I am located in Studio City. The zip code is 91604. I give out my exact address to clients after they have booked sessions with me. If this area is too far for a client to travel, they are welcome to book a session with me over Zoom!

Having your colors done is the first step towards presenting in the world as your authentic self. Color is energy. When you wear the right colors you look in harmony and people feed off your presence and energy in the room. The person who did my palette told me something that stuck with me for the rest of my life. They said, “When you show up to something as your authentic self, you automatically fit right in.” When we present who we actually are, people resonate with that. 

It is a great investment because you save time and money. You can go shopping and weed out items that do not work and won’t be flattering on you because they aren’t in your colors. You will have items that you will never tire of and they won’t sit in the back of your closet. 

Color does not just apply to clothing. It also applies to hair and accessories. You will be able to save money at the salon because you will get your color right the first time. You will be able to pick out jewelry, purses and more that work with your outfits. 

I find that the more specific the system is, the better the results. I really like to see people for who they are and get it exactly right. With the other systems, I find that the answers are very generic and only produce a general range of colors. The way I work is very precise. I look at everything from your skin tone all the way to your exact eye color. The other reason why I work with 24 seasons is that personality is a huge part of my work. I do not only go off of looks like the other systems do. The reason I don’t go off of just looks is because I have had very shy people end up with bright yellow as a result, and they would tell me they would never wear that. I want to make sure the results are realistic for people to implement and I want everything to make sense and feel obtainable. 

Yes. However you will always have a dominant season. The second season is more like an influence. The way an influence works is that it will help guide the direction of the palette. For example, if you are a Floral Spring, then you maybe need prints that are softer and more blended than a typical spring because you have a little bit of summer in you. There are 4 seasons and 24 main subtypes. Here is how they break down.

Spring

Early Spring (Spring with no influence)

Golden Spring (Spring with no influence)

Sandy Spring (Spring with Autumn influence)

Floral Spring (Spring with Summer influence)

Vital Spring (Spring with winter influence)

Crystal Spring (Spring with no influence)

Summer

Rose Tone Summer (Summer with no influence)

Iridescent Summer (Summer with Spring influence)

Twilight Summer (Summer with no influence)

Dusk Summer (Summer with Autumn influence)

Jewel Tone Summer (Summer with Winter influence)

Platinum Summer (Summer with no influence)

Autumn

Bronze Autumn (Autumn with no influence)

Metallic Autumn (Autumn with no influence)

Tawny Autumn (Autumn with Spring influence)

Mellow Autumn (Autumn with Summer influence)

Exotic Autumn (Autumn with Winter Influence)

Pewter Autumn (Autumn with no influence)

Winter

Classic Winter (Winter with no influence)

Tropical Winter (Winter with no influence)

Dynamic Winter (Winter with Spring influence)

Exotic Winter (Winter with Autumn influence)

Soft Winter (Winter with Summer influence)

Patrician Winter (Winter with no influence)

Yes. I have learned methods that make the results equal in accuracy. I also enjoy using zoom as a tool because I can see clients from around the world as opposed to just Los Angeles. 

I obtained a fashion degree and worked as a musician and stage performer in my early 20s. When the pandemic happened, I had to change careers. I knew that I was really good with color and wanted to work with it. I found color analysis and never looked back. 

This is a complicated answer, but it is yes. If you have not had a palette done in the 80s and 90s, then you definitely need to have a palette done. If you had a different color analysis appointment type, then you definitely need to get your palette done. Here is why. Color analysis done by draping only takes into account very specific things. The method is only based off of looks. It doesn’t factor in personality. The other thing that happens is that our colors change over time as we age. When we go gray our features soften. This means the colors we wear need to soften. This typically happens when a person leaves peak pigmentation around the age of 50.

I require payment in full to book an appointment. I accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Quickbooks Invoice, or Credit Card over the phone.  I DO NOT TAKE PAYPAL, CASH OR CHECK. I also do not refund payments. When you book and pay for an appointment, you are committed to having your colors done. 

Here is why I do not issue refunds: 

Firstly, I need to protect my time. A lot of work goes into a color analysis and so much of that work happens before your appointment. I always come in prepared to do the reading. I also don’t see photos of you beforehand if we are working in person so my preliminary work is centered around getting a feel for your energy and personal preferences. 

Secondly, when booking, I expect that you trust that I am going to be honest with you and perform a reading or analysis that is authentic to you. Don’t book a session unless you are confident in the service you will be receiving and are open to trusting the process. A color analysis is not for being told what you want to hear. It is about being shown new possibilities and achieving new layers of self discovery.  

Thirdly, I expect you to take advantage of the time allotted for your session. Come in with questions and let’s make this collaborative with discussions. I want to help you and make sure you are happy. I am always happy to make revisions during the session and I take your feedback into account. 

Here is my cancellation policy below: 

48 hour window to reschedule your appointment. Failure to reschedule your appointment in the appropriate time window, will be marked as a no show. The money will not be refunded. 

In the event of contracting COVID 19 or any other illness, your appointment will be rescheduled at no penalty. I don’t want you to come in if you are not feeling well. I want you to enjoy your reading or analysis feeling your most optimal. I also see other clients and I don’t want anything contagious spreading around! For both of our sakes, if you are sick, please reschedule. 

Please note:  the time booked for the appointment may not be the exact time your session takes. The time you are booking pays for me to do all of my preliminary work before my appointments. It also pays for your color report and palette assembly. 

Of course, color is not specific to one gender. Again, the color process is universal for EVERYONE!

No. The color process is universal for EVERYONE! Anyone who says otherwise is WRONG! 

Make up can distort your natural features. The reason why I don’t let anyone wear make up to my appointments is because I need to work with you completely natural. It’s like building a house without a foundation. I need to work with you as a blank canvas and then we build. 

Jewel Tone Summer. I’m a summer with winter influence. 

Here is my stance on the color black:

From an objective place, black only flatters high contrast individuals that are most likely in the season of winter. If your season is not winter, then I recommend looking at your neutrals and finding your version of black. In a perfect world, I hope that we break up with the color black and embrace more colors. However, I understand that we do not live in a perfect world. The color black is everywhere and we can’t really avoid it. There are also occasions where we have to wear black like funerals. There are ways to wear black that work with your season. For example, springs can wear black in a fun and flirty way. Summers can wear black if they want to look edgy or goth. Autumns can wear black in a textured and unique way. Winters can just wear black whenever they want. In fact, they prefer to wear black.

Not at all. Anyone who says that has been fed misinformation from the internet. Do not use your veins to determine your undertone. A professional color analysis can determine your undertone because we know what to look for and how to test for it. 

I encourage it if that is what you want to do. However, you will need a new palette done because gray will soften and cool the features down. 

I try to work in the age range of 17+. Natural coloring does not settle in until post puberty, and I have an inherent belief that we should never restrict children and tell them what to wear. They need to be open to exploring color and expressing themselves. I want individuals to come to me excited to learn. 

Yes, but you must pay the balance in full in order to book an appointment.

Please email colors.by.midnight@gmail.com to set up your payment plan. Make sure to use the subject PAYMENT PLAN.

Colors By Midnight LLC is not responsible for replacing lost or stolen palettes. If you would like to PURCHASE a new palette to replace the one you lost, please email colors.by.midnight@gmail.com. 

Please file a claim with USPS. Colors By Midnight LLC is not responsible for lost or stolen packages. Make sure to provide the correct shipping address and spell everything correctly to prevent this from happening. We create the label to the address that is written in the appointment instructions.

Up to 14 business days. The palettes come from a supplier in Northern California. If there are any issues, I will inquire about your order with them. It takes time for these palettes to ship and be packaged. Quality is important to us. 

You will receive a guide with instructions on how to use it. I never expect you to take notes during your session because I want you to experience it. This report is sent after the appointment!! I am also happy to answer any questions over email. 

This is a very long and complicated answer. Firstly, you have to be comfortable being an entrepreneur and living the entrepreneur lifestyle. You are not going to make a lot of money the first few years that you are open because building clientele and a practice takes time. You have to be patient. You also have to be comfortable owning a business. Secondly, you have to decide and find a color analysis system that works for you. I chose palette building because it felt right to me. Palette building may not be right for you. You need know yourself and how you work best. Thirdly, you have to be comfortable working with people in a one on one setting unless you want to work events. I know plenty of color analysis experts who make a living doing parties and corporate events. 

Once you decide that all of these things are ok with you and work for you, then you need to find a training program that has a positive reputation in the system you want to work in. I would look around on social media and find a color analysis expert who’s work you like and respect and find out what training program they came from. 

Finally, opening up a practice is challenging. I would suggest starting out with lower rates that you gradually raise BUT it’s never about the money. You do color analysis because you care about your clients and you want them to see themselves for who they are. 

No. I love and respect personal stylists. Its a really great profession. However it is not for me. Color and style are completely different skill sets. It requires a lot of traveling, organization, and having an eye for putting together outfits. I do not feel like personal styling is suited to my strengths. However, after you work with me on color, I am happy to give referrals to stylists. I know a lot of great people who are amazing, body positive, and very talented at what they do. 

Yes. To purchase a gift card, go to book an appointment and scroll down to see the gift card options. I do not offer gift cards for events because those are services charged by the hour and requires a customized price quote.

Yes. Email me at colors.by.midnight@gmail.com to ask for a referral.