The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-16
Common Sense
About the Hair

If every woman who is annoyed from
time to tinne-or all the time-by hair
i troubles would make a comprehensive
study or the nature and habits OF her
hair she would be prepared to meet
every difficulty and prevent a great deal
Of trouble. 1t is a wise measure TO care
fully store away In her beauty scrap
book all the good recipes that are tried
and true and to keep neatly bottled
those things that will stand indefinitely.
This article includes a number of re-
! cipes which are quite harmless and yet
effective for the purposes for which
| they are intended.
But before all lotions and creams and
tonics comes the common sense that Is
! absolutely necessary in the successful
treatment OF the hair. as in every other
attribute of the human body. The daily
care of the hair, aside from special
treatment, is Of greatest Importance Be-
gin the routine of twenty-four hours by
the preparations for bed. The hair
should be undressed and allowed to fall
over the shoulders. Give the head a re-
freshIng rub by running the finger tips
all over the scalp. Then brush the locks
gently and thoroughly. smoothing out
all tangles. Braid the hair, not too
| tightly, making one and two braids on
alternate nights.
In the morning, brush again carefully.
dressing the hair as loosely as possible.
| IL. during the day. there is opportunity
10 take the hair down and give il an
other brushing, be sure TO take ad
vantage Of It, At least two dressings
day are necessary: but three are very
good. Never expose the hair unpro-
tccted 70 an atmosphere laden with
dust. The tiny particles cling 10 the
natural oil and make an ugly appear
reach the scalp and clog the pores.
The Correct Shampoo.
The proper washing of the hair Is
given too little consideration by the
majority of women. A hasty applica-
ton Of water end soap, with no further
attention to details. usually serves to
clear their minds Of all obligation in
this direction. But how much one is re-
paid for scrupulous care IN this mat
ter! AS has been remarked often be-
fore, nothing so quickly and readily re-
spends TO special attention as the hair.
The proper time between washings
varies widely with different people; light
and dark. dry and oily hair, all have
their special times; but the average Pc
riod that should elapse IS A month. 1t
is best 70 have some one perform this
task for you. for that Is one of the
things you are least able 20 do for
yourself
What to Do First.
Comb the hair first. removing every
tangle. Have prepared a bottle OF pure
soap Iather, which may contain with
great advantage the white Of one egg.
Hold all the hair UP and back with one
hand; with the other pour a little OF
. nn of 10 - 4
rub vigorously. BY degrees cover the
and rub briskly for from three TO five
minutes. Then, with the head he'd over
basin, run tepid water through small
hose all over the hair; rinse in this way
heat Of the water. When every particle
OF soap has been washed away turn on
the cold water. allowing 1t to rinse the
head for not more than half minute.
Raise the head and gently squeeze the
water from the hair, wrap the strands
! in towels, twisting them tightly. begin
10 rub briskly all over the head till the
rubbing with hot towels and tanning
in warm, dry atmosphere.
Singing Unnecessary With Clipping.
Singing is quite unnecessary, since II
accomplishes the same purpose as clip
ping and is more disagreeable and dan
gerous. Clipping should be doris about
once in three months. Twist the hair
into tight strands about the thickness
OF the little finger The ends OF the
hair viii stick up all along the twist
ed strand. Clip each Of these with
small. sharp scissors and cut OF the
end Of the strand about one-half inch.
Some of the simple remedies for hair
troubles follow:
For thin hair rub small quantities OF
Vaseiine into the roots Of the hair by