Professional Image (Dress Code)

Paul Mitchell The School Federal Way’s professional image guidelines help maintain a culture of professionalism and unity for Future Professionals, team members, and guests. These guidelines are similar to many dress codes found in the beauty industry and will prepare Future Professionals for their careers beyond school.

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

1. All Future Professionals may wear black, white, or gray clothing.
2. All tops must have sleeves.
3. Clothing should be professional and clean.
4. Shoes should be professional, practical, and comfortable.
5. Hair and cosmetics should be styled or applied prior to arriving at school.
6. Dresses, shorts, and skirts must be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee.
7. Any non Paul Mitchell logos should be smaller than 2 inches.
8. Capes and aprons should be all black or black with a Paul Mitchell logo.
9. Name tag - as provided by the school. All future professionals are required to wear a nametag while in attendance. Replacement name tags can be purchased for an additional fee.
10. Baseball hats, visors, caps or beanies, and headwraps may be worn.
11. Accessories may be worn in any color.

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

1. Foot thongs, beach sandals, croc-style sandals, and slippers.
2. Non Paul Mitchell images or text larger than 2 inches on clothing.
3. Tank tops, spaghetti string tops, belly shirts, and crop tops.
4. Sweatpants.
5. Leggings and biking shorts cannot be worn as bottom.
6. Sunglasses.

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