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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16561, 9 June 1917, Page 4 (Supplement)

JUST ABOUT . THE HAIR. *, > ■ ♦ When washing the hair there 1 are three things that must be remembered. They are to— Be quick—for to. be in the water for a long time is bad for the hair." 1 ' Be gentle—for wet hair is very easily uprooted, also it is said to Btrctch«readily. Dry well—or the hair will lose*; its; brilliance. ■ •■. ... . • vA; > ■ The hair should not be washed often#* than once in three weeks;' and ■it will not need it, if daily cleansed with' a good brushing from a' fairly soft, long-bristled brush. • .. •• • ' ■ Use warm rainwater,, as > hard s water coarsens and thickens the hair. t 'i; When the scalp is abnormally dry rub in a little of a simple lubricant 24 hours before washing. >•/', 'l>• Mix together jib i each of powdered borax, carbonate 1 of soda, and powdered soap, ; and 1 * add s 20, drops each of oil of rose ; geranium and oil of frosemary.J_ One tablespoonful of the powder; to be mixed with'a' pint of warm soft water. , A great deal of the success of a shampoo depends on the rinsing— must be thorough.< .. Immediately before shampooing com'D the hair carefully and straight Gut, so that there may be no fear of tangles, then damp v it all' over v with comfortably 'hot ! water. V-/'''' TOILET TIPS. , - i' ! . r , JJ • Thx simplest emollient for the hands is glycerine and rose-water in equal parte, with ten . drops of benzoin added to the mixture. If properly mixed by : the druggist it will not be sticky, and its nightly use will ; make , the, hands soft and. white, no matter - how; much dish-washing you may' do. Silk gloves worn inside of mittens will do more",to keep the hands from chapping than all'the muffs 'in 'the world. A lotion which is excellent for whitening the arms is composed of the following ingredients: ~ rose-water, 12oz; powdered borax ; 3 drams; glycerine ' joz- Lotions containing chloride of lime, are , quicker in their action than this simple lotion; but this preparation ruins the skin. For the girl who , cannot; afford to buy an expensive nail-paste, the following is recommended : Powdered carmine (fine) 1 dram ; fresh lard ' 2oz, oil of bergamot, 24 drops;<■ essence of Cyprus, 12 drops. These ingredients should be well beaten together, > and heated in a double-boiler. Stir them to a smooth paste. In order to avoal ' staining your fingers, apply the poste to the nails with a bit of old linen. Let it remain for a few minutes, and then wipe it off. >

, In reference to an article which appeared in a recent issue, , entitled " Colonial Economy,'.' containing the views of Lady Ward, as expressed in London, a corres-pondent-writes:— would seem that in the speech of Lady Ward's, in London, on "Colonial Economy," the remark #> Much that you in England are doing-* now is our ordinary way of life," would mislead many of your readers in so much that they may be induced to believe that the Old Country had begun to copy our colony. Twenty-five years ago at London board schools the following subjects were taught i-rGirls: Laundry, cooking, dressmaking, music, ' dancing. Boys: Carpentry in all departments, .book-keeping, photography, swimming, gymnastics, etc. Creches, at which'poor "women could leave their babies whilst they were at work, were in ' vogue, so " that although these institutions are of recent date in New Zealand they were not to her hearers. Travel is a great educator, but to those who cannot travel and learn this for themselves it is well to see the Londoner's point of view. No doubt New Zealand has done much in so short a time she has existed as a colony, but she will do more and better when she is less self-satisfied and more ready to learn. Knowledge is I the greatest thing in the world; ignorance often blinds one to this fact, and when wage is given according to qualification a better time will be coming.

HOW TO REMOVE BLACK- , HEADS. *- Blackheads look nasty, . and ( they- are worse even than they look. Obstinate 1 blackheads' in any number often lead to | the distressing eruption knwn as acne, i When acne is cured it leaves disfiguring 1 scars, whidh often form the starting point | of the claw-lUjje tumours known as keloids. In this connection, Valaze Blackhead and Open Pore Cure, 2s 9d and ss, will be found invaluable. It is safe, speedy, and certain. It effectually removes the pests, cleanses and stimulates the Skin, and makes blackheads impossible. 1 Hand in hand with blackheads invariably go the annoyances of open pores and a greasy, coarse skin. Valaze Liquidine, 5s and 8s 6d, will put an immediate stop to this complaint, and the constant use of Valaze Beauty Grains, 2s 6d f for washing, will' prevent any recurrence.' For a greaqy, overmoist skin, the Valaze Complexion Powder, 2s 6d, will be found the most suitable. It is of an absorbent nature, . yet it does not clog the paves • Write for . Mademoiselle Rubinstein's . book, ' Beauty in ''the' Making," which ' will be sent to any address, post free, on , application. ~ , ' Valaze preparations are obtainable from ; all : chemists, or direct, post free, from r Mile. Helena Rubinstein, Dept. 51, Strand « Arcade; Auckland. ' No charge for consultations. . Advice by post on request. .•'! I .; > .'■! '