Professional Images / Dress Code

Professional Image

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 black, professional, practical, and comfortable. White trim is acceptable on shoes.
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 (no tank tops or spaghetti strap tops)
   3. Sweatshirts, printed T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, cardigan and/or jackets with no logo (black and gray only)
   4. Stylish hats, scarves, and head wraps (black and gray only).
   5. Shorts and/or skirts that fall below the fingertips.
   6. Headphones: Only when approved by a Learning Leader in the classroom or learning zone and never when working on a guest.
   7. Off the shoulder is acceptable with sleeves and bra.
   8. Sheer and lace clothing that is kept to a minimum (must be in dress  code).
   9. Open toed shoes must have a backing/strap.
   10. Fedora, flat hats or ascot caps may be worn.
   11. Paul Mitchell Apparel in Black, Gray or White only.
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. Gym workout shoes, foot thongs, beach sandals, Slides, Crocs or Uggs.
2. Tank tops, spaghetti string tops, tube tops, or belly shirts.
3. No midriff or crop tops (State Board Requirements - Torso Covered)
4. No back cut outs below the bra
5. Sweatpants.
6. Shorts and/or skirts that fall above fingertips, when standing up.
7. Baseball hats, visors, bandanas, caps, or beanies.
8. Headphones, headgear, and/or earphones are not permitted in the classroom or the clinic classroom.
9. Sunglasses.

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