Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
HOT WEATHER HINTS
Care of the Hair During the
Simmer.
TO- BIZ
10 In
FORMING GOOD HABITS
THINGS TO % And OTHERS TO
LEAVE UNDoNE
II You Wish to Have Your Locks
Benefit by Holiday Near
the Sea.
GOOD HABITS
Written for The Evening Star.


The girl whose mind is not .hopelessly
given over to the frivolities and vanities OF
summer resort life will avail herself of
vacation opportunities to enhance one OF
her chief attractions-her hair. The pre-
vailing custom OF riding, walking, boating
and playing the various outdoor games
without a hat will prove her strongest ally
In the good work, If only she will give a
little time and thought TO this important
matter.
Hair culturists-and, by the way, this is
now recognized as a profession Of some
dignity in every large city-assert that in
the early fall they have their greatest rush
of customers, drawn almost entirely from
the ranks of people who have been out OF
town, presumably recuperating for their
winters work or social duties. Body, nerves
and mind have been rested and cared for,
but the hair has been woefully neglected
during that season Of the year most trying
on Woman's crown of glory.
IN the nrst place, the hair being classeu
with vegetable growthS, reneWS Its Tue
with the rest Of nature In the spring, ami
this fresh crop, so to speak, should D5
tended with loving care to insure an even
luxurious growth by fall. Secondly, neat
and perspiration invite frequent shampoos
and If this is not properly done. serious
damage may be wrought Even the better
class of summer resort hotels do not always
afford the convenences Of the modem city
home. Unless a woman patronizes a re-
liable hairdresser, she should learn 10 care
for her own hair properly. The last Is the
best plan, for reliable hardressers are not
always to be found at summer resor-s.
Shampoo Every Week.
At least once week shampoo thor
oughly with the following mixture
Lay cake Of the purest soap obtainable
in quart vessel, pitcher affording the
best facilities. Add a pint of boiling water
and stir until a strong lather Is formed
Lift out the cake of soap, and if the hair
is very oily, add teaspoonful OF bicar-
Donate of soda Never use ammonia o.
powdered boraX. Wash hair and Scalp
thoroughly with this mixture while still
warm, and rinse with warm water. Never
yield to that very natural tendency in not
weather to use cold water for rinsing The
both hair and scalp. If the hair is eNcep-
tionally dry teaspoonful of sweet almond
oil may be added to the final rinse water
1t is in drying her hair that the aver
age summer girl does the greatest mis-
chief. She should beware the rough Tur-
kish toweing, using, with as little energy
as possible, an old, soft towel. Then let
the sun complete the work, lifting the hair
both to ventiate 1t and to let the sunlight
penetrate to the scalp. This will in a
measure ward off the formation of strata
of hair in different shades.
An unforgivable custom Is that Of wash
ing the hair just before retiring. There are
girls so intent upon daytime pleasures that
they wash their hair after dark, and, with a
half-hearted rubbing, they retire, leaving
the loose and still moist locks hanging over
the edge of their pillow to dry out during
the night.
Another Bad Habit.
Another evil habit for the hair Is per-
hitting salt water to dry on the scalp.
Surf bathers, especially those who summer
regularly by the sea. are apt to underv alue
from salt water. If it penetrates round the
edges Of the bathing cap kerchief. rinse
the hair thoroughly in clear, fresh water.
drying in the hair means harsh locks and
irritating scalp diseases.
Eschew the brush in summer, an! let
your watchword be- "Ventilate" brushing
the hair does not stimulate the scalp 1t
merely makes the hair smooth and glossy,
rubbing strands Of hair between the fingers
The best method Of stimulating the scalp is
massage, which any girl can practice in
stead OF the old-time injunction of 100
strokes nightly with a stiff bristle brush
Lift the hair up from the scalp allowing
the air to pass through it close 70 the roots,
and gently massage, using the balls of the
fingers never the tips.
If perspiration causes itching shampoo
frequently, but not oftener than thrice
weekly. An egg shampoo often affords re-
lief, but this should not be followed by a soap
shampoo. Merely rinse the head with warm
water. which will remove all traces of the
egg. A good brand Of cologne used sparinc-
ly and with gentle touch will sometimes re-
lieye the same UNPLEASANT sensation