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an improved tone and texture to the skin. And it's quickly absorbed, leaving only a light, fresh fragrance.

-If your hair is very dry or has been damaged by any chemical process, use both a conditioner and cream rinse every time you shampoo. Do not use any straightening process until hair is back in good condition.

-Amber-tone blushers will add highlights and conceal shadows. Combine them with lipstick in coral tones. Avoid dark red and purple shades.

-That "ashy" look is a result of over-dry skin. Best remedy is to smooth on a thin layer of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. Leave it on overnight for best results. Rough elbows and heels should receive the same treatment.

-Try this trick with eye shadow: Apply a touch of white just under the brow for a wide-eyed look.

-To add natural gleam to lips and eyelids, smooth on a tiny dab of petroleum jelly.

The Fine Art of Fragrance

Enjoying fine perfume is like appreciating good wine or music well-played. The pleasure grows with experience. Wearing perfume is one of the prettiest, most mysterious touches a woman can do for herself and those who come close to her.

Modern perfumes have hundreds of ingredients. The creative art of the perfumer is to find a blend that women will find irresistible. The fragrance experts at Prince Matchabelli remind us that for the true note of perfume to be appreciated and valued, it must be applied directly on the skin, in all the places that get warm and activate the scent; on the pulse points where the blood is near the surface, in the crook of the elbow, at the throat, the wrists, in front of the ears (there are no pulse points behind the ears and perfume applied there is largely wasted!).

Perfume sprayed on anything other than the warm living skin does not "develop" properly. It can be pleasant sprayed on clothing and furs so that the wardrobe is scented, but the actual scent is not quite the same as when the body's chemistry has reacted to it. And this personal chemistry is half the magic of perfume. All the magic, in fact, of a personal fragrance like Cachet, "the fragrance that is as individual as you are." Cachet reacts very specially to the skin chemistry of its wearer, never quite repeating its sophisticated, soft, floral message the very same way on any woman intrigued by it.

Generally speaking, the more oily the skin, and the darker the pigmentation, the more it will absorb the heavier perfumes. Instinctively, fair-skinned women usually like light, fresh florals, the tawny girls like dry and distinctive scents, while dark women have what it takes to give life to a sultry blend. But there's no hard and fast rule! The only test is to experiment yourself. Never try more than three scents at any one time. Don't sniff directly from the bottle, either - you will not get the true fragrance, but the alcohol that carries the bouquet. A fragrance does not reveal itself in the bottle or immediately after application. It needs to develop with the heat of the body before all the essences used in its making come into play.

Now you have dozens of ideas to help you prepare yourself most beautifully for every exciting trip you take. Set out on your journey looking better than ever. And bon voyage.

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Shampooing

Most people shampoo every week to ten days. . . some more often, some less often. What's really important is to shampoo properly. Careless shampooing can lead to dry hair. A problem you could do without.

The best way is the right way to shampoo. Start by choosing a product that is formulated especially for the Black woman's hair. Others may claim mildness and promise to leave hair tangle-free but few can truly handle your special needs the way L'Oréal products can. Select the Radiance shampoo formula that's right for your hair condition. Most Black women's hair will actually benefit from the use of two shampoos—a conditioning shampoo and an in-depth cleansing shampoo. The products may be used alternately. If you use the Special Cleansing Shampoo as your regular shampoo first, lather with it, rinse and then follow with a second lathering using the Conditioning Shampoo and rinse. Or if hair is dry, relaxed or tinted use the Conditioning Shampoo as your regular shampoo. Then, when hair begins to feel pliable or look limp, and dull as a result of build-up, just shampoo first with the Cleansing Shampoo rinse and follow with a second lather using the Conditioning Shampoo. Before shampooing gently comb out all tangles with a large rake comb. Thoroughly dampen hair before applying shampoo. Use warm water throughout your shampoo. It will help remove oil, creme or hair spray build-up. Do not rub or scrub hair or scalp; this can mat hair. Massage scalp and around hairline lightly with the cushion part of your fingertips. While shampooing and rinsing, always direct water flow to all hair in one direction. This will help avoid tangling. Always rinse till water runs clear. If you're planning to condition your hair after shampooing, apply conditioner right after shampooing and rinsing. Don't attempt to comb out tangles before applying conditioner. Even though most conditioners are rinsed away, they leave smoothing ingredients on hair's cuticle that makes combing easier.

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After shampooing-easy does it. Hair tangles easily when wet and all hair is weakest when wet so handle hair with care to avoid breakage or split and roughened hair cuticle. Working gently, layer hair by parting into small sections. Start at the nape of the neck. Comb from roots to ends with a wide-toothed, rake comb, using short strokes. When the first layer is tangle free, start on the next layer. Brushing is a no-no when hair is wet; it can cause breakage.
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