FAQ
How should I prepare for my color analysis?
Come with a clean, makeup-free face so I can see how the colors interact with your natural complexion as clearly as possible. A gray or neutral-colored top is ideal, since bright clothing can reflect color onto your face and compete with the drapes.
If you use self-tanner, please avoid it for about 1–2 weeks before your appointment so your skin tone is as close to its natural baseline as possible.
Does having a tan affect my analysis?
A light, natural tan is usually fine. If you have a very deep tan, a recent sunburn, or a spray tan, I recommend waiting a couple weeks for it to fade before your appointment. That helps me get the clearest read on your natural coloring.
Do I need to have my colors analyzed more than once?
Usually, no! Color analysis is generally a one-time investment because your underlying coloring stays fairly consistent throughout your life. There are a couple of exceptions. If you were previously analyzed using a basic 4-season system, you may want a more detailed analysis to refine your result within a 12-season system. You may also choose to revisit your palette if your hair has gone significantly gray or white and you’d like to see whether your best sub-season or ideal colors have shifted.
What happens during a color analysis?
During your session, I’ll use professional drapes to compare different temperatures, depths, and levels of intensity against your complexion. I'll drape you in over 80 colors and observe how each color affects aspects like brightness, definition, shadows, and overall harmony. From there, I’ll determine your seasonal palette using the 12-season system and identify the colors, neutrals, metals, and makeup shades that suit you best. We'll then sit down and discuss your color palette, how to find it in the store, and how to apply it your clothing, hair, and makeup choices.
What color analysis system do you use?
I am trained in the widely used 12-season color analysis system, which looks at temperature, depth, and intensity to identify the seasonal palette that best harmonizes with your natural coloring. It’s rooted in the four traditional seasons—Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn—with each season divided into three more specific sub-seasons to help you find your very best colors. Check out my video on Instagram if you'd like a deeper dive into this!
Can AI do my analysis?
Online tools can sometimes point you in the right direction, but they’re not as reliable as being professionally draped in person. Virtual and AI-based analyses are limited by aspects like lighting, camera settings, and the fact that they can’t observe how your skin actually reacts to different colors in real time. Professional draping lets me compare colors directly against your complexion and look at changes in brightness, shadows, definition, and overall harmony as they happen. I’ve also heard and seen plenty of examples of people receiving inaccurate results through AI. If you’re going to use your color analysis to guide years of clothing, makeup, hair, and accessory purchases, I highly recommend investing in a one-time professional in-person analysis so you can move forward with more confidence.
Will you help me figure out how to apply my palette?
Yes! Your session isn’t just about finding your season. I’ll help you understand your seasonal color palette and show you practical ways to use it in real life. We’ll talk about how to shop for and style your colors, which neutrals and metals work best for you, and your most flattering directions for hair and makeup. You’ll leave the studio feeling confident not only in what your best colors are, but also in how to actually use them when you’re getting dressed, shopping, or making beauty decisions.
Can I do it with a friend?
Absolutely! Joint color analysis sessions are available if you’d like to experience the fun together. They’re especially fun for besties, sisters, or moms and daughters.
What should I bring?
You don’t need to bring much! If you already own makeup, jewelry, or clothing colors you’re curious about, you’re welcome to bring a few items and we can talk about how they fit into your palette. If your hair is fully dyed or has gone grey, it can also help to bring a photo of your original hair color.
Is it okay if my hair is dyed?
No problem! If your hair is dyed, I’ll simply cover it during the analysis so we can focus on your natural features and see how the colors interact with your complexion without your current hair color influencing the result. If you’re planning to color your hair soon, I recommend waiting until after your color analysis if possible. That way, you can use what you learn from your palette to help guide your hair color choices.
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