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THE MADAM C. J. WALKER SCHOOLS

These styles of finishing the neck-line are called the Natural line, the Feather Edge, the ROUND and the V-SHAPED.

THE NATURAL NECK LINE is obtained by softly edging a line as the hair naturally grows, using the comb and scissors.

THE FEATHER-EDGE NECK LINE is produced by tapering off the upper growth of hair downward to a thin or feather-like edge at the natural hair line. This is also done with a fine-toothed comb and scissors. The shape of this and the above style of neckline will follow that of the hair growth.

THE ROUND NECK LINE is produced with the clippers, by starting low on the neck and clipping upward into the hair to form a semi-circle from ear to ear. Use care in not making the line too high. Where patrons' necks are long, this style of neck trim should be advised.

THE V-SHAPED NECK LINE is formed by use of the scissors in cutting away the hair from the ears at an angle, downward to meet in the center of the neck and thus form the letter V. If the neck is short and thick, a V shaped neck line will give it the appearance of being longer and thin.

To be an expert hair cutter, is much like becoming a real marcel waver, one must practice diligently. Perfection comes after constant and patient practice.

Study the bobs illustrated and note the difference in one from the other. Practice will soon perfect the operator in giving any one of them, if care is exercised each time she is called upon to give a haircut.

Do not overlook the income which can be brought to your shop by becoming a proficient Hair Cutter. This art should constitute a good part of your business.

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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

HAIR DYEING, TINTING AND BLEACHING

The Madam C. J. Walker Schools of Beauty Culture consider coloring the hair one of the highest branches of beauty culture. It is an art within itself and experts in this branch of beauty culture are in great demand and receive fancy prices for their services anywhere. This company feels that its followers are entitled to thorough information on this important subject.

Unless the operator has both knowledge and skill; unless she takes great care, patience and ample time, hair dyeing must result in failure. The hair may be dyed so that even the closest of friends do not suspect it, but it must be done often, because the hair grows out from the roots in its natural color and requires retouching at least once every six weeks.

Before dyeing or bleaching a head of hair, it is the operator's duty to make the patron thoroughly understand that the operation is to be done at her (the patron's) own risk. This precaution is for the operator's protection for very often patrons bring suits against operators and shops because of an infection setting in on scalps which were diseased on inflamed and not in condition to accept the dye. But, regardless of what is said for or against the art of coloring the hair, there are and always will be some people who will take a chance. For this reason, our operators must be ever prepared to efficiently perform any operation required by the trade.

Even though dyeing and bleaching may and often do, cause grievance to both the patron and the operator they are among the best paying branches of the profession and the day will come when the beauticians will be called upon to exhibit her knowledge of these arts. The really ambitious beautician, therefore, must interest herself in the chemical effects of one dye over another and their effect upon the patron and her hair if she is to dye and bleach successfully.

This chapter as well as the other chapters of this book should be studied carefully. Since beauty culture legislation is almost a certainty in every state, it is necessary for operators to have a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of every branch of the trade, for today beauty culture is not work for a novice, or unprepared individual.

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