The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants / With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc.

by G. W. Septimus Piesse

Litharge Hair Dye.

Powdered litharge,	2 lbs.
Quicklime,	1/2 lb.
Calcined magnesia,	1/2 lb.

Slake the lime, using as little water as possible to make it disintegrate, then mix the whole by a sieve.

Another Way.

Slaked lime,	3 lbs.
White lead in powder,	2 lbs.
Litharge,	1 lb.

Mix by sifting, bottle, and well cork.

Directions to be sold with the above.—"Mix the powder with enough water to form a thick creamy fluid; with the aid of a small brush; completely cover the hair to be dyed with this mixture; to dye a light brown, allow it to remain on the hair four hours; dark brown, eight hours; black, twelve hours. As the dye does not act unless it is moist, it is necessary to keep it so by wearing an oiled silk, india-rubber, or other waterproof cap.

"After the hair is dyed, the refuse must be thoroughly washed from the head with plain water; when dry, the hair must be oiled."

Simple Silver Dye. (Otherwise "Vegetable Dye.")

Nitrate of silver,	1 oz.
Rose-water,	1 pint.