The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

REMEDY

TO TEMPORARILY RELAX VERY WAVY OR KINKY HAIR, ESPECIALLY HAIR THAT
HAS BEEN OVER-PERMED, A PERSON SHOULD COMB PEANUT BUTTER THROUGH HIS
OR HER HAIR.

Submitter comment: NEEDLESS TO SAY, THE PERSON'S HAIR SHOULD BE WASHED BEFORE THEY
PRESENT THEMSELF TO THE PUBLIC} ALSO, CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER IS EASIE
TO WORK WITH THAN CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER}

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD

Date learned: CA00001977