Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
THE QUEST OF BEAUTY
How to Be Pretty and Have
Dripping Locks.
COQUETTISH HEADGEAR
LET THE SUN HELP TO GIVE
GLOSS AND BLOOM.
Little Sugar Curls Are Coaxed Along
With Bandoline-
Hints.

Copyright. 1909 by 7. c. McClureD
Written for The Evening Star by Katherine Morton
Most women find the management of the
hair while bathing a rather difficult prob
lem.
Not only is 1T question how to arrange
the hair SO that she will not look like q
fright. but the proper way to dry it after
the dip is also a matter requiring some
study
The average girl is aware that nothing
is uglier than a rubber bathing cap. but
this head covering may be managed in
such way that it Is positively becoming.
First. the hair Is arranged in two tight
hraids and then pinned closely to the head
Then two false braids fastened on.
which hang down the back with quite the
effect of natural hair.
The cap is made of black StOckinet lined
with rubber, and under its edge Is sewed
| the suggestion of a fringe of hair. if such
a friVol1ty Is not out of the question. Then
the bang, put up in papers concealed be-
meath the cap. is ready to appear in all It's
glory when the bath is over.
This arrangement of the hair with rub
Der cap, and braids that are not really
and truly ones. is so genuinely protective
that half n hour from the time the Wearer
leaves the water her hair beautifully curled
| and dry, is the envy Of all her friends.
The rubber cap must be red, with a
wide ruffle. This is the verdict of one fair
| maid. who adds: 1T is the only headgear
for bathing which has the slightest pre-
tense to adornment. Bonnets are too I'M
becoming to be INDUCED in by the maid
who possesses spark of vanity
Another damsel thinks differently about
the bonnet question and will give as her
verdict that 1.-The untrimmed, huge bonnets
that are strewed upon the beach. heavy
with moisture and burned by the sun, are
the most picturesque after ALL
At least one thing can be said in their
favor-they are cheap and can be bought
daily and lost without regret. Then they
protect the neck and lend abandon to
the ensemble that Is in keeping with the
unconventionality of the moment.
Hats for mermaids need not be the plain
affairs of years past. New ones are of yell
low straw, trimmed with rows of ribbons
and flowers, recklessly extravagant is
the modern maid. These hats tie under the
chin and are 50 large that they completely
hide the rubber caps, which may be covered
with shot or plain silk or plaid silk. The
latter are the prettieSt.
Caps and bonnets aside, the pretty girl
who goes into the water with a blue silk
handkerchief knotted over her hair
whether it is golden, gay and curly" or
can boast of only lamppost locks, is bound
to look COquettiSh.
For a Long Swim.
when 1 go out for a long swim or a
race" says one beauty. Il wind silk
handkerchief securely about my head after
tightly
However. if tresses are allowed to go I'M
bound and get thoroughly wet. it is neither
a long nor tireSome task to dry the hair
and make it presentable.
In the first place, sit down in the sun like
little Saliie Waters. and shake out your
golden locks. YOUR raven locks, your purple
locks locks of whatever hue. Let each
separate hair have chance to become
summed and aired. Especially let the scalp
get well ventilated. The suns rays are
curative and stimulating. and nothing is
better for head and hair. well as COM
plexion than a daily sun bath of ten min
utes duration. 1t gives life to the hair
The may also sprinkle a few freckles
over your precious nose. but what are they
compared with Astounding health and vigor
and beautiful treSSeS?
The hair dries in surprisingly short time
when treated to sun bath. 1t must then
be brushed to give it gloss. and finally a
rub with a towel may be necessary.
The hair by this time. should be cleansed