HAIR TINTING IS POPULAR OVERSEAS

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 December 1950, Page 10

HAIR TINTING IS POPULAR OVERSEAS

Redheads were beginning to oust ash blondes from favour among British and Continental women, who were now choosing this newer mid-auburn shade when having their hair tinted, according to Miss Pauline Packwood. Miss Packwood has returned to Wellington after three and a half years in London. Trained as a hairdresser in New Zealand she went to England to gain additional knowledge and experience. For those who did not favour allover hair tinting there was an alternative. It provided for one lock of hair to be treated and the shade most popular at the moment was a blue-, grey tinge. Many Continental women tinted their hair, almost all Parisians and increasing numbers in England. Close, sculptured look was still favoured as the premier hair fashion in London with the hair being worn a shade longer than last season. Prices soared in these exclusive salons. A permanent wave might cost six or seven guineas and a manicure 12/6

Many establishments gave a “head to toe” service, beginning with a hair set and face treatment, and including body massage and pedicure. There was no dearth of apprentices in the hairdressing business in Britain, Miss packwood said. Foremost manufacturers of hair products would have their own training schools where young people were instructed in the use of their products.

Women’s Institutes

Paroa W.l.

Mrs Tibbles presided over a large attendance at the November meeting of the Paroa Women’s Institute. The motto for the month was “Do not wait for your ship to come in; row out to meet it.” The roll call “shilling Christmas gift for a member” proved very popular. There was a good response for “pennies for friendship.” Mrs James was the winner of the mystery parcel. Mrs Westwood gave an interesting demonstration on cake decorating, which was much appreciated. The monthly competitions resulted:—Red, white and blue spray flowers: Mrs Bishop 1, Mesdames James, Teague and Dodd equal 2; two shillings and sixpence Christmas gift: Mrs Cochrane 1, Mrs Bishop 2, Mrs Taylor 3; shortbread: Mrs Hughes 1, Mesdames C. Tibbles, Bishop and Fairhall equal 2. The shortbread was packed and forwarded to the Tasman Home. Hostesses were Mesdames C. Tibbles, Teague and Emmerson. Moana W.l.

Mrs Hocking presided over a good attendance at the November meeting of the Moana Women’s Institute at which all the grandmothers of the district were entertained. A letter from the matron of Glenelg Health Camp was read. Mrs Heeney read the report of the half-yearly council meeting held in Reefton at which Moana won the Report Banner in conjunction with Cobden. Competition results were:—For child’s apron to be sent to an orphanage: Mrs Malloy 1, Mrs A. Dense 2; best bloom: Mrs E. Dense 1; “wandering shilling.” Mrs Dreckman 1. Competitions for the grandmothers were won as follows:—Number of buttons: Mrs Heeney; racehorses, Mrs Southern; hotels: Mrs Greenhill 1; lucky cup: Mrs Greenhill. As it was international month pennies for friendship were collected. A community sing of requests by grandmothers brought the evening to a happy conclusion.. Dunollie W.l.

At the November meeting of the Dunollie Women’s Institute Mrs Hambley presided over a good attendance. The motto for the month was, “a thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Mrs Grube, a visitor, demonstrated the making of toys, also wire flowers. A donation was made to the Nurse’s Memorial Fund and a parcel was sent to the lepers. A letter of thanks was received from the Mental Hospital for the monthly parcel. Sick visitors for the month are Mesdames Paterson and Harrington. Birthday sprays were presented to two members. Mrs Rafferty gave ' a report of the Reefton conference. It was decided that the Christmas party dress would take the form of nursery rhyme costumes. Competition results were:—Novelty pin cushion: Mrs Boote 1, Mrs Brown 2; ginger cake: Mrs Boote, Mrs Brown and Mrs Waterson equal 1. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Laing and Robertson, Otira W.l.

At the November meeting of the Otira Women’s Institute Mrs Anderson presided over a good attendance. The motto, “face powder may catch a man, but it takes baking powder to keep him,” was given by Mrs Lee. Mrs Anderson gave an interesting report on the Reefton conference. Results of the monthly competitions were:—Date scones: Mrs Bell 1, Mrs Lee 2; wire spray: Mrs Anderson, li Mrs Lee 2, The mystery parcel was won by Mrs Bell, The hostesses’ competition was won by Mrs Lee. Mesdames Machon and Frewin were 1 hostesses,