We are in the fashion industry. You are your very own walking, talking advertisement for your business. Build your brand. Your hair, make-up and clothes send a message to your guests. You have decided to become part of the beauty industry and with that comes looking the part.
All Cosmetology, Manicuring, and Cosmetology Instructor Future Professionals are required to adhere to the following dress code while in attendance:
- All clothing must be clean looking, pleasant smelling, and in good repair.
- All tops, pants, overalls, and jumpsuits, etc. must be black, grey, white, or blue denim in any combination. **Small patterns/prints are acceptable. **No wording, graphics, large logos, etc.
- Stomach and lower back must be covered when arms are raised straight above the head. **This is how a staff member will determine if a top is in dress code.
- No dresses, skirts, shorts, or rompers. **Pants: jeans, trousers, opaque leggings, capris, jumpsuits, overalls, harem pants, cargo pants, and palazzo pants are all acceptable.
- No strapless shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps, or low-cut blouses.
- No pajamas or sleepwear of any kind.
- No undergarments should be shown at any time.
- No gym clothes or athletic wear such as sweatpants, or track pants.
- Shoes should be clean, comfortable, and in good repair. Color in your shoe choice is fine.
- No rubber flip flops, athletic slides, or house slippers.
- Colored accessories including jewelry, scarves, socks, belts, hats, and shoes are allowed.
- NAME TAG (provided) MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. If the student is unable to locate the permanent name badge within three (3) days, they must purchase another Paul Mitchell The School name tag for $10.00 prior to clocking in.
- Hair must be clean and styled appropriately prior to arriving at school.
All Aesthetics Future Professionals are required to adhere to the following dress code while in attendance:
Black scrubs: This is your daily attire. The only time you will be eligible to wear anything besides black scrubs is if you have applied and been accepted to Phase 2. At that point, you can wear your color choice of scrubs or a Paul Mitchell–issued t-shirt/sweatshirt and any color scrub pants.
Jackets: Jackets must be solid black, with no writing or print. Logos must be smaller than 2 inches (example: Nike symbol, Columbia, North Face, smaller than 2 inches on the lapel, nothing on the back).
Undershirts: Must be a solid color. No print.
Shoes: Closed-toed and tennis shoes that are clean, no holes.
Fingernails: Must be filed down to the tip of the fingers. No artificial nails of any kind are permitted. You should not be able to feel your nails when pressing with the tip of your finger.
Practice proper hygiene: Clean scrubs and clothing free of stains and tears. Make sure you are focused on personal hygiene and grooming. Aestheticians are up close and personal with our guests.
Hair: Must be clean and styled prior to arriving on campus. If you have a guest, it must be pulled back.
Paul Mitchell gear: You may wear Paul Mitchell The School–issued gear. These items must be approved and issued by the school (no DIY Paul Mitchell logo clothing).
The following items are not within our dress code:
- Flip-flops, Crocs, slippers, or worn-out shoes with holes
- Tank tops, sleeveless tops, tube tops, and backless tops
- Sweatpants, hoodies, sweatshirts, or crewnecks
- Any visible logos larger than 2 inches
- Crop tops, or industry t-shirts with aesthetics slogans
- Blankets worn around campus
Future Professionals deemed out of dress code may be sent home for the proper dress code or receive and advisory.