Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
Care of the Head.

IL Is noticeable that of the majority
OF women few have abundant heads of
hair and quality gives way to quantity;
the finer the hair, the less there Is apt
to DO OF it. 1t is also a matter of COM
mcnt that tho abundant tresses that
crown the heads OF many girls become
conspicuously scant as they approach
their thirtieth year The cause of this
deterioration can be traced, in many
cases. to the rage for blonde hair. That
not blonde by nature becomes blonde
through art; and sapped of its vitality
by the injurious washes, soon deadens
and falls out.
But another cause of this early loss
of hair is, without doubt. the failure TO
give 1T proper care, and as the vigOr OF
youth departs, the growth of the hair
perceptibly wealSens.
There are heads of such vigor that
no matter what is done or not done TO
them they seem ever TO thrive, and
even when silvered throughout, are AS
heavy and long as in their youth. Tho
fortunate possessors of such heads
need not concern themselves about
treatment The object of this article
is to give information for the invigora-
ton and Identifying of weak thin
hair.
No comb, fine or coarse, should be
used upon the hair except when neces-
sary in dividing or arranging it.
Combs break the young hair, and irri-
tate the scalp, without cleansing. The
fine-tooth comb, so often used TO scrape
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hair. The place OF the comb should
be supplied by good stiff brush. with
bristles deep enough TO penetrate the
hair To the scalp. A thorough brush
. ing, with such an implement, will
make the hair as smooth and free from
tangle as a comb. clear out dust and
dandruff, stimulate the growth of new
hair, promote "A supply of natural oil,
and leave the scalp glowing and invig-
grated. Hair of any color, under such
treatment, must be beautiful from its
cleanliness and lustrous gloss. a new
growth will soon be observed. and the
falling out becomes less, though months
and even years must pass before the
full effect of the brushing process VIII
be seen.
All washes of soda, hartshorn or
boraX, and dyes for turn ne the hair
golden, aIe injurious 10 its vitality,
and cause, sooner or later, according 30
the ability Of the hair TO resist. bald
head. Once II fortnight is often enough
to wash well-brushed hair. despite the
charms Amelie Rives pictures of "a
woman's hair daily washed" Frequent
washing keeps the hair too dry for
vigorous growth. Use tepid water and
old CASTLE soap. Divide in the back,
plait loosely, and, after soaping and
dipping the head in the water, rub the
scalp thoroughly with nail brush or
the hands. Rinse all soap out in clear
water, and comb smooth while wet
with coarse comb. Dry over the
shoulders in the sun, or with the back
to a fire, ticking care not 10 sit too
close, and do not put up till dry
A fine tonic for the hair is one-half
water and one-half bay rum, made
bitter with quinine This must be
rubbed into the scalp twice day. But
it is thought to darken the color OF the
hair.
The best brushes for use are those OF
unbleached bristles. Cheap brushes
are too soft and thin to benefit the
hair. A good one to last will scarcely
cost less than $50. Brushes and
combs should be kept scrupulously
clean. Leave them in basin of water
with tablespoon of hartshorn. and
every atom of dust will be taken out.
Prop the brush SO that only the
bristles are in the water, as the harts-
horn will injure the handle and back
This can be done by putting the small
est toilet china in the basin with it.
Dry well before using.
The head should be protected from
dirt in sweeping and busting with "a
dust-cap.
Clipping the ends OF the hair once
month is beneficial. Professional hair
dressers are said TO clip dcxterously
every hair. but amateurs must content
themselves with slightly trimming the
hair evenly when brushed smoothly
down the back.-Good Housekee ping.
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