Hints for the busy housewife
1939-05 1939 1930s 50 pages : illustrations HINTS FOR THE BUSY HOUSEWIFE 3. CARE OF THE HAIR Cleanliness of the hair is as important as cleanliness of the body, and is essential to maintain its beauty. Every night the hair should be brushed thoroughly to remove the dust that has settled on it during...
| Institution: | MCR - The Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick |
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London : Health & Cleanliness Council
May 1939
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HINTS FOR THE BUSY HOUSEWIFE 3. CARE OF THE HAIR Cleanliness of the hair is as important as cleanliness of the body, and is essential to maintain its beauty. Every night the hair should be brushed thoroughly to remove the dust that has settled on it during the day and to stimulate the scalp, thereby encouraging the growth of hair. After a few minutes' brisk brushing, the hair should be combed away from the head, not on to it. This allows air to get to the scalp and also encourages a natural wave, especially if the comb is slightly damp. Frequent washing of the hair is most important, but the frequency should depend on the nature of the hair, for while the greasy kind needs washing every ten days or fortnight, natural dryness is apt to be encouraged by too frequent washing. How to Shampoo. — Cut shreds of soap into a jug. (A good curd soap makes an excellent lather, and is cheap and thoroughly cleansing without being in any way injurious.) Cover with hot water and stir well. When the soap is dissolved, add cold water to reduce the mixture to a comfortable temperature. Pour the lather on to the head and rub the scalp thoroughly with the finger-tips. Rinse thoroughly in three or four lots of clear water. A small teaspoonful of lemon-juice or vinegar may be added with advantage to the last water. An effective shampoo may be given by this method. There are also some good prepared shampoo powders on the market, with directions for use given on the packet. The hair should be dried by rubbing with warm towels or in the open air — not in front of the fire. There are simple electric hair dryers for Page Thirty-five
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| institution | MCR - The Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick |
| is_hierarchy_title | Hints for the busy housewife |
| language | English English |
| physical | TEXT |
| publishDate | May 1939 |
| publisher | London : Health & Cleanliness Council |
| spellingShingle | National Association of Teachers of Home Economics and Technology Pamphlets of the Health and Cleanliness Council Health care Housekeeping Hints for the busy housewife |
| title | Hints for the busy housewife |
| topic | National Association of Teachers of Home Economics and Technology Pamphlets of the Health and Cleanliness Council Health care Housekeeping |
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