Professional Image (Dress Code)

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

1. Future Professionals may wear black, white, or gray in any combination.
2. A minimal texture or pattern in clothing is acceptable if it is a black, gray, and white print.
3. Clothing should be professional and clean.
4. Shoes can be any color but must be professional, practical, and comfortable.
5. Hair should be styled before arriving at the school.
6. Any cosmetics should be applied before arriving at the school.

The following is a list of acceptable dress:

1. Jeans or clothing made of jean material if they are black, gray or white.
2. Any rips or tears must fall below the fingertips when standing up.
3. Sleeveless tops.
4. Sweatshirts, printed T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and/or jackets with the Paul Mitchell logo or the school logo may be worn.
5. Stylish hats, scarves, and stylish head wrap.
6. Shorts and/or skirts that fall below the fingertips.
7. Tights or leggings should be worn with skirts or dresses that fall above the knees for all Future Professionals.
8. 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, or beach sandals.
2. Tank tops, spaghetti string tops, or belly 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. Shorts and/or skirts that fall above fingertips, when standing up.
6. Baseball hats, visors, bandanas, caps, or beanies.
7. Spandex or biking shorts.
8. Headphones, headgear, and/or earphones are not permitted in the classroom or the clinic classroom.
9. Sunglasses.

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

1. Future Professionals must wear black or gray scrubs.
2. Shoes may be any color, but need to meet the following guidelines:
   • Made out of non-porous material
   • Close toed, with full backs (No uggs, crocs, or slippers)
3. Jewelry must not dangle or create noise.
4. Future Professionals may wear a long-sleeved shirt under their scrubs, or a sweater or jacket over their scrubs, as long as they are black or gray.
5. Nail enhancements and regular nail polish are not permitted. Gel polish is acceptable as long as the nails do not extend past the fingertip.
6. Hair must be tied back while performing services.

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