Professional Image (Dress Code)

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

1. All Future Professionals may wear black.
2. Phase Two Future Professionals may wear black 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 professional, practical, and comfortable.
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.
   3. Sweatshirts, printed T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and/or jackets with the Paul Mitchell logo or the school logo may be worn.
   4. Stylish hats, scarves, and stylish head wraps.
   5. Shorts and/or skirts that fall below the fingertips.
9. Tights or leggings should be worn with skirts or dresses that fall above the knees for all Future Professionals.
10. 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, 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.

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