Professional Image (Dress Code)

 All Future Professionals must adhere to the following professional dress code while in attendance:

  1. Future Professionals may wear black or gray in any combination.
  2. Phase Two Future Professionals may wear black, gray, or white in any combination.
  3. A minimal print in clothing is acceptable if it is a black and white print.
  4. Clothing should be professional and clean.
  5. Shoes should be closed toed, black, professional, practical, and comfortable.
  6. Hair should be styled prior to arriving at the school.
  7. Any cosmetics should be applied prior to arriving at the school.
  8. The following is a list of acceptable dress:
    1. Jeans or clothing made of jean material if they are black or gray in color. Any rips or tears must fall below the fingertips, when standing up.
    2. Sleeveless tops.
    3. Sweatshirts, printed T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and/or jackets with the Paul Mitchell logo  or the school logo may be worn
    4. Stylish hats, scarves, and stylish head wraps.
  9. Name tag — as provided by the school. All Future Professionals are required to wear a name tag  while in attendance.

The following is a list of unacceptable dress for all Future Professionals in attendance:

  1. Foot thongs, beach sandals, crocs, bubble shoes, house shoes, slippers, or fuzzy slippers.
  2. Tank tops, spaghetti string tops, or cropped shirts.
  3. Printed sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, jackets and T-shirts other than those with the Paul Mitchell logo or the school logo.
  4. Shorts
  5. Baseball hats, visors, bandanas, caps, or beanies.
  6. Spandex or biking shorts.
  7. Headphones, headgear, and/or earphones are not permitted in the classroom or the clinic classroom.
  8. Sunglasses.

Future Professionals who fail to comply with the Future Professional dress code may be coached and may receive an advisory.