What in-person color analysis costs
Compare the full appointment, the lighting setup and what you take home. Prices vary by location and provider.
Updated October 2, 2026
Two published US examples
Checked on October 2, 2026: Bethany Straub in The Woodlands, Texas listed a private appointment at US$350 per person; Hayley McNeil in Back Bay, Virginia listed a single appointment at US$300. These are individual examples, not a national average. Confirm current pricing with the provider.
Ask what is included
Ask about appointment length, how fabrics are compared, whether a physical palette is included, and whether makeup or wardrobe advice costs extra. Group sessions may be priced per person, so compare the final total.
Look for a process you can understand
Ask whether the provider uses controlled daylight or a consistent light source, compares actual fabrics, and explains borderline results. A provider should work with all skin depths without assigning a season from ethnicity or one feature alone.
Use a quiz to prepare questions
Bring a few colors you enjoy and a few that are harder to combine. The online quiz is a starting hypothesis, not a certification. You can still make useful decisions without paying for a consultation.
Sources and further reading
- www.houseofcolour.com/stylists/bethany-straub-the-woodlands-texas
- www.houseofcolour.com/stylists/hayley-mcneil-back-bay-virginia
These explanations are original. External descriptions and provider prices can change.