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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1908
Page
12
An article discusses the high expense and evolving fashion of artificial hair in women. It notes rising use of puffs braids curls and wigs, the burden of payments from six hundred to two hundred dollars, and hints at social pressures to maintain elaborate coifs through maid or hairdresser services.
Fragmented description of French laundry practices detailing garment handling from washing to rinsing. It covers worker duties per hostess family, use of letters on bags, soap and soda effects, and careful rinsing. Also discusses hair care trends and wig advertising for children.
A fresh look at hair fashions in the winter season compares the English bun with the Grecian knot as American women adopt these styles. It notes cost, methods, and tips for self styling amid city life, highlighting trends, expenses, and limited access to salon treatments.
A guide describes steps to shape and pin hair for Grecian looks, outlining parts of the head, placement of hair pieces, and the importance of choosing outlines and combs to suit individual heads. It notes adding hair in various forms and shades to achieve the desired result.
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