Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1901 — Care of the Hair. [ARTICLE]

Care of the Hair.

Once monthly an egg shampoo !b beneficial. It is cleansing, nutritious and helps to retain the lustre and natural coloring of the hair. Directions for egg shampoo: Separate the white and yolk, and beat each with a tablespoonful of water until thoroughly mixed. First rub the yolk Into the scalp and then the white of the egg. Rinse with tepid water and finish with cold. Never take hot water after an egg shampoo. If the hair is brittle and harsh the yolk only may be nsed. Better results are obtained by use of the white only when the hair Is excessively oily. When the hair is dry and lifeless a slight oiling of the scalp after the bath is permissible. Great care must be taken that the fatty matter is sweet and pure. For this reason vegetable oil is best. Cocoanut oil 1$ safest for general use. If the scalp !■ tense and dry a composition of onethird lanoline and two-thirds carbolated vaseline, warmed and beaten together, may be applied with benefit As before stated, it is the exception where any oily application Is necessary. With proper care, massage and cleanliness, the glands about the root of each hair will do their part.—Health Culture.