Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-27
BY LUCREzIA BoRI
rrims Donna Of the Metropolitan Opera Company

MOT one OF us would think of spelling
IN the beauty OF a gem by an ugly, un-
attractive setting on the contrary, we
would be most careful to choose the partic-
ular one that would form a perfect back
ground
We are not half so particular when II
comes TO provide the proper settings for our
faces The hair has frequently been likened
20 a frame. II should accentuate the beauti-
ful features OF the face and soften the defec-
tive ones. Few women. however, realize to
what a great extent the beauty OF the face
depends upon the hair.
Nature intended for every woman 10 have
beautiful hair You may think that she has
slighted you in this respect. but in nine
cases out OF every ten the unattractiveness
OF your tresses is due to the lack Of care.
All healthy hair has n sheen and certain
color lights that are charming. This natural
beauty Of the hair can only be brought out
by scrupuous care of the scalp. Just as
dust and smoke will dim the beauty of the
gilt picture frame. so will II rob the hair
of its glowing color.
If your ha'r lacks the color of health
first look TO the condition OF your scalp.
Unless II is free from dust dandruff and
grease II is impossible for your "crowning
glory" TO shine as II should
Do you shampoo your hair often enough
10 keep 1t thoroughly free from the tiny
particles of dust with which the air is
charged? II is a simple matter properly to
shampoo the hair, and there is no excuse
for allowing II to lose its beauty beneath a
layer of dirt.
Not every one knows how successfully to
shampoo the hair. and to such these direc-
tons will prove of value Never use strong
soaps, or rub soap on the hair. Make a
shampoo jelly in the following manner:
rare a cake of white soap into three
mi fNal ~
one teaspoonful of powdered borax Boil
until the mixture jellies. then add two drops
OF geranium oil or any other favorite scent
10 shampoo. fill the washbowl with warm
water and dip In the loosened hair, bending
iar over and moving the head around until
every portion OF the scalp is wet. Then
pour quantity of the soap jelly over the
scalp, and using both hands, rub IL well
INTO the hair. After a conscientious rub.
ping rinse the hair In warm water and give
II second application of the soap ielly
Rinse again through several waters, then
Iasten n your bath spray TO the hot and cold
FAUCETS so that the chill will be taken from
the cold water and spray the hair until every
particle OF soap has been. removed Then
seek the sunniest window in the house and
let your hair dry in the sun, lifting and
shaking 1t until 1t no longer feels moist.
AIter the shampoo exam ne your scalp.
II uandrun Is visible begin a series of scalp
treatments with hair tonic and massage
that will correct this unhealthful condition.
y Us best to consult hair specialist IL the
dandrun condition is of long standing.
IN order TO promote the general health of
the hair and increase the brilliancy OF its
sheen' It is necessary daily TO massage the
scalp. This is done by holding the tips Of
the fingers firmly on different portions OF
the scalp and bending the knuc<les in such
a manner that the scalp moves. but the
nngers remain stationary Massage the
scalp for fifteen minutes or more. Then
thoroughly brush the hair with a brush
having long, mediumstiff bristles.