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Meet the Experts
What Is Color Analysis?
The lack of inclusion is why the style expert tailored the color season system for brown skin first.
Aside from her website, she also shares informative style and image content onYouTube,Pinterest, andInstagram.
“However, everyone has colors that they look good in.”
What Happens At a Color Analysis Appointment?
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The information intake varies by consultant, but the constant is an in-depth color-swatching process.
Whether virtually or in person, the consultant applies color theory to determine which swatches complement the client.
Appointments may also include makeup and hair color recommendations.
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At Ari/Rang Color Studio, clients have an educational sit-down to help them understand color seasonsbeforebeing assigned their palette.
Through the extensive process, clients walk away knowing their best, second-best, and worst palettes.
Lumsden conducts virtual sessions for most clients, but she provides in-person appointments on occasion.
That is followed by a virtual call where the client tries on pieces so Lumsden can fine-tune the palette.
Schwerin offers both in-person and virtual appointments at Curated & Clothed.
She makes individual assessments of the eyes, natural hair color, and skin tone before creating a palette.
Like Cho, Schwerin shows clients their most flattering and least flattering colors, metals, and neutrals.
Clients also receive a booklet full of more information about color theory and their analysis.
Schwerin tells us that it prevents people from wasting time and money on pieces that don’t complement them.
It also creates a more cohesive wardrobe of pieces that work well together.
“You are able to invest in lifelong pieces,” she says.
Lumsden echoes the sentiment that it’s an investment.
“There’s a science to it.
You are not just choosing pretty colors,” the specialist tells Byrdie.
“For example, two colors may have the same hue of olive green.
But what if one is a bit more yellow or if one is a bit more muted?
Those tiny things influence how a color looks on you.”
But good natural lighting is a must so you’ve got the option to draw the best conclusion.
She also advises trying it with a friend to get a second opinion.
She suggests taking pictures in natural lighting and says you’re free to try swatching felt squares.
Light colors, especially light pastels, however, are typically not advised because they wash out my complexion.
Browns, blacks, whites, and tans tend to work very well for a Dark Winter.
Overall, I was very satisfied and impressed at just how extensive the results were.
Finding your season may be a bit difficult, which is why experts advise investing in a professional analysis.
