Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-04
mAk,Ne the HAIR SHINE.

MAKING Ine HAtn Sr1tNGs
The two objects in brushing the hair
are, first, to polish, and secondly, to
clean. The bristles distribute the
natural oil and remove the surface dust,
rendering the hair glossy and smooth.
The importance of the brush as .
cleansing agent must be acknowledged,
but it is necessary to supplement It with
occasional shamp0oings, In order 70
keep the scalp free from dandruh. There
is an erroneous notice In regard to the
frequency with which shampoo should
be INDUCED in. Once in two weeks ID
as much as any one should attempt, even
with oily hair. For the majority OF
people once month is sufficient, and In
cases of extreme dryness six weeks
should be the limit. Dry shampoos,
however, may be given every week.
One of the best shampoos obtainable
is raw egg, well beaten, and mixed
with about an ounce Of water. Rub
thoroughly into the scalp and rinse sew
eral times in warm water.
It not only cleanses but also invigor-
ates the roots of the hair, and certainly
on the score of economy and ease with
which it may be procured, this simple
home remedy deserves idepopularity.
A frequent massage of the scalp will
do much to promote the growth of the
hair. The motion should be rotary, be-
ginning in front, over the forehead, and
going back to the crown, then forward
to the temples, and back and forth, till
the fingers of the two hands meet at the
nape Of the neck.
Do not use harsh motion or pull the
hair. If the scalp is inclined to be dry
rub in a little olive oil or any oily sub
stance of whose purity and freshness
there is no doubt. Vaseline!is an excel
lent remedy for dry, brittle hair, that is
constantly falling out. 1t is penetrating
and should be we'll rubbed into the
scalp, not on to the hair.
When brushing the hair, part it down
the centre with a comb, then brush
straight across each side of the head
from the parting out. Never brush the
hair from forehead to nape of neck; that
is an incorrect movement.
Continue to part the hair lengthwise
or diagonally, in small sections, holding
one side back and brushing the other
side.
Go over the head in this manner
twice if your strength doesn't give out.
when this is finished brush the hair
straight up from the forehead with sew
eral strong strokes; then twist the hair
loosely with the left hand, throw it up
and over the head and brush the roots
at the outline of the hair on the neck
from ear to ear.
Unless you brush this way you prove
yourself an amateur.
And few amateurs seem to know this
professional secret of excellent brush
ing. Try it. You will never have your
hair brushed in the old-fashioned way
again.
Never use brush with long bristles,
and prefer long, ACKNOWLEDGED brush
rather than broad one.
Put your silver-topped one on your
dressing table-and let it stay there.
Keep fine $3.50 one Tor more. If you
wish), with plain wooden back, inside
the drawer and use it.
Don't keep it in the drawer much, by
the way. Give it all the sun 1t needs.
Wash it at least once week in a So
luton of peroxide of hydrogen, which is
powerful antiseptic, and will bleach and
purify the bristles.
The comb should be kipped in this
solution also.
The proper way to wash brush is to
rub it with a small: nail brush 30 that
the roots of the bristles may also come
in for share of the general cleaning
up.-Exchange.