The University of Washington removed an infographic that gave prospective cheerleaders tips on how to do their hair and makeup for tryouts after it ignited a social media backlash, NBC News reported.
The flyer posted on the university's Facebook page advised women to wear their hair "straight or curled" along with "false eyelashes" and "flattering eye shadow." It discouraged women from wearing "distracting fingernail polish" or "tops that cover the midriff."
Some said the skimpily clad young blond woman portrayed in the infographic reinforced sexual and racial stereotypes.
In a statement, the university said it withdrew the flyer "in response to a high volume of student questions," and that some of the descriptions "were inconsistent with the values of the UW spirit program."
