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Hairdressing Both for Men and Women: Melt

Mustache Pomade. - Melt 4 ounces of white wax, and add 2 ounces of pure white vaseline and 4 ounce of Canada balsam. When nearly cold add about 30 drops of any essential oil or mixture according to taste.

For coloring matters, see under "Hair Oils."

Or dissolve pound of white wax, pound of lanolin soap, 1 pound of gum arabic, and pint of rose water.

Melt and mix all together with gentle heat, and when cool perfume by adding 12 to 20 drops of essential oils according to taste. Color as recommended under "Hair Oils." Shaving. Those who shave should make it a practice to do so daily, or at least every other day. Some men complain that this practice makes the skin sore, but this will not be the case if a good razor is used, if it is kept in good order, and if the razor strokes are always in the same direction, never against the grain of the beard. The use of a good lotion after shaving is another preventive of soreness. A good toilet soap for shaving is indispensable. Shaving sticks or cream which can be rubbed on the face without the use of the shaving mug are a great convenience, especially to those who travel. It should be borne in mind that the skin and hair absorb warm water freely, and swell and soften under its influence, and that this effect is greatly promoted by the use of soap.