Ever feel like your closet is full but nothing really flatters? Don’t fret, because we’ve all been there. This is where colour analysis comes to rescue, the ultimate low-effort yet high-impact trick personal stylists swear by.
What exactly is Colour Analysis?
Colour analysis is the process of determining which shades of colour naturally enhance your unique features, specifically your skin tone, eye colour, and hair colour. By identifying your undertones (cool, warm, or neutral), colour analysis helps you discover your personal palette that brings out your glow, makes your eyes pop, and makes an outfit look like it was made just for you.
Remember, wear your clothes, don’t let them wear you.
Now, conventionally, this system is divided into four “seasonal” categories. These are Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each season has further been broken down into variations for warmer or cooler skin tones. Someone with golden skin and honey-brown eyes may fall into the warm Autumn category, while someone with porcelain skin and icy blue eyes would be a cool Winter.
Why It Matters?
The colours you wear can make all the difference. Between one subtle colour variation and the next, there can be a truly dramatic shift in how you appear. The wrong colour can you make look dull or tired while the right one can bring out all your best features, even without a trace of makeup.
When you know which shades truly flatter you, getting dressed becomes easier and more intentional. It goes from a stressful task to an instinct that inspires joy. Colour analysis takes the guesswork out of shopping, helping you focus on pieces that naturally work with your features. Instead of endlessly buying and rarely wearing, you invest in items that actually get used. It’s a win for fashion, a win for sustainability, and most importantly, a win for you!
How to try it?
There are two main ways to try colour analysis: professionally or on your own. Professional colour analysts – either in-person or through online consultations – use draping techniques and trained eyes to determine your season and undertones. If you’re choosing the DIY route, try assessing yourself in natural lighting with no makeup, using a plain white t-shirt to highlight whether gold or silver flatters you more. Online quizzes, visual guides, and particularly YouTube tutorials are also sources of great help. And here’s a tip: keep an open mind, because your most flattering shades may very well be colours you never thought to wear before.
Where Can I Get It Done?
If you’re looking for a place in town to get a colour analysis consultation, check out these UAE-based professionals:
House of Colour offers everything from a tried-and-tested Personal Color Consultation to help you identify your seasonal palette, to the 90-Second Makeup Miracle that matches mineral powder, blush, and lipstick to your unique coloring, so you can find the shades that suit you best.
Sterling Style Academy is an award-winning, internationally recognized stylist school originally from Manhattan, New York. It offers consultations and a variety of courses ranging from 3-day intensives to 4-week programs – designed to suit every schedule and skill level. If you’re interested, their 2-week Dubai Certification Program starts in November.
Shirawai’s personalized color consultancy is crafted to help you explore and refine every aspect of your style – from perfumes and jewelry to metals, fabrics, and color palettes. The package includes a 30-minute session with a personality assessment, color analysis, a customized color report, and a curated color kit.
