Professional Image (Dress Code)

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Professional image is a requirement for successful participation in school. All Students must maintain the following professional dress code:

  1. Students must wear all black. Colored jewelry, shoes, belts and Fashionable scarves are acceptable.
  2. Gold and silver metal buttons, zippers, sequins, black and/or white belts or suspenders are acceptable.
  3. Clothing must be professional, clean, and free of stains and tears.
  4. Shoes should be professional and comfortable for all students. No athletic high-top or wrestling shoes.
  5. Hair must be clean and styled prior to arriving at school.
  6. Cosmetics must be applied prior to arriving at school, using trend-appropriate makeup techniques.
  7. The school provides Identification Access Cards that allow access to the front and rear entrances. It’s mandatory to wear the Identification Access Cards, which serve as name tags, at all times. If the card is lost, it must be reported to management immediately for safety reasons. A new Identification Access Card must be purchased for $10.00.
  8. Black fedoras, flat, or ascot caps may be worn.
  9. Straight ties or bow ties are acceptable. These may be any color.
  10. Students who fail to comply with the professional dress code will be given coaching sessions unless they can change with an appropriate attire.
  11. The following is a list of unacceptable dress:
    1. Crocs, winter boots, Uggs, beach sandals, opened toed shoes, open back shoes, holes around the top. All shoes must be closed covering the full foot.
    2. Gym pants, sweat pants, athletic joggers, scrubs or leisure wear.
    3. Tank or sleeveless tops.
    4. Printed T-shirts other than those with a PAUL MITCHELL logo.
    5. Shorts. Skirts and or dresses that fall above 2 inches from the knee.
    6. Hats, visors, bandanas, caps, or beanies (see acceptable headwear above)
    7. Hoodies, hooded sweatshirts, hooded jackets.
    8. Flannel shirts
    9. “Check patterns”
    10. Large chains or pendants
    11. Cropped shirts that show belly
    12. Low cut or revealing attire.
    13. No pants below the waistline.
    14. Clothing must be free of logos and names except Paul Mitchell.
    15. Sunglasses.
    16. Headphones, headgear, and or earphones (including wireless headphones).