THE VISITING HAIRDRESSER

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 41, 11 May 1927, Page 5

THE VISITING HAIRDRESSER

My hairdresser comes to me in response to a telephone call, equipped with a neat attache case containing the whole paraphernalia necessary to keep my shingle in good condition. She expects no tip and her charges are ‘distinctly moderate, though her work is excellent. She tells me that her “takings” amount to more than she could earn per week as a paid employee, and compare very favourably with what she could make on borrowed capital in a small business. She has no responsibilities in regard to rent or the upkeep of an establishment, and can fit in her engagements so as to give herself a reasonable amount of leisure. For girls who trained in various departments of hair dressing, a visiting practice holds good prospects. The busy woman, who likes her coiffure to be always well tended is quick to appreciate the advantage of having her hair dressed in her own home. The visiting hairdresser gets to know the preferences of her customers and can train their hair to conform exactly to their ideas. Given efficiency in the first instance, she does not as a rule find it difficult to establish a good clientele, for recommendations quickly follow good and intelligent service. A small supply of hair slides, shingle caps, brilliantine and hair tonics also represents a profit in .

Medicine stains on silver spoons can be removed by rubbing the spoons with a rag dipped in diluted sulphuric acid and washing off with soap-suds.