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GOOD GROOMING PROJECT FOR 4-H GIRLS  
This project is divided into two units of five meetings each. ln Q¤l¤
the first unit, called "Foundation of Charm," emphasis is placed on ¤$€ l
posture, healthful eating, sleeping, body cleanliness, and care of well-
hair, face, hands, and feet. U O m<
The second unit, "Grooming for Personality," stresses personal ff-‘¤T'
dress, habits, and social relationships. Then
Who Should Take This Unit
This second unit is adapted to girls l3 years old or over. They `
should be mature enough to have an interest in their clothing and luke
behavior, and should have finished Unit l, "Foundation of Charm." Dry
What To Do In This Unit TSE
The practices to adopt in this unit are aimed toward helping gl
‘ each member to develop her physical beauty and grooming Skip
possibilities. _ only
Leaders should check the homework after each meeting and gen
encourage full participation by all members. Members may help
by bringing materials from home for the "Makeup and Color" bl
lessons. Girls wearing appropriate school clothes or becoming el
styles for their size may be used as models. Demonstrations will Gnd
add interest and improve skills of each one taking part. The items A , g
to be checked in the fifth lesson will promote a consciousness of /
personal behavior and stimulate the desire of every girl to be her jg
own best self.  
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Good-Groommg Project for 4-H G11·ls .3} ti,
By Lois l··l. Sharp and Ruth Latimer   ll
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Every normal girl wants to be charming and popular with her
, friends. Her features need not be especially beautiful, nor does  
she need expensive clothes and accessories in order to shine in ·
the eyes of her friends. Charm can be developed. lt is a result of i
thought, desire, training, and care.
Practice good posture in order to wear your clothes well and  
n gain good looks through grace and poise. Take a bath a day and
n use the needed deoderants and perspiration checks to be fresh and , _
){ well—groomed. Keep your teeth white with daily brushing and use
I a mouthwash regularly. Be honest in checking your good and bad
al features and manners, and then decide to do something about I
them.
A MEETING I._ DAILY CARE OF FACE AND HANDS
gy Wash the face, neck, and ears every night with mild soap and .
yd lukewarm water. Dash cold water over the face, neck, and chest. _
,_" Dry thoroughly. Do this every night whether you make it a part of —
the bath routine or whether you take your daily bath in the morn- ,
ing. Use your own washcloth and towel.  
ng lf you have ci dry skin, work night cream or baby oil into the
ng skin in circular motions. Wipe off the excess cream or oil, allowing
only a small amount to remain on overnight. ln the morning,
wd gently apply cool water to the face and wipe dry. _~
$3 Apply rouge by putting a triangle of rouge on cheek bone and · I
ing blending so well that it does not show where the rouge begins
Nm and ends. Use only enough to give a healthful appearance.
ms l ¢»;~3\ Powder should be patted on lightly and just I
, of A   enough to take off the shine. Use a shade of
her jg  rrr powder suited to your complexion. Blondes with
sixhh - .. . ’ .
  A honey—toned skin usually use a light rachel pow-
  Kll   der that looks natural on the skin. A girl whose
    hair is medium brown and who has a somewhat - ,
    rosy complexion needs a rose rachel powder. A
ll brunette with an ivory type of skin may use
either flesh or light rachel powder. She should select the one l
that most nearly matches her complexion. The brunette with a ,
tropical type of skin may use a brunette powder with a peach tint;  
she should use the one that will bring out the olive undertones of I
her skin. I
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Your skin changes somewhat from year to year, so be watchful . Dg
to see that the color of powder you use blends well with your skin. fg I
Don’t have a "powdered" look. Keep your powder puff clean and reg
your powder box closed except when you are using it.
Lipstick is popular with girls. When used with good judgment
it can add much to your attractiveness. Your lips must be dry when L
you put it on. Apply lipstick in even strokes to the upper lip, keep- 2.
[N ing the edges clear and clean. Press your
fl r}’@‘i, lips together and then check your lower lip to
[QC.,  Z é   see that the coloring is even. lf you wish lip- 3
&‘_@i 0,,; _   stick to stay on a long time, powder it lightly `
b y is and apply a second coat. lf your lips are large 4·
    and full, apply lipstick sparingly to make the
_‘· lips look smaller.
Q; The color of the lipstick is important. lf
t you are wearing a yellow—red sweater or dress
use a slightly yellow—red lipstick. lf you are
wearing blues, greens, browns, or such colors, *0
you will most likely look best in a bright, true-red lipstick, or that
red which has a bluish tone.
Clean, creamy skin is complimented by true-red lips. Sallow
skin needs a darker red lipstick to look its best. Experience will be »
U your best teacher as to just the right shade for your skin and color
of clothing. Practice until you find the tone of red that suits your -
personal coloring and that which harmonizes with your clothes. é
Learn to apply lipstick skillfully.
Well-kept eyebrows are important to your good looks; however,
it is no longer fashionable to wear them in a thin line. Keep them
under control with tweezers if they are bushy and grow over too
large an area; lf they are not naturally arched, train them into
a natural curve by brushing them. Keep them free from powder .
by applying a little vaseline. ’Don't make them look greasy.
Healthy-looking hair _ must be kept  
clean and well-brushed. Dress your hair  Wgié  p
in a becoming fashion to improve your  A ,_,   ~ b
looks. Pin curls may giveyyou the best t w    ·
results. Roll the hair dry and dampen it ,s__ "
slightly by potting the curls with wet fin-   _Q
gers. Don’t make the curls kinky.  , Ic
Attractive hands are the result of daily Z Y
care. Of course, you wash you hands, but l V

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E do you wash them really clean w_ith warm water and mild soap? if
ful . Do you scrub your nails regularly? Thorough drying is necessary  
n. to prevent chapping. To keep the skin _smooth, use a hand lotion   E
'ld regularly. Push back the cuticle as you dry your hands.
mt Homework _l
En l. Wash your face each night before you ga to bed. »
5p` 2. Try different shades of powder, rouge, and lipstick until you l
Mr find what is most suitable for you. Learn to apply them _
_tO correctly. P
  3. Practice arranging your hair for a more becoming style. ‘ *
.96 4. Make or buy 3 washcloths and towels and mark them for your
The own use. ;
lf MEETING II. DRESS FOR PERSONALITY
ii; Dress so as to be your own best exhibit. Don't copy other girls, _
HS for they may not have your coloring or personality. Your clothing
hc; reveals your temperament, taste, and nature. A .
 , Choose clothing that helps you to improve your ,
IOW 6  ‘  general appearance.  
be _  E If you are a small, dainty, quiet, and grace-
Dior     ful girl, you will probably find wr
OU,. .   fg ‘i., %;é% that subdued colors and sheer,  .__= ~
wo;  Ml y . ’l Sm¤ll-patterned materials are   _~
 Q} if   becoming to you. Ruffles and   all   ,·
Ver ‘     laces will add dointiness to J \  /l\ l
mn.; y   your clothes.   $1 j\*—.\ y
TOO [ .;, lf you are on athletic girl, ,__ .  
into 4_ very active on the school fl , l l   -
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  — in out—of—door things, you will T §
T     perhaps prefer and look well in
simple tailored clothes, such as _
pleated skirts, and sweaters. Bright colors may
be becoming. l
4 _Girls who are especially studious, dignified, T  
and well-poised often wear conservative clothes well, with little :
>dashes of brightness in jewelry or ribbons.  

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Becoming Styles for Your Size A
Tall, slender girls usually find that prints and plaids are es- Z l
pecially becoming to them. Such girls usually avoid vertical stripes ‘d°m
for they tend to emphasize height and slenderness. Two-piece iwidt
*,;*),2 dresses or suits, and sweaters and skirts Pers
{lbf, _ of contrasting colors are suitable. Tall, Ure
` J   slender girls can wear wide, colorful belts rect
Q , and peplums to good advantage. `G bl
U   fm ”l Short, stout girls usually look well in by 1
. TM , ,l,‘*·   clothes with vertical stripes and in plain . f
ew ryl y or "all-over designed" materials. Sub- hm
__Jj"     dued colors and one—piece dresses are “ GS
VSL » r   l most becoming. Bright or intense colors lim
I \ and coarse materials, peplums and other VC GC
horizontal lines, emphasize stoutness.
  Belts should be narrow and of the same {Or
material as the dress or suit. Sweaters
should be waist length only and match the color of the skirt.
Girls of aboutaverage height and weight may select a greater witl
variety of styles, designs, and colors. ll"l‘
Hormonious Colors for All Of
- Your mirror is your best guide to help you choose becoming WG;
° colors. Consider your hair, eyes, complexion, and figure in chaos- ker
ing the colors to wear._ ln general, girls with dark eyes and hair or
can wear becomingly more intense colors than girls with light eyes r we
l and hair. mi
For blond girls with light hair and blue or green eyes——pastel
colors in blue, rose, and green; brown and purple also if com- l.
plexion is light and fair. 2.
For the brunette with dark brown hair, brown or dark eyes- 3·
medium to dark tones of all colors are better than the pale tones. 4-
lf skin is sallow, avoid beige, gray, and blue-purple.
For the "dark-blond" with medium brown hair and blue, green,
or hazel eyes--wine red, rosy tones of lavender, brown, blue-
green, and aqua. Avoid gray.
For the redheads——coppery shades of brown, nearly all shades
A of green, medium blue, black with becoming accents. Avoid yel-
low-red. However, no definite rules for choosing colors can be €
made as all individuals are different. Each should study her own
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’ Clothes for School lll
e eS_ ‘ School clothes should be simple in design, with plenty of free- I  
rlpes ·dom for all activities. Skirts should be full or with comfortable I l
Dleee width, and of a length depending on fashion and the height of the
lklm person. Blouses should be long enough to stay tucked in. Sweaters _
Tell ore favorites for all school girls and can be most becoming if cor- .‘
bell; rect in length and size. .A short, stout girl may wear a sweater as ,
·a blouse with her suit. The long-torso sweater is meant to be worn t
ell in by the average or tall, slender girl. l
plum _ Suits, jumper dresses, and all simple dresses are appropriate  
Sub for school wear. A "simple dress" is one that is practical, that A
S me has no fancy and flimsy trimmings, such as satin ribbon or soft
:0lmS lace. Keep dressy clothes. for dress-up wear. Start out with fresh,
other ·clean clothing each morning. Q
mess- Jewelry needed to make your costume complete is always
Some ·correct, but don’t wear extra bracelets and rings to school.
eelee H¤ndkerchief—be sure to have a clean handkerchief every day.
rr Anklets should be clean every day and of a color to harmonize l
mole, with your costume A neutral beige is always suitable. Girls with · K
thick ankles would do well to wear long hosiery or footees.
Coats, hats, ond mittens should be selected with a great deal  
of care. Use practical as well as becoming colors in fabrics that {
9ml"lQ wash or dry—clean easily. Buy coats the length of your dresses and
3l'l005· keep your hats small and easy to care for. lf you wear kerchiefs
Ll heir or scarfs be sure they are clean and fresh. Wear mittens in cold _
it eyes r weather to keep your hands warm and attractive. Bright-colored V
mittens often add a touch of gaiety to your school costume. 2
·P¤$T€l _ Homework
com- l. Study styles to suit your personality and size. ¤
2. Know your most becoming colors. ·
EYES- 3. Learn to select appropriate clothes.
1·On€S` 4. Know your good features and dress to emphasize these.
MEETING III. CARE OF CLOTHING
green,  
blue- , ‘J" ;` ; STGFT €GCl'1 morning with underthings that are `
" j" clean, neat and fresh. Wash your panties and
Shades   l anklets each evening in mild suds and lukewarm  
lid yel l   water. Of course, wash the daintiest things first. l
_ be  N ew il Squeeze the suds through the fabric repeatedly  
‘¤n   l and rub lightly if necessary. Rinse at leastytwice,  
sr Own e li once in warm water. Squeeze dry ——— do not
: wring as you may break the stitches, partic-

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ularly in knit garments. Place clothespins at seams of panties,
and toes of anklets when you hang them to dry. Be sure they are y
thoroughly dry before you wear them. Fold up your underthingsl · Som
and anklets and place them neatly in dresser drawers that have ’DO you
been partitioned off into suitable spaces. A shoe box neatly cov-. they hm
ered with wall paper makes a good stocking box. Perhaps you can taken Ot
find some empty boxes and fix your dresser attractively. lf dresser- your ctc
drawer space is not enough you may have room on a closet doot Hun
to hang a shoe and stocking bag that will serve the purpose. take it C
Remove spots from clothing. General soil around the neckline `l€¤€l'l€V$
and cuffs of coats, suits, and dresses may be easily removed with with lhf
carbon-tetrachloride. This is a safe, noninflammable dry cleaner $l1¤<
recommended for use in removing spots. First, brush the garment m¤Y mc
free from lint and dust. Work`from the outside to the center ol Pl Your
the soiled area with a soft cloth dipped in the dry-cleaning liquid. W b°S€b°°
Repeat several times until spots are removed. A towel should be WOOCIWC
placed under the spot being cleaned. Hats, leather gloves, and dust;/`G:
-suede shoes may be cleaned in the same way. U. S. D. A. Farmers Clem Sl
Bulletin on stain removal may be ordered from your Extension stuffy}
Agent. This circular gives methods of removing many difficult them ir
stains. Kee
Clean smooth leather shoes by first dusting off all dirt; then [clothes
l wash them, using saddle soap. Dry thoroughly and polish with a soft or darn
cloth. lf you do not have saddle soap, wash with a soapy cloth, rub— with hc
bing well into all seams and creases. Dry thoroughly and applyc iCl0lhll'l
thin coat of matching paste polish. Between each coat rub with an Week-
old stocking. Two coats will be needed to keep the leather soft and "Ol kn
water-repellant. Daily brushing will keep dirt from injuring the °°" SG`
~shoes. Shoe trees are needed for keeping. shoes in shape. butmnl
White shoes need washing also, but application of the white smug;
shoe polish is just a matter of rubbing it in where needed. Do not Gnd in
whiten soles or leather trims which are supposed to be brown Ol also 7
black. Rub off the excess polish when dry. Keep the edges cleur Guoyy I
and neat so you will look well shod. G shcc
    . _ Homework Zigllg
U l. Wash your panties and anklets each night.
--2. Learn to remove spots from clothing. . ]_ HG
3. Clean and polish shoes correctly. A 2_ MC
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ure`- MEETING IV. KEEPING CLOTHES SHIPSHAPE l  
Q? ‘ Some 4-l·l girls always look neat and tidy. Do you wonder why?   ll
lV€ lDo you suppose they take good care of their clothes? Do you think I
JV-. they hang up their clothes on coat hangers as soon as they are _
¤¤ taken off? What are some of the things that you can do to keep  
Gl'- your clothes neat and tidy?
?°' Hang up every outer garment on a coat hanger, as soon as you  
take it off. Can you do this in school without coat hangers? Usually
me teachers are glad to have children bring hangers and label them  
Mh _with their names. Why don’t you try this? r
ne, Shoes should be kept off the floor when not being worn. You V
my may make a shoe shelf by placing an 8—inch board across the end
, O, of your clothes closet. Rest the board on the top of the regular ;
uid, `baseboard already there. Paint it or finish it like the rest of the
I be ‘ woodwork. Place your shoes on this shelf and they will not get as
Cmd dusty as they would lying on the floor.
, A shoe pocket-bag is another satisfactory way of keeping shoes ,
Nils clean. You can make one from feed sacks or other firm material.
slon Stuff the toes of your shoes with paper or use shoe trees to keep .
lcull them in good shape when not being worn. _
Keep clothing in repair. Girls should know the value of keeping
then clothes shipshape. lt is no disgrace to wear a neat, orderly patch
soft or darn on your clothes, but you should be ashamed to wear clothes
rub. with holes and tears in them which could be repaired. Check your I
,]),0 clothing on Saturdays and get them all in order for the coming ·
h cn week. Your mother or leader will be happy to help you if you do
mm not know how to patch and darn them correctly. Every 4-H girl I
J the can sew on a button or snap. Don’t be guilty of using pins where
buttons or snaps should be. i
White Brush and air your clothing after school in the evenings. On
_ Saturday is a good time to brush your coats, wool skirts, and dresses.
° ncl and hang them on the clothes line to air. Sweaters need airing
im Ol also. Turn the sweater inside out, hang it on a padded hanger, and
Clem allow it to air for 2 hours. lf the sun is shining very bright, find
o shady place for your colored clothes, as they might fade in full `
sunlight. Learn to launder your sweaters; keep them fresh, clean,
and in shape. g
Homework  
. - l. Hang up clothing each day.  
2. Make shoe bag or shelf and keep shoes in it. i
3. Mend clothing as needed. Q
4. Wash sweaters.  

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MEETING V. BE YOUR OWN BEST.SELF V tj
The girl who is well—groomed as far as cleanliness and appro-
priate clothing are concerned hos a much better chance to be
popular. — _
Be honest. The worst thing about lying and cheating is not DOI'-
that the other fellow does not believe you, but that you can’t be- L B
lieve yourself! You lose your self—respect and the respect of 2_ C
others. Respect other people’s property. Don’t get into the habit 3. E.
of thinking "What's mine is mine, and what’s hers is mine to0." 4. v
"Truth is your truest friend, no matter what may be the circum- S. B
stances."——Lincoln. 6. A
Be ¤ good sport. Play games well and fairly. Try to play all 7' L
kinds of games. Leave out sarcastic remarks. They are cold and 8' T
hard and do not have a place in a warm disposition thot attracts 9' D
people. Do not deliberately hurt people. lf you want to be liked, w` A
hold your tongue. Be the kind of a girl who can receive and keep   E
confidences. lf you do, you will be trusted. Make up your mind 13` [
about things and have opinions. Defend these opinions until you `
find better ones. Pointless arguing gets you nowhere; but an in- 1; :
teresting exchange of ideas does. Don’t let little things get you i6' S
down; they are unimportant. Make up your mind you can do w` I
‘ things and you’ll do them. Girls appreciate a good try, and they ‘8° I
will like you for it. `
Be thoughtful. Be considerate of those who may not have the
advantages you have. Be friends with the boys and girls you come DO I -
in daily contact with. Return favors and courtesies.
"Seeking the best in the folks and the things about us de- I·
velops the best that is in us." 2-
Start now to check your manners and social relations. Be 3'
your own critic. Discuss the following personal check sheet in g'
your club and then score yourself. 6`
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l . Check your score on the "Personal Check Sheet" on the follow- 8°
ing page. Your score is excellent if every odd number is "no" 9_
and every even number is "yes." w_
2. Improve your habits, manners and social relationships. ]|_
3. Recheck your score sheet for improvement. 12.
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O- PERSONAL CHECK SHEET ·_ I
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_ Personal Habits and Mannerisms I ` _
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not Yes N0 Sometimes. .
)€` I. Bite my fingernails? .................................... . ....... . ....... . ............... ' M
Of 2. Cough, sneeze, or yawn in a handkerchief? .... . ....... . ....... . ............... _ I
bli 3. Eat and drink noisily? ...........,........................ . ....... . ....... . ......... . ..... J
I 4. Wash my hands before meals? .....................,.. . ....... . ,...... . ...........,... `V `
m- S. Blow food to cool it off? ....... . ........................ . ....... . ....... . .......,....... ·
6. Avoid gestures with knife and fork? ...,............ . ...4.,. . ...,... . ...............
GH 7. Lick my fingers after eating? ........................ . ....... . ....... . .........,...,. _
md 8. Take a bath daily? ........................................ . ....... . ....... . ............... , , I
CTS 9. Drop my clothes on the floor and leave them?.. ........ . ....... . ...............
ed I0. Always adjust my slip the right length? ........ . ....... . ....... . ...............,
BEF; II. Chew gum with parted lips? ........r..........   ........ . ....,.. . ....... . ............,. i
ind I2. Butter only a small piece of bread at a t¤me?.. ........ . ....... . ...............
YOU I3. Use•too·much rnake-up? ................................ . ....... . ....... . .............,. 1
in- I4 Avoid picking my nose? ....,..............,............ . ....... . ....... . ...............
you I5. Use slang? .................. l .................................. . ....... . ....... . ................
do I6. Start out each day feeling neat and clean? .... . ....... . ....... .. ..............
he I7. Drum with fingers on table or desk? ............ . ...,... . ....... . .............. ,
y I8. Avoid loud and boisterous conduct in public?.. ........ . ....... .   ....,...,.....
Tl'¤€ Social Relations i
nme Do I-
Yes N0 Sometimes-
d€_ I. Boost about myself? ...........,.............. . .,.......... . ....... . ,.... .. ................
2. Listen when others are talking? ...,..........,..... . ....... . ....... . ............... I
Be 3. Shout. in a loud voice? ..............,................,.. . ....... . ....... . ............. _  
T in 4. Sit still and quiet in church? ........................,. . ....... . ....... . ...............
5. Interrupt conversation without asking pardon? ........ . ....... . ...............
6. Apologize when wrong? ...........................,....,, . ....... . ....,.. . ...............
7. Hon: the auto horn instead of knocking
on t e door? .......,..................................,......... . ....... . ....... . ................ -
|IOW_ 8. Appear on time at school, church,
I H ¤Ml for dates? .............,,... ' ..,.......................,... . ....... . ..,.... . ..,..........,.
no 9. Tell confidences when friends confide in me? ........ _ ....... . ...........,...  
I0. Thank people for favors? ....,.., , .,..... . .,............ ,
II. Sprawl in a chair when others are near? ........ . ...,... . ..   ....,..... . ....  
I2. Greet people in a friendly manner? ....,..,...,,.., . ..,.... . ,..... I .,........ I. .... I
I3. Start eating before everyone is seated? ...... ,. ........   . ...,.....   I
` I4. Avoid gossip? ...,....,.,.............,......,,... . ......,.. . ....,.. . ..,.. , ....,., . ..... I

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4-H GOOD-GROOMING RECORD
Nam  Ag€.......
Address  E ;
What have you done to improve your complexion?_____._.......
 
What have you done to improve your selection of becoming colors
and styles 
How have you improved your care of clothing?________..........
 
What have you done to improve your personal habits, manners,
and social relations? ____._.,_'
Write a story about your work on a separate page and hand it to
your leader with this record.
Date____,_.... l9___ _
Approved;  
Project Leader
Approved:  
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Lex1r¤gt0n`,rXenturcky` M   V W-W 7 Anérnrw V 7 VK 4 r§e§Q;_El€
Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics: College of Agriculturi
and Home Economics, University of Kentucky, and the United States Department of Agri
culture, cooperating. Thomas P. Cooper. Director. Issued in furtherance of the Acts 0Y
May B and June 30, 1914.
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