As aspiring beauty professionals, dressing for success goes beyond just looking presentable. Your choice of attire in beauty school plays a significant role in shaping your professional image and setting you up for success in your future career.

Explore how adding smart scrubs, an apron, or a lab coat can convey an image of high sanitary standards.

Convey Professionalism:

By dressing professionally in class, you demonstrate your commitment to your education, yourself as a beauty professional, and the beauty industry. Opt for neutral colours and consider adding smart scrubs to your wardrobe for hands-on practice days. Not only are they comfortable,  but they also exude a polished and put-together look.  

Many beauty schools have a dress code of black clothing that looks professional when practising on the models they acquire for your hands-on lessons. Black also looks great when taking pictures for building your portfolio of work for your professional brand. The clean and neat appearance of your attire showcases your dedication to professionalism and creates a positive impression on your educators, models, and peers.

Project High Sanitary Standards:

In the beauty industry, maintaining a clean and sanitary environment and image matters. Test out other common professional attire for beauty professionals, such as an apron or a lab coat, on hands-on practice days. These pieces add a layer of professionalism and convey your dedication to maintaining high sanitary standards. 

These garments not only protect your clothing from product spills and stains but also create a visual reminder of the importance of the hygiene and cleanliness standards you hold yourself to. Keep in mind that you will be dealing with clients (models) during your beauty course or program hands-on practice days. Conveying professionalism and showing your high sanitary standards through your outfit will also matter to them.

Enhance Confidence and Focus:

Dressing for success not only influences how others perceive you but also impacts your own mindset and confidence. When you dress professionally, you feel more prepared, focused, and ready to tackle the day’s lessons and practice. The right attire can boost your self-esteem and create a sense of pride in your chosen profession, allowing you to approach your beauty school experience with enthusiasm and determination.

Opt for comfortable closed-toe shoes with a sturdy sole to provide support and stability throughout your busy workday. Look for shoes that are easy to clean and maintain, as spills and product residues are common in the beauty industry. 

Embrace the Industry Culture:

By adopting a dress code upheld in quality, professional beauty settings, you immerse yourself in the industry’s culture from the early stages of your education. You will feel comfortable delivering your services professionally in the style of clothing you learned in.

Developing good habits in beauty school, such as appropriate attire, prepares you for the expectations and standards of the professional world. It also helps you seamlessly transition into your future career, where similar dress codes are commonly followed.

Curious to know more? 

We asked professional estheticians and laser technicians at Total Wrapture Medi Spa what other tips they had for future beauty professionals when it comes to getting ready for work:

“Avoid wearing strong fragrances, excessive jewelry, and accessories that could interfere with the quality of service provided. Short nails are generally easier to sanitize because they have less surface area and fewer crevices for dirt, bacteria, and other contaminants to accumulate. If you wear makeup, decide on what conveys the most professional look for the brand you are building.”

They also brought up vision and hair styling:

“Beauty services involve precision and require good visibility. Ensure that you regularly have your vision professionally checked and that you have the proper prescription and eyewear necessary for you to perform at your best. Hair neatly pulled away from your face also helps with visibility and prevents it from getting in the way or shedding on clients.”

Whatever version of professional attire feels best suited to the brand you are building, one of the first choices you make in the morning is setting yourself up for success with your outfit and image choice. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of stepping out looking and feeling your best!