well ladies you've come a long way no question about it
you have more to say these days about your education, your appearance
your occupation
and you role in
life than any young women have ever had in history
yes you have a voice in your own destiny
you have it in civilian life, as well as in the military
The best part, this blind date...
that's right there's a lot you can say and do about who you are, where you're going
and how you look
especially in the military
Good morning! How are ya? I'm fine, it has to be a beautiful day out there
I've been up for about 15 minutes already, I don't know why, I just feel so great
Up, up, up! Come on, lazy bones
Let's get moving! Let's go!
We all recognize the importance of good grooming and grace in uniform
The problem is, where do you start?
We were going to get up early
She just needs more time than we do
with all the demands a girl has on her time, it's pretty hard
I know it's important, but when am I supposed to do all those things? With all I have to do now, sometimes I don't even have time to breathe.
Nobody has to convince me, I'm as interested in good grooming as anybody else
But what am I going to do with this hair?
Oh, that's alright. But this skin of mine, it's really driving me crazy. I mean, can I help it if I didn't get good skin?
Hi, girls. Hi! A lot of luck, blind luck.
some of this is true
and some is pure nonsense
luck doesn't have much to do with it at all
Sure, Susan Mayfield looks good but she never won any beautiful baby contest
she had to work for it
it takes more than luck
to appear bright, well groomed, and smart looking
nobody's trying to sell you a batch of easy miracles
all we're talking about is making the most of what you have
first of all of you must have a strong desire to look as well as you can, a certain pride in your appearance
then it takes a certain amount of attention to detail
hard work
and just learning the simple rules of good grooming
how to wear your uniform
and military manners
there are no lucky breaks or secret formulas
this is what makes it happen
cleanliness is perhaps the most important part of the story
it is the foundation for any good grooming program you can think of
this means many things including a daily bath or shower
I didn't think I'd have time to take a shower today
you know, it's funny how you get used to things. When I was at home, I never used to shower every day.
Me either. I guess I was just like most of the other kids
I didn't think I was that important, I just didn't want to take the time
I used to complain about that all the time. Please, mom, don't put me in the shower!
(laughter)
for many girls, a daily shower is a new experience and one they don't welcome too readily
they feel it takes a lot of time
and well, it just doesn't seem that important
actually it only takes a few minutes, and once you're used to it, it's like brushing
your teeth
you hardly notice it at all
and it is important
soap and water is refreshing
and it's a fine skin conditioner
another thing you learn in a hurry as you can't get
by with a deodorant alone
if you want to smell clean you have to be clean
I'm going to have to do something with this hair, it's a mess!
well I wouldn't go so far as to call it a mess
but she's right to be concerned
haircare and hairstyling
are essential to good grooming
and nobody can be attractive with unkempt and poorly styled hair
this means the amateur hair stylist is out
everything I try, it doesn't work
How do you usually fix it?
I just part it on the side
on this side
ok
that's a long way, up here
all the way up here? ok
it's not that she doesn't know what she's doing. As a matter of fact
sometimes she does a pretty good job
it's just that in this situation
pretty good
isn't good enough
No, I don't like that. I'll do it in the middle
On the side, well what about the back?
the selection of a hairstyle and the basic cut cut
call for experienced professional care
I think we should do your hairstyle
something on these lines
since you have a heart-shaped face
let's pull the bangs over just a little bit like this
not too far down
and on the sides, let's bring it forward
so it will frame your eyes
how does that look?
it sounds ok
there won't be too much on the forehead, will there?
because we do wear our hats most of the time
we have a regulation, we're not allowed to have our bangs show under the hats
well, what we can do in that case
it will swing a little more over to the side
and your hat will fit about so
and it will be hidden under your hat
I know about your regulations and
I think this will be real good for you
working with you girls
is just one more factor
in selecting the proper hairstyle
the other thing that we can't ignore
is the shape of the face
the length of the hair
and the texture of the hair
I know what you mean
I've been through all of those wild-eyed styles
and now I want to find a style that works for me
that's the right idea
I want to tell you
a girl can look real good
if she'll just remember a few things
first she has to start with a good cut
and then the right style
If you start with a good cut
you should be able to keep your hair looking attractive between
visits to the beauty parlor
try to get regular
beauty shop attention to your hair
i suppose you heard this before
but this is the truth
cleanliness is very important to the hair
you have to know how to shampoo the hair
and do it frequently
hair coloring is another area where professional assistance is needed
amateur experts rarely produce the best results
professional help is also needed in the selection and use of cosmetics
with all the products available these days and the many ways they can be used
a girl can really become confused
it makes sense therefore to consult a good cosmetician
Oh, I didn't think I'd make it at all
I rushed out to get here
Listen, I was talking to the hairdresser last week
about the shape of my face and everything
and I want to find a style
a makeup style
that'd be becoming with this new hairstyle that I've got. What do you think?
Well, my advice
is usually pretty simple. I start by telling a girl that she's not going to get anyplace
just by applying a lot of makeup
there's a lot more to it than that
Yeah, I guess we all went through that stage
when I was younger
I used to just lay it on and cover everything that was bothering me, you know?
but I used to walk around looking like I had a mask on most of the time
well it doesn't work not at all as a matter of fact, it's exactly backwards
the first and most important rule is just keeping clean
well, it's all so confusing
some people say don't use soap, others say that cream is bad for your skin
well what I want to know is, what is right?
there's no big secret about this
the standard cleansing creams are fine
and so is soap and water
as a matter of fact
cold water is a wonderful skin conditioner
like the good astringents and skin fresheners, it closes the pores and
prevents the accumulation of dirt and old makeup
makeup can do a wonderful job
if it is used intelligently
there are no set rules about what to use and how to use it
each woman is an individual
and represents an individual set of problems
the important job that make up to do
is emphasize a woman's strong points and at the same time
play down her weak ones
the colors you choose for yourself should be appropriate for you
they should blend with the color of your skin, your hair
and with each other
the right cosmetics skillfully applied
can make a woman appear more alert and alive
now if this is going to work
if you're going to achieve good grooming
the same kind of judgment and selectivity has to be used in every
aspect of makeup
all the parts have to fit together
hair, skin
eyebrows
fingernails, everything
Hey, Sue! What's happening? Hi! Boy, my nails were really beginning to look like a mess
Well, how often do you do your nails?
About once a week or so
Hey, you like this new color I got?
Purple raspberry glow?
(laughing)
Hey, wow, Sue
you're really swinging in there
Oh, but look hon, you're not going to wear that to the office
Oh, I don't know
No, I don't think Captain Mayhew would approve of that
I'm going to save it for Saturday night
You know, Tom really likes those new colors
Tom
now, there's a real swinging guy
You know, let's take Art.
I can wear about three coats of deck varnish
on my nails and Art...
he wouldn't know the difference
Once a girl gets to recognize what's appropriate and what isn't
she's way ahead of the game
For example, in eye care and eye makeup
now the right way here can be a little tricky
a girl hears a lot of talk about
trying for the natural look
well that doesn't mean the shaggy look
it means maintaining the natural line and using the eye make up that will enhance
and emphasize a girl's natural strong points
there are no set rules for everyone
but there are some basic principles
perhaps the most important of these are put case
good taste and appropriateness
in most instances, this simply means following the lines and contours of your face
some women are just naturally thin
they don't gain weight no matter what they eat
Susan isn't one of those lucky ones
she has to be careful about eating
if she wants to keep her figure
sticking to a diet is difficult in the beginning
but it soon becomes a habit
and it does pay off
you will feel better
look better in your uniform
and move with more confidence and grace
good physical condition is just as important as the balanced diet
this too pays off every time you put on your uniform
the last important factor is good tailoring
I want to tell you something. We cannot perform miracles
The way some of the girls come in here, they are simply impossible to fit properly
Oh, come on now, aren't you going to make me look gorgeous, Mrs. Green?
well I see that you have been watching your diet
And you are
using a good foundation
perhaps we can do something
It's a great satisfaction when I can do a good job
but I'm no magician
If a girl really wants to look like something, she has to help
This help requires proper care of the uniform
fitting is only part of the story
This uniform must be laundered and pressed
after each wearing
Now the lightweight uniform and the war uniform
can be drycleaned at least once a week
the skirts we are using these days
a girl can look very smart
but again she had to work at it
it's all up to her
good grooming and grace in uniform covers a lot of territory
cleanliness
femininity, makeup
good health habits
and the proper fit and care of your uniform
a lot to remember
at a fair amount to do
but they pay off in a number of important ways
they pay off in social acceptance
career advancement
and in personal popularity
it works alright
no question about it
it works just fine