An Accurate Colour analysis
What’s all the fuss about colour?
Colours is making a big time Comeback and I’m all for it, because colour is the key to our Image Success.
I mean who doesn’t want to look younger, more vibrant, more attractive, more stylish and chic?
It’s a no brainer when it comes to fashion, colour can quickly transform your appearance.
So what’s all the fuss about and why are so many stylists and of course colour consultants and Image Consultants, hopping on the colour bandwagon?
Colour is so exciting.
I do think the most elegant, beautiful and stunning women know how to dress in their colours.
Think of the stars of the 50’s in those amazing gowns and extravagant wear, looking absolutely breathtaking in their gorgeous colours.
Colour is not only the most exciting way to dress but also the most individual way to dress.
Wearing your colours will make you not only more beautiful and stylish, but more creative as you learn how to use your colours well and create great colour combos and accessorise in an interesting manner.
How does a colour analysis work?
As a colour consultant the first thing I explain to my clients when having their colour analysis is what to look for in the draping.
Wrong colours highlight shadow, lines, dullness, redness, pigmentation and other flaws in the skin. They make our teeth look more yellow, the whites of the eyes not as white and our hair duller.
The correct colours even out the skin. They bring brightness, less shadow, lines and wrinkles.
Pigmentation, redness and aging are all less noticeable in the right colours. Our teeth look whiter, our hair looks brighter, when we wear our colours.
It’s really good to learn how to “read” your colours as you’re draped and a trained colour consultant should be able to point these things out to you.
This understanding helps immensely then when you’re shopping on your own with your own seasonal colour swatch.
Have a colour analysis
The first thing to do to learn about your colours is to have a colour analysis.
This can be done online or in person
It’s just a simple 15 minute process that will change your Image world and transform your look overnight.
The consultant starts with a warm (coral) drape and then a cool (pink) drape to show the client how warm and cool reflects on their skin.
At this stage it should be obvious to the consultant, who informs their client, what each shade is doing and how it shows on the skin.
You have draped the warm and the cool and then you will go on to drape 4 red, blue, green, yellow and white colours in each season.
One of each, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter drapes are only necessary as every colour belongs in only 1 of 4 palettes.
The analysis uses colour groups from the 4 seasons.
Every colour has a value of either Cool Dominant which is classified in the Winter range of colours.
The Summer colours are classified as cool (blue based) muted colours
Autumn shades are yellow or red based warm strong colours.
Spring shades are warm also and yellow based but are much lighter than the Autumn colours and often appear brighter than the Summer shades.
Every single one of the infinite number of colours can be placed into 1 of these four categories.
This is the best place to start with colours.
Every client fits into only ONE of these categories.
It is impossible to be able to suit warm and cool colours at the same time.
Colours are warm and cool and neutral, not people. This is where some confusion has crept into the colour world.
Another confusion is when certain colours are placed into the wrong category of colours, so best to find a consultant that is experienced with working with colours.
If you have for example one of every green, 1 spring, 1 summer, 1 winter and 1 autumn green as you drape the consultant will be able to see just how each colour reflects upon your skin.
As they drape you with each colour component eg. All the reds, yellows, reds and blues, a pattern should form as in the same season will appear as the most flattering.
Everything in the draping should agree so that you can see that only ONE season comes up as the best season for you.
What a colour analysis is not.
In the past we have been told to determine your colours by your veins, or your hair or eye colour.
This is not an accurate way of telling your colours and should be avoided as a guide.
The hair needs to be covered and the drapes are accessed by your UNDER skin tone.
It can become very confusing, so I would suggest you find a good colour consultant with lots of experience and good reviews.
If you would like more information about having your colours done and having an accurate colour analysis please contact your colours and style.