Finally: Modern Color Analysis for Personal Styling Businesses, Not Image Consulting.
Color training for stylists who work hands-on curating client wardrobes, not just analyzing color drapes.
If You're a Personal Stylist Who's Avoided Color Analysis Because:
You don't want to put clients in rigid boxes that restrict their choices
You worry that the traditional color analysis approach to "seasons" will make shopping harder, not easier
You don't want to overwhelm clients (or yourself) with complicated systems they won't remember
You don’t know how to integrate color analysis into a personal styling service
You don't want to be known as a "color analyst" instead of a personal stylist
Or If You've Already Taken Color Training But...
You spent $1000+ and still don’t feel confident applying what you learned
Your training was all theory with no practical application
You got terrible business advice about pricing and integration
Your "certification" uses 93+ seasons that confuse both you and your clients
You're stuck with computer-dependent methods that don't train your eye
You have ugly branded materials with competitor logos that undermine your credibility
You’ve come to the right place!
The Problems with Traditional Color Training:
Over-complicated systems (93 seasons vs. simple 4-season approach w/ sub seasons)
Lack of practical application - theory without real-world wardrobe situations
Poor business guidance - no strategies for incorporating into styling services
No ongoing support for skill development after initial training
Computer-dependent methods that don't develop your eye
Generic branded materials that make you look like everyone else.
The COLOR Clarity Difference:
Client clarity: Simple framework clients understand in one session, not 96+ confusing options
Practical application: Real wardrobe decisions, not computer-dependent theory
Modern approach: Current methodology that stylists actually want to use
Seamless integration: Specific strategies for adding color to your existing services
Ongoing support: Monthly skill-building and community, not one-and-done training (launching Spring 2026)
Professional tools: Clean materials without competitor branding that undermine your credibility
Flexible guidelines: Framework that adapts to clients, not rigid rules
Meet Carrie Harkin
I've spent over 20 years in fashion—buying, styling, and working behind the scenes at some of the most color-obsessed brands out there. I was trained at FIT in New York and my career started with Nike's Color Lab, where I trained my eye in ways most stylists never get access to. It completely changed how I see and understand color.
When I transitioned to personal styling in New York and Singapore, I kept hearing the same frustration from other stylists: traditional color analysis systems felt rigid, outdated, and didn't fit the way we actually work with clients. They belonged to a different era and an entirely different business model.
After years of fellow stylists asking me to teach them my approach, I finally formalized it. I took everything I learned at the design level and adapted it for real-world styling. No rigid seasonal boxes. No computer-dependent methods. Just a practical framework that helps you communicate with clients more clearly, build their confidence faster, and integrate seamlessly into the work you're already doing.
Now I teach this method to established personal stylists who want color as a working tool, not a separate business. It's become one of the most valuable assets in these stylists' services—because it actually works in practice, not just in theory.
This Training Is Perfect If You Are:
Stylists New to Color Analysis
Personal stylists who haven't done color training yet
May be skeptical of traditional color analysis approaches
Want practical education that integrates into styling work, not theoretical frameworks
Need to understand how to add color seamlessly into your existing services
Stylists Previously Trained in Color Analysis
Have taken other color programs but don’t feel confident applying your knowledge with clients
Struggling to integrate color into styling sessions
Want business strategies for incorporating color without changing your entire service model
Are looking for skill mastery and practical application, not just more theory
Looking for ongoing support and refinement beyond basic training
Curriculum Overview
7 Comprehensive Modules:
Module 1: Color Analysis Foundation & History
Why modern color analysis works (and why old methods fail your clients)
Color analysis as a guide for confidence, not restriction
Module 2: Color Theory, Psychology & Analysis
Understanding what clients see and feel
Practical application for working stylists
Module 3: The 4 Main Elements
Undertone, Value, Chroma, Contrast
The 4 elements your clients can actually understand and use
Hands-on practice identifying each element
Module 4: 12 Seasons Approach & Flow
Simplified seasonal framework (not 93+ options)
Step-by-step analysis process you'll use in real sessions
Module 5: Wardrobe Application
Translating color analysis into actual wardrobe decisions
Working with client resistance and fluidity in practice
Module 6: Business Integration
Adding color services to your existing personal styling packages
Pricing strategies and service structure
How to use corporate and group training opportunities to grow your business
Module 7: Application & Practice
Live demonstrations and hands-on client work
Real scenarios you'll encounter with your clients
In-Person Training Only (Initially)
Hands-on eye training that can't be replicated virtually
Real-time feedback and guidance during practice sessions
Intimate group setting with other established stylists (maximum 10 participants)
Professional skill development in a focused environment
Dates: November 8th, 2025 9am-3pm
Location: North County San Diego, CA
Ongoing Support After Training - Launching Spring 2026
Virtual community for continued practice and skill refinement
Monthly group calls to work through real client scenarios
Access to other stylists using this approach in their businesses
Continuous learning as you integrate color into your services
What You'll Walk Away With:
Immediate Skills:
Confidence to offer color analysis as a premium service with your styling clients
Trained eye that works anywhere—no computer programs or apps needed
A reliable 4-step process you'll use in every client session
Tools to handle client resistance and objections confidently
Business Integration:
Implementation worksheets to integrate this into your business immediately
Specific methods for adding color to your current styling packages seamlessly
Group workshop and presentation formats to scale beyond 1-on-1 work
Corporate pitching techniques to book color trainings
Access to Professional Materials:
Custom color tools that represent YOUR brand, not a competitor's logo
Templates for communicating with clients that streamline your process and save session time
Professional presentation materials for group settings and corporate pitches
Access to Ongoing Support (launching Spring 2026):
Monthly calls to troubleshoot real client scenarios and refine your skills
Continuous skill development as you grow your business
Access to an exclusive network of other successful established stylists
Q&A
Is there a certification for the program?
Experience and results matter more than arbitrary certifications. This training focuses on real skills and business application, not piece-of-paper credentials that don't translate to client success.
Will you show me how I integrate this into my existing business?
Unlike other programs, we spend significant time on business integration. You'll leave with specific strategies, pricing models, and implementation plans.
What if I'm not ready to offer color services immediately?
Perfect. You'll use these skills in all your styling work, even if you don't offer standalone color analysis.
“This method seems too simple.”
Simple doesn't mean easy - it means effective. Complex systems confuse clients and create analysis paralysis. Our approach gives you confidence through clarity.
"I don't have time for in-person training."
This intensive format ensures you actually develop the skills. Online training can't replicate the eye development and hands-on practice essential for color analysis mastery.
Who is this program NOT a good fit for?
This training is designed specifically for personal stylists who offer hands-on wardrobe services like closet edits, personal shopping, or outfit creation. If you're a color analyst who only offers color analysis consultations without broader styling services, this approach won't align with your business model.
Ready to Master Color Analysis the Modern Way?
Register Now for the Next COLOR Clarity Training
Registration ensures we're working with established stylists ready for advanced integration.
Limited Seats Available
Small group format ensures individual attention
Maximum 10 participants per session
Next Training: TBD; add yourself to the waitlist so you’re kept in the loop of future trainings
What Happens Next:
Register for the training
Brief 1:1 introduction call
Join us for intensive in-person training