Professional Image (Dress Code)

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

1. Future Professionals may wear black or gray in any combination.
2. Clothing should be professional and clean.
3. Shoes, in any color, should be closed toed, professional, practical, and comfortable.
4. Hair should be styled prior to arriving at the school.
5. Any cosmetics should be applied prior to arriving at the school.
6. For shirts and blouses, armpits and midriff (belly) must be fully covered.
7. For skirts and dresses, the garment must be opaque and may not be higher than three (3) inches above the knee, unless opaque, black, or gray tights or leggings are worn.
8. Clothing may not contain political messages and/or branding, profanity, and/or other industry related logos.
9. If worn, capes, smocks, and aprons must be all black or black with a Paul Mitchell logo.
10. Name tag, as provided by the school. All Future Professionals are required to wear a name tag while in attendance.

Examples of acceptable attire may include:

1. Bottoms:
   1. Jeans or clothing made of jean material; black or gray. Rips or tears are acceptable as long as no skin is showing through above the knee.
   2. Shorts, skirts, and skorts that are not higher than three (3) inches above the knee unless opaque tights or leggings are worn.
   3. Nice pants or capris.
2. Dresses and jumpers that are not higher than three (3) inches above the knee, unless opaque tights or leggings are worn.
3. Printed and unprinted sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and/or jackets may be worn, but may not contain political messages and/or branding, profanity, and/or other industry related logos.
4. Stylish hats and headwraps in black or gray may be worn but may not contain political messages  and/or branding, profanity,  and/or other industry related logos.
5. Paul Mitchell or school-branded apparel that otherwise meets the requirements.

The following is a list of unacceptable attire for all Future Professionals in attendance:

1. Foot thongs, flip-flops, beach sandals, Crocs sandals, and slippers.
2. Baseball hats, visors, bandanas, caps, or beanies.
3. Underarms must be covered, so no tank tops or spaghetti strap tops. No tube tops or belly revealing shirts.
4. Sweatpants that are cotton or pajamas material.
5. Spandex biking shorts, leggings, or athletic gear. (If leggings are worn, they must be worn with a top that is at least fingertip length to fully cover the front and back of the human wearing it).
6. Hooded sweatshirts.
7. Shorts and/or skirts that fall 3 inches above the knee.
8. Sunglasses — we want to see your beautiful eyes.

Future Professionals who fail to comply with the Future Professional dress code will be asked to leave and return in appropriate attire.