Professional Image (Dress Code)

Future Professional Dress Code by Program

All Future Professionals are expected to maintain a professional appearance and hygiene at all times while in attendance.

Hygiene Expectations for All Programs:

  • Hair must be clean and well-maintained prior to arriving at school.
  • If Cosmetics are going to be worn, they should be applied before arriving.
  • Nails should be clean and well-groomed.
  • Personal hygiene should be maintained daily, including brushing teeth and using deodorant.
  • Clothes must always be neat and clean.
  • Name tags are required.

COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM DRESS CODE

Required Attire

  • All black attire only (no prints, designs, or embellishments).
  • Tops:
    • Sleeveless tops (must be at least 3 fingers wide at the shoulder)
    • Black blouses
    • Solid black sweatshirts with no hood
    • Sweatshirts, t-shirts, or jackets featuring the Paul Mitchell or school logo
  • Bottoms:
    • Solid black pants (sweats, pajamas, and denim are not allowed)
    • Solid black skirts or dresses that fall below the fingertips when standing
  • Shoes:
    • Close-toed, practical, professional, and comfortable
    • May be colorful or have print
  • Accessories:
    • Stylist hats, scarves, and stylish head wraps

Unacceptable

  • Denim, white, gray, or any color
  • Foot thongs, beach sandals, slippers, or open-toed shoes
  • Tank tops, spaghetti straps, crop tops
  • Sweatpants or hooded sweatshirts
  • Printed t-shirts (except Paul Mitchell logo)
  • Shorts
  • Skirts/dresses above fingertips
  • Baseball hats, visors, bandanas, caps, beanies
  • Spandex or biking shorts
  • Headphones, earphones, or headgear
  • Sunglasses

MANICURIST PROGRAM DRESS CODE

Required Attire

  • Solid black pants (sweats, pajamas, and denim are not allowed)
  • Gray tops (solid gray, no prints)
    • Sleeveless tops must be at least 3 fingers wide
  • Shoes:
    • Close-toed, practical, professional, and comfortable
    • May be colorful or have print
  • Accessories:
    • Stylist hats, scarves, and stylish head wraps

Unacceptable

  • Denim or clothing colors other than black pants and gray tops
  • Foot thongs, beach sandals, slippers, or open-toed shoes
  • Tank tops, spaghetti straps, crop tops
  • Sweatpants or hooded sweatshirts
  • Printed t-shirts (except Paul Mitchell logo)
  • Shorts
  • Skirts or dresses
  • Baseball hats, visors, bandanas, caps, beanies
  • Spandex or biking shorts
  • Headphones, earphones, or headgear
  • Sunglasses

ESTHETICIAN PROGRAM DRESS CODE

Required Attire

  • All black scrubs
  • Undershirts (if worn): Solid black, white, or gray long sleeves
  • Shoes:
    • Close-toed, practical, professional, and comfortable
    • May be colorful or have print
  • Accessories:
    • Stylist hats, scarves, and stylish head wraps

Unacceptable

  • Denim or clothing other than black scrubs
  • Foot thongs, beach sandals, slippers, or open-toed shoes
  • Tank tops, spaghetti straps, crop tops
  • Sweatpants, or hooded sweatshirts
  • Printed t-shirts (except Paul Mitchell logo)
  • Shorts, skirts, or dresses
  • Baseball hats, visors, bandanas, caps, beanies
  • Spandex or biking shorts
  • Headphones, earphones, or headgear
  • Sunglasses

NON-COMPLIANCE

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