CARE OF THE HAIR.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 18030, 27 May 1930, Page 8

CARE OF THE HAIR.

To keep the hair In good condition takes very little time, but this must be given regularly. Five minutes’ massage night and morning is an excellent medicine, causing the blood to circulate more freely and bring the necessary nourishment to the hair follicles. It also loosens any dandruff. Massage with' the balls of the Angers until the whole scalp glows. Rub in such a manner that the scalp is moved and kneaded. Where the hair is dry this massage can be made the opportunity of applying a little oil or vaseline. Different Opinions. Opinions differ about brushing. If the hair is very brittle it is best not to brush too much and the brush should be fairly soft. Few heads can stand the -wire and whalebone variety. One 1 ' of the bes’t brushes has the bristles set into a. rubber -cushion.Whatever brush is. used it is absolutely essential thatr.lt. be, clean. ...it.ishp.uld be \vash.ed'muclrmpre frequently than the; rtW.o <or-, three; days. Each, member of the family should have ajb'rlush and comb,-' for dandruff ; is infectious,' and one) child may catch lit from another:' .-Where- eaoh. child,-is /given a-brush and comb- they should be enctmraged to take -care'’Off.them and' wash them -frequently,.- How often -to, wash,, or as It).is more usually, called,• shampoo/depends on-the hair. A-dry. head should not be washed more often than once; every three or, four-'weeks;.. while greasy hair \vill need to be washed every .'week, or, at most, fortnight, \' ' "