VALUABLE TOILET HINTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 279, 3 December 1907, Page 7

VALUABLE TOILET HINTS.

MRS. ROLLESTON INTERVIEWED B Y " LALAGE.''

[Extract from the "Evening Post" and "New Zealand Times."]

As lam continually receiving communications relating to matters of the toilet, I thought the better plan would be to consult a specialist inthe matter, and give my correspondents the benefit of this reliable information. With this object in view I wended my way to Mrs Rolleston's well appointed toilet salon over Carroll's in Willis street. Being after hours I anticipated an uninterrupted interview, but was surprised to find this lady busy attending to her own country correspondence, surrounded by letters and innumerable packages ready for mailing. My first enquiry was why assistance was not engaged, but I was informed that personal attention was given to all correspondence, which was treated confidentially, and the same advice given free of charge as when speaking to a client. I was also informed that appointments were arranged for in the evenings for ladies unable to call during the day. Ladies may rely on absolute privacy and personal attention. There are no assistants employed. Do you tell them all how to be beautiful? "Well, I am not prepared to make any rash assertion as to beauty, in the generally accepted sense of the term, being attainable by each and all of us. We cannot alter the actual shape of our faces or the contour of oar features to any appreciable extent, but a clear complexion and a charm of expression are within our reach; and surely, in these two lies the basis of all lasting beauty? For expression stamps its mark on the eyes, and above all, on that telltale feature, the mouth, while hythe skin in hand.''

THE FACE. Do you approve of .steaming the face?

"Personally, I do not, though it is done in a great many toilet salons. It is massage by the hands of a skilled masseuse that improves and clears the complexion, that gives tone and. firmness to the skin, removing and preventing wrinkles and double chins." SKIN FOODS. Do you consider skin foods good? "Undoubtedly some are, but so much depends on how they are applied. I advise to first cleanse the face, then apply the skin food either with the fingers or massage cups. The latter preferably, as they not only knead the food well into the skin, but pump the impurities out, thus rendering the faco firm and the skin clear. In fact, for removing .wrinkles etc..they are absolutely the best method of home treatment, and are very highly recommended by leading actresses, such as Miss Nance O'Neil and other beautiful women. The cups are sold only with Virginian skin food, which I have proved to be the best and purest on the market; therefore , can benefit the most sensitive skin. It is not a food that requires advertising, personal recommendation is sufficient, and I sell a great quantity of it.

FACE POWDERS. """A're face powders injurious to the skin?

"I do not recommend the constant use of powder. I import a very good one in liquid form. It gives an exquisitely soft appearance, being noticeable, and will not injure the most delicate skin. There is nothing to equal it for neok, face, and arms for balls or evening use. It is specially adapted for greasy skins." HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT. I believe you make a specialty of hair and scalp treatment? "Yes, after obtaining my certificate for massage in all its branches general, face, and scalp. I made a special study of hair treatment.'' SCANTY AND FALLING HAIR. What do you find the principal cause of scanty and falling hair? "Falling hair generally owes its origin to badly nourished roots, caused by dandruff or other Boalp complaints, but a great many people are not kind to their hair, and every one should learn to give it the best care. Irritation of the scalp, indicates dandruff or disease, and should always have immediate attention. It is not until ladies lose their hair that they regret overlooking the fact. Hair whitens first about the temples, and these days of. rush and hurry these silvering threads are a sign, not of old age, but of an overwrought nervous system. Stimulate your nerves if you can, but treat your hair at the same time. Massage is excellent for hair that is too dry. If bald spots appear, and the falling hair takes alarming proportions, a good tonic helps in the effect of the massage. Absolute cleanliness is a primary essential. Some, women find it injures their hair to wash it more than once a month, others do it once a fortnight, with good results, but those whose hair seems to dry and fade with frequent washing should try the dry cleaning process. I strongly advise ladies troubled with any scalp complaint to consult a hair physician instead of resorting to restorers, etc , one seesfadvertised." V Is baldness curable? And to what do yon attribute the cause? i "Premature baldness in most cases is'curable. It is very often causeu by wearing tight hats, thereby presn sing the scalp and preventing cirula-l tion. Baldness is almost unknown) amongst savage races. Another ap-| parent cause is,worry. Dandruff andj other scalp complaints result in baldness, both in men and women. I candidly reommend ladies and gentlemen to seek the advice of a skilled hair physician. There is no treatment known to have better results than scalp massage, electrically applied. ; AN IDEAL'HAIRIPREPARAj»i .. TION. *** -*!? "*For""sbme time _ : past numerous cilents have used a preparation specially prepared by me. So very satisfactory were the results that it is extensively recommended, and the demand now is so great that I have to claim the asisstance of the chemists and leading stores to sell it. "Calvo" is the name chosen for it, and it may be had in oily form for scurf and dryness of the scalp, or non-oily tonic form to increase the growth and prevent the hair falling. It is specially good for baldness, and I confidently recommend it. neglected " hairT""""" , Hair' n'eglected"~always pfesehts'a dull, lifeless appearance, and in

spite of luxuriance and shade is not admired. >I remedy this and in a very short time render the hair beautifully bright and glossy.

SHAMPOO POWDERS

What hair wash do you advise?

1 ' Calvo Shampoo Powders are excellent. They keep the scalp clean, and the hair in good condition.''

Oh, to come back to the complexion. There is one question I want particularly to ask. Once having taken a course of massage, is it necessary to continue? "Certainly not! Although in obstinate cases it is necessary to give two or three courses to obtain satisfactory results. Generally one course is sufficient, and then I instruct my client how to treat the hair and face.''

Do you undertake medical massage? "Yes ; and the health-giving effect of scientific massage of the human body cannot be over-esti-mated, and should be more generally understood. I am always repaid with excellent results, especially in cases of rheumatism and neuralgia. Electrical face massage cures the most obstinate cases of neuralgia or headache when all other means fail."

Mrs Rolleston very kindly conducted me through her !rooms, and I would like to menion particularly the up-to-date appliances for shampooing. The hair is dried either by hot air or by a large electric fan. There are also hot and cold water sprays, thus making the process thorough and refreshing. The small charge of 2s 6d for the work and time given is a great attraction. It is interesting to note that Mrs Rolleston studied in Sydney and Melbourne, and obtained her certificates there.