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week with a weak solution of salt, in water, strengthens the hair follicles and 

 skin, rubbing well in, after drying the hair with a brush as well as the ends of 

 the fingers. 



SHAMPOO OR WASH— To Cleanse the Hair and Scalp o— 

 Salts of tartar, powdered borax, aqua ammonia, each 1 oz. ; rain water, 1 qt. ; 

 mix. Directions — Rub well into the roots of the hair once a week. Good for 

 a tettered spot on any part of the body. Applying freely, (after using the hair 

 dressing above) of glycerine and rose water. 



A wash of sage tea and borax, say 1 or 2 ozs., powdered to 1 qt. of the tea, 

 IS claimed to cleanse the scalp, make the hair grow nicely and keep it soft. 



1. HAIR DRESSING WITH BAY RUM NICER THAN 

 ALCOHOL. — " Eh-. Cap," of New London, Conn., gives "AngeUne," of the 

 Detroit Free Prets Household, the following: 



"Bay rum, imported, 6 ozs. ; castor oil 2 ozs.; tinct. of cantharides, J^ oz. 

 Perfume with anything you wish; will not only be good but harmless," 



Remarks. — Oil of bergamot, 1 dr., will give it a nice flavor, or oil of lemon- 

 grass, or of heliotrope, 1 dr., would be "just splendid," as the girls say. 



1. HAIR RESTORATIVE — Which has Raised a Thick 

 Head of Hair on a Bald Scalp.— Notwithstanding there are those who 

 claim it cannot be done, there are those also who claim it can. The 

 following is claimed by a physician to have done it upon his own head. It will 

 do no harm, and on some heads it will, no doubt, produce a head of hair "where 

 the hair ought to grow," but docs not, while in some cases it may not. It is 

 owing to the condition of tlie hair follicles. If inflammation has destroyed them 

 there is no hopes; while if the work is only in progress it will; so it is no harm 

 to try it. It is: 



"Castor oil and alcohol, each 2 ozs.; tinct. cantharides and rain water, 

 each 1 oz.; oil of bergamot, 1 dr.; mix, and use with a stiff brush." 



Remarks. — He does not say how often to apply. I should say twice a week; 

 but I do not like a stiff brush, but rather the finger ends to rub it in thoroughly. 

 If it excites any inflammation on the scalp use it only once a week. It will be 

 noticed it is quite strong, so keep an eye to its action, so as not to inflame the 

 scalp. 



2. Hair Wash or Restorative — Italian. — I will give one more 

 wash or dressing, easily made, and very satisfactory. I have used it. It is: 



Syrup of rosemary, 2 qts. ; liquid potassa, % oz. ; aqua ammonia, 1 oz. ; oil 

 of sweet almonds, 2% ozs. ; castor oil, 1 oz. ; good whiskey, IJ^ pts. 



Remarks— li looks a little milky at first, but soon clears up. Shake when 

 xised. This is good for dandruff and to clean the scalp. 



3. Hair Restorative— To Turn Gray Hair to a Dark Color 

 —Said to be Hall & King's —Lac sulphur, sugar of lead, each 1 dr. 

 muriate of soda (common salt), 2 drs. ; glycerine 2 ozs.; bay rum, 8 ozs.; 

 Jamaica rum. 4 oae. ; soft water. 1 Dt. Shake well before using and keep in a 

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