6th Edition - Beauty Encyclopedia - Chapter I - The Secret of Hair - From Crowning Worry to Crowning Glory

Oct 13, 2026

“Beauty Encyclopedia” (6th edition) presents practical beauty guidance across hair, skin, makeup, figure, and fashion. This chapter focuses on hair, starting with how hair is structured and why overall health and diet affect appearance. It explains hair growth cycles, hair types, and washing frequency, then gives instructions on selecting mild shampoos and understanding pH balance. It further covers proper shampooing technique, rinsing, conditioning, and normalization after chemical treatments like coloring or perming.

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Contents

The Secret of Hair - “From Crowning Worry to Crowning Glory”

What is Hair?

The Secret of Hair Care

6th EDITION$2.25BEAUTYENCYCLOPEDIAHundreds ofInexpensiveBeauty Secretsfor Hair,Skin,Makeup,Figureand Fashion How to EvaluateYour Own Looksand What to doAbout ImprovingYour Appearance 8 BEAUTYENCYCLOPEDIA ELEANOR OLSON 51 Highland Dr.\#14772-955Medford,Oregon 97504FIFTH PRINTING 1981 M MERIT PUBLICATIONS610 N.E.124th StreetNorth Miami,Florlda 33161 Copyright 1980All Rights ReservedPrlnted in the U.SA. 1 CONTENTS 1. The Secret of Halr“From Crowning Worry to Crowning Glory”......3 What Is Hair?Halr Care,Dry Hair,Oily Halr,Styllng,Cutting,SettIng,Coloring,Wlgs,Speclal Secrets for More Beautiful Halr Il. The Secret of Skln Care "Beauty Is Skin Deep"......................25 What Is Skin?Skin Types,Internal SkIn Care,External SkIn Care,Faclals,Special Skin Prob-lems,Facial Exerclses 1. The Secret of Makeup. ................51 “Less is More”.. .....…. Equipment,Foundet'ns,Cheek Colorlng,EyeMakeup,Lip Colorin,Using Makeup to Cor-rect Flaws,Outdoor Makeup,Indoor Makeup,Evening Makeup,Mature Makeup,SpeclalSecrets for Perfect Makeup IV. The Secret of a Sexy Flgure “Nutrition and Exerclse-Sorry!”.. …….....80 Nutrition,Proteln,Fats,Carbohydrates,Vitamins,Minerals,Water,Addltlves,Vegetarl-anism,Dieting,Dlet Secrets,Secrets of Exer·cise,Breathing Exerclses,Stomach and Abdo-men,Walst and Torso,Hips and Buttocks,Thlghs,Arms,Breast,Relaxatlon Exercises,Creating Your Own Health Spa V.The Secret of Fashlon "Dress for You........................116Deslgn,Flattering Your Flgure,CamouflaglngFigure Flaws,Planning Your Wardrobe CHAPTER I # The Secret of Hair“From Crowning Worry to Crowning Glory” "Oh,my hair!I can't do a thing with it!"Sounds like everywoman's chronic complaint.The ones with straight hair wantcurls.Those with curls can't stand them.In fact,we spend somuch time complaining about it,we forgetjust how coopera-tive our hair really is.Of all our personal attributes,our hairis the most flexible,the most versatile,the most malleable.Wecan cut it,color it,curl it or straighten it.We can combine newstyles and new colors in endless combinations. Your hair is an important aspect of your unique personalstyle.When you meet new people,you are instantly classifiedas a blond,a brunette or a redhead.Changing your hairstylecan change your entire image.Because hair is constantlygrowing and reproducing itself,no style or length or colorneed ever be permanent.Just because you were born with itdoesn't mean you have to die with it.You can experiment andplay with your hair,knowing the result does not have to be.forever. ## What is Hair? By the time you see your hair and begin complaining aboutit,it's already dead.Basically it's dead protein.Each hairgrows from an individual hair follicle within your scalp.Weall have about 100,000 separate hair follicles.Each one is agland supplied with blood and oxygen.Since these livingglands are where the hair is created and nourished,it makessense that good diet and general good health are the primaryrequirements for beautiful hair.Once it protrudes from thescalp,our care and treatment can make it look better orworse,but the texture,health and strength of the hair havebeen somewhat predetermined. Hair follows a continuous cycle of growing,resting andshedding.It grows approximately three-eighths of an incheach month.Unlike certain animals which shed their hair seasonally,human beings are always shedding,losing asmany as 75 to 100 hairs a day.Because we are constantlygrowing new hair,we can feel comfortable in the knowledgethat if we haven't taken care of our hair very well up untilnow,all is not lost.When the new hair comes,it will be virgin,undamaged hair.If we treat it well,we can still have lovely,shiny,thick hair # The Secret of Hair Care Regardless of its color,texture or style,hair must first of allbe clean,healthy and fresh-looking to be beautiful.Howfrequently you shampoo depends on two factors:your hairtype(dry,normal or oily)and the climate in

FAQs

What does the book say hair is made of and how does that affect care?

It states that by the time hair is visible it is dead protein, produced from hair follicles in the scalp. Since follicles are nourished by blood and oxygen, the book emphasizes good diet and general health as primary requirements for beautiful hair.

How does the book suggest choosing how often to shampoo?

Shampoo frequency depends on hair type (dry, normal, oily) and the climate (dry or humid). Oily hair may need daily shampooing, while some dry hair may shampoo only once a week.

Why is pH balance important according to the book?

The book explains that pH indicates acidity or alkalinity and suggests a mild acidic range (about 4.5 to 5.5). Using a shampoo that is too acidic may not cleanse well, and it recommends finishing with a mild acidic rinse.

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