The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
MARCELLED HAIR
THAT STAYS CURLED

The coiffure has changed. As you are
no doubt aware. the hair is worn high
and up from the nape of the neck. which
necessitates It being waved
Every woman, whether cutie young OF
of more mature age, improves her whole
appearance IL her hair is prettily waved
and becomingly dressed.
Naturally wavy hair is. unfortunately
very rare, and curling and waving tongs
when used in the ordinary way. are most
injurious, making the hair harsh and
brittle. and in the case of fair or auburn
hair spelling the color.
To wave the hair SO that il does not
receive any injury and yet will retain
the wave for some days requires the
expenditure Of a slightly longer time than
would be necessary in the ordinary way,
but even the busy woman. the clerk. or
typist. could and would spare a little
while. say on a Saturday afternoon or
Sunday morning, TO waving her hair. il
II would last for the remainder OF the
week.
How to Do 1t.
Shake the hair down. brush il out, then
dip a perfectly clean brush into some soft
water and pass il through the hair. max
ing II slightly damp but not wet. Then
take a sip Of soft. thin muslin. the full
length OF the hair and about five inches
wide, make 1t quite damp. take a strand
of the hair. fold the muslin over it, and
apply the waving tongs. making the
waves in the usual way. from the roots
downward.
The waving tongs should not be too
hot, and should remain on the muslin
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muslin and apply to another strand OF
the hair till the whole head has been
treated.
When all the hair has been waved
comb II through lightly and dress it.
This wave will remain in for a week.
Should the hair be very harsh and
naturally dry rub a very little oil into
the roots before commencing the wave.
Remember always to put the waves each
time in the same place. and gradually
the hair will remain in waves longer and
longer until it becomes almost natural
Another Method.
Another method of inducing a natural
looking wave consists of applying a curl
ing fluid and then arranging the hair in
waves with invisible hairpins till il be-
comes quite dry.
When dry. the pins are removed and
the hair remains waved. To do this brush
the hair out. dampen il with a curling
fluid, then comb it fiat against the head
Divide the hair with a center parting
and with fine comb push 1t out for
about an inch from the parting. then
slip in an invisible hairpin fastening it
in its place. Arrange the pins at a dis
tance of an inch or an inch and a half
apart along the side OF the head on both
sides OF the parting, pulling the hair out
between each pin till the whole has been
done. Leave the pins In till the hair is
perfectly dry. then remove and comb
lightly through.
Curling Fluid.
There are many curling fluids which
can be bought ready for use. but for
those who prefer TO make their own the
following will be found excellent:
Take one ounce of gum arabic half an
ounce Of moist sugar, and dissolve them
in three-quarters of a pint of water.
When dissolved. add two ounces of recti-
fed spirit and shake thoroughly Bot
tie and use when required.
Points to Remember.
l. Always put the waving tongs each
time to the same position of the old wave.
as by doing this the hair will eventually
assume a natural wave.
2. When using curling fluid. use very
little, but brush it well into the hair.