This is a sticky situation around.
Louisiana woman Tessica Brown, 40, went viral last week after turning to her social media followers for help to undo her “ponytail forever.” He had finished his hairspray while putting the finishing touches on his appearance a few weeks earlier, so he used Gorilla Spray Adhesive by Gorilla Glue, and now he can’t take off any industrial strength adhesive.
“My hair has been like this for about a month. It is not by choice. No, it’s not a choice “, he says in the video that has been seen 21 million times on TikTok and approximately 3 million times on Instagram FB,
during the past week. He revealed that his hair was washed 15 times, but the glue just didn’t come off.
“My hair doesn’t move. Do you hear what I tell you? That. No. Move, ”he adds. Subsequent posts have shown him trying to loosen it with a mixture of tea tree oil and coconut oil, which he called an “epic fault,” as well as a trip to the emergency room at the Hospital de la parish of St. Bernard to Chalmette, La., Who was also unsuccessful.
Although he did not reveal any details about his visit to the hospital in his post (apart from a tearful emoji), sources told TMZ that he would have spent 22 hours in the emergency room. Medical workers tried to put acetone on the back of his head to break the adhesive, according to the report, but it burned his scalp and only made the glue sticky before it hardened again.
Gorilla Glue initially responded to one of her videos on Twitter by suggesting that she use warm water and rubbing alcohol to remove the adhesive, noting, “We do not recommend using our products on hair, as they are considered permanent.” The product page suggests removing dry glue by “mechanical means,” such as scraping the adhesive, being careful not to damage the bottom surface. And their first aid guidelines recommend rinsing the glue off the skin by using water or calling for poison control if swallowed. It also includes a medical emergency number at 800-420-7186.
Like more and more spectators, included Chance the Rapper, have invested in Brown’s ongoing attempts to remove the hair sticker, Gorilla Glue followed a shared statement via its official TWTR Twitter,
account.
“We are sorry to hear about the unfortunate incident that Miss Brown experienced with our hair spray sticker,” the company says. He describes this as a “unique situation” and emphasizes that his product is not indicated for use on hair and that the label warns not to put it on eyes, skin or clothing.
“We are pleased to see in her recent video that Miss Brown has received medical treatment from her local medical facility and we wish her all the best,” adds Gorilla Glue.
Although some initial reactions were steep or mocking the situation, Brown’s struggle to save her scalp has generated empathy and support, especially among black women who have come forward to explain the complicated relationship. which they have with their hair in a society that has discriminated against natural and textured hairstyles. Essential writer Candice Benbow describes it in her column, “Tessica Brown is not the ‘gorilla-tailed girl,’ she’s a black woman who deserves empathy,” who “Many of us tortured our hair for comply with them “.
“Perhaps this whole story is what united so many of our hearts to Tessica’s plight,” he adds. “We may never have used an industrial product for styling purposes, but we have done things to our hair and to ourselves that we would like not to do. We liked it a lot because we know what it’s like to be judged for the biggest mistake you’ve ever made. ”
“The View” cohost Sunny Hostin has a similar view and many other fans have also supported Brown.
Beyonce’s stylist Neal Farinah has also offered her help and services via Instagram. “We [are] I will not continue to overthrow her. Let’s help her! He writes. “When she comes out of the hospital if she needs a wig or takes care of her scalp, I’m here for her.”
TMZ reports that Brown has hired a lawyer and is considering his legal options. Although the Gorilla Spray Adhesive label warns against using it on the eyes, skin or clothing, no hair is mentioned, according to sources close to the situation that Brown considers to be “misleading”.
A fundraiser from GoFundMe set up to cover his medical expenses has also raised $ 14,000.