Now is the time of year which finds a number of women at the seaside and away from the ministrations of their hairdressers. Yet hair must be washed—how shall we get good results from our amateur labours?
Well, first of all don't be in too much of a hurry—spend an hour or so in dealing fairly with your locks.
To begin with, have plenty of hot soft water—if the water is naturally hard, soften it with bran or a spoonful borax. Have handy, too, some thick clean towels and a clean brush and comb.
For ordinary, not too dry hair a simple shampoo can be beaten up from a tablespoonful of fine soap shavings whipped into a pint of hot softened water with a little Eau de Cologne, and perhaps a drop or two of perfume added, Or you can use equal.parts of pure green soap and methylated spirits shaken vigorously together and put into a bottle.
It the hair is very dry, use a tincture of green soap—if you can get it—and massage the head, in addition. with olive or sweet almond oil.
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