotten gum stuck in your hair.
• Styles for young girls' hair that are both adorable and simple
• Cute hairdos for boys, from toddlerhood through middle school (and beyond, though I wish the gum-in-hair crisis would end sooner rather than later).
• Keeping the shorter hair hidden with a braid may help you disguise the areas where your hair is still long. Take a look at these cute braids for girls!
• Please reassure me that your child did not put gum in his or her hair the day before picture day; however, if you're still worried, here are some ideas for your child's hairstyle for the big day.

Using scissors to remove a large piece of gum from one's hair is sometimes the only option.

Can gum be removed from hair?

Your child's hair will need to be washed with a mild shampoo to get rid of the remnants of the gum and the oily substance you used to get rid of the gum.
Here are a few of our favorite mild shampoos for kids:

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Why We Chose Gum for Hair Removal

One day while out doing errands with my daughter, I noticed that she had grown quiet in the back seat. I didn't give it much thought, and for a while I even enjoyed the quiet.

I told my mom that I stuck gum in my hair. Exhibit I: You Want to See ”

My daughter just told me that she voluntarily stuck gum in her hair and that she is so pleased with the result that she wants to show it to me.

Yes To answer your question, yes, she did.

I braked suddenly because I didn't want any more hair to get stuck between my teeth until I fixed the issue.

You guessed it: a large wad of purple gum was firmly embedded in her tresses. My daughter fussed and cried for about 20 minutes as I painstakingly picked the hairs out of the gum.  

Okay, who's brainchild was this again?

Many pieces of gum were extracted, but I was reduced to simply chopping off several lengths of hair.

{Sigh}

How else do you recommend removing gum from hair?

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