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“When she’s working, I shampoo her hair every morning. Her hair is really fine and we found that most soaps made it “fly” — which drove photographers crazy. Eventually I invented a shampoo which has a cocoanut oil and castile soap base. It has proved quite satisfactory.”

“Because I wash her hair every day, I give it only one quick soaping, rubbing it well. Then I rinse it thoroughly, ending with a lemon, or vinegar rinse. “Even when Carole isn’t working. I shampoo her hair at least twice a week. Providing you rinse it thoroughly, frequent shampoos never hurt your hair—rather are they necessary for a healthy scalp, shining waves. ”

“Her hair is rinsed. I rub it thoroughly with a heavy Turkish towel until most of the water is absorbed, then finish with a hand drier. “Her hair is dry; I brush it—and brush it—and brush it—until it is smooth and shining. Then I dampen it slightly with water and set it, drying it again with the hand drier. Carole dislikes elaborate coiffures, though she has in the past worn strange coifs for picture roles or (she admits it) for publicity.”

“Several years ago she came out in bangs when most coifs were “oft the forehead.” She wore her hair up long before the recent fad for high coiffures. She originated, some years ago, the short cut, with a ‘dip’ over one eye short “wings” over each cheek—a coiffure she still likes.”

“At home on the Lombard- Gable ranch, Carole often fastens her hair up with plain amber combs; or she will bind it with snoods or ‘kerchiefs when driving in an open car. She hates gadgets, such as flowers, feathers or jewels in her hair, even for the most formal events.”