06/18/2026
One of the biggest misconceptions about color analysis is that we can determine your season based on your hair color, eye color, or what colors you usually wear.
Yesterday’s client was convinced she had cool undertones and assumed she was a Winter. She wears a lot of black and had even darkened her hair with henna to a deep brown-black. At first glance, Winter seemed like a possibility.
But once we covered her hair and began draping, a different story emerged.
Instead of looking brighter and more vibrant in Winter colors, her features became overwhelmed. The high contrast and intensity were simply too much.
As we worked through the drapes, it became clear that she wasn’t bright at all—she was soft.
Her complexion was quite neutral, which made her season harder to identify at first. But the muted warmth of Soft Autumn brought a beautiful harmony to her face. Her skin looked healthier, her features felt more balanced, and there was a gentle warmth that wasn’t there in the cooler palettes.
She was completely surprised.
And honestly, that’s one of my favorite parts of what I do. Sometimes the colors we’re drawn to—or the colors we’ve been told suit us—aren’t actually our best colors.
The drapes never lie.
Have you ever been surprised by a color that looked amazing on you? Or have you always wondered what season you might be? I’d love to hear your guess in the comments.
