FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I find out I don’t suit black? My whole wardrobe is black!
Don’t worry, you can still wear your favourite colour/s and black even if they aren’t in your swatch. We recommend that you wear a colour that suits you closest to your face as this will have the most impact.
Being empowered with your CMB Type means you can slowly add new pieces to your wardrobe over time.
What if I don’t like a colour that suits me?
As colour is very personal, we all have associations with colour. There is bound to be a colour or two that you don’t love as much as the others. But there will be plenty that you will come to love if you don’t already, because of the way they make you radiate and look full of vitality.
Sometimes our relationship with particular colours is to do with what our eyes have been tuned in to seeing in images, stores and on products, or our screens. Some colours just aren’t on trend to the same degree as others are, so we don’t see them around so much.
Knowing what your CMB Colour Type gives you knowledge and power; you will have your own style and how you like to express yourself, so you become the designer of your wardrobe, not just a consumer.
Is there anything I should know before the session?
To get the most out of your session, we recommend that you don’t dye your hair or use tanning products at least a week before your session.
Be prepared to remove some or all of your makeup for your session, but rest assured, there is space to reapply it before you leave, should you wish to.
Seeing your most natural skin and hair colour is what will give you the best result.
Is this only for women?
Actually, men and young men can benefit just as much from a Personal CMB Colour Analysis, to look great and radiate health and vitality, which is equally empowering for men as it is for women, in the workplace, socially, and personally.
Emma has empowered men and young men through their Personal CMB Colour Analysis and wardrobe too.
How old do I need to be to have my colours done?
You can be any age to have your colours done, but it is recommended that a Personal CMB Colour Analysis is done after or during puberty, as hormonal changes can affect the result.
Although having it earlier is totally fine, just be aware that your child may need to have a review as a teenager, particularly if their natural features, hair, skin, and eyes change.
It is very empowering for children and teenagers to know what colours they suit and which they don’t, it helps them know who they are, what to look for when shopping and is a great opportunity to see themselves with new eyes.
I’ve had my colours done a long time ago, will I always be the same colour type?
As we age our colour palette changes, what we suited in our earlier years can be quite different to what we suit toward our midlife and then again in our twilight years. This is usually due to hormonally changes through peri menopause and menopause and also to our natural features changing as we mature.
Having your Personal CMB Colour Analysis revisited at these times is a great way to look after your wellbeing, stay relevant and looking your most vibrant, radiant and vital self throughout all of your life.
Testimonial
"I absolutely loved my colour session with Emma. I found the session to be very useful as I had no idea what colours were best for me when shopping. Equally, it was Emma’s eye for detail about colour and suitability that now excites me about future shopping. It wasn’t something I enjoyed in the past."
R. Thorburn – Hamilton, Waikato

