Professional Image / Dress Code

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Professional Image

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

  1. Future Professionals may wear black in any combination.
  2. Phase Two Future Professionals may wear black or white in any combination.
  3. Clothing should be professional and clean.
  4. Shoes should be black, professional, practical, fully closed, and comfortable. White soles are permitted i.e., black and white Vans and Converse
  5. Hair should be styled prior to arriving at the school.
  6. Any cosmetics should be applied prior to arriving at the school.
  7. The following is a list of acceptable dress:
    1. Jeans or clothing made of jean material if they are black. Any rips or  tears must fall below the fingertips, when standing up.
    2. Sweatshirts, printed T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and/or jackets with the Paul Mitchell logo or the school logo may be worn.
    3. Embellishments if they are metallic and are in a random pattern
    4. Black stylish hats, scarves, stylish head wraps, clips, and headbands. Plain black or with Paul Mitchell logo.
    5. Skirts that fall below the fingertips.
    6. 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. Athletic shoes, Heels, flip flops, or beach sandals, crocs, Athletics shoes i.e., Nike, Adidas, uggs, etc.
  2. Tank tops, spaghetti string tops, sleeveless tops, backless tops, or mid-drift shirts.
  3. Sweatpants.
  4. Sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, jackets and printed T-shirts other than those with the Paul Mitchell logo or the school logo.
  5. Skirts that fall above fingertips, when standing up.
  6. Shorts, including rompers.
  7. Baseball hats, visors, bandanas, caps, or beanies that are not black or do not have the Paul Mitchell Logo.
  8. Spandex or biking shorts and Yoga Pants.
  9. Headphones, headgear, and/or earphones are not permitted in the classroom or the clinic classroom. Can only be used at designated times.
  10. Sunglasses.

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