Studying with the British College of Professional Styling has been an absolute joy and has added so much to my repertoire as a professional stylist. The course is very rich in diversity covering different subjects within personal and film styling and image consultancy. It provides students with a good grounding on which to choose the areas to focus on in their professional careers.
It was particularly beneficial to me to study further in seasonal colour analysis. Furthermore, the teaching on film styling was one of my favourites and enhanced the work I did on my previous drama degree.
Throughout the course, I've been able to hone some skills I already had in styling and learn some brand new ones, giving me a wealth of learning and experience to take forward and develop professionally. Each lesson was in-depth and allowed me to dive deeply into the subject matter and gain valuable practice.
In the feedback for each assignment, my tutor Katharine, gave me more to work on and further tips and information as well as helping me see what I was doing well. With an arts and academic background, I value this approach, knowing there are always more and further heights to reach. She really helped prepare me for what can be a tough and competitive industry.
Katharine and the other College staff are very friendly and helpful and really focus on bringing out the best in their students, offering a good balance between praise and encouragement and areas for development. I have felt both encouraged and challenged to grow as a stylist at the same time. I feel ready to begin this next chapter with confidence in my strengths and areas to develop to be the best I can be as a stylist and image consultant.
As a psychotherapist/psychologist in other areas of work, the course has helped me support people who face body image and confidence issues, but in a new way beyond pure psychotherapy. As a dance therapist, I have been able to add a style section to a program I wrote about movement and body confidence. The course has helped me develop a truly holistic way of working, and I see myself as a 'holistic stylist' who brings diverse skills.
Moreover, I have simply enjoyed the course! It has been a pleasure, a joy, and a passion! I will be revisiting the course lesson, as I believe in constantly honing the foundations, and if the college offers further courses, I will be first in line to develop my skills further.
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