Hair Washes and
Restoratives
Shampoo or wash to cleanse the hair and scalp-
Salts of tartar, powdered borax, aqua ammonia, each 1 oz., rain water 1 qt. ; mix
together. Directions- Rub well into the roots of the hair once a week. Good for
a tettered spot on any part of the body. Also, 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 drow
nicely, and keep it soft.
Hair Restorative-Which has raised a thick head
of hair on a bald scalp- The following is claimed by a physician to have done it upon
his own head. Results are owing to the condition of the hair follicles. If inflammation
has destroyed them, there is no hopes; while if the work is only in progress it will. 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. Use twice a week, and may also use the
finger ends to run it in thoroughly. If it excites any inflammation in the scalp, use it
only once a week. It is quite strong so keep an eye to its action, so as not to inflame te
scalp.
Italian Hair Wash or Restorative-This wash or
dressing is easily made, and very satisfactory. It is: Syrup of Rosemary, 2 qts., liquid
porassa, 1/2 oz., aqua ammonia, 1 oz., oil of sweet almonds, 2 1/2 ozs.; cstor oil, 1 oz.;
good whiskey, 1 1/2 pts. Mix together. Shake when used. It looks a little milky at first
but soon clears up. This is good for dandruff and to clean the scalp.
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