Frequently Asked Questions

What Does a Personal Color Analysis Cost?

A personal color analysis appointment is $429, which includes everything you need to confidently understand and begin using your season.

Comprehensive 12-tone color draping:
- A detailed, personalized analysis to determine your exact season.
Your season’s archival canvas swatchbook and wallet-sized color card
- Each includes 78 curated colors for your palette ($115 value).
Guidance on using your swatchbook
- Learn how to shop for your season and assess the colors already in your wardrobe.
Cosmetics consultation
- Personalized recommendations for makeup colors that harmonize with your season. You are welcome to try any of the routinely-sanitized cosmetics I have on hand.
Q&A time
- Ask anything about your season, your palette, or how to best apply your makeup.
Lifetime access to your digital seasonal resource page
- This continually updated guide includes:
- A full description of your season
- A refresher on harmonizing with your swatchbook
- Tips for choosing jewelry and eyewear
- Guidance on clothing, styling, and outfit-building
- Season-specific color keywords
- Curated visual inspiration
- Relevant blog posts and recommended links
- Makeup links, guidance, and an ever-evolving multi-brand product list

I use swatchbooks from NDU Colors (Natural Design United).
Their palettes offer exceptional color harmony with clear, distinct tones for each season.
NDU swatchbooks are produced in the United States using high-quality, archival canvas.

I use the NDU Colors (Natural Design United) drapes, which are all matte broadcloth.
As a fun, extra touch, International Image Institute seasonal and flow flags & drapes are shown after the analysis is completed using NDU drapes.
I’m adding variety drapes for each season on an on-going basis.

Yes — I use full-spectrum lighting to create a neutral, accurate environment for your analysis.
A neutral gray backdrop ensures no background colors influence the draping results.
I wear a neutral gray coat so my clothing doesn’t affect your perception of the colors.
During the draping process, you’ll wear a neutral gray cape and bonnet to eliminate any color interference from your clothing or hair.

Yes! I offer sessions for 2 - best friends, sisters, mother & daughter, husband & wife, etc. Click here for details.

Children cannot be accommodated, as the studio is not child-proofed, and the analysis requires focused attention.
I encourage you to treat your PCA session as dedicated time just for you.

I am happy to drape children with a parent present. Contact me for pricing.
Please ensure your child is interested and able to sit patiently during the analysis.

I do demonstrate the analysis process with “mini-sessions” outside the studio setting for smaller groups. Contact me for details.

Yes — absolutely! These skin variations are completely normal.
They can actually help during draping, since certain colors may:
- Make wrinkles appear deeper
- Intensify rosacea
- Make acne or scars look more irritated
- Darken shadows around the eyes
- Cause hyperpigmentation/melasma to appear patchy or intensified
Your best season won’t erase these features, but it will minimize them and shift attention to your eyes and the overall harmony of your face.

Yes, I do! Click here to explore shopping consultation options for makeup, clothing, and all color-related topics.