Frequently Asked Questions

At Colours by Belle we genuinely care about looking after our clients.
Below is a list of questions that we are frequently asked.

HOW MUCH DOES AN IN-PERSON COLOUR ANALYSIS COST?

A Personal Colour Analysis costs $295 per person for an in-person colour consultation.

HOW MUCH DOES AN ON-LINE COLOUR ANALYSIS COST?

An On-Line Personal Colour Analysis costs $195 per person.

Do you offer any discounts?

I offer a discounted rate for two clients coming together. The price for one person is $295 - however if you bring a mate we offer a discounted price of $550.

I also give a 20% discount for students on the cost of the consultation (not the colour profiles) to help make my consultations more affordable.

Does the colour analysis include the colour swatches that you take shopping with you?

No. The personal Colour Profile is an additional $55, but is definitely worth the investment as it has your complete range of your swatches showing your perfect colours for your wardrobe basics, business neutrals, best colours, pastels and make-up colours - making shopping for new clothes and make-up very easy.

why are the colour consulations so expensive?


It may seem expensive to some but if you think about the cost of a hairdressing appointment, or cost to get your eyelashes or spray tan done which only last a short time, then you can see why $295 is worth the investment as a personal colour analysis can last for decades. It's not until your colours start to fade when you age or you feel like the colours are no longer suiting that you might need to be reassessed.

why don't you use the seasonal colour system?

The seasonal colour analysis system was introduced in the with the publication of "Color Me Beautiful" (1980) by Carole Jackson. This book popularised the concept of categorising people's natural colouring into one of four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each season corresponds to a specific palette of colours that complement an individual's skin tone, hair, and eye color. There are two warm colour palettes in this system and two cool ones. The colours for each season:
Spring: Light, Warm and Clear
Autumn: Deep, Warm and Muted
Winter: Deep, Cool and Clear
Summer, Cool, Light and Muted
However because there are only four colour directions in this season - many people feel through the gaps and didn't fit squarely into a season - meaning that many people didn't feel like they got their correct colours.

what colour system do you use?

I use the Definitive Colour System, which was designed by Evelyn Lundstrom of First Impressions Image Consultancy. It is recognised as one of the most accurate and effective methods available. The system is broken down into 15 colour directions, 7 cool colour profiles and 8 warm colour profiles making it much more accurate to place clients into their correct colour profile. Below is a breakdown of this new and improved system:

Cool Colours:
Light & Cool
Cool & Light
Cool, Light and Muted
Cool & Clear
Cool & Deep
Deep & Cool
Cool, Deep and Muted

Warm Colours:
Light & Warm
Warm & Light
Warm, Light and Muted
Warm & Clear
Warm & Deep
Deep & Warm
Warm, Deep and Muted
Warm and Bronzed

Having 15 colour profiles ensures that all clients fit at least one colour profile perfectly!

HOW DO I THE CONSULTATIONS WORK?

We work through a series of drapes to work out which colours make you look your best. The first step is to work out what skin tone you have - whether you are more suited to warm or cool colours. We do this by testing silver versus gold draping, and then warm versus cool draping in the neutrals collars. Then once we have worked out whether you are suited to warm or cool colours - we then work out how light, dark, clear, bright or muted we can go by assessing your overall look taking into consideration your eye, skin and hair colour. All of the colours for each profile is on the one colour - so there is no time wasted flicking through individual colours. Once we have chosen your unique colour profile, we then go through and work out your best signature colours and which colours are best near your face and body and which ones should just be worn as an accent colour or in a pattern. After we have worked through your colour profiles - we then go through your best make-up colours.

HOW DO I pay for the consultation

Full payment will be required on the day via eftpos facilities.

WHat happens if I need to cancel?

Clients are welcome to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to their appointment. However we charge a 50% fee for any clients who cancel on the day.

what do I wear on the day?

Clients can wear something comfortable on the day. You will be draped in a white coat whilst you are being assessed so your colours so we can get an accurate colour reading.

Can i wear make up to the consultation?

Clients shouldn't wear foundation, blush or concealer or lipstick on the day. No make-up is best - however it is fine for clients to wear some mascara if they would prefer. Clients are welcome to apply their own make-up before leaving the studio if they like.

Can i wear fake tan to my appointment?

Please do not wear fake tan to your appointment, as we need to be able to see your natural skin tone and colouring to be able to give you an accurate colour assessment.

do i get my make-up done on the day

I'm not a make-up artist so I don't apply make-up to my clients skin. However as part of your colour analysis, we will go over what make-up colours suit you and you will be shown how to select the right colours for yourself. Clients are welcome to apply the colours themselves if they want to try different colours.

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