Choosing a Colour Consultant in Perth

Not all colour consultants are trained equally. Here's the seven-point checklist Perth women should run through before booking a $195 session.

1. Are they certified — and by whom?

Ask for the school. Reputable training comes from organisations like the House of Colour, Colour Me Beautiful, the Indigo 12-Season system, or AICI-aligned image consultant programmes. 'Self-taught from YouTube' is a red flag.

2. Do they work in natural daylight?

Skin reads differently under fluoros, warm LEDs and natural light. A professional studio (like our Currambine room) uses controlled natural light so colours read true. If a consultant is happy to work under any household lighting, walk away.

3. Do they use physical drapes?

Real fabric drapes against the décolletage are the gold standard. Photo apps and AI tools are entertainment, not analysis.

4. What do you take home?

• Fabric colour samples of your perfect colours
• Personalised makeup colour guidance from a qualified makeup artist
• Metals and pattern guidance

5. Do they cover Perth metro?

If you'd rather host friends at home (hen's parties, milestone birthdays, mums' groups), make sure the consultant offers mobile service. Colours by Sue covers the Perth metro area: for large groups I will cover suburbs from Yanchep to Rockingham, for a one on one consultation I cover areas from Yanchep to Perth.

6. Real reviews from real Perth clients

Look for named reviews on Google with photos. Stock testimonials with no name and a generic stock photo are an instant red flag.

7. Clear pricing

Pricing should be public, not 'POA'. See Colours by Sue rates for transparent options across solo, makeup, and group sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I pay for a Perth colour consultant?

A solo session with Colours by Sue is $195 for a quality 60–90 minute session with take-home colour samples. Anything under $150 usually means no physical drapes.

Do I need to commit to a full wardrobe overhaul afterwards?

No — most clients simply use their palette as a filter when shopping. The colour samples mean you can test before you buy.

Red flags to avoid

A surprising number of self-described 'colour consultants' in Perth have done little more than a weekend workshop. Walk away if you see:

• No certification listed on the website, or vague phrases like 'years of experience'.
• Sessions held in artificial light — studio fluoros, warm LEDs or under a ring light.
• Photo-only analysis without any physical fabric drapes.
• No take-home colour samples of your best shades included in the base price.
• Pricing on application only with no published rates.
• Generic stock-photo testimonials with no named Perth clients.
• Push to upsell expensive product packs before the session even starts.

Green flags to look for

• Transparent published pricing with clear inclusions.
• A dedicated naturally-lit studio (ours is in Currambine) or proven mobile lighting kit.
• 60+ fabric drapes across all 12 sub-seasons.
• Named Google reviews from real Perth women.
• Fabric colour samples of your best shades included in the session price.
• Optional add-ons (makeup lesson) priced clearly rather than bundled compulsorily.
• A consultant who explains the system as you go — not 'trust me, you're a Winter'.

Questions to ask before you book

1. Where did you train, and how long ago? 2. Do you work in natural daylight? 3. How many physical drapes will be used in my session? 4. Are fabric colour samples of your best shades included? 5. Is makeup colour guidance included, and is it given by a qualified makeup artist? 6. Do you offer mobile sessions across Perth metro? 7. How long is the session, and what happens if I want a follow-up?

A confident consultant will answer all seven in one short email.

What to expect from a quality Perth session

A well-run Perth consultation takes 60-90 minutes solo, longer for groups. You'll be wearing a neutral sleeveless top, work through a structured drape sequence, see the result emerge in a large mirror, then close the session with personalised makeup colour guidance, metals and shopping advice. You leave with your colour samples and a clear sense of what to buy — and stop buying — next.

Booking with Colours by Sue

We tick every green-flag box: certified training, naturally-lit Currambine studio, 60+ drapes, fabric colour samples included, transparent pricing, and named Perth reviews. Solo, with friends or as part of a bridal party — book online → or get in touch → with any questions.

What the session itself should look like

Whether at our Currambine studio or a mobile session in your home, a quality Perth consultation follows a recognisable structure:

1. Intake — short discussion of your lifestyle, dress code, upcoming events and goals. 2. Prep — neutral sleeveless top, hair tied back, makeup removed. 3. Temperature draping — warm vs cool fabrics tested side-by-side. 4. Value draping — light vs deep within your temperature. 5. Chroma draping — bright vs soft to land your sub-season. 6. Confirmation — multiple drapes within your sub-season to lock it in. 7. Makeup colour guidance — your best foundation undertone, blush, lipstick and eye colour shades, advised by a qualified makeup artist (no application during the colour session). 8. Colour samples handover — fabric colour samples of your best shades.

If a session skips three or more of those, you're not getting a full analysis.

Why Perth clients increasingly choose mobile

Mobile sessions across Perth metro have grown faster than studio bookings for one reason: groups. A hens party, milestone birthday, mums' group or work team can split the cost and the per-person price drops dramatically. We bring the full kit — drapes, large mirrors and colour samples — to your home, and run the session in natural light. See group rates on the pricing page.

Booking with confidence

The right consultant should make you feel calm, informed and slightly excited — not overwhelmed or upsold. If a first email or call leaves you uncertain, that's data. Move on.

How long the result stays valid

Your underlying season is genetic, but your colours can soften to a gentler palette within that season as you age. It's worth getting your colour analysis redone — especially if you have more red in your skin or more grey in your hair.

That longevity is why paying once for a proper session is better value than repeated cheap re-tests.

Ready to discover your palette?

Book your personal colour analysis or makeup session with Sue in Currambine or across the Perth metro area.

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