Colour analysis is a lovely thing to do on your own, but it's often even better with company. Watching someone you know light up in the right colour, and having them see the same thing happen for you, makes the whole experience more memorable. It's also a great way to spend quality time together doing something a little different.
Why colour analysis works so well in a group
During a session, Maureen drapes fabrics beneath each person's face, one at a time, in good lighting. The changes can be striking. One colour makes skin look clear and bright, while the next casts shadows or drains colour away.
When you're in a group, you get to see this happen on several people, each with their own colouring. That makes the principles behind colour analysis much easier to understand. You start to see how undertone (warm or cool), value (light or deep), intensity, or chroma (bright or muted), and contrast play out in real life, not just in theory.
There's usually a lot of chatter, a few surprises and plenty of "I'd never have picked that for you" moments.
Who books a group session?
Groups of friends
A group of friends can make an afternoon of it. It's relaxed, social and a nice alternative to the usual lunch or dinner. Friends often know each other's style well, so it's fun to see which favourite colours make the cut.
Mums and daughters, dads and sons
Family members often share some features, but they don't always share a season. Parents and adult children are sometimes surprised to find they suit quite different colours. It makes for a thoughtful shared experience, and a good conversation starter about style across generations.
Siblings
Brothers and sisters often grew up wearing similar colours, sometimes hand-me-downs. Finding out which colours suit each of you individually can be eye-opening, and it's a good excuse to catch up.
Couples
Couples of any gender combination enjoy coming along together. As well as learning your own palettes, you'll understand how to coordinate for events, photos or family portraits without either of you wearing something that doesn't suit you.
Birthdays, milestones and special occasions
A group session can be a meaningful way to mark a milestone birthday, a retirement, a reunion or simply a long-overdue catch-up. It's less about buying more things and more about sharing an experience, while giving everyone something genuinely useful to take away.
Colour analysis also comes in handy before events where photos matter, such as family portraits, anniversaries or a big celebration. When everyone knows their colours, coordinating outfits becomes much simpler.
What each person receives
Even in a group, everyone gets individual attention. Each person is draped and receives hair-colour guidance (drawing on Maureen's more than 15 years as a L'Oréal Colour Specialist), along with makeup and wardrobe recommendations. Everyone takes home their own palette card and colour wheel on the day, and receives a personalised report afterwards.
To get the most accurate results, ask everyone to arrive without makeup and wear a neutral top.
Studio or at home?
Group sessions can take place at the Colour Decode studio in Hillarys, or you can bring the experience to your own living room with Colour Decode at Home. Maureen visits Perth's Northern Suburbs with a vanity mirror, a full 16-season drape set and professional lighting to create the best possible light in your space, so you get the same thorough session as in the studio. Hosting at home can make the day feel more relaxed, especially for larger families or anyone who'd rather not travel.
Gifting a group session
Gifting can be a nice way to start a group booking. For example, a gift voucher for a birthday or milestone can become the reason the whole family or friendship group gets together. Vouchers are valid for three years, so there's plenty of time to find a date that suits everyone.
Tips for planning a group session
Plan the rest of the day. Group sessions flow nicely, because Maureen runs the initial consultation with everyone together before draping each person. That makes it easy to pair the session with a lunch, coffee or celebration.
Keep the group a comfortable size. Smaller groups mean more time to chat and ask questions. Larger groups are possible on request.
Make it an occasion. Catch up afterwards so everyone can compare palettes and talk about what they learned.
Ready to gather your group?
If you've got a group in mind, the group session page is the best place to start, and the FAQ covers common questions.
Groups of two or three can also choose a time directly on the booking page.