Frequently Asked Questions
What Does It Cost?
A personal color analysis appointment is $359, which includes everything you need to confidently understand and begin using your season.
Your Appointment Includes:
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 ($100 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.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
Makeup links, guidance and an evolving multi-brand product list
Which Swatchbooks Do You Use?
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.
Which drapes do you use?
I use the NDU Colors (Natural Design United) drapes, which are all matte broadcloth.
I’ll be adding luxury drapes for each season in the near future.
Do You Use Special Lighting?
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.
Can My Friend and I Get An Analysis Together?
Yes! I offer sessions for 2 - best friends, sisters, mother & daughter, husband & wife, etc.
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Can I Bring My Child?
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.
Do You Drape Children?
Yes — I drape children of all ages.
Please ensure your child is interested and able to sit patiently during the analysis.
Do You Offer Abbreviated Sessions for Groups?
I do demonstrate the analysis process with “mini-sessions” outside the studio setting for smaller groups starting at $80 per person.
Planning a group event like a bridal or birthday party, or even a girls’ get-together and want to include personal color? Email me and I’ll share group pricing and scheduling options.
Can I Get a PCA If I Have Rosacea, Acne, Dark Circles, Scars, Hyperpigmentation, or Wrinkles?
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 to appear patchy
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.
