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Remember Hair Tonics?

Discussion in 'Other Reminiscences' started by Frank Sanoica, Jul 30, 2020.

  1. Thomas Stearn

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    Never had any problems like going bald but had others instead.
    The only thing I frequently use is a tiny bit of styling mousse just to fix my forelock because I can't stand a strand on my forehead. Wax would be way too strong, though. That's for youngsters with their faux hawks.;)
     
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    While in the service had a helluva night out. Next morning went to brush my teeth and reached for the Colgate but grabbed the Brylcream instead. You know the rest.
     
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    Papa who'd been born in the 1910s, wore Brylcreem for years. I'd made myself a promise that by the time I'd reach 16 I would talk him out of it.

    Three female relatives made our lives a nightmare in the 60s and 70s, as they were hairspray MAD.

    Papa and I suffered allergic asthma for years due to that stuff.

    I only sparingly use "Dry Shampoo" occasionally. I treat my hair with lots of natural remedies. I rinse with Apple Cider Vinegar about once a month to cut the oily hair problems. I use honey to strengthen and calm my eczema and psoriasis on my head.

    Finally, I use either coconut milk or rice milk to grow my hair after a disastrous pandemic year trying to lighten my colour. I'm getting there .
     
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    How do you use the coconut milk for your hair, @Caitlin D Burnside ? Are you drinking it, putting it on your hair like a rinse , or just a bit massaged into your hair sometimes ?
    What is it supposed to do to help hair grow ? Please elaborate…..
     
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    My older sisters used Aqua Net. I didn't mind, because we used to incinerate our trash in big barrels. You just had to keep a respectful distance when there were hair spray cans in it.
     
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  6. Caitlin D Burnside

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    LOL! Aye, I can imagine as these things explode...
     
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    I'd like to know too.
     
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    Remember "antimacassars", those little doilies that the ladies used to put on the back of sofas and chairs?

    They were called that because macassar oil was a common ingredient in hair tonics and if the gentlemen rested their heads against the back of upholstered chairs and sofas, they would stain the furniture. Thus "anti-macassars".
     
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