FAQ
Which core services do you offer?
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I currently offer personal color analysis to individuals and small groups. I will be offering style consultant services in the future as well.
Which color analysis system do you use?
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I work with the 12-tone color analysis system developed by Kathryn Kalisz of Sci/ART, based on Albert Munsell’s three-dimensional theory of color. This system organizes color according to three key properties: hue, value, and chroma.
Each of the 12 seasons has its own distinct combination of these characteristics. That means a Soft Summer is just as different from a Soft Autumn as a Soft Autumn is from a True Autumn. It's not simply a matter of identifying whether you're a Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter. The nuances within each season matter, too!
Over the years, I've seen many different color analysis systems emerge. I continue to believe that the 12-tone system offers one of the most scientifically grounded and precise approaches to seasonal color analysis. I particularly value its emphasis on consistency and reproducibility through standardized drapes, lighting, and testing conditions.
Most importantly, this system doesn't rely on assumptions or stereotypes about your hair color, eye color, skin tone, or level of contrast to determine your season. Instead, we look at how specific colors interact with your natural coloring and, most importantly, the visible effects they have on your skin.
Why do you see clients in person only? Can I use AI to figure out my color season?
What training did you do to become a personal color analyst?
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I trained with Cate Linden this year, who has been working as a color analyst and trains color analysts in the Sci/ART method . She trained withTerry Wildfong of Your Natural Design, who trained directly with Kathryn Kalisz, the creator of the Sci/ART 12-tone system.
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Color is highly contextual. A color that looks beautiful in isolation can have a very different effect when placed next to your face. During an in-person analysis, we're not just looking at whether a particular shade suits you. We're observing how it changes the appearance of your skin, brings out or competes with your natural features, and contributes to the overall harmony of your coloring.
That kind of assessment requires controlled conditions and direct comparisons. Photographs simply can't provide the consistency we need. Even small differences in lighting, camera processing, or the colors reflected onto your face can dramatically change what we see.
As for AI color analysis: it's certainly an interesting experiment, AI can make predictions based on an image, but it doesn't have the benefit of observing you under controlled conditions and systematically comparing how different colors affect your appearance.
Ultimately, color analysis is about more than assigning you a season. It's about giving you the knowledge and confidence to understand your own coloring and make the most of it.