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.

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