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Posted by SuzetteR on September 12, 1998 at 00:01:25:


In response to Eggs as conditioner, written by Linda on September 11, 1998 at 08:32:04

To L and T index ] In fact, there were commercially prepared shampoos that claimed they contained eggs. Unfortunately, I cannot remember which brand.

...since the yolk contains the fat of the egg. The book I got the hair wash recipe from was originally published in 1811 so I bet women did try it. And as books and bathing were more common among the rich, I imagine stylish women tried it. As to the results of the hair wash...? I'll leave that experiment to braver souls than me.




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