FAQ
What is a colour consultant?
Why should I see a Colour Soup colour consultant? Is it worth it?
How long does a consultation take?
What payment methods do you accept?
I have made a booking – can I reschedule my appointment?
What should I wear to an appointment?
What is a Seasonal and Tonal Colour Analysis?
A colour consultant or stylist is someone who advises you on colour.
In relation to personal styling, a colour consultant gives invaluable advice to you about which colours best suit you, according to your unique skin tone, hair and eye colouring. At Colour Soup, we ensure our advice is practical by taking into account your lifestyle, the occasion, and most importantly your unique colour personality. This includes tips on your best darkest neutrals, best lightest neutrals which can form the cornerstones of your versatile wardrobe, and of course, your best accent colours for when you really want to impress or simply look + feel delicious!
In relation to weddings, a colour consultant helps you select the right colours to express your wedding theme so that all the elements (bride & groom attire, bridesmaid dresses, flowers, cake, invitations, table decorations) blend harmoniously to ensure the bride, groom and bridal party look fantastic for the photos and memories which will be treasured forever!
In relation to Interiors (or building exteriors!) a colour consultant gives advice on paint colours and furnishings. This could range from a single colour for a feature wall, to a whole colour scheme for your entire property or specific rooms, or even helping you colour match existing colours if you are trying to freshen up the current space. A colour consultant can also guide you on what colour accessories would dress up your space – including sofa and cushion colours, to kitchen splashbacks, benchtops, cupboards, artwork and plenty more!
Why should I see a Colour Soup colour consultant? Is it worth it?
Yes, it is worth it, as the knowledge you gain will be benefit you everyday!
Imagine, if you got dressed everyday in a colour which made your face look pale, grey or blotchy, wouldn’t you want to know the effect of your colour choice on how people perceive you? Wouldn’t you prefer to find out which colours make you look good and healthy, and which colours to avoid?
On average, people spend over $1500 per year on clothes and accessories, but most people only wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time, or never even wear items bought on impulse.
When you see a Colour Soup colour consultant, you will save money because you will learn how to shop smartly and only buy items in colours that flatter you, and in styles you will actually wear. It is absolutely worth understanding yourself, your colours, and your style so that you can make better decisions about what to buy, not only for yourself, but even for gifts for your friends, colleagues, and family too!
If you are painting your home, a colour consultant will assist you to select paint colours that are suitable for the aspect, lighting and mood of your home, to create the look you desire. The right colour scheme can elevate a space from being bland, to becoming a cosy haven for you to relax and enjoy being in.
How long does a consultation take?
Refer to our Services pages for indication of time for our various packages. Generally, a consultation takes 1.5 – 2 hours, but allow more time if you have a larger group. Remember, this is well-deserved ‘you’ time, so we do ask that you allow sufficient time to enjoy your appointment without distractions.
What payment methods do you accept?
Currently, we accept electronic funds transfer, cash or cheque (made out to ‘Colour Soup’).
I have made a booking – can I reschedule my appointment?
Yes – please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend a booking. We will be happy to reschedule your appointment to a mutually convenient time.
What should I wear to an appointment?
Anything that you are comfortable in, that you normally wear. For personal colour analysis sessions, makeup may need to be removed for accuracy of skin tone analysis, so feel free to bring along your own makeup kit for re-application at the end of the session.
What is Seasonal and Tonal Colour Analysis?
Your unique skin tone is determined by the combination of three pigments – melanine (brown), carotene (yellow) and haemoglobin (red). A person with warm colouring (golden or honey-based skin) will have more carotene, while a person with cool colouring (blue or rose-toned skin) will have more haemoglobin.Level of contrast, hair and eye colour also influence your overall personal colouring.
In the 1980s, Seasonal Colour Analysis was the predominant system for classifying people into four categories – Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. However, it was soon realized that not everyone is strictly warm or cool, and additional Tonal Colour Analysis techniques were developed to give further accuracy and understanding, and which can be used for people of all ethnicities. Tonal Colour Analysis enables us to identify the characteristic of the colours that are most flattering for a client, in an easy to understand way. Tonal Colour Analysis is derived from the Munsell Colour System (a universally recognized scientific colour classification system) which defines all colours by their depth, clarity and undertone.
Colour Analysis Theory makes it possible to determine and understand why certain colours look great on some people, but unflattering on others. The benefits for people who understand their colours include confidence in buying clothes, more versatile wardrobes, less money wasted on unflattering clothes, and more compliments from friends and colleagues!
