The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-04-04
CARE OF THE HAIR

1t is noticed that of the majority Of
women few have abundant hair. and
quality gives way to quantity; the finer
the hair the less there is apt to be of il.
1t is also matter of comment that the
abundant tresses that crown the heads
Of many girls become coDspicuously
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 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 hair perceptibly
weakens.
There are such heads of hair, 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. The fortunate
| pUssessors of such heads need not con-
Germ themselves about treatment. The
| object OF this article is to give informa-
tion for the inauguration and beautify-
| ing 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 irritate the
scalp, without cleansing. The fine.
comb, 80 often used to scrape out dand
ruff, is destruction itself to the hair.
The place of the comb should be supplied
by good stiff brush with bristles deer
enough to penetrate the hair to the scalp.
A thorough brushing with such an i'm
plement will make the hair as smooth
and free from tangle as comb. clear
out dust and daDdruff, stimulate the
growth of new hair, promote supply
Of natural oil, and leave the scalp clear
and invigorated. Hair of any color, I'M
| der such treatment, must be beautified
from its cleanliness and lustrous gloss,
A new growth will soon be observed
and the falling out less and less: though
months and even years must pass before
the full effect of the brushing process
will be seen.
All washes of soda, hartshorn or borax
and dyes for turning the hair golden,
are injurious to its vitality, and cause,
sooner or later, according to the ability
| of the hair TO resist, bald head. Once
fortnight is often enough to wash well
brushed hair, despite the charms of
Amelie Riyes pictures of "a woman's
hair daily washed" Frequent washing
keeps the hair COO dry for vigorous
growth, Use tepld water and old cas-
tile soap. Divide in the back, plat
loosely, and after soaping and dipping
the head in the water. rub the scalp
thoroughly with nail brush or with
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, taking care not to 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 bit
ter with quinine. This must be rubbed
into the scalp twice day. But it is
thought to darken the hair.
The best brushes for use are those
with unbleached bristles. Cheap brushes
are too soft and thin to benefit the hair.
A good one to last will scarcely cost less
than $3.50. Brushes and combs should
be kept scrupulously clean. Leave them
| fifteen minutes in basin of water with
tablespoon of hartshorn, and every
atom of dust will be taken out. Prop
the brush 80 that only the bristes are in
the water, as the hartshorn will injure
the handle and back. This can be done
by putting the smallest toilet china in
the basin with it. Dry we'll before
using.
The head should be protected from
dirt in sweeping and busting by dust
cap.
Clipping the ends of the hair once a
month is beneficial, Professional hair
dresserS are said to clip dexterously
every hair, but amateurs must content
themselves with slightly trimming the
hair evenly when brushed smoothly
| down the back.-GOOd HOuSekeepinq.