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 Future Professionals must wear all black.
2. Phase Two and instructor program Future Professionals must wear black 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 Future Professionals.
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 unacceptable dress:
   1. Foot thongs, Crocs, beach sandals or slippers
   2. Tank or sleeveless tops
   3. Sweatpants and sweatshirts
   4. Printed T-shirts other than those with a PAUL MITCHELL logo; acceptable T-shirts must be clean and professional, and print must be minimal, and you must dress them up
   5. Short skirts that fall above fingertips
   6. Visors, dew rags, hats, baseball caps, or bandanas
   7. Shorts, spandex or biking shorts
   8. See through thin exposing leggings
9. Future Professionals who fail to comply with the professional dress code will be asked to leave and return with appropriate attire.
10. Phase Two Future Professionals 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.