How to Develop the Hidden Beauty of the Hair.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18465, 28 January 1922, Page 5

How to Develop the Hidden Beauty of the Hair.

Perfect beauty is given to few women, but, with a little intelligence, all could make the best of whatever good looks they possess. Nothing makes more difference to a woman’s appearance than the conditions of ter hair; it greatly enhances the oharm of tho pretty woman, if it is glossy and well-groomed, and beautiful hair atones for plainness in the less fortunate. A great deal depends on the shampoo used. The hair, to look its best, must bo frequently cleansed. Many shampoos, which do not lather well, only partially cleanse the hair; consequently it never appears as bright and glossy os it should. Many society women and actresses who know the value of beauty and the importance of preserving it, ore new forsaking hairdressing establishments, and having their hair washed at homo by their maids. For this purpose a shampoo is made with stallax granules and hot water. This substanoo produces a sweet scented foaming lather which thoroughly cleanses the hair. After rinsing, the hair is quickly dried with hot towels, and the results are most satisfactory. All the hidden sheen <rf the hair m brought out, and it is beautifully soft, wavy, and easy to do up. All shampoos have a tendency to dry the hair. In oases whore the scalp is naturally very oily, the use of stallax acta as an excellent corrective. For those whose hair is inclined to bo dry and brittle, massaging the scalp with olive oil before each shampoo, is recommended. Brushes should be kept thoroughly dean. A little ammonia in the _ water used for washing them, ensures tim. They should be finally rinsed in cold water, so as to stiffen the bristles.