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Colour analysis recommendations please

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WithIcePlease · 15/08/2026 12:47

I’d like recommendations for a colour analyst, preferably one that will also do make up colours, face shape advice.
I'd prefer in person because I’m not sure how well colour tones would come across on my phone. I’m prepared to rethink this though if anyone has experience.

South Midlands, Worcs, Glos, N Wiltshire, Oxfordshire

Thank you

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madaboutpurple · 15/08/2026 15:02

House of colour has been recommended on here recently. A lot of their consultants have info on Facebook and Instagram so you can follow them to see if you like their suggestions. The charges are pricey though nowadays. The lady I went to many years ago has now retired. There are some online stylists that do colour and image online but I found I got an amazing amount of info by seeing a consultant in person and taking a selection of clothes. I travelled home by train and by then my stylist had suggested a few changes of my idea of clothes that went together. On my way home people commented about the colours I was wearing and were interested in my colour charts and the information I had to take away with me. I got a bright pink coat in the week and as it was cooler earlier I wore it to the supermarket and got favourable comments from people.

Atleastitsnotsunstroke · 15/08/2026 16:53

What is your budget? I used HOC and it was good. I found my 'season' and got ratings for each colour. The style days look at face shape. They do makeup sessions.

lovehatesummer · 15/08/2026 19:59

If you are open to virtual, I really rate Anushka Rees! I did it when she had a discount code - you take a few photos with different colours draped around your neck etc. Her guide is really thorough and provides recommendations for makeup shades.

anuschkarees.com/shop/color-guide-sqsp

WithIcePlease · 16/08/2026 09:41

@Atleastitsnotsunstrokecost not really an issue

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Shortpoet · 16/08/2026 09:49

I went here. Gabi is brilliant and uses the SciArt system. You systematically compare colours across each season (ie no guessing based on hair/eye colour. It is really thorough). However she is based in Kent, but I’d say she is worth the travel.

chromology.co.uk/personal-colour-analysis/

madaboutpurple · 16/08/2026 09:50

If cost is not so important I would totally suggest you book a session with House of Colour.

jeaux90 · 16/08/2026 13:18

Red Leopard was really good. They are in London but Bucks too.

WithIcePlease · 16/08/2026 15:36

Thank you all
House of Colour is both handy for me (4 miles or 23 miles, the latter being the large town I regularly visit and another 4 or so in easy striking distance.
Not to sound unpleasant, which I probably do, I think I’ll choose carefully as personally I dislike hair that looks poofy and overstyled and also chunky jewellery which, imo, can be v ageing. There are some stylists that look more my sort of vibe than others.

much more excited about it now as I have a sense of direction with the plan

thank you

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