Step 1: Analyze Your Skin Undertone
Your skin undertone is the key to determining whether you're warm or cool. Look at your wrist in natural light:
- Warm undertones: Veins appear greenish, gold jewelry looks better
- Cool undertones: Veins appear blue/purple, silver jewelry looks better
Step 2: Examine Your Natural Hair Color
Your natural hair color (before any dyeing) provides important clues:
- Warm hair: Golden blonde, auburn, warm brown, red highlights
- Cool hair: Ash blonde, platinum, cool brown, no red highlights
Step 3: Look at Your Eye Color
Eye color can help determine your depth and clarity:
- Light/bright eyes: Light blue, green, amber (Spring/Summer)
- Deep/muted eyes: Deep brown, hazel, gray (Autumn/Winter)
Step 4: Test with Fabric Draping
Hold different colored fabrics near your face in natural light:
- Notice which colors make your skin glow
- Observe which colors make you look tired or washed out
- Pay attention to how colors affect your overall appearance
Professional Analysis vs. DIY
While this guide helps you get started, a professional color analysis provides the most accurate results. Our AI-powered tool can also help determine your season with just a photo!