Question 1

Can I use an online or AI-based color analysis before booking?

Accepted Answer

Online tools and AI apps are a great way to start exploring your season. However, smartphone cameras automatically adjust white balance and skin tone depending on lighting, which means the image the app reads is not the same as what is actually in front of the mirror. In the studio, we work under controlled lighting around 5000K to 5500K, close to natural daylight, and place real fabric drapes directly under your face. Online analysis is a fun, educated guess. Coming in is how you confirm it.

Question 2

How accurate is AI or ChatGPT color analysis compared to in-person?

Accepted Answer

AI-based color analysis is approximately 50-70% accurate for broad four-season classification, but only 30-40% accurate for detailed 12-season tone analysis. This is because smartphone cameras apply automatic white balance correction and skin smoothing, which alters the actual tone of the image before AI processes it. In-studio analysis under standardized lighting with real fabric drapes provides direct observation of how reflected color affects facial contours, dark circles, and complexion in real time.

Question 3

What is included in a MYCOLOR personal color analysis session?

Accepted Answer

Each session includes determining your warm or cool undertone, finding your seasonal palette (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), identifying your place in the PCCS hue circle, hair color piece testing, lip and blush testing, gold and silver drape testing for both jewelry and clothing direction, makeup pouch review, a personalized wardrobe styling guide covering tone-in-tone, tone-on-tone, analogous, and contrast pairing techniques, and a portable seasonal tone color card for shopping.

Question 4

How is MYCOLOR different from other NYC color analysis studios?

Accepted Answer

MYCOLOR focuses on connecting your personal color result directly to your wardrobe and shopping decisions, with a styling guide that covers practical color combinations like tone-in-tone, tone-on-tone, analogous, and contrast pairing. Sessions are offered in English, Korean, and Chinese. The studio is located at 303 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan and operates by appointment only.

Question 5

How much does personal color analysis cost in NYC?

Accepted Answer

NYC personal color analysis typically ranges from $150 for a 45-minute express session to $585 for a premium full session. MYCOLOR offers in-person Korean personal color analysis starting at $245 for one person. Two-person sessions are currently available at a promotional rate of $390 (regular $490), which includes the complete session for each person. Group sessions for three are available by inquiry.

Question 6

Where is MYCOLOR located in New York City?

Accepted Answer

MYCOLOR by yunimakeup is located at 303 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016, in Midtown Manhattan. The studio operates by appointment only. Please book through mycolorny.com.

Question 7

Do you offer color analysis in Korean or Chinese?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MYCOLOR offers personal color analysis sessions in English, Korean, and Chinese. Please mention your preferred language when booking.

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