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HELP How do I get the sticky gel outta my hair?

Wed, 05/26/2010 - 19:17

Hello....

I had a ambulatory EEG for the past 3 days. The wires were just taken out, Now I'm stuck with all this sticky gel in my hair. Shampoo does not work.  I need advice on some other ways to clean my hair. Please!!

Thank you... Aloha, Rena!

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Re: HELP How do I get the sticky gel outta my hair?

Submitted by RenaGrl808 on Thu, 2010-05-27 - 17:40
Thanks Sara. I'm going to look for the Nexxus. I rinsed my hair in lots of water & kept it wet for a long time, lots of the gel came out. The gel on my scalp is still there & it's very itchy. I will try yours! Have a good weekend, Rena

Re: HELP How do I get the sticky gel outta my hair?

Submitted by gsurosey on Sun, 2010-05-30 - 16:36

When I've done this, the hospital people told me to use baby oil. I used that and a bunch of other stuff. The glue did come out, but it took about a week.

 

Good luck! :)

When I've done this, the hospital people told me to use baby oil. I used that and a bunch of other stuff. The glue did come out, but it took about a week.

 

Good luck! :)

Re: HELP How do I get the sticky gel outta my hair?

Submitted by seakats on Tue, 2010-06-01 - 18:44
I was told to use mayonnaise.  It's disgusting, but it works.  Put it all through your hair and wrap with a warm damp towel. Comb as much as you can out after having it in the towel.  Take a shower....it'll take 2-3 washings, but it seems to work.  If it isn't most of the way gone, do it again.  Once upon a time mayo was considered a good substance to create healthy hair.  But as for me, it's not something that would be a constant thing for me!  It worked wonders and I've had 3 eegs (one of those was a veeg, so it was on there for a week).  I don't use acetone as it irritates my scalp.  Again, it's gross but it works.

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