The Washington herald., 1916-12-01

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When the hair has been destroyed by
too much washing. poor shampoos or hot
tongs. 1t takes long time to restore IL
But this can be done and is done every
day. The methods employed In the de-
structlve work must forever be laid aside.
II these methods are continued and art-
ficisl pieces are used to supply the
amount necessary for dressing It, there
can be only one result, complete ruination
OF the hair Then wigs must be resorteo
to.
The most sensible and by all means the
best treatment consists in a radical
change OF habit. Forswear all methods
that tend to ruin the hair, and assist
nature to bring about a cure. Many wom-
en- in utter despair think 1t best to have
what little bit Of hair is left cut on.
Then they wear a wig until the hair Is
restored. This Is a great mistake. Wigs
are heavy and extremely heating. Cease
abusing nature and render every possible
help and the results are surprising. Let
the hair hang unconfined as much as pos
sible 30 that the air and sun can freely
reach the scalp. When necessary to do
IL up" pin 1t lightly to the crown and
cover all with q dainty lace head piece,
to which Is attached a curly bang. For
dress IL may be necessary to wear q
transformation which should match the
shade Of ones natural hair. Now the
treatment directed toward restoring the
hair consists In clipping on all broken
and split ends and applying vigorous
massage for ten minutes daily to the
scalp. rubbing in at the same time some
stimulating ointment. Crude petroleum is
excellent. so Is a fine quality Of olive OIL
A combination of various oils acts re-
markably well in many instances. One Of
undoubted value follows: Almond oil. !
pint: burdock root. Ia pound; oil Of rose
mary, 1-2 ounce: oil of thyme, Ia ounce;
oil Of bergamot, 5 drains; OIL Of lemon.
Q drains; extract of rose. 2 drains.
Macerate the burdock root in the al
mond oil for two days or more, then I'll
ter. add the other oils. agitate thorough
ly and use.
The care outlined In the foregoing pages
IL of course highly essential in these
cases. Daily brushing. daily massage with
the use OF oils. no further shampoo of
any Kind except care. unremitting care
to brush away all soil, no more abuse,
but gentle persistent natural methods and
patience, will undoubtedly restore the hair
that has been shorn OF all its natural
attractions.
No feature does so much toward beauti-
flying the face as perfectly groomed. we'll
cSSSo HI IL 1hC WA
sional use of brilliantine gives II a de-
sirable luster.
The contour OF the face must be studied
and that coiffure selected which brings
out to the best advantage what beauty
points one possesses. II the hair line is
attractive. the hair should be brushed
well off the face, as the manner In which
It grows on the forehead. temples and
around the Years, Is q special mark of
beauty. If the brow is low and broad.
the hair should be parted In the center
and softly coiled at the nape Of the neck.
II the profile is more delicate than the
full face a high head dress is more be-
coming; this also adds to ones height
and Is especially desirable for those Of
short stature.
The back Of the head and neck are
seldom considered by the average woman
in her coiffure arrangement- II the hair
grows down in an unattractive manner.
the addition OF a few curls solves the
difficulty at once and covers a multitude
of bad points. Tortoise shell combs are
again fashionable. and to adjust these
properly and at the most becoming angle
puts the finishing touch to an attrac-
tive coiffure.
Note.-Formulas for scalp and hair
tonics containing oils will be furnished
those desiring them, also treatment for
gray hair