Mum reveals 50p hack to get pesky Barbie rubber bands out of your kids’ hair in seconds – without pulling or cutting
THEY may look cute when you tie your child's hair up with them, but when it comes to the end of the day - many parents know how they can be a nightmare to take out, often ending in tears.
But one mum has revealed a 50p hack that’ll help get those pesky Barbie rubber bands out of your kids’ hair in seconds.
The hair ties are often stretchy but are small and plastic-like to help secure various different hair styles such as ponytails, braiding, and daily hairdos.
But due to being so thin, they have a tendency to get knotted in between hair.
However, Taylor Rachele revealed in a video to her , that all you need is nail varnish remover and a cotton bud.
In the video, which gained , Taylor claims that this will help you get out those stubborn tiny rubber bands without having to pull or cut them.
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Taylor proved this by showing that all you need to do is dip a cotton bud into the nail varnish remover so it is soaked, and then just dab it on the hair band.
The video then showed the hairband just breaking after seconds, meaning that she didn’t need to pull it out.
It also meant that her daughter was left unhurt and didn’t have to experience her hair getting pulled out.
Her video gained over 2,000 people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
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One wrote: “My daughter is going to love this because she hates getting rubber bands Removed from her hair!”
And a second thankful mum added: “Good job Mum.
"Sometimes babies swim and play rough then fall asleep with rubber bands in and it hurts to pull them out.
“This is a great idea. Thank you for sharing.”
There were some other suggestions too, as one said that “lemon essential oil does that same thing.”
And added: “But good to know there are multiple options. I hate pulling those out of little one’s hair.”
Hairstyles that are kind to your locks
- Loose Braids: Opt for loose, soft braids rather than tight ones to minimise tension on the scalp and reduce breakage.
- Low Ponytail: A low ponytail is less stressful on your hair compared to high, tight ponytails. Use a fabric-covered hair tie to avoid snagging.
- Messy Bun: A relaxed, messy bun can be both stylish and kind to your hair. Avoid pulling your hair too tightly and use gentle hair ties.
- Soft Waves: Embrace your natural texture or use heatless methods to create soft waves, reducing the need for damaging heat styling tools.
- Half-Up, Half-Down: This style keeps some hair pulled back while leaving the rest down, reducing the strain on your scalp.
- Headbands and Scarves: Using headbands or scarves can keep hair out of your face without causing damage, and they can be quite fashionable.
- Loose Plaits for Sleeping: Before bed, loosely plait your hair to prevent tangles and breakage overnight.
