The Washington times., 1907-03-24

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" TOAIANs browning glory"
NM which should be her greatest
v pride, IS too often her chief
source OF anxiety. To judge
from the number Of letters / receive
daily asking for help in some specific
disorder, the majority of women have
more or less trouble with their hair
This IS, of course. due TO varied
causes-unhygieniC living, a rundown
system. nervous strain. overworry, OF
even. I'm sorry 10 say. to Carelessness
as 10 habits of personal cleanliness,
But it is not so much causes with
which we are to deal today as with
acures.
There is no reason why a woman
whose hair is falling badly; who Is
troubled with dandrun; whose locks
have become endy, short. and split. are
TOO harsh and dry, or suffer from that
even more unpleasant condition, undue
Oiliness: who is. indeed. afflicted with
any OF the annoying ills which can and
do affect the healthy growth of the
hair, should straightway resign herself
to the unpleasant alternative Of bald
ness or a scratch.
There is a remedy for almost every
hair disorder. If taken in time, and tie
thing to do is 10 find and amply rhat
remedy as soon as possible. Every
woman is, OF course. anxious to keep
her hair glossy. thick and of its natural
color; but, unfortunately. few women
know the proper way 10 do so.
Despite the TeamS of advice that are
now printed on the care Of the hair. Il
is surprising how vague is the knowl-
edge possessed by the average person
on the subject. When suddenly awak-
ened to the fact that their hair is not
what il once was. most women try the
first nostrum prescribed by some WELL
meaning but in-advised friend. often
1t is the worst thing they could do.
and but hastens the fate they are seek
ing to avert
Special Treatments.
No one has yet discovered the uni
Versal panacea for hair ills. Special
disorders require special treatment,
which, If possible, should he profess
Eional. There is little use in denying
that it is best TO have ones hair regu-
larry treated by a skilled hair dresser,
who has made q scientific study Of her
profession. Results viii undoubtedly be
quicker and gained with much less wear
and tear on ones own time, strength
and temper.
But this is impossible in the vast ma
JOrity of women. Sometimes il is a
question Of money often. especially in
small towns, there is no hair specialist
on whom one can rely. Remember, a
wrong treatment of the hair is often
worse than none.
Today I am going to give a simple.
thoroughly practical talk on keeping the
hair IN good condition under ordinary
circumstances The directions are such
that any woman can follow them who
has the will 10 do so. After all, that is
the chief trouble with home treatments
they are spasmOdic. It does no good
10 vigorously follow rules for week
or two and then retire from the night
on falling locks because too lazy to de
vote the small amount Of time Oily that
is necessary 10 win.
Naturally, If the reason for poor hair
can be traced TO the various physical
causes I have mentioned, they should
first be corrected under the care OF
ones physician or by the practice of
common sense, But for general condi-
lions the following advice, carefully and
regularly followed, cannot fail TO benefit
We hear much of massage these days
roots and cells by increasing the flow
OF blood through the scalp. But how
many women know the massage move
ments that will most quickly bring re-
suits?
First a Shampoo.
Then, again, in a general way, we
appreciate the necessity for perfect
cleanliness of the scalp. but fail to at
tain 1t through ignorance Of the proper
methods.
The first thing a woman who is anX-
ious about her hair should do is to give
it a thorough shampoo. This should be
repeated at least once month. 1t can
be easily and well done by ones self
unless the hair is very heavy.
First, loosen all the dead skin on the
scaIn with a brush or comb, and re-
move all tangles. Then rub in a good
pure shampoo. Any Of those so often
given in these columns viii be effective
Choose one suited 10 your peculiar
An excellent shampoo is to beat III
two eggs with a tablespoonful of hot
, water. and rub 1t thoroughly into The
scalp. If possible. let 1t remain hal
hour before removing. The chief pre-
caution that must be taken is 20 rinse
with lukewarm water until all the egg
is out of the hair. Later, rinse VIII
water as hot as you can stand, Braduali
cooling TIL the water is perfectly cold
DO not apply the cold water too quick
ly. or congestion may result A spraye
attached to a faucet where the waite
can be tempered is the best possible
means OF rinsing
In drying, twist the long hair rathe
tightly TO get out the surplus water
Then work on the scalp with towel
When that Is thoroughly dry, the Ions
hair usually has taken care of itself.
When half dry brush the hair; COMB
ing first adds to the tangles. Later
part in strands and comb. Contrary t
The usual belief. drying the hair IN tn
air and sun makes it dry and stand out
and viii not give a soft look. On tn
other hand. drying by means of aru
fetal heat is a most pernicious practice