Vitalis Hair Tonic For Men, 7 Ounce

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The hair tonics often associated with the Leave It To Beaver and Happy Days generations are becoming more and more popular with young guys. Later that year the product’s long-time catch phrase was born when the two minute treatment was cut in half and branded the “60 second workout. I have been using Vitalis for 60 years and can not find another Hair Tonic that leaves my hair as well conditioned as this without making it greasy…I simply pour a very small portion in the palm of my hand AFTER drying the hair, gently rub it into and through my hair and comb/brush…may require a little moisture on the hair to get it in proper place, but after that, you are good to go…. Now this may be a problem for some people with many popular haircuts going for a “lazy” look that doesn’t shine at all.

It is great on heads that are dandruff prone and it could be easily used next to your favorite dandruff shampoo. This dates it between 1924 when the Vitalis name was trademarked and 1931 when the product was acquired by Bristol-Myers. Another ad in the series provided these directions for its use, claiming “Twice a week is sufficient!The Vitalis brand was acquired by HRB Brands LLC in early 2021 to join other brands like Brut, Sure. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. My only complaint about Vitalis is that it made my hair a little bit sticky, at least until the product dried.

If looking for a product that provides many of the benefits of pomade, hair clays, gels, and hairsprays without the high cost and greasy aftermath, try hair tonics. They are still in business today, but there are rumors that they have discontinued their popular hair tonic. The 1914 NYC Copartnership and Corporation Directory listed the business with the occupational heading “chemists,” and named the proprietors as Morris, Max and Louis Lewis. I've got a beautiful girlfriend who puts up with me and my hobbies on daily basis and for that, I 'm very grateful.

This September 24, 1950 story in the New York Daily News confirms that the Lewis family was still managing the business at that time.