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THE MADAM C. J. WALKER SCHOOLS

If the hair is very oily, conclude the operation by going over the head with the violet ray machine; if it is dry, use the vibrator.

It is advisable to massage a small amount of Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower into the scalp after the hair has been shampooed, because shampoos after hot oil treatments sometimes leave the hair hard and dry.

NOTE - The operator must be very cautious in the use of electrical appliances, especially the violet ray machine, after the application of hot oils. Any oils which contain alcohol or any other inflammable ingredient might be set aflame by the sparks from the violet ray.

THE IODINE TREATMENT

Iodine is very effective in awakening dormant scalps. Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, which literally "eats up" dandruff, and iodine should be kept on hand by the operator at all times.

Straight iodine, of course, cannot be massaged into the scalp, and for this reason, we mix one part with nine parts of white vaseline or petroleum jelly. If one ounce of petroleum is used, about one scant teaspoonful of iodine, or a short drachm, will constitute the proper ratio. Stir in a couple of teaspoonsful of alcohol and a smooth paste will result.

Apply this paste, which we will call iodine ointment, to the scalp with a small piece of cotton, after the dandruff has been loosened and brushed out of the hair. Steam the scalp and drive the ointment into the pores by wrapping hot towels around the head or by using an electric steamer. About three hot towels will be necessary, allowing each towel to remain on the head until it is cool, or five minutes under an electric steamer will suffice.

Conclude this treatment by shampooing the hair thoroughly and applying and massaging Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower into the scalp after which the scalp should be exposed to the Infra-red lamp about five minutes. This treatment will be found very successful in treating cases of stubborn growth and falling hair as well as for the elimination of dandruff because the iodine ointment, when combined with Madam C. J. Walker's hair grower, makes a powerful restorative. Many patrons will admire this treatment, which leaves the hair glossy and the scalp clean and soothed. The iodine tends to add a beautiful reddish tint to the hair.

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SALT GLOW TREATMENT

The salt glow, which is ordinarily identified as a dry shampoo, is of great value in treating scalps, we are therefore classifying it as a scalp treatment. As a remover of excess oil from the hair and scalp, this treatment has no equal. It may be used with benefit when the hair is falling and has been found to restore color to hair which is becoming prematurely gray. We do not advise this treatment on hair that is inclined to be dry.

Formula - Into eight ounces of witch-hazel, dissolve one teaspoonful of salt. Pour this solution into a bottle. Place a cloth on the bottom of the inside of a vessel large enough to hold the bottle and fill the vessel half full of water. Place the bottle containing the salt and witch-hazel solution into the water and heat until the solution reaches the boiling point and the salt is thoroughly dissolved. Place aside to be used on oily scalps only.

Treatment - Part the hair in the regular manner and loosen the dandruff with a stiff brush, brush away the particles of dandruff. With a small toothbrush, apply the salt glow solution to the scalp, covering the entire head. When the hair is dry it will be fluffy, bright and have the appearance of just having been shampooed.

Do not permit this solution to remain on the scalp for more than one week. At any time following the week, shampoo the hair with Madam C. J. Walker's Shampoo.

TREATMENT FOR PERSPIRING SCALPS

There are several reasons why ordinarily healthy scalps perspire too freely. When patrons who have been ill and indisposed with high fevers, or have engaged in physical exercise or immoderate eating and drinking, this condition becomes prevalent. The perspiration leaves a coating of glandular secretion on the scalp. If this coating is permitted to remain on the scalp, vermin and microbes will thrive there, the hair will fall and the scalp is left susceptible to disease if this condition is not given immediate attention.

To treat this condition, advise the patron to air the hair as much as possible, removing hair pins and allowing the hair to hang loose and cool. Shampoo the hair weekly. The vibrator or violet ray should be used, after which a good tonic containing alcohol should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips. Inflamed spots, itching and drawn skin are the symptoms of scalps so affected. The irritation thus caused has a detrimental effect on the old hair and prevents the new hair from making its normal progress.

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