Shingle Problem

Southland Times, Issue 20641, 13 November 1928, Page 13

Shingle Problem

(From Our Correspondent.) London. Shingled misses are forever complaining about their permanent wave being upset with "tousling’' in bed, and the wise ones have turned to a grannie’s glorified nightcap to keep their hair "put ’ while asleep, These nightcaps can be just as dainty and frivolous as you like to make them. They may be frilled or trimmed with tiny ruches, ribbons, or embroidery, but the dainty girl will keep in mind that they will need to be frequently washed, and will plan them accordingly. Frills, unless very narrow, are apt to be in the way and too soon become spoiled in laundering. Breton net of good quality is probably the most satisfactory material to use, it washes so well. Ninon or chiffon, also, give satisfaction and thin makes of crepe-de-chene come next. The heavier makes are too thick, and keep the air out too much. Caps of net with tiny flowers embroidered on in pastel colourings are very dainty and wear well and wash well. , Those who like something more elaborate fly to gold or silver net, or lace, and some decidedly gorgeous nightcaps are seen in these fabrics. They are some times combined with black, or a colour, sometimes embroidered with colours, sometimes adorned with applique. Sometimes they wash quite well. If not, they are given a bath of petrol from time to time to clean them. These metal net nightcaps go splendidly with exotic pyjamas, or the more elaborate crepes-de chene, or ninon nighties. Any thin, transparent fabric can be used for the purpose. The great thing is ono must have a nightcap to keep the wave well crisped, and the shingle in its proper ‘‘set,’’ while it must not keep the air, out, or make the head too hot.