The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06


Not only is Il a question how
A 10 arrange the hair 60 that she
viii not look Ike a fright, but the proper
way 10 dry II after the dip is also
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 q way that IL Is positively becoming.
First, the hair is arranged IN two tight
braids and then pinned closely 10 the head.
Then two false braids are fastened on,
which hang down the back with quite
the effect Of natural hair.
The cap is made Of black stockinet lined
the suggestion OF a fringe OF hair. II such
friVOIty is not out Of the question. Then
the bang, put Up IN papers concealed
beneath the cap. Is ready TO appear in
al its glory when the sea bath is over.
This arrangement Of the hair, with
rubber cap, and braids that are not
really and truly" ones, is so genuinely
protective that half an 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
ruffie. This is the verdict OF one fair
maid, who adds, 1T is the only headgear
for bathing which has the slightest pre-
tense 70 sdornment- Bonnets are too un-
becoming 70 be INDUCED IN by the maid
who possesses a spark Of vanity.
Another damsel thinks differently about
verdict that ''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
p favor-they are cheap and can be bought
daily and lost without regret. Then they
protect the neck and lend an abandon TO
the ensemble that is In keeping with the
unconventionslity OF the moment.
Hats for mermaids need not be the plain
affairs OF years past. New ones are Of
y
travsgant is the modern maid. These
hats tie under the chin and are so large
that they completely hide the rubber caps,
which may be covered with shot or plain
silk or plaid silk The latter are the
caps ana bonnets aside. the pretty
% Blue silk handkerchief Enotted over
her hair, whether II 10 golden, gray
and curly" or can boast OF only lamp
post locks, is bound 70 look coquettish.
race" says one beauty. Il wind a
silk handkerchief securely about my
head after braiding ana binding up my
hair very tightly"
However. II tresses are allowed to go
unbound and get thoroughly wet, II is
neither a long nor a tiresome task to
dry the hair and make II presentable.
In the first place sit down in the
sun. like little Sallie Waters, and shake
out your golden locks, your raven locks,
your purple locks, or locks Of whatever
hue Let each separate hair have a
chance TO become summed and aired.
Especially let the scalp get well venti-
stimulattng' and nothing is better for
head and hair. as well as complexion,
than daily sun bath Of ten minutes
duration. II gives life TO the hair. The
sun may also sprinkle a few freckles
over your precious nose, but what are
they compared with abounding health
and vigor and beautiful tresses7
The hair dries IN surprisingly short
time when treated 20 a sun bath. It
must then be brushed TO give Il gloss,
and finally a rub with towel may be
The hair by this time. should be
cleansed and silken, and each individual
hair made to shine. II is a treatment
II maiden has only a brief ten
minutes in which 70 dry her dripping
hair after a bath II may be restored
10 beauty and hufiness in short order
by the use Of a nickel-plated heirbrush
with hollow back and teeth
The brush is so constructed that II
hollow back hot water can be poured.
The handle is then adjusted and the hair
can be dried IN a very few moments.
An excellent drying lotion for damp
powdered bicarbonate OF soda and bor-
ate Of soda and three ounces each OF
bay rum and rose water.
After moistening the hair with this
mixture II can be curled easily II put
up on kids" Or the tongs may be
used II dispatch is necessary. The use
harmful Heat the tongs Just enough
80 they will not scorch paper. An at
omizer is convenient 20 use in moisten-
ing the hair, and either the lotion rec
ommended or perfume can be used
After twisting each lock about the
tongs hold them until you can count six
y. The tongs are not too hot. the hair
IS damp and the pressure is steady and
hard.