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Brown Hair Dye

A ready way to color the hair brown is by a solution of permanganate of potassa in the proportion of 1 troy ounce to 1 quart of water. The hair must be first cleansed by a dilute solution of ammonia, when it is dried by means of a towel, and the solution of the permanganate applied to the hair, but not to the skin, as this would also be colored. It dyes the hair immediately, and the desired shade may be obtained by applying more or less of the solution. Should the hands become stained with it, they can be cleaned with a little dilute hydrochloric acid. This dye is not permanent, but is very easily renewed with a tooth-brush.