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THE MADAM C. J. WALKER SCHOOLS from use of this rinse and frequent application will produce an auburn shade. CAMOMILE RINSE This rinse is for natural blonde and mixed gray hair. If it is used after every shampoo it will keep these types of hair bright and lustrous looking. This rinse brightens blonde hair and prevents it from taking on a dirty or muddy appearance. To one quart of boiling hot water to make a tea by adding two tablespoonsful of Camomile Flowers. Strain the leaves from the tea and after giving the patron a plain shampoo and rinse, pour the camomile rinse over the head three or four times. Do not rinse the hair out again after pouring the Camomile mixture over the head. PEROXIDE (or Brightening) RINSE This rinse is used to bring out the brightness of natural blonde and or light brown hair. Mix equal parts of bleaching peroxide and hot water and pour it over the hair following the shampoo and plain rinse. SAGE TEA RINSE This rinse is used to darken hair. Steep a handful of sage leaves in a quart of boiling water. Strain, cool and pour over the hair, allowing the mixture to remain on the hair about fifteen minutes before the final rinse with cold, clear water is given. One-half teaspoonful of sulphur added to this rinse will produce an even darker shade to the hair. INDIGO RINSE This rinse is for black hair. A few drops of indigo dropped into a half gallon of cold water and poured over the head three or four times will intensify its blackness and beauty. This rinse should be left on the hair since its effect will be lost if it is rinsed out. SOFT WATER Soft water, when obtainable, is a wonderful aid to efficient shampoo and rinsing. It is distinct help to operators in accomplishing the thing for which they are striving. In locations where the city water is very hard, steps should be taken by the beauty culturist to secure soft water. This may be done by conserving rain 142 TEXT BOOK OF BEAUTY CULTURE water, by installing a water-softening device (there are many on the market), or by adding a neutralizer to the hard water you are using. This is done by mixing a quart of boiling water with two and one-half tablespoonful of plain borax. After the mixture is cool, it will be sufficient to soften two gallons of water. Pour the mixture into the water and allow it to remain over night. The softened water will be ready for use the next morning and may all be used with the exception of the sediment which will be found at the bottom of the container. Saving time should become second nature with the expert beauty operator. Upon it hangs her success or failure from a monetary standpoint. Every beautician should have her shop equipped with as many time-saving devices as possible and most particularly, running water, facilities for heating water and a hair dryer. DRYING THE HAIR After rinsing the hair the next procedure is proper drying and untangling. Proceed by wiping away the dripping water, using several soft, clean towels until the hair is half dry. After the hair [[Image]] has been half dried with the towels, separate it into thin strands and begin to untangle it carefully, working over the entire head, being ever mindful not to pull too hard upon the hair lest you break it or cause the patron discomfort. Wet hair is very elastic and breaks easily. This done, and in all cases where the hair is to be pressed, apply a small quantity of MADAM C. J. WALKER'S GLOSSINE to every portion of the hair, spreading it evenly over the hair surface by the use of the palms of hands. Then continue to dry the hair by combing and brushing it before the current of warm air of the electric or the rays of the Radio Bell Light. 143
