New-York tribune., 1908-08-30
HINTS FOR THE GIRL
WITH STRAIGHT HAIR
TR4INING IT u Il Il q Is ~
LOCKS TO WAVE.
Tresses Take ON the Fluffy, I'm
dulating Look So Becoming to
Youthful Faces.


suggesting femninity at its comic worst. has be-
come of the ghosts of the past. condemned TO
the limbo to which Mother Hubbards. hoop skirts
and other unlovely fashions have passed Women
with extremely straight hair will probably always
trv to curl it or at least make u fluffy. but the
woman who knows does her hair up nights
in fiat lead curriers' covered with woven cotton
the same color her hair
These curriers' fully six inches long. and ad-
nit Of being wound and rewound over the hair.
thus holding it firm and close to the head
beautiful wave is produced. and after few weeks
of this treatment the comb being dipped IN boraX
water and the hair rolled while damp. it will be
found TO have taken natural undulation far
more desirable than that produced by hot IRON
over this retiring. silk handkerchief is bound
in turban fashion. pink. blue or lilac being worn
as the fancy elects. These handkerchiefs can be
kept in a sachet when not In use. They are
entirely presentable and even picturesque or.
there are delightful lacy nightcaps for those VINO
prefer them. They match the nishtgown in en-
broidery. lace and ribbons. and change the done
UP head to a picture.
Women are beginning to realize that the Marcel
process which agrees with strong. coarse hair. is
not at all good for the finer sort Even when ex-
treme care is used the hair breaks and dries up
and many hair dressers use irons with sharp
edges which very bad for soft hair And
while the famous Marcel wave seems to nave peen
invented for the heads of French women. IT does
not accord with the American type of head or OF
features It is rigid. set and artificial for the
buOyant,
American women. The doll-like Psrisian driving
on the Bots under her tinted parasol. shows not
hair out of place Each day the hair dresser calls
at her house and ondues her tresses 1t is a part
Of her costume. and. like the stiff linen collar
which she affects with the softest biouses.
Tho conure IS chic. although not in the least ar
tistic Marcelling in some mysterious way. ages
some women in appearance. and should never De
affected by the young.
But natural waves are delightful and be
Ti, ev1,-u ufrf -hn rGC
like locks as incurabe will be astonished to find
how quickly the hair viii train itself into pretty
infancy II II is done up nights after being we'll
dampened and fuffed up frequently during the DAY
with the fingers or side comb
The wonder of making straight hair curly mas
come with the twentieth century In London and
Paris thera doctors. who. for from ten 10
twenty guineas will agree TO make straight hair
curly guaranteeing 1t for ten years Their process
Is a secret one. but the unmstakable result to
be observed is the texture and softness OF the
hair are lost
simpler processes that any girl employ with
the aid of a brush and comb. water and a little
horax and occasional brilliantine-just touch
never enough to make II heavy or odorous' VIII
improve straight hair
The manipulation OF the hair which VIII give IL
q tendency to plisncy very different from the
risidfy straight locks that unbecoming to most
women can best be described as a coaxing process
II you have ever watched a mother OF n nurse
arranging chiid's hair you have observed the
various odd little touches given. that seem almost
like caresses The mind OF the woman desiring 10
make the childs hair curl is working out through
her finger tips-that the of all those pats
and rickngs
II is not always possible even with the pest Oh
care TO make the hair grow long thick; in fact
1t Is that one sees good hair In cities. DGt
there is no excuse for dull-looking hair Daiiy
brushing necessary shampooing and occasionai
sun baths will keep it "aive" and glossy A toucn
OF briantine we'll brushed in will help now ana
then. There for the hair and scalp numerous
toncs of aunine and alcohol. all of whicn are
9ood when bearing the labels CT reputable makers
here and abroad. good egg shampoo can hardly
be improved upon. Throughout the shopping us
.ricts these shampoos can be obtained at such
moderate cost that it is poor ecoromy to attempt
the work at home where the facilities for rlnslhS
and drying not so convenient NO woman caii
wash her own hair and do 1t justice.
Gray hair requires frequent washing and plenty
of sun little laundry blueng in the water makes
II clear and white The custom OF perfuminS the
hair is one that must be decided according TO IN
div,duaI taste There powders OF orris ana
violet for the purpose But first the hair must De
beautifully clean. glossy and trained by plenty OF
brushing and manipulation 1t Is the hair tnat IS
most important in giving that look OF exquisite
care that has grown 10 be known as well sroonieo'
for want of q better term.
Some women claim be unfortunate in the man.
ner in which hair at the back OF the neck MES
out and hangs. The fact is. however. that they do
not brush IL upward sufficiently. with little bril-
Iiantine on the brush In obstinate cases while
training the hair tiny touch of bandolne might
be used. Nothing is so unpleaswant as har stras-
CLING over the collar though the wearer had
neglected to pin ii up.
In treating the hair ut home 1t an excellent idea
70 comb and brush it vigorously. first backward.
then forward over the face from the very neck,
then to the left and again to the right IL livens
the scalp and removes dead hair.
Dandruff is a deplorabIe defect. often indicating
imperfect health Ii should be constantly COM
bated by brushing. moistening the brush with a
mix ture a quart of water 90 grammes of crystal
lized soda and 80 gramnfes of cologne.
When the hair falls through Illness or worry 1t
should be washed very frequently. Vaseline Is
good rubbed into the roots and allowed to remain
for an hour before shampooing. Petroleum
Jelly is better Rub in strongly with the tips
of the fingers. stirring the scalp all III you
have a sunny window. loosen the hair and placing
chair with it's back to the sill. spread the hair
| over towel and let the warm and dry It,
| This rests it. Some busy careless women never
| give their hair enough airing.
False hair. which Is much worn now. should
| be washed and brushed frequently Cleanliness Is
the life of the scalp and all the Treatments
| in the world will not avail IL the head is not kept
| in good condition. Brushes ard combs should be
| washed often In water and ammonia. with wash
| ing soda. N the hair Is greasy Side combs and
| ornaments Of shell metal should be kept per-
| fectfy clean.
One of the first lessons the young girl learn
| Is to do her hair prettIly early In the day Give
| the hair the habit OF being nicely arranged and
| II will show benefits in its appearance until
| long past middle age. The girl who can find an
! Individual fashion that Is becoming, and adheres
| to II through fashions changes. will always look
| distinguished and womanly The present or rather
! the expiring style OF purs in on the head has
given the cartoonists ideas for pictures that should
! prove valuable tracts against procession OF