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Red Hair Dye (Strong infu- Method of Using)

A strong infu- 1202. Method of Using the Hair Dye. The hair (perfectly clean) is first sion of safflowers, or a solution of pure rouge, thoroughly wetted to the roots with Solution in a weak solution of crystallized carbonate of soda, gives a bright red like henna, or a red dish yellow, according to its strength, if followed, when dry, by a mordant of lemon juice or vinegar diluted with one-half to an equal bulk of water.

No. 1, previously diluted with 4 or 5 times its bulk of pure water, or of the highest strength that can be used without irritating the skin, care being taken not to make the hair too wet, as that would interfere with the next opera-

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