A WINTER SHAMPOO

Ladies' Mirror, Volume 3, Issue 11, 1 May 1925, Page 64

A WINTER SHAMPOO

JpEW women seem to realise that the hair is as susceptible as the complexion to changes of temperature, and that it is necessary to devote a little extra attention to it during the first few weeks of colder weather. To Keep Hair Healthy JT is a general idea among women that during the winter the hair does not require shampooing as often as in summer, but this is a great mistake. During winter, the sootladen atmosphere tends to make the hair dirty, dull, and lifeless, and if it is to be kept in perfect condition it must be shampooed at least once in three weeks, while in the case of very fair or auburn hair once a fortnight will not he too often. Hair which is inclined to be too greasy requires shampooing more often than that which is dry, for while dust can be brushed out of dry hair fairly successfully, it is almost impossible to remove it from greasy locks except by shampooing, and the grease and dust, if allowed to remain, clogs the roots of the hair and weaken them, making the hair fall out. Women who shampoo their hair themselves should be careful to find

a shampoo which is particularly suitable for them, and once having found it keep to it. An egg shampoo is a safe choice for everyone provided the rinsing water is suited to the hair. The fair-haired woman will find that a little camomile lotion added to the rinsing water will be beneficial, the auburn haired should add a little henna, while the silver-haired must give a squeeze of “blue” to her rinsing water. Ammonia should never be added to cither the washing or rinsing water as it tends to dry the hair and turn it grey. Regular Massage " i yERY greasy hair will be much benefited, especially during the winter, if a little bay rum be massaged into the roots once or twice a week. Dry hair should be given a little massage once or twice a week with the finger tips dipped in pure olive oil. When giving this massage be careful not to apply too much oil or bay rum. It is quite sufficient to moisten the tips of the fingers occasionally. In this way only as much as the roots can absorb will be applied, and in the case of the oil massage this will prevent any feeling of stickiness.