Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-15
Toilet Recipes for the Ladies.

From tho.New York Boudoir.l
Having well cleansed the hair, I'D
eral use of pomade, or oil, will tend 70
STRENGTHEN il. One of the best onguents
for the hair that is made IS termed fhli'
ocomer. the name of which rs com
mound of Greek and Latin, signifylng
friend to the hair
White wax, ozS.
Almond oil, . lbs.
Oil bergamot, ! OF.
Oil lemon, ] o..
Oil lavender, ! or.
Oil cloves, drachm.
Melt the wax in the oil Of almonds by
\ wafer bath at as low q temperature as
nossible; stir the mixture as 1t cools,
first adding the essential oils. DO not
nour il ont into Jars until 1t is nearly
cool enough to set, and let the jars it is
to be poured into be slightly warmed
PERFuMED OILS FOR THE HAIR
The basis of these oils are oil Of al
mond olive oil, or oil of ben. Which
ever is used should be perfectly fresh,
and of the best quality.
Nacassar Oii-This oil is made by
the natives in the island. 1t is obtained
by boiling the kernel of the fruit tree re-
sembling the walnut, called IN Malay
bo9e0n. The oil is mixed with other in
Gradients. and has something CT creo-
sote smell, But the Macassar oil sold In
this country has probably no relation to
the above, except TO name. The follow
ing will produce good article OF Ms
CAESAR oil
Olive oil, ID.
Oil Of origanum, drachm,
Oil of rosemary, ! drachm. Mix.
Rose hair oil IS made of fine olive or
almond oil, pint; oil Of rose, 20 drops.
If required red, color the oil with aka
net root, and strain before adding the
perfume.
BAxDoLYE FOR KEEPING THE HAIR IN
PLACE.
Mucilage of ounce seed is used-mu-
cilage of picked Irish moss, carefully
strained is said to answer still better.
The following is particularly recon-
mended g,,s
Gum tracaeanth Finest picked, one
ounce, reduce it te coarse powder; rose
water, one pint
Put them into wide-mouthed vessel
and shake them together for two or three
DAYS, then strain with gentle pressure
through fine linen.
The world over, the practice Of dyeing
the hair is adopted by persons who have
gray hair. The following is an excellent
recipe for hair-dye:
Powdered litharge, two pounds.
Quick lime, half pound.
Calcined magnesia, half a pound.
Stake the lime, using as little water as
possible to make it disintegrate, then mix
the whole. stGe =
Directions for use-Mix the powder
with enough water to form a creamy
fluid; with the aid of small brush, COM
pletelv cover the hair TO be dyed with
this mixture. To dye a light brown,
allow it to remain on the hair four hours;
dark brown, eight hours; black, twelve
hours As the dye does not act unless
il is moist it is necessary to keep It so
by wearing an oiled silk cap. After the
hair is dyed, the refuse mast be thor
oughly washed from the head with plain.
water When dry, the hair should be
oiled.
An excellent application for the hair,
which is also a remedy for skin diseases,
blemishes Of the complexion, etc, is as
follows. Take of precipitated sulphur
and sugar of lead, each one drachm;
rosewater, four ounces mix well.
This is not an instantaneous dye, but
should be applied twice q day till it
gradually restores the eolcr toits natural
shade. The addition Of half an ounce Of
rlyeerine will take from it drying prop
erty which is undesirable.