Meet Ciara, Personal Stylist

A previous student of the Personal Styling for a Career course

Ciara, a mum of two from Surrey, embarked on a new career in Personal Styling after years in the corporate world. With no prior experience, just a natural affinity and a love for fashion, she enrolled in 'Personal Styling as a Career' and took the first steps onto a creative career path that offers flexibility and the opportunity to build a successful business on her terms ...

How it all started

Ciara was on a mission to style herself better and build a capsule wardrobe when she found Melissa’s YouTube channel. Gradually, her interest in Personal Styling grew and after extensive research, she made the decision to train at MM Styling Academy.

Robust content was what set the course apart for Ciara, including videos, interactive quizzes, and assignments that made learning fun but also ensured that she had consolidated her knowledge. The course offered not only the styling skills and insights needed to become a Personal Stylist but also practical advice on how to start a business and how to navigate the world of social media and marketing with support along the way, which she felt was unique.

Melissa's course offered Ciara the flexibility to learn at her own pace around her family and other commitments. The course delved deep into the science of understanding clients' needs and how to meet them. Skills that Ciara feels are invaluable. She learned the importance of tailoring her styling to each individual's body shape, size, and personal goals, ensuring a personalised service.

Confidence to succeed

Ciara’s training quickly translated into real-world success after receiving excellent feedback from her new clients. A personal victory for her was curating her sister’s capsule wardrobe, which has been nothing short of transformative.


Inspired by the course, Ciara has lined up several exciting projects, including a styling and makeup event. She also plans to immerse herself in the local fashion community through networking events on Melissa’s recommendation.

Since completing the course, Ciara's confidence in her styling abilities has soared. The course has ignited a passion for a new career  and given her a host of skills that she continues to develop as she styles more and more new clients.

 'Go for it!' is her advice to anyone thinking about enrolling. 'Personal Styling for a Career' was a game-changer for Ciara, providing her with a new sense of purpose and the beginning of a promising new chapter in her life.

Go for it!

Start your new career today and book your place on the fully-accredited, Personal Styling for a Career course.

Career success stories

Don't just take our word for it. Hear the phenomenal stories of others who have successfully launched their own Personal Styling businesses...

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I learnt so much and gained my confidence with styling

Charlotte Buttrick

I have been a fashion/style content creator for the past seven years and have always wanted to apply my love of dressing to a personal styling career, but I ...

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I have been a fashion/style content creator for the past seven years and have always wanted to apply my love of dressing to a personal styling career, but I didn't have any prior knowledge or training in body types and how to dress real woman after having only practised styling principles on myself. In the Personal Styling for a Career course I have gained the skills, knowledge and confidence to be able to work with other women to help them with their wardrobe and dressing dilemmas. I loved learning about the different body shapes, how to dress them and Melissa's revolutionary Hourglass Balancing Method. I have always been an avid fan of creating capsule wardrobe edits and the course has given me further knowledge and skill in how to put together functional and practical capsule wardrobes for women of different ages and at different lifestyle stages. I am excited to apply everything that I have learned and to set up my online personal styling services as the course not only gives you the personal styling knowledge and tools you need but advice and tips on creating your own business too. I would love for there to be a colour analysis course in the future and would highly recommend this to anyone who is thinking of taking Melissa's course!

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A New Career Path

Jacqueline Churchmack

Thank you, MM and team, for giving generating this program and allowing me to discover a new career path. I have always wanted to help people and my career ...

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Thank you, MM and team, for giving generating this program and allowing me to discover a new career path. I have always wanted to help people and my career has crossed that in hospitals, an insurance company, an elite homebuilder assistant and back into Human Resources for a family run business presently. To those wishing to gift women of this world to see their beauty and celebrate it with them this course is for you. I highly recommend it whole-heartedly. The video format was straightforward, the worksheets easy to complete. The real woman examples/models were very generous sharing their attributes, what their lifestyles where and what they wanted to achieve from the styling. I only have wonderful words for this program. I always adored fashion and helping woman see their beauty as unique as it is. The course has helped me learn skills that allows me to help women really "see" their beauty and recreate it in their daily lives. what a gift to share ... I have completed the course and have held back completing the examination portion as I wanted to be able to "intern" so to speak and do styling for family, friends and anyone willing to allow me to gain experience. I look forward to feeling confident and practiced enough to complete the exam portion of the program very soon. Melissa and her team truly have put together a course that allows you to learn at your own pace and it's amazing when you start styling how much you truly have learnt, and a side perk is people start to notice how you are styling yourself :-). Thank you again Melissa and team for giving me a new career path I am loving.

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I highly recommend Melissa's course!

Kim Hudnall

Melissa's Personal Styling for a Career course is a game-changer! Unlike other courses I’ve taken or books I have read, she focuses on real women with real b...

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Melissa's Personal Styling for a Career course is a game-changer! Unlike other courses I’ve taken or books I have read, she focuses on real women with real bodies, offering practical and useful information with many videos demonstrating her points. Her emphasis on everyday styling is spot-on. No high fashion fluff—just strategies to help women feel great in what they wear. The virtual styling section was a standout to me. In today's digital world, knowing how to style clients remotely is a must. Melissa's thorough videos cover everything, from virtual consultations to assembling virtual wardrobes from head to toe. If you're considering personal styling as a career, I highly recommend Melissa’s course! It's practical, confidence-boosting, and covers every aspect of the job.

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Enjoyed the course Personal Styling for a Career

Sandra Masilune

I really liked the course because it was a mix of theory and practical tasks. I also loved videos from real-life consultations.

I really liked the course because it was a mix of theory and practical tasks. I also loved videos from real-life consultations.

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Everything you need to know about styling and setting up ...

Rachael Yates

Thank you Melissa and the rest of the Styling Academy for pulling together such a great course. It contains an absolute wealth of information (both styling a...

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Thank you Melissa and the rest of the Styling Academy for pulling together such a great course. It contains an absolute wealth of information (both styling and business based plus all the tips and tricks that Melissa has learned in 20 years of styling) and Melissa’s energy is so warm and her teaching so natural. I enjoyed every part of it and feel totally inspired to move forward into a new career in styling with professionalism and equipped with all the tools I need. I truly believe that this course stands apart from the others, I was hesitant at first because it is all online but this is no barrier to learning from the best! In fact I think it’s better than the face to face courses I explored. If you have a dream to kickstart your own career in personal styling and to hit the road running, I believe there is no better course out there. I’m looking forward to future training opportunities and hopefully to meet you all in person one day!

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Unlock Your Styling Potential...

Marcia Mekis

I recently completed the Melissa Murrell Styling Academy course. It was an incredibly valuable experience. The academy provided comprehensive training on h...

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I recently completed the Melissa Murrell Styling Academy course. It was an incredibly valuable experience. The academy provided comprehensive training on how to style clients, with a focus on understanding their individual needs and preferences. I gained a solid understanding of how to re-create a balanced hourglass figure and color theory, enabling me to create harmonious and flattering looks for my clients. Additionally, the course also included practical guidance on setting up a business plan for my own styling business, which was extremely helpful in preparing for the next steps in my personal career. Overall, Melissa and her team provided a well-rounded education in styling and business, equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the industry. Wished I had done it sooner!

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Exceptional experience

Cintia Extremera Hernandez

I recently completed the “Personal Styling for a Career” course, and it was truly exceptional! The entire experience was perfectly executed, providing me wit...

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I recently completed the “Personal Styling for a Career” course, and it was truly exceptional! The entire experience was perfectly executed, providing me with the confidence, tools, and support needed to turn my dream of becoming a personal stylist into reality. The course content not only covered everything you need to know about personal styling but it also provided comprehensive insights on how to start your own business. I’m so excited to embark on my new career path as a personal stylist, feeling fully equipped and inspired to succeed!

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