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Hair Tonic

Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:45 am
by The Truthinator
Could anyone please explain to me what the benefits of using a hair tonic are? Do you use it if you have a dry scalp? Do you use it in the wintertime?

Thanks in advance.

Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:55 am
by Aztecface
The addition of oil(different types) in some tonics does help with the conditioning of the hair and scalp. I have noticed especially in this past cold winter that the use of a hair tonic with oil did improve on my scalp condition(dandruff) and I had no problems this winter. Hair tonics and lotions are for the purpose of maintaining/setting/styling your hair/scalp and scenting it.

Also, taken from the thread: "The reintroduction(-sp) of an old classic"

In times or occasions when it was improper for a gentleman to wear cologne, a hair tonic was used instead to slightly scent and set/style(if need be) the hair.

Edit: To this day there are occasions where it's improper for a gentleman to wear a cologne. I have a job where I cannot wear a cologne for fear that my patients might have an allergic reaction. The tonics and lotions have never been a problem. Many of my patients and colleages never even notice that I have any on but those that do have always commented on how good I smell. And besides... I love a good Eau de Portugal.

Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:10 am
by The Truthinator
Aztecface wrote:The addition of oil(different types) in some tonics does help with the conditioning of the hair and scalp. I have noticed especially in this past cold winter that the use of a hair tonic with oil did improve on my scalp condition(dandruff) and I had no problems this winter.
Thanks for your reply. I was asking with the problem of dandruff in mind, which for me was unheard of until this winter.

Can you recommend some hair tonics?

Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:35 am
by Gone Troppo
I get serious dry skin dandruff in the winter. I've found jojoba oil (which is really a kind of wax) or unrefined coconut oil both help. Relatively cheap and available at Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods, Trader's Joes...

Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:13 am
by The Truthinator
Gone Troppo wrote:I get serious dry skin dandruff in the winter. I've found jojoba oil (which is really a kind of wax) or unrefined coconut oil both help. Relatively cheap and available at Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods, Trader's Joes...
Thanks. It's really not that serious with me, it's just that I never had this problem before and was wondering how it came about.
Are there any other members who can recommend some hair tonics?

Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:05 pm
by Aztecface
One very good hair tonic I can recommend is Truefitt & Hill's "Tonic Lotion Special". It has a lemony scent and it has 1/4 oil. You will have to shake the bottle until the liquid is white and then apply it. One of my absolute favourites is also D.R. Harris's "Eau de Portugal". The scent is orangy with a touch of spice(if that makes sense). It comes either with or without oil. If you choose the with option it has a different type of oil and doesn't need to be shaken before application.

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:21 am
by The Truthinator
Aztecface wrote:One very good hair tonic I can recommend is Truefitt & Hill's "Tonic Lotion Special". It has a lemony scent and it has 1/4 oil. You will have to shake the bottle until the liquid is white and then apply it. One of my absolute favourites is also D.R. Harris's "Eau de Portugal". The scent is orangy with a touch of spice(if that makes sense). It comes either with or without oil. If you choose the with option it has a different type of oil and doesn't need to be shaken before application.
With regard to the oil, I suppose the hair will look very shiny after appliance, right? Is one of the two options (with oil/without it) considered more classic than the other, preferred by more gents?

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:43 am
by Aztecface
Actually with the type of oil these two products have(if you should choose with oil) do not impart much of a shine to the hair. More of a conditioning or setting. If you want shine you should look for a Brilliantine.

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:18 pm
by The Truthinator
Aztecface wrote:Actually with the type of oil these two products have(if you should choose with oil) do not impart much of a shine to the hair. More of a conditioning or setting. If you want shine you should look for a Brilliantine.
No, I don't want shine, so hair tonic with oil is quite alright with me.

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:45 am
by The Truthinator
Okay, I have just ordered Harris Eau de Portugal (along with Harris Pink, Taylor's Almond and Lavender SC and Musgo Real SC). And now the tough part... waiting for it...

Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:01 am
by Aztecface
Congratulations on several very fine purchases. Let us know what you think about the Eau de Portugal when you've used it a few times.

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 3:38 am
by Flash G
I was just wondering if one would use a hair tonic instead of a balsam after washing your hair?

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:03 am
by Aztecface
Flash G wrote:I was just wondering if one would use a hair tonic instead of a balsam after washing your hair?
It can be used as that. Especially the lighter tonics(with oil), such as the Pashana's.

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:37 am
by Flash G
Thanks,
I might just give the Pashana Eau de Portugal a try.

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:53 am
by The Truthinator
The parcel arrived a few moments ago and you are right about the scent of the Eau de Portugal, Jani, it really smells orangy and spicy. I think I am going to use it tomorrow evening after running and taking a shower. As for the other things, I am really intrigued by Taylor's Lavender SC, it really smells like actual lavender, not synthetic at all. But the scent of Musgo is also very interesting. I am going to use one of the two tomorrow morning and put the finishing touch on my shave with a little splash from the Pink bottle, can't wait. In the meantime I have sorted out some things that didn't or do not any longer agree with me, like Trumper's Spanish Leather, Coate's Lime SC, Tabac SC and aftershave, Floid aftershave (the italian version) and some blades and razors. Now I only have two colognes in my rotation (Acqua di Parma and Chanel Allure), I own one razor (HD), one brush (Kent BK4) and several soaps and creams. I am trying to keep things simple and will try to narrow down my soap and cream rotation in the future to just a few favourites.

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:37 am
by Aztecface
Let us know what you think of the Eau de Portugal when you've used it a few times.

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:25 am
by Flash G
I was just checking the Trumpers Eucris hair tonic and it says it has a Lily scent.
Is this the same scent as the Eucris cologne?

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:24 pm
by F.W. Fitch
Flash G...different altogether.

Best,
Fitch

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:43 pm
by bernards66
Yes, quite different. The hair lotion is at least close to the original Eucris, which is the product mentioned in several novels and so forth. The Eucris cologne is a much more recent concoction having first been formulated in the early 1980s or thereabouts.
Regards,
Gordon

Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:18 am
by desertbadger
Flash G; check out Pashana's Eau de Quinine and their regular tonic. (thanks Aztecface & TBoner) it's really wonderful.