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Thinking of 'getting my colours done'.

(38 Posts)
Blinko Sun 09-Apr-23 12:36:03

Has anyone done it? Recommendations please.

Georgesgran Mon 10-Apr-23 10:18:25

The face to face ones are probably better, as we sometimes don’t see ourselves as others see us?
It’s decades ago, but as well as colours - some of which I’d never worn but do now - cobalt blue, emerald green and purple, my ‘consultation’ also included make up and I was recommended never to try and keep my natural hair colour. I sometimes ignored that, but in the end she was right and I embraced the grey, albeit with a lilac undertone (from a spray).

FannyCornforth Mon 10-Apr-23 10:19:58

I’ve just had a look, and there are far fewer free online ones than there have been.
Re hair, I’d put in what my original natural hair colour was

henetha Mon 10-Apr-23 10:21:13

That's a thought . I'll do it again in a minute.

Blinko Mon 10-Apr-23 12:23:49

Looks like I’m a ‘Soft Summer’.. but I probably answered what I’d normally choose, not necessarily what suits me.

HeavenLeigh Mon 10-Apr-23 12:26:26

Yes I had it done decades ago I was a autumn

JaneJudge Mon 10-Apr-23 12:29:11

Shinamae

I have never heard of this 🤷‍♀️

neither have I. I'm baffled grin

March1 Mon 10-Apr-23 12:31:38

Had mine done. Brilliant. Also have a wallet with swatches. Got loads of complements wearing "my" colours. Also had my style preference done. That was excellent. Now whatever I buy feels comfy and appropriate.

kittylester Mon 10-Apr-23 12:37:31

And all the colours go together or at least complement each other.

The make up company is great - really helpful.

And, as NanKate, said, Kettlewell colours work to the same system.

kittylester Mon 10-Apr-23 12:39:17

hdttps://www.colourmebeautiful.co.uk/ A link for those who are interested.

Jaxjacky Mon 10-Apr-23 12:59:32

I’ve heard of it, but can’t justify the £100+ initial outlay and then being ‘expected’ to change my wardrobe.

Blinko Mon 10-Apr-23 15:31:00

Jaxjacky

I’ve heard of it, but can’t justify the £100+ initial outlay and then being ‘expected’ to change my wardrobe.

Wish I could find one for that sort of price. Those I’ve looked up seem to start at more than twice that. I heard this topic discussed on Womans Hour last week, so it’s clearly still a thing. The consultant who was interviewed thought between £100 to £150 would be reasonable though. Looks like I need to do further research.

kissngate Mon 10-Apr-23 17:39:47

In the 90s I won in a raffle a 1-1 with a CMB rep. After a lot of waffle and scarves being draped around shoulders I was advised to wear Autumn/winter shades (which I knew anyway.) Personally I was just pleased I hadn't wasted money on a consultation.