Need Help in Getting Vaseline Out of My 2 Year Old Daughter's Hair!!!

Hi L.,

Be careful with the chemical de-greasers like Dawn, Goo-gone and the like. Even though some say they are natural or just petrolatum products there are still dangers. There are some safe solvents on the market but you really have to investigate. I know Sol-u-mel is completely safe and will do the job on the first try but it can only be ordered through a Melaleuca membership club. I know this for sure because I am a member and would be glad to give you more details.

Stubby's answer is the safest of those reccommended. It may take some work but the Vaseline needs to come out quickly. Just because it is sold in the stores, don't assume that vaseline is safe. Good luck to you!

M.

My daughter did the same thing!!! We tried a lot of things but what worked the best was Goo Gone----or Goop--you can get it at walmart in the automotive section------it is to remove grease. White container.
Someone suggested that we use diluted Awesome Cleaner, but I was afraid that it would burn my daughters scalp.

I have also hear that white vinegar works as well.

Hope this helps.

-T.

Removing Vaseline

Luckily the news is good. Vaseline, which is composed of petroleum jelly (petrolatum) can be removed from hair. One of the most reliable removal methods involves cornstarch.

Apply a little cornstarch to the hair and carefully pat, (don't rub), it into the hair. The cornstarch will absorb some, if not all of the Vaseline. After you apply the cornstarch shampoo it out with a good clarifying shampoo like Philou Green Apple shampoo or a similar product. Most, if not all, of the Vaseline should be removed with the first treatment. If not, repeat until all the greasiness is gone. Be sure to use warm not hot water for the shampoo. Cold water makes the Vaseline worse.

If you are out of cornstarch you can try a baking soda/shampoo option. Mix one teaspoon of baking soda and mix it with a regular baby shampoo. Pat the mixture onto the hair while it is still dry. Then add warm to hot water. This should help. Repeat until all the Vaseline is removed.

Although flour will work as a cornstarch substitute, it is not usually as effective. Flour may also tend to dry the hair out more than the cornstarch.
Keep in mind that after applying cornstarch, flour or baking soda, you hair may need some extra TLC and a good deep conditioning treatment.

mix baking soda in some shampoo and wash the hair with it-it works great -i had to do it when i used a bottle of shampoo from a bad batch- that was the only thing that worked!

my grandfather never used shampoo for any reason. He always used dish detergent (JOY) for his shampooing. He never had lice, dry hair or dandruff. I'd say if you want to try it, it may work~!

Try Neutrogena T-gel!

the vaseline isnt ness. bad for her hair...but if you want it out then try washing it a few times with regular shampoo.