The 16-season colour analysis system, developed by the International Image Institute, is an advanced and highly personalised approach to discovering the colours that harmonise beautifully with your natural features. By carefully analysing the undertone, depth, and contrast within your skin, hair, and eyes, the process reveals the shades that naturally enhance your complexion—bringing greater clarity, balance, and vibrancy to your overall appearance.

This system expands upon the traditional four seasonal palettes—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—by dividing each into four more refined sub-seasons. The result is sixteen distinct palettes that more accurately reflect the subtle variations found in real individuals, allowing for a far more precise and inclusive analysis.

During the process, colours are assessed by how warm or cool, light or deep, and soft or bright they appear, as well as how they interact with your natural contrast. By placing different shades near the face, we observe their effect on skin clarity, shadows, and overall harmony. The right colours can instantly make the skin appear brighter, healthier, and more balanced.

Your analysis can take place in person at my Canterbury studio or through my bespoke virtual service, both designed to provide a thoughtful and personalised experience.

Rather than prescribing strict rules or fleeting trends, the 16-season system offers a timeless framework for understanding why certain colours consistently work for you. With this knowledge, choosing clothing, makeup, hair colours, and jewellery becomes effortless, allowing you to build a wardrobe and personal style that feels cohesive, confident, and entirely your own.