Wisdom from Peter Combe

When I was investigating good foods to mush into your hair last week I came across the suggestion that orange juice is an effective facial treatment.

It allegedly offers an "instant and natural glow," revitalising your skin and making it "silky smooth to the touch."

They recommend applying the juice of one orange directly to your face like a face wash, then rinsing immediately. The Vitamin C purportedly adds smoothness and softness.

It's also supposed to shrink enlarged pores, tone and exfoliate, reduce wrinkles, prevent acne and blemishes, and help protect from the sun... depending on how long you leave it on your skin and, I guess, how magical the oranges are.

Maybe Peter Combe knew what he was talking about after all (see Mr Clicketty Cane).

Ice cream shampoo

Imagine what it would feel like to wash your hair with ice cream. I thought there might be some literature available on the subject, but alas no.

I did, however, find information on using other foods and beverages on your hair. I've never used any of them and don't know if they work, but the concept of intentionally putting food and/or drink in your hair amuses me.

For body and shine massage a beaten egg into freshly washed hair, wait 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water. Don't use hot water or you'll have scrambled egg hair - mmm.

Mayonnaise is also supposed to be a great conditioner, but, again, don't use hot water to rinse it out. Apparently if it sets in your hair it's very difficult to get out.

Rinse hair with vinegar after shampooing for increased shine and fewer tangles. Doesn't seem to matter whether you rinse it all out. You might smell like vinegar briefly but supposedly not once it dries.

Beer is supposed to add shine and body. Wash your hair as usual, pour on some beer, massage it in, then rinse off after a few minutes. Don't use light beer if your aim is body. One site also suggests that you should choose a beer that doesn't smell too strongly or you will give people the wrong impression at work.

Some crazy people suggest using honey and even maple syrup, but I just CAN'T imagine that coming out easily. You'd want to stay away from bears and flies too.

Do let me know how ice cream goes if you happen to try it.