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Grooming Standards for Male Students at RPH College

Instilling a Sense of Professional Appearance and Discipline for Hospitality Excellence
At Ramanath Payyade College of Hospitality Management Studies, grooming is considered an integral part of hospitality training. Male students are expected to maintain a smart and well-groomed appearance that aligns with industry norms. The college emphasizes neat attire, personal hygiene, trimmed haircuts, and clean-shaven or well-maintained beards. These grooming standards foster a sense of discipline, professionalism, and readiness to meet the expectations of the hospitality sector. All students are required to adhere strictly to the grooming policy outlined by the college.

All Acceptable

Uniform

  • Must be neat and well ironed.
  • Clean and spotless.
  • Well maintained, no patches or tears.
  • Pens to be placed in the pocket inside the blazer or in the trousers pocket.
  • Shirts must be buttoned up at all times.
  • Only plain white inner garments must be worn under white shirts.
  • Trousers must be of the correct length.
  • Plain black socks without design to be worn.
  • Ties must be in good condition at all times. The design should be conservative. The tip end of the tie to touch the base of the belt buckle.
  • Bow ties must be in good condition at all times.

Not Acceptable

Uniform

  • Crumpled uniforms.
  • Parts of uniform, missing or amended.
  • Stains and ink marks on any area of the uniform.
  • Incorrect size of uniforms.
  • Combs and key chains sticking out of trouser or coat pockets.
  • Pockets stuffed with bulky and visible miscellaneous items.
  • Bright colored innerwear that show through uniforms.
  • Patterned, colored or see through socks.
  • Long sleeved shirts must not be worn with sleeves rolled up.
  • Brightly colored ties should be avoided and the base of the tie should hang no lower than 1cm below the belt.
  • Tattoos

All Acceptable

Shoes

  • Black colored shoes only.
  • Covered, low heeled, men's shoes.
  • Must be closed in, lace up shoes.
  • Must be clean, in good condition and polished on a daily basis.

Not Acceptable

Shoes

  • Shoes other than black.
  • Fancy design shoes and boots with added ornamentation.
  • Dress boots that stick out of trousers.
  • Platforms and elevated shoes and boots.
  • Dirty, broken and unpolished shoes.

All Acceptable

Hair

  • Clean, professional looking, freshly styled hair.
  • All Sikh students should wear Black Turbans only.
  • Short and well combed with the back hairline above the collar.
  • Sides should not cover ears.
  • Sideburns, not longer than the mid-ear section.
  • Conservative use of gels, mousses and hair sprays.
  • A fresh, clean, non-oily appearance.

Not Acceptable

Hair

  • Hair falling over the forehead and face.
  • Long hair or shaved heads.
  • Glamorous cuts, spiky hair and other punk hairstyles.
  • Vibrant colored hair.
  • Hairstyles with tails, and back of hair touching collars.

All Acceptable

Appearance

  • Clean shave daily, beards are not permitted.
  • Mustaches must be extremely neat, freshly trimmed, and should not exceed past the corner of the mouth or cover the lips.
  • Finger nails must be kept clean, well clipped, filed and shaped at all times.
  • Moisturizers should be used for dry skins, as per requirement.

Not Acceptable

Appearance

  • Long sideburns, goatee and unshaven stubble.
  • Long, dirty finger nails.
  • Unwashed, dirty face and unkept general appearance.

All Acceptable

Body Odour

  • Regular use of mild deodorant or anti- per spirant is encouraged.
  • Shower daily to prevent body odor and keep the body clean and dry.
  • Usage of mouth freshener in order to avoid any kind of mouth odor

Not Acceptable

Body Odour

  • Chewing of gum and pan masala.
  • Strong perfumes.

All Acceptable

Accessories

  • A watch of a conservative design may be worn, with a plain, simple face and fitted band.
  • No rings except wedding ring in case the student is married.
  • Tie clips and belts must be black and of a plain conservative style.

Not Acceptable

Accessories

  • Fancy looking watches, belts, tie clips, cufflinks and pens.
  • Divers watch and other bulky watches or watches with gold straps.
  • Bracelets, necklaces, earrings and lobe clips.
  • Pierced studs on any visible part of the body.
  • Religious thread.
  • Bracelet.

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