CARE OF THE HAIR.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2740, 19 February 1910, Page 4 (Supplement)

CARE OF THE HAIR.

IMPORTANCE CANNOT HE OVER-

ESTIMATED

The importance of absolute cleanliness in connection with the hair cannot to be over-emphasised. This means more than regular shampooings—it includes keeping everything that touches the hair in immaculate condition. The times of shampooing must be. regulated by the condition of one’s sculp, also by tlio circumstances in which one lives. If the hair is oily it needs more frequent washing than when dry and brittle. Once in two weeks is not too often, and between times if the hair lies flat it will be improved by tlio dry shampoo.’ This is given by shaking powder well into the scalp and then brushing it out carefully with a clean brush. Some women use orris root for this purpose, while others prefer ordinary talcum powder or white cornmoal. Be careful never to give a dry shampoo when the hair is damp, either from water or perspiration, as it may induce an ugly stickiness. The much talked of danger from wearing of artificial hair lies not so much in the hair itself as in carelessly neglecting it and Jetting it become, a dust collector. If a formed rat- is worn it is '"'ell to select one that is wire, lightly covered. Do not pay too much for it, so that it can be thrown away frequently. The poticho, or rat, of long hair should be combed out each time it is put on as carefully as if it were grown on the head. This can best bo done, by a stiff brush. From time to time the hair can be washed in gasoline to clean it. taking care not to wear it until it lias been thoroughly aired. To keep brushes in condition two sets should be used on alternate days, and the brush and comb washed and sunned in the interim.

If this seems too much trouble to the busy woman, at least do not fail to give a weekly washing. If this is neglected no amount of care, massage, and tonic will counteract the bad effect.

A brush is easily cleaned by dipping up and down in hot water in which a tablospoonful of ammonia has been dissolved to a basinful of water. Do not wet the backs. Shake out the water until almost dry, then put on a clean towel and stand in a sunny window ledge to air. Th e bristles may be turned down until the drying is finish, ed. then the brush should be turned on its' back to sun and air. A comb is more difficult to clean than a brush. Before dipping in hot water and ammonia go over each tooth with a piece of stiff cardboard or hairpin to remove any dirt that may cling to the sides. There are patent comb cleaners consisting of many strands, of coarse hemp fastened to a ring, which greatly expedite cleaning by pulling through a number of teeth at once. If the comb happens to be celluloid see that you do not clean it near a flame or it may explode and give a bad burn. The hair is also harmed by allowing the lining of one’s hat to get oversoiled. It may seem something of a nuisance to put in a new lining, but it is not half so much of a nuisance as to have one’s hair fall out from dirt germs.