Hair Oil.
Finest olive oil, 3 lbs.; castor oil, ½ lb.; ess. lemon 1½ ozs. To colour, steep 1 oz. of alkanet root (bruised, and tied in muslin) to every 20 ozs. Apply heat by means of a water bath, and filter.
THE END.
[2]. For the convenience of those who desire the information, I may state that Messrs. R. Hovenden & Sons keep all the necessary implements in stock, and supply them to the trade.
[3]. Vide The Hairdressers’ Chronicle, 15th July, 1876.
[4]. See illustration in Chapter V.
[7]. Concerning French weights, measures, and money, the following information will, doubtless, be useful:—The unit in weights is the gramme. 28 of which go to the English ounce; 1,000 grammes are called a kilogramme, or, shortened, a kilo., equal in weight to 2 lb. 3 oz. 4 drs. English avoirdupois. The unit in measures is the metre, equal in length to 39⅓ inches English. The metre is divided into 1,000 parts, each of which is called a millimetre; 10 millimetres are called a centimetre. The length of a centimetre is rather more than one-third of an inch English, the figure in decimals being 0·39371. One foot English is equal to 304 millimetres, and an inch equals rather more than 25 millimetres. The unit in money is the franc, equal to ninepence-halfpenny English. The franc is divided into one hundred parts, each of which is called a centime; five centimes are called a sou; and a sou is rather less in value than a half-penny.
[8]. Donisthorpe v. Jowett, 1876; vide Law Report in The Hairdressers’ Chronicle.
[17]. There are (or used to be) silk nets made for the purpose, very strong and durable, and could be procured where the “trimmings” are usually sold. The crown of this net is left rather loose and threaded on a silk cord. The cord is held up, which gathers the loose meshes together, when it should all be fastened, and thus a caul net well fitting the head is formed.
[18]. I mention six inches because hair of that length is most convenient for a learner to practise with, but you will have to knot hair of various lengths, from the shortest for gentlemen’s perukes, to very long for ladies’ wigs.
[24]. Figs. 38 and 39.
[26]. See Fig. [36], and remarks thereon.
[30]. See Chapter V.
[32]. A Treatise on the Use and Management of a Razor, by Mr. Savigny.
[33]. Olive-oil (white Castile) soap, or almond oil soap is here intended. It should be moderately dry when weighed, next reduced to thin shavings, and then further desiccated by exposure to warm, dry air, but no artificial heat should be employed. By replacing a portion (say one-third) of the above with an equal weight of dry, white tallow soap (i.e., curd soap) the “lathering” quality of the essence will be increased.
Wertheimer, Lea & Co., Printers, Circus Place, London Wall.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
R. HOVENDEN & SONS,
31 & 32, BERNERS ST., OXFORD ST., W.,
AND
91, 93, & 95, CITY ROAD, E.C., LONDON.
HAIR MERCHANTS & MANUFACTURERS
Wholesale Perfumers,
FANCY SOAP MAKERS AND GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN for HAIRDRESSERS.
Importers of Essential Oils, Sponges, French Pomades & Oils, Fancy Combs, Etc.
THE LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE STOCKS IN LONDON OF
MANUFACTURED HAIR,
Trimmings, Partings, Ornamental Hair,
COMBS IN HORN, SHELL, & RUBBER,
HAIR, TOOTH, NAIL & CLOTH BRUSHES,
CUTLERY, MIRRORS, HAIRDRESSERS’ TOOLS, AND SHAMPOOING REQUISITES.
Proprietary Articles In Perfumery
Kept in Stock or procured at short notice.
☞ NO TRAVELLERS represent the Firm. Their enormous expenses being avoided, R. H. & SONS can offer their Goods from 10 to 20 per cent, below those Houses who employ them.
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE POST FREE UPON RECEIPT OF BUSINESS CARD OR INVOICE HEADING.
ESTABLISHED 1846.
EDWIN CREER,
Hairdresser, Wig-Maker, & Manufacturing Perfumer,
MAKER OF CHIGNONS, TWISTS, SWITCHES, PLAITS, CURLS, AND ALL KINDS OF ORNAMENTAL HAIR.
589, COMMERCIAL ROAD EAST, LONDON, E.
589, COMMERCIAL ROAD EAST, LONDON, E.
Dealer in Combs, Brushes, Fancy Goods, and other Requisites for the Toilet.
POMADES, OILS, WASHES, PERFUMES, POWDERS, HAIR DYES AND RESTORERS, Etc.
ARTIST IN HAIR—ESTABLISHED 1846.
EDWIN CREER,
589, COMMERCIAL ROAD EAST, LONDON, E.,
MANUFACTURES ALL KINDS OF HAIR JEWELLERY FOR THE TRADE,
Rings, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch-Guards, &c.,—and Device-Work of every description.
⁂ Best work guaranteed, and at the lowest possible prices.
| No. 1. Hair, Gold Top | 2s. 3d. |
| No. 2. All Gold, with Hair Plait and Heart or Shield Top | 6s. 6d. |
| No. 3. Albert Guard, with Gold Mountings | 15s. 6d. |
Letters of inquiry, as well as others requesting, price list and designs, should enclose a business card, and a STAMP for reply. Terms—Cash on or before delivery.
HAIRDRESSERS
ABOUT
COMMENCING BUSINESS
As well as those already established,
WILL FIND AT
R. HOVENDEN & SONS’ WAREHOUSES
THE BEST SELECTION OF
SCISSORS, COMBS, RAZORS, BRUSHES, TOWELS, SHAMPOOING APPARATUS,
And every requisite for the Trade at Prices which DEFY COMPETITION.
R. HOVENDEN & SONS
Hold the largest Stock of Human Hair in the Kingdom.
PATTERNS MATCHED,
And, except in extraordinary colours, sent per Return of Post.
THEATRICAL HAIR—A SPECIALITY.
Current Prices are advertised in The Hairdressers’ Chronicle.
PRICE LIST POST FREE ON APPLICATION.
R. HOVENDEN & SONS, LONDON.
R. HOVENDEN & SONS’
Seven-Guinea Complete Outfit.
| £ | s. | d. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Polished Shaving Chair | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| 1 | French Polished Shampoo Stand | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | Marble Back Slab for | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1 | Ebonised Frame Mirror, 36 in. by 20 in. | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1 | Outside Projection Tablet | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | Gas Stove | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1 | Tin Shaving Pot, for ditto | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 1 | Buff Leather Strop | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Turkish Shampooing Towels | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | Haircutting Cloths | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | Shaving Cloths | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Aprons | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Blouses | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | Pair Curling Irons | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Bars Shaving Soap | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Spray Producer and Bottle | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 1 | Pair Saloon Brushes | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 1 | Shaving Brush | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1 | Shaving Bowl | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1 | Neck Brush | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1 | Box and Puff | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Cutting Combs | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Razors (Voogd’s) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | Pairs Cutting Scissors | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1 | Hone | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 1 | Bottle Hair Oil | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 1 | lb. Violet Powder | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 | Bottle Bay Rhum | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Bottles Lime and Glycerine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Cosmetics | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| £7 | 7 | 0 | ||
| == | == | == |
These Goods are always in Stock, and may be selected from a great variety. We shall be glad to send estimates for lower or higher priced outfits.
R. HOVENDEN & SONS, LONDON.
R. HOVENDEN & SONS have always in Stock a large assortment of Tools and Fittings suitable for Board-work.
A full List will be found in their Annual Catalogue.
| Curling Irons | from 10d. to 2/ each. |
| Pinching Irons | from 1/3 to 4/9 each. |
| Crimping Irons | from 2/ to 9/ each. |
| Screws and Sticks | 1/ and 1/6 per set. |
| Cards | 1/9, 3/6, & 9/6 each. |
| Mounting Blocks | 4/6 each. |
| Weaving Silk | 2/ per oz. |
| Sewing Silk | 2/3 per oz. |
| Drawing Brushes | from 6/6 to 15s. per pair. |
GAUZE HOOKS, KNOTTING NEEDLES, & WIG NETS in great variety.
R. HOVENDEN & SONS, LONDON.
VOOGD’S SPECIALITIES.
Voogd’s Razors (Registered) Hollow Ground.
These Razors, if properly stropped, will wear for a considerable length of time, and are strongly recommended for trade use.
Made with Square, Round, or Irish Points, in 5 sizes, viz., ½ in., ⅝ in., ¾ in., ⅞ in. and 1 in.
PRICE, any size, Black Handles, 30s. per dozen.
PRICE, any size, Ivory Handles, up to ⅞ in., 44s. per dozen.
VOOGD’S SCISSORS.
With Finger Rests, 6½, 7, and 7½ ins., 32s., 38s., and 44s. per dozen.
With Flat Shanks. 6½, 7, and 7½ ins., 24s., 30s., and 36s. per dozen.
To avoid imitations see that both Razors and Scissors are stamped with the Registered mark, thus—
Depôt: R. HOVENDEN & SONS, London & Paris.