COLOUR-STREAKING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20669, 6 March 1937, Page 10 (Supplement)

COLOUR-STREAKING

UNUSUAL NEW HEAD-BANDS Hairdressing styles for the evening are varied and unusually interesting, states a London writer. Even with the magnificence of the Coronation season with its coronets, glittering gems, and beautiful headdresses, the perfect silhouette of the head itself will be preserved. This is essential in this new era when the sculptured line in coiffure is sought after.

A band of the owner’s own hair, painted to any colour she may desire, whether to match an evening frock, or her own tresses, can be had. Contrast in colour can be most amusing. This Ingeniously simple but original touch makes for the look of youth. There is the upward-high movement in the front, and, at the back, the hair is so arranged either to partially conceal the painted band, or to leave it swathed plainly over the short shingle. There is an Edwardian suggestion about this mounting movement. Another significant factor is that the lobes of the ears are visible, whereas the upper parts are covered by soft sidecurls, light and feminine. This new system of colour-streaking is interesting. Being merely painted, change is so easy and, in the distance, a simple looking hair-band and bow might pass for ribbon. It is a vogue both young and gay, for, as stated, it may exactly match the natural hair of the owner instead of the dress. With white hair, a look of youth can be achieved by painted bands of pale purple or steel-blue. These need not be changed so often. Such simple and unusual touches give charm to the classic foundation. REMOVING FLY-MARKS To clean oxidised copper or silver marked by flies, wash with a leather wrung out in water to which a tablespoon of black ink has been added