A professional image is a requirement for successful participation in school. Future Professionals must maintain the following professional dress code:
- Students must wear all black.
- Instructor program students must wear black or white in any combination.
- A minimal print or pattern in clothing is acceptable if it is professional or a Paul Mitchell affiliated logo.
- Clothing must be professional, clean, and free of stains and tears.
- Shoes may be black, white, or black & white.
- Hair must be clean and styled prior to arriving at school.
- Pants, dresses & Jeans or clothing made of jean material must be black. Any rips or tears must fall below the fingertips.
- Stylish hats, scarves and stylish head wraps are acceptable. Any logoed hats must be professional, clean and free of tears and stains.
- Sweatshirts, printed T-shirts and jackets with a Paul Mitchell affiliated or school logo are acceptable.
- Tights or leggings must be worn with skirts or tops that falls below the fingertips. Cut outs and see-through panels on leggings/pants must fall below the fingertips. Skirts and shorts must fall below the fingertips.
- Name tag - as provided by the school. All Future Professionals are required to wear a name tag while in attendance.
- Future Professionals who fail to comply with the Future Professional Dress Code may be coached and may receive an advisory.
The following is a list of unacceptable dress for all Future Professional in attendance:
- Foot thongs, beach sandals, and slippers. Crocs and similar shoes are allowed as long as they have an ankle strap.
- Tank tops, spaghetti string tops/dresses, sleeveless tops/dresses, and belly shirts (crop tops).
Future Professionals who fail to comply with the Future Professional dress code may be coached and may receive an advisory.