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Tessica Brown went viral last week after she used Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive, an industrial-strength glue, on her hair when she ran out of her usual hair product, Göt2b Glued Spray, to keep her hair in place.
In a video she posted on February 4, she talked about how her hair had been stuck in a low-braided ponytail for about a month now.
Brown explained that she likes to finish her hair off with Got2b Glued Freeze Spray to hold it together after she makes her hair. But one day, she ran out of her usual hairspray, so she decided to reach for a bottle of Gorilla Glue and used it as a substitute.
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She described her decision as ‘Bad, bad, bad idea.’ Brown said, "Y'all, look. My hair, it don't move. I've washed my hair 15 times, and it don't move."
She even demonstrated trying to wash it out with shampoo, scrubbing vigorously with her nails to try and get the glue out, but nothing happens.
The video spread like wildfire on social media including Instagram and Twitter, with people trying to give her useful tips on what to do and others encouraging her.
In a statement to Beauty IRL, Gorilla Glue said, “We do not recommend using our products in or on hair as they are considered permanent. If someone does use this on their hair, they can try soaking the affected area in warm, soapy water or apply alcohol to the affected area.
“If her hair has truly been glued down to her scalp and immobile for a month with that many aggressive attempts to wash it out, it is possible her hair is fractured at the root but we certainly hope for the best. Her marketing team reached out to us and we have offered to speak with her to share these suggestions as well as checked in on her wellbeing. Safety is our top priority.”
However, on Saturday, Brown shared two photos on Instagram which suggested she had gone to seek medical help. In one of the photos, she was sprawled out in a hospital bed and the other was the photo of the emergency room entrance to St. Bernard Parish Hospital, in Chalmette, Louisiana.
She also shared a video where someone was helping her apply an unknown product to her hair.
Empathies are in line for the Gorilla Girl as people wished her a quick recovery and for her to come out of her predicament unscathed, even though there's a slim chance for her hair to remain normal.
See some reactions on Twitter:
Me in a whole other continent worried if #gorillagluegirl will be ok ?❤ pic.twitter.com/OOMiJIlNbT
— Nomsa S (@NomsaS9) February 7, 2021
UPDATE: It appears that #GorillaGlueGirl is about to begin the "long process" of treating her scalp.
— Complex (@Complex) February 7, 2021
Wishing her a speedy recovery ?
More: https://t.co/FyqqITGg7J pic.twitter.com/Sy9MyKViAR
#gorillagluegirl patiently waiting on the updates praying she comes out alive fr pic.twitter.com/A69zJDxrRs
— TJ (@tijanhassan7) February 7, 2021
The whole world waiting for an update on #gorillagluegirl pic.twitter.com/cAXgiJYcew
— February Came Too Soon (@MercyEhimare1) February 8, 2021
I’m genuinely worried for #gorillagluegirl. When I felt heard the story, my reaction moved from “ wow this is funny” to “wow this is not funny” real quick. I hope she is okay.
— Moe (@Mochievous) February 7, 2021
Been out here stressed about #gorillagluegirl
— Fiona Kemi (@fionakemi90) February 7, 2021
The pressure for women to have slick hair is worrying. I felt physical pain watching her sister trying to help her? pic.twitter.com/RXlFoJFcUC
My phases of #gorillagluegirl reaction
— So Special Kay #EndSARS (@SoSpecialKay007) February 7, 2021
Shock ?
Hysterics ???
Concern ?
Deep concern ?
Prayers and well wished ?? ??
You got this sis ??
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