Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-29
NIndnm's Trcsses.

The PUFF. longways, sideways. cross
WAYS. small or large. standing high or
nesting low. is the aI-pervading factor
in the Embarrassing of this season. Inc
advocate of sweet simplicity and dcmure
primness must bow to the radical change
which now DEGREES an elaborate and CO.
quettish arrangement as the latest mode.
The soft coil. the twist the loop, the
clustering curl and, above all ana
through all. the puff at the back, at the
side, al the front: The pert aigrette. spark
ling bandcauA. and widespread comb make
the head Of the up-to-date woman an art
study in arrangement and design. Gun
ming little arrangements of wire and wad-
ding are inserted above woman S brow
and on either side of her temples, and the
soft hair is laid carelessly over them
giving the pompadour effect, which Is the
hearts desire.
But my hair is not thick enough to do
that; the under structure is liable TO peep
out at any minute" protests blond
haired woman, to whom this device was
suggested.
"Ahr SAYS the hair-dresser. I'm that
case. will madam condescend TO look at
these substitutes? The exact imitation in
shade and texture, and so soft and
glossy"
But with IA pompadour arrangement,
Win tne ndlr all swept OH iiS idNc' ~"
can a false front be concealed where the
line of hair joins the forehead?' asks
madam.
Easily, easily" is the answer. 'The
severe pornpadour is not the style in
vogue; rather the soft aureole OF hair
above the brow, pushed over a little at
the edges, the outline relieved at the
temples with tiny fat rings or "A delicate
curl. Madam will see that the adjustment
cannot be detected in the least"
A favcrite arrangement for the opera
this winter will be TO have the hair adj
justed low on the neck and high on the
crown of the head the whole structure
mass of soft-lying loops. puffs. and
airy ringlets. The GROWING puifs are
arranged just trife on one side, instead
Of directly in the middle of the head, just
in such manner as one would place rose
or ribbon; the effect is becoming. par
ticularly n silken filet of some be
coming color be arranged above and just
back of the pompadour, terminating In
outstanding bows on the side opposite
the puns OF hair. 1t is such an arrange
ment with a loose braid hanging low In
the back, that Mrs. Potter wears in THE
Queens Necklace" when she portrays
Marie Artoinette in her country home
among the fowls and pigeons. interested
In the churning OF the butter.
Rloude tresses look more picturesque,
perhaps arranged in the Marie Antoinette
style. than do the dark locks OF brunette
beauty; but the many charming orna-
ments Of shell and pearl, the stately
combs. aud shining ribbons used, look
particularly well when nesting against
the dark background of hair. or the
powder so much used In olden days there
Is no hint as yet. but Of false putis' odd
ringlets. half-Coils. loops, and the hAe
there is a goodly assortment.
'eThere has not been so much false hair
used for several years" remarked one
Of the initiated. "rhese elaborate styles
demand abundant hair. and the deficiency
must be supplied. Besides. pun or cur
All ready 10 adjust is a boon when one
is I'm hurry. and IL can be tucked IN
10 nj out an outline without the slightest
chance % detection
These puts and pompadoufs and odd
rleces are o great Improvement on FORMER
ARRANGEMENTS OF false hair. they are rs
light and feathery as possible, and are
arranged or delicate netting that pre-
vents their being heavy or unwholesoIne.
II never have worn false hair. but that's
an awfully pretty arrangement, anu So
convenient" admits a fair customer. ana
she marches of with the captivating
potnpadour or braided catogan loop III a
neat paper parce. In her shopping bag.
For the street. the hair Is worn low, IN
smooth fiat braids, but the Woe. pune'
effect about the face Is sure 10 nc seen