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Accreditation from academic leaders

The British College of Professional Styling and The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist's Course are approved with the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). The College is also a proud member of The International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).

About the IARC

The IARC provides a system for distinguishing quality post-secondary education including vocational education, distance education, adult and continuing education.

About the IAPCC

The IAPCC is the global industry association for private post-secondary schools, institutes and colleges that provide career-specific educational programs.

Qualification required to work as a professional stylist

Styling is a self-regulated industry. This means that you need not have any professional qualification or memberships to official (or non-official) bodies or associations in order to work in the industry. Many professional stylists are self-taught or simply have a natural flair. You will find what you 'can do' is far more highly regarding in the industry than any qualification you can obtain.