do you think most people know what colors look good on them?
I think most people have an idea of a few colors that they know look good and they are drawn to. The personal color analysis identifies not only those colors, but a whole range of colors in every shade. Most clients feel a connection to their colors when they see the swatch book for the first time, and are not aware that there are so many colors that work for them!
i’m afraid you will tell me I can’t wear black.
I don’t like to tell anyone they can’t do anything! Personal color analysis is ultimately a freeing experience rather than a limiting one. Black is actually an asset for many of my clients and less so for others. There are many misperceptions about black – “it makes me look thinner”, “it goes with everything”, etc. However, black does not harmonize with many other colors and can actually make certain body shapes look larger rather than thinner. The color analysis will include strategies for incorporating black into a wardrobe depending on the clients preferences.
how does a tan affect a personal color analysis?
Having natural color on your face from regular exposure to sun does not affect the outcome of a personal color analysis. However, if you have a deep tan from a tanning salon, I prefer that you wait a week or two before doing a color analysis. Our harmonious colors don’t change when you have a tan, but you may find you will be more interested in wearing certain colors when you have a tan and others when you don’t.
do our colors change as we age?
Due to the fact that most of clients who had their colors analyzed several decades ago were analyzed with the more limited 4 season system, we don’t have good data yet to be sure if the colors are different or if the more fine tuned 12 season system just has created different results. However, it seems that most people agree that what once worked for them does not necessarily work anymore…there seems to be a softening process as we age. The seasonal tone might not change, but you may wear different colors within the palette for best results.
what age do you recommend for a young person to have an analysis?
Color analysis can be beneficial to men and women of every age, but because so much is changing and evolving during the adolescent years, I prefer to wait until a young person is in his/her teens.
is this my color? (frequently heard at social gatherings)
This question is asked of me nearly every time I meet someone new and they find out that I am a color analyst! During a color analysis you will see that there are thousands of colors in our natural world and a shade or two off can make all the difference. While you may look lovely in a color, we can find a shade that is just a bit brighter or just a bit darker that looks so much better than the first. So, it’s nearly impossible to be sure if a color is the best color for you without a color analysis.
why does a color analysis take so long?
The scientific testing that we do during the color analysis is very fine tuned and requires comparing and contrasting many versions of different colors to be sure that the perfect balance of dark vs. light, bright vs. soft, and warm vs. cool is achieved. Once we determine your harmonious colors, we spend some time on how to wear the colors, what colors will work in your hair, what cosmetics are best for your coloring and features, etc.
do you also do personal color analysis for men?
Yes! While women seem more likely to come in for a color analysis, men should be equally interested in knowing what colors work for them. Men of all professions can benefit, but especially those in management, sales, teaching, or any profession that requires speaking, leadership, selling etc.
do you do color analysis for groups?
Because of the detailed and thorough way a color analysis is done, an ideal group would be 2-3. A group of 3 should plan on at least 3 hours for the entire session. Groups of 3 will be offered a discounted rate on the cost of the color analysis.
