The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
The Hair.

fortnlghtly cleansing and shampoolng,
the utmost excellence in growth and
texture will be the result; but even if
such thoughtfulness comes later in life
Il great deal may be done to increase the
beauty, sickness and weight of the hair.
Fifty strokes of the brush morning and
night, the same with the comb, are said
to be sufficient; but there are right and
wrong methods of brushing and comb
ing, To do it properly, the hair should
be divided in strands, the brush held
sidewise when passing over the top, so
as to reach the scalp closely, and pressed
firmly down, tlattening the brush when
passing over the lower lengths of hair
A large rubber comb and stiff brush
should be used, and neither they nor the
hair should be wet. If dressing is re-
quired, thin bandoline or preparation
of quinine and bay-rum is best. Some
persons find a weak solution of glycerine
and rose water good for smoothing re-
fractory puffs or curls, For cleansing
the hair many preparations are recon-
mended, but perhaps the very best is the
yelks of eggs, if carefully applied. Take
first cup of water with small quanti-
ty of ammonia, and rub the scalp of the
head with it thoroughly, then rub in the
yelk of the egg, using the fingers and
penetrating to every part of the scalp;
have ready basin of tepid water, and,
holding the head down, wash it, or have
it washed, thoroughly, afterward rinsing
it well with cold water After the hair
is finally rinscd, comb it out well, dry it
with towel, and let it hang until per-
fectly free from moisture before brush
ing or arranging. For simpler cleansers,
ammonia and water, the white of egg in
water, or preparation of quinine and
bay-rum is very good, while an excellent
method of removing dust from the hair
and drying too moist scalp is to rub in
powdered starch or any plain rice powder
and then brush the hair briskly and
thoroughly.
The small pufs so much worn during
the last year are now not recognized by
fashion, loops of hair taking their place,
while braids of various kinds are coming
into popular use. The French twist is
also going out, as well as the Vandyke
fringe on the forehead, simpler style of
natural looking wave or crepe being
adopted. The newest style has the hair
coiled up at one side in the back, the
ends forming a loose twist or loOp, while
two curls of moderate length are worn
close to it, beginning at the top, and fall
ing just to the nape of the neck. If
high couture is needed on the top, the
new French knot may be put on. This
requires false switch with the coil and
curls, and is made by brushing out the
switch smoothly and tying in one knot;
this gives Topped effect, and the switch
may then be joined across the 'front.' the
ends being concealed at the back. A
bow of black velvet or ribbon may be
worn with this couture Just behind the
knot. Such style is well adapted to an
oval face, and may be modified or altered
in various ways to suit the features, the
front of the hair being dressed according
to fancy, brushed back smoothly with a
few loose rings of hair on the brow, or
creped softly and drawn back at each
side. A second novelty can be arranged
by means of two switches, or, if the hair
be moderately thick, with one switch.
In the latter case the hair must be tied
moderately high. Divide it into two
strands, using one for three loops of
hair in the center of the head; the other
is knotted, and should hang down half
low on the neck, the ends of the strand
forming fourth loop. Make a second
knot of the switch and put it across the
top, drawing out the loops slightly, and
adjusting them after the knot is fastened
on. Those who have very large heads
of hair can arrange this couture without
any false piece by making three strands,
and using one for the upper knot. The
loops are made by plnning down the
piece of hair used, and then turning it
over in a long loop, fastening the ends
in as if for puff. In all arrangements
of the hair an unstudied effect is
sought, hence the tive sides are frequent
ly unlike-a braid on one half of the
back, loops on the other; and to those
whom it becomes, the left side of the top
is worn higher than the right. Where
braids are used, pretty style is to wear
one chatelaine braid dropping slightly at
the back; in front put the braid on like
coronet, bringing the end around the
left side, thus making it higher than the
right. With this a crepe may be worn
III lulu, VI lOUSC WdNCS vi IOl Tail
or large featured woman, fine style now
being introduced has the back of the
hair in three heavy-braided loops. A
! front piece is brought down, creped or
plain, to the top of the braids, and at
the back braided in four strands, the ends
being rolled under. This has a very
elegant effect, bow of ribbon or flower
being an addition low at the left side.
For those to whom high and simply
arranged coiffures are becoming, various
styles are coming in. Where the hair is
thick enough the following arrangement
is extremely pretty; Comb up the hair
quite high and give it one twist to the
right, fastening with hair-pins very Sc
curely; then comb out the hair, taking
care to make it very smooth; make a
loose knot of it, bringing the END through
once, precisely as you would knot rib
bon or scarf. This will probably leave a
short end of hair, which can be tucked
away at the left side, the knot filling the
top and front of the head, and, when adj
iusted, having charming and simple
effect on young person. Loops of hair
may be added at the left side, if desira-
Bile, and high comb or bow of ribbon
through the knot is quite enough; combs,
unless of silver, are only worn in demi-
toilet When the hair is too scant a
false piece NAV form the knot and ones