Professional Image (Dress Code)

A professional image is a requirement for successful participation in school. Future Professionals must maintain the following professional dress code:

1. Core and Phase One students: may wear black or gray in any combination.
2. Phase Two students: may wear black, gray, or white in any combination.
3. A minimal print in clothing is acceptable only if it is a black and white print.
4. Clothing must be professional, clean, and free of stains and tears.
5. Shoes should be closed toe, closed back/heel, professional, and comfortable for all students.
6. Hair must be clean and styled prior to arriving at school. Only styled ponytails are acceptable.
7. Cosmetics must be applied prior to arriving at school, using trend-appropriate makeup techniques.
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. Shirts off the shoulder or cutouts on the shoulder. (Underarms must be covered.)
   3. Paul Mitchell branded clothing: Sweatshirts, printed T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and/or jackets with Paul Mitchell logo or school logo.
   4. Stylish hats, scarves, and stylish head wraps.
   5. Dress skirts or dresses that fall below the fingertips.
   6. Open toe shoes or sandals must be all black, professional, and have an ankle strap.

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

1. Gym workout shoes, foot thongs, slippers, or beach sandals. All open toe or open heel shoes must have a strap on the ankle.
2. Tank tops, spaghetti string tops, sleeveless, or belly shirts.
3. Sweatpants, Yoga, or workout pants.
4. Sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, jackets, and printed T-shirts other than those with the Paul Mitchell logo or the school logo.
5. Dress skirts that fall above fingertips when standing up.
6. Baseball hats, visors, or bandanas.
7. Shorts, spandex, or biking shorts.
8. Headphones, headgear, and/or earphones are not permitted in the classroom or the clinic classroom unless authorized by the learning leader for learning purposes only.
9. Sunglasses.
10. Wearing lingerie or see-through fabric as outer garments.

Students who fail to comply with the professional dress code will be asked to leave and return with appropriate attire.
Phase two students must keep within all above requirements for dress code, with the privilege of wearing a combination of white and black only.

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