HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 14:39:15: Previous Next
I was going to put wax in my hair to spike it all up for a charity event in the UK, I used this hair wax but it doesn't come out.
I only tested it on one area and got one spike that was long. My hair is 6 inches long...
I have washed my hair 6 times tonight and the wax does not seem to come out, it just preads out more and makes my hair seem greasy and think... does anyone please know how to get this out!? I ont wanna hav to cut it!
Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by MC on March 12, 2003 at 14:58:34: Previous Next
In Reply to: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 14:39:15:
This may sound obvious and I am not trying to be insulting but you give the impression that this is a product you bought? Or is it just wax you made yourself? Cuz if you bought it in the store see if it has any directions on the bottle and if not call the manufacturer and ask about it/complain (only if necessary).
Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 15:28:18: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by MC on March 12, 2003 at 14:58:34:
yeah, i was stupid enough to use it when it said "for use with especailly short hair" there are no directions on getting it out... :(
Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by MC on March 12, 2003 at 16:00:30: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 15:28:18:
In that case I would call the manufacturer and see if they have anything to tell you.
Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by I wish I had a beard on March 12, 2003 at 16:52:17: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by MC on March 12, 2003 at 16:00:30:
The last time I had a trim the woman absolutely lathered my hair with wax so it was horribly greasy. It took a good few days for it to get out completely, it could have been a maybe a week or so.
well...
Posted by LucksKind on March 12, 2003 at 16:01:50: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 15:28:18:
Many moons ago, I tried HAIR wax...that is, wax made for use
in controlling your hair...
It SHOULD come out with shampoo & water. Mine just rinsed off my
very waxy hands...with plain water!
Try using warm water...it should be completely out within a few washings.
Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by Joe on March 12, 2003 at 17:30:44: Previous Next
In Reply to: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 14:39:15:
maybe, you could use a dandruff shampoo, they're much stronger than regular shampoos. work it into your hair real good and let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing it out.
Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by RD on March 12, 2003 at 18:41:33: Previous Next
In Reply to: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 14:39:15:
Here in the US, we have an organic solvent called "De-Solv-It" which is made out of citrus products. It is totally safe with skin, hair, etc. and it would take the wax out of your hair easily without damaging it.
Unfortunately you're in the UK, but if you look on the shelves of an establishment that sells cleaning fluids and solvents (here in the US, we have "Home Depot" and Wal-Mart stores that carry it), you might find something really close. Just be careful that the label says it is safe for contact with skin. If it's safe on skin, it's safe on hair too. Some cleaners that have an orange smell have other oils and solvents that wouldn't be good for your hair at all, so choose carefully.
Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by hairdresser on March 16, 2003 at 18:55:38: Previous Next
In Reply to: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 14:39:15:
: I was going to put wax in my hair to spike it all up for a charity event in the UK, I used this hair wax but it doesn't come out.
: I only tested it on one area and got one spike that was long. My hair is 6 inches long...
: I have washed my hair 6 times tonight and the wax does not seem to come out, it just preads out more and makes my hair seem greasy and think... does anyone please know how to get this out!? I ont wanna hav to cut it!
Either use a clarifying shampoo or mix baking soda in with regular shampoo and lather well (don't get it to a full paste)
Re: HELP! I have wax in my hair!
Posted by JimEd on March 17, 2003 at 04:19:01: Previous Next
In Reply to: HELP! I have wax in my hair! posted by Spoon on March 12, 2003 at 14:39:15:
Just keep washing with water that's hot enough without scalding yourself. And next time, use egg whites to spike your hair.