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THE SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT
November, 1967
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By Jane Elaine Smith
When reading fashion ar
ticles, Negro women quite of
ten find it difficult to identify
with what they have read. This
is a result of a lack of knowl
edge and appreciation of black
physical characteristics by
white fashion scholars. The
purpose of this column is to
take a new approach to beatuy.
There will be discussions on
topics ranging from nail care
to the proper wearing of hats.
The unique part is that our
models will be you, the Spel-
man women.
We begin with hair care and
styling.
Models:
A. Carolyn Marzette
B. Ernestine Pittman
C. Nancy Roseberry
D. Stephanie Bush
E. Melloney Johnson
F. Phillipa Brisbane
G. Grace Hill
G 2 . Linda Housch
H. Vivian Williams
Picture A is an example of
soft but coarse hair. The cut
is blunt. After the hair has
been washed and straightened
by a medium to hot comb,
curls are set in not so much by
the curling iron, but by an un
der twist of the straightening
comb. The hair is set nightly
with not more than ten rollers
of a large size. The two side
rollers are turned up for a for
ward twist. The crown and
back rollers are directed
toward the rear. The trick
when styling is to pull the hair
forward with hands and brush
to add body and shape. Caro
lyn stresses conditioners for
healthy hair and scalp in or
der to keep a shiny but non-
greasy sheen.
B, C, and D are all short,
but different cuts. B is straight
ened, but with more concen
tration on the curling iron than
is needed for A. B has very
thin and baby-fine hair. The
secret here is cleanliness for
bounce and body. One has to
learn the shape of the head in
order to style this perfectly.
There must be a rounded
look, yet caution should be
taken to keep the scalp from
being seen. Continuous brush
ing helps to keep the strands
together. C is strictly curly
hair. Large rollers are always
advised. When relaxing, pins
or scotch tape should be used
to train the hair for one style.
It is not suggested to even at
tempt to change styles over
night. It is impossible—that
is, if you conquer one. For
setting, attention should be
given more to the brushing
than to the rolling. Occasion
ally, too much rolling adds ex
tra curl. The style should al
ways be simple whether long
or short.
D is an uneven cut. All sorts
of names have been given to
it. In general, the entire style
is short, but one side has to
be noticeably longer than the
other. The wearer has a per
manent and suggests that not
too many curls ever be present
in the hair. The cut can be
worn by any thickness of hair
but is prettier when the hair
is medium thick or very thick
like Stephanie’s. BUT IT HAS
TO BE KEPT STRAIGHT.
This can be done by setting
the hair on magnetic rollers
while wet. If the hair is
straightened with a comb, a
twist of the comb is sufficient.
The height of the hair is in the
crown only. This style also
needs continuous setting in or
der to keep the angles from
falling into curves or straight
lines. The hair needs to be
trimmed almost once a week.
Remember — with this style
your hair can be worn no
other way.
Vivian Williams’ hair (h)
is very short—let’s say like
Twiggy’s. This too can be worn
by either permanented or comb
straightened hair. All Vivian
does is brush her hair the way
she wants it and tie a scarf
tightly around it every night
before she goes to bed. The
cut is too short to roll or hold
pins in most spots. There can
be one roller placed at the
crown if desired. The hair will
only relax in place when clean.
Melloney Johnson’s hair (e)
is extra long. Fortunately, since
the present styles are smooth,
the care of Melloney’s hair can
apply to flipped shoulder
length hair. For extra long hair
the roller can cither be small
or large; it really does not mat
ter. There is so much hair that
only a certain amount of curl
will hold. For shorter hair,
large curlers are recommended.
If bangs are not worn, the hair
should all be rolled either to
the side or back. All hair
should either be rolled under
or over. A flip in the back
gives body to long hair. Coarse
or fine hair is worn beautifully
at this length. Hints for
straightening can be taken
from above.
New and fascinating is the
natural look. But do not take
it for granted. It needs just as
much care as the straightened
hair. G is a picture of the short
natural cut. G 2 is a picture of
long natural hair worn in a
French twist. For the short
look, hair is cut evenly all
over. The cut should fit the
face, taking into consideration
the broadness of features. For
the long or short look, loose
ends should be clipped peri
odically. The hair should be
combed thoroughlv and vigor
ously. Then it should be patted
until a matted look is present
all over the head. The pat is
done with the palms of the
hands. Fingers are to be kept
close to avoid holes and dents
in the style. Hair conditioners
are also used with natural hair.
A healthy look is needed more
than ever because it is very
easy for natural matted hair
to take on a dull, dry appear
ance. Hair products made
especially for Negro hair are
excellent for conditioning.
If you have not discovered
the excitement and thrills of
instant hairdos, now is the
time. Of course I am speaking
of hairpieces. There are six
basic types of hairpieces: the
switch, wiglet, short or long
fall, bangs caplet and bangs
and tails. In picture F. Phil
lipa Brisbane wears a braided
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