Gorilla Glue says it’s “very bad to hear about” the Louisiana woman who used her spray-spray adhesive as a hairspray

“My hair has been like this for about a month now. It is not optional. No, it’s not a choice “, she says in the video that was viewed 21 million times on TikTok and about 3 million times on Instagram FB,
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in the last week. She revealed that she washed her hair 15 times, but the glue simply did not come off.

“My hair is not moving. Do you hear what I’m telling you? This one. Not. Move, ”she adds. Subsequent posts showed her trying to relax him with a mixture of tea tree oil and coconut oil, which she called an “epic failure,” as well as a trip to the hospital’s emergency room. St. Bernard Parish of Chalmette, La., Who also apparently was unsuccessful.

While she did not reveal any details about her visit to the hospital when she was posted – other than a tearful emoji – sources told TMZ that she had spent 22 hours in an emergency. Health workers tried to put acetone on the back of her head to break the adhesive, according to the report, but it burned her scalp and made the glue sticky just before it hardened.

Gorilla Glue initially responded to one of her videos on Twitter, suggesting that she use hot water and alcohol to remove the adhesive, noting, “We do not recommend using our products in the hair because they are considered permanent.” The product page suggests removing dry adhesive. using ‘mechanical means’, such as scraping the adhesive, taking care not to damage the surface underneath. And his first aid guides recommend rinsing the glue off the skin using water or calling for poison control if swallowed. It also lists a medical emergency number at 800-420-7186.

Like many spectators, inclusive Chance Rapper, became invested in Brown’s ongoing attempts to remove the adhesive from his hair, Gorilla Glue followed with a statement distributed via official Twitter Twitter,
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“We are very sorry to hear about the unfortunate incident that Ms. Brown experienced using our hair spray adhesive,” the company says. He describes this as a “unique situation” and emphasizes that his product is not suitable for use on hair and that the label warns against the appearance of this on the eyes, skin or clothing.

“We are glad to see in her recent video that Miss Brown has received medical treatment from the local medical unit and we wish her all the best,” adds Gorilla Glue.

While some initial reactions were slim or mocking the situation, Brown’s struggle to save his scalp attracted a cause for empathy and support, especially among black women who had a complicated relationship with their hair. in a society that discriminated against natural and textured hairstyles. Essence writer Candice Benbow describes this in her column, “Tessica Brown is not a ‘gorilla glue girl,’ she is a black woman who deserves empathy,” that “Many of us have tortured our hair accordingly.”

“Perhaps it’s all that history that has united so many of our hearts in Tessica’s plight,” she added. “We may never have used an industrial product for hairdressing, but we did things for our hair and for ourselves we would have liked not to do them. We were loved by her because we know what it’s like to be judged for the biggest mistake you made. ”

Sunny Hostin’s “The View” cohost has a similar vision and many other followers have become involved in Brown’s support.

Beyonce’s stylist, Neal Farinah, also offered her help and services via Instagram. “We [are] he won’t keep tearing it down. Let’s help her! ” he writes. “When she leaves 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. While the Gorilla Spray Adhesive label warns against its use on the eyes, skin or clothing, it does not mention hair, sources close to the situation say that Brown considers it “misleading”.

A GoFundMe fundraiser set up to cover medical expenses also brought in $ 14,000.