Question 1

Do you do virtual color analysis?

Accepted Answer

I do not. Personal color analysis is about seeing how your unique characteristics like undertone, skin, eyes etc. react to different color drapes. This truly is a process that has to happen in person. There are many online options based on photograph analysis but results may be inaccurate.

Question 2

Will you travel outside of Hillsborough, NC?

Accepted Answer

Generally not. I have a lot of studio equipment, including the drapes, neutral lighting and a neutral background screen. I may consider driving for group bookings within 2 hours of Durham, NC but this would be a custom session. Please contact me to discuss.

Question 3

Do you do group bookings?

Accepted Answer

Generally not, but you can contact me to discuss. It takes around 2 hours+ to do a thorough in-depth analysis and can be surprisingly tiring for both the analyst and the client because it’s intensive and focused. I can do two people in a day, maybe three. 
There is a 20-30 minute introduction to color analysis at the beginning of a session, which I can do for larger groups, or I could demo the process on one person to a larger group. Alternatively I could do a session around color swatching to establish which season clothing items or other items might fall into.

Question 4

Who did you train with?

Accepted Answer

I trained as a color analyst with Cate Linden in 2024 and am certified under Your Natural Design by Terry Wildfong who follows the 12-Tone Personal Color Analysis Sci\ART™ Method.

Question 5

Do you offer cancellations? Is there a deposit/holding fee?

Accepted Answer

Please contact me if you need to cancel. I may ask for a holding fee for larger bookings.

Question 6

What if I’m running late?

Accepted Answer

I will do my best to accommodate late appointments but it really does take a full 2 hours+  to do a proper consultation so please try to be on time, so that I’m not rushed and you get the full analysis that you deserve.

Question 7

Do you offer refunds?

Accepted Answer

Currently, I don’t - reason being, personal color analysis is an educational, interactive experience and you will still have gained an understanding of the effects of hue, value, temperature and chroma on you. I do have a network of other analysts I can consult with if you are a trickier drape (!) or if we are really not aligning visually on the effects.
While I do not anticipate any issues, if you are unhappy with anything in the session, I am always open to feedback and discussion.

Question 8

I am darker skinned / have dark eyes / dark hair  - does that mean I am an Autumn or Winter? OR I am lighter skinned / blonde / have blue eyes, does that mean I am a Spring or Summer?

Accepted Answer

No! Diagnosing seasons based on individual traits like skin, hair or eyes is a largely ‘old fashioned’ and debunked method. You can have light skin/hair/eyes in the ‘dark’ Seasons and dark skin/hair/eyes in the ‘light’ Seasons. Personal color analysis is about observing unique changes to an individual that result from color changes between different drapes. There are few hard and fast rules!

Question 9

Which color system or swatch books or analytical tools do you use?

Accepted Answer

I use swatch books/fans and drapes from from NDU Colors (Natural Design United). I believe they accurately capture the essence of each individual season. I also have additional drapes to show the beauty and variety of each season.

Question 10

Can I bring anyone else?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to bring a plus one to watch but please let me know ahead of time. I would prefer no children under 12 just because your personal color analysis (PCA) requires concentration and focus and is also an opportunity to focus just on you.

Question 11

Are there hotels and restaurants are near you?

Accepted Answer

The Colonial Inn is a boutique historical hotel in downtown Hillsborough. Otherwise, there is a Holiday Inn in town, or a Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham.
I would recommend the Wooden Nickel pub if you’re visiting Hillsborough. It has great food and relatively quick service. Otherwise, there are many to choose from.

Question 12

What if I  struggle with your final analysis?

Accepted Answer

I will ask all my clients to ‘live’ and try out their season for 3 months, as it can take a long time to settle into it. If you are still struggling after that time, we can have a discussion and potentially a re-drape to revisit the analysis.

Question 13

What happens if another Personal color analysis conflicts with what you've told me?

Accepted Answer

Color analysis is a non-standardized field. There are different processes and different analytical tools (like palettes), which will inevitably yield different results. If you have an alternative or conflicting analysis, we can explore why that could be, and discuss the benefits of the other seasons on you. Ultimately, I can give you my opinion but it is your choice as far as which season you think looks best on you and which one you will want to embrace!

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