Do You Have What It Takes to Work as a Stylist?

Is a Career in Styling Right for You?

What’s required of you to become a professional stylist capable of handling any and all assignments?

Other than an interest in styling, the requirements are simple and straightforward:

Ambition
Enthusiasm
The willingness to learn

If you have these qualities, the British College of Professional Styling will provide you with the knowledge and skills to ensure your success.

Do you need specialised talent to get started?

There are no rules to being a successful stylist. You need no specialised skill or qualification other than the desire to succeed. A successful stylist does not have to be gifted; every professional stylist was once a complete beginner. Success is primarily a matter of knowing how to go about it.

Thousands of newspapers and magazines, fashion companies, advertising agencies, film and television production companies, boutique shops, corporate clients, and private individuals rely on freelance stylists. And, with all the styling work that needs to be done, why not?

Where are the career opportunities for stylists?

The styling industry offers a vast range of opportunities across numerous sectors. Professional stylists are in high demand by newspapers, magazines, fashion companies, advertising agencies, film and television production houses, and boutique shops. Beyond traditional fashion, opportunities exist with corporate clients and private individuals seeking personal branding.

What types of freelance and full-time styling roles can I pursue?

You can explore various lucrative freelance and full-time roles, including image consultancy, food styling, visual merchandising, personal shopping, and colour consultancy. Whether it is helping a corporate executive or giving an up-and-coming band the right look, the need for professional styling skills is everywhere.

How does this course prepare me for the business side of professional styling?

Professional styling is a business that goes far beyond creating an image. By the time you complete this course, you will have an intimate knowledge of all aspects of professional styling, from identifying your clients' needs and developing your ideas through to the important business side of marketing your professional skills and being paid for your efforts.

How does this course provide insights into the professional styling industry?

You’ll be learning about the industry from the inside, receiving hundreds of tips and little insights from some of today’s most successful stylists and fashion leaders. Remember, like yourself, every one of these professionals was once a complete beginner.