What Happened to Gorilla Glue Girl Tessica Brown’s Hair?

Stories of beauty fools are often fun, but things can get bleak when an exchange goes terribly wrong. One such uplifting tale emerged last week, when a woman hoping for a sleek style learned that a spray nozzle with promises of sturdy hold doesn’t make hairspray. Here’s what we know so far about the unfortunate mistake made by the woman who has since been dubbed ‘Gorilla Glue Girl’.

What happened?
Last week, Tessica Brown, Louisiana, 40, revealed on social media that a month ago she had missed her trusty Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Spray, such a strong hairspray, Pauly D and her headdress motionless testify to it. When Brown hit the blank, she decided to seal her style with Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive instead, a permanent, moisture-resistant, heavy-duty adhesive intended for “fabrics, paper, wood, plastic, cardboard. , foam, metal, etc.

Unfortunately, Brown learned that “hair on a human head” is not included in “and more!” In the past month, she’s washed her hair (which is constantly stuck in a ponytail) 15 times, and it’s straighter than ever. In another video, Brown applies Pantene shampoo, which simply rests on the surface of her scalp with vigorous rubbing before being swept aside to reveal even shinier, cured hair that hasn’t budged.

Why did she use furniture glue?
Many people online have speculated that Brown may have mistakenly mistaken Gorilla Glue for Moco de Gorila a.k.a. Gorilla Snot styling gel. Like Gorilla Glue, Gorila’s Moco comes in bright yellow and orange packaging, features an image of a gorilla, and is known for its holding powers. The Got2b Glued Spray also promises a “cement-tipped finish” and “rock hard hair” so maybe Brown felt comfortable achieving a Lowe quality formula. In its ongoing report on the saga, which has now lasted a week now, TMZ says sources told them that Brown “thought everything was fine because the product [Gorilla Glue] said multi-use, ”and Brown recently stated AND she had Gorilla Glue on hand because she had previously used it on materials other than hair and it worked pretty well. She thought everything would be fine in a pinch.

Is it still in her hair?
Yes. Brown says she took to social media for advice on how to get rid of her “ponytail forever.” His first attempt, involving coconut oil and tea tree oil, was an “epic failure.” Then she took the advice of a dermatologist on TikTok, who recommended using acetone to break the bonds of the glue or turning to Goo Gone Adhesive Remover.

Brown posted a photo of the entrance to the emergency room at St. Bernard Parish Hospital on Sunday, followed by a slideshow of photos from the hospital and a clip of an attempted home removal to the song. “Prom Queen” by Molly Kate Kestner. (Brown also posted the full, soundtrack-less, excruciating 2:45 minute video of the process on YouTube.)

It’s embarassing. Gorilla Glue said anything?
Monday, the mark tweeted his condolences. It came after TMZ reported that Brown spent 22 hours in the emergency room, where health workers applied acetone to her hair, which “burned her scalp and only gave back the glue.” sticky before it hardens. The outlet claimed Brown had hired an attorney and was “weighing a case against Gorilla Glue,” because while the product label warns against use on eyes, skin or clothing, it does not mention the hair. Yet on Tuesday, Brown said AND she “never, never said that”.

Does Brown have help?
Since broadcasting her fight, Brown has gone viral. Her initial admission now has 24.9 million views on TikTok, and on Wednesday the GoFundMe that she initially launched with a goal of $ 1,500 to fund the wigs people warned she would need raised nearly 18,000. dollars. Many commenters on Instagram, where Brown is now verified, posted things like, “I thought it was funny at first, but now I feel really bad.” And some famous people sent their condolences:

TMZ also reports that Brown has the backing of a friend who applied Goof Off, a heavy-duty “stains, stains, marks and smears” remover to Brown’s hair on Tuesday. The friend managed to cut Brown’s ponytail, a notoriously painful style even when not permanently stuck to the scalp. Brown also posted emoji-loaded text updates thanking everyone for the outpouring of support.

And after?
On Tuesday, TMZ reported that Brown was flying to Los Angeles to see Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Obeng – a trip Brown confirmed with another emoji-filled post. According to TMZ, Obeng is confident he can remedy the sticky situation in two to three days using a medical grade glue remover. The outlet estimates the procedure would cost around $ 12,500, but says Obeng will do it for free because he “feels so bad for Tessica.”

We hope Brown and his scalp will emerge safely on the other side.