- Avoid frizz: Use only a wide-tooth comb, especially when hair is dry. January 1940
- To prevent ingrown nails, trim toenails straight across, not down into the corners. March 1942
- Apply cream or cleanser by lightly pressing upward — never down. The delicate skin sags easily enough in time. April 1942
- Improve circulation in your legs and lower the risk of unsightly veins by elevating your feet when resting. August 1942
- The fast way to remove nail polish: hold cotton saturated with polish remover firmly on your nail for a few seconds to let it start working, then wipe nail clean. January 1944
- Shape nails with an emery board, filing sides toward center — never straight across — and rounding off edges. April 1944
- When applying "liquid stockings" [or today's self-tanner], don't forget the back of your knees, which are often missed. July 1945
