LEARN A PROFESSIONAL METHOD
Follow a clear methodology that trains you to observe, analyse and explain your reasoning · not simply identify colour categories.
KM Style Professional Colour Analysis Training · Level 1 · 6 weeks online
Become a confident professional colour analyst
Don't just learn the 12 seasons. Learn how to think like a professional colour analyst.
Regular price €997Founding group price €597
€197 deposit to reserve your place · €400 balance due before training starts
Level 1 is the online theory foundation. Hands-on draping practice is Level 2 (optional).
Live online · Every Thursday at 7:00pm · Starting 15 October 2026 · Small founding group
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See Karina's colour analysis in action.
Watch this short video before you enrol to get a feel for how Karina works, how the KM Style Method comes together in practice and what the training will prepare you for.
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The KM Style Method
Don't just learn the 12 seasons. Learn how to think like a professional colour analyst.
This training teaches you how to observe, analyse, identify, personalise and apply colour · so you can confidently analyse a person rather than simply match them to a season.
A professional analyst needs to understand why a colour works, what to look for, and how to test an initial hypothesis through systematic comparison and draping.
The KM Style Method gives you a thoughtful, structured process you can repeat.
01
OBSERVE
Skin → Hair → Eyes → Iris → Overall contrast
02
ANALYSE
Temperature → Depth → Intensity → Contrast → Iris characteristics
03
IDENTIFY
Form a hypothesis, then test it through systematic comparison and draping
04
PERSONALISE
Create the client's individual colour direction
05
APPLY
Clothing → Makeup → Hair → Accessories → Real life
Observation is not diagnosis.
Within IDENTIFY, your initial season and sister-palette hypothesis is tested through systematic colour comparison and draping before a result is confirmed.
Built on experience
Train your eye. Understand your reasoning.
UNDERSTAND THE THEORY
Understand temperature, depth, intensity and contrast so you can compare colour characteristics instead of memorising seasons.
READ NATURAL COLOURING & THE IRIS
Learn detailed iris analysis and use observations from skin, hair, eyes, iris and contrast to guide your palette investigation.
TEST THROUGH DRAPING
Use systematic colour comparison and draping to confirm or challenge your initial hypothesis and compare sister palettes.
PERSONALISE THE RESULT
Build an individual palette and apply it thoughtfully to clothing, makeup, hair, accessories and real life.
PRACTISE & EXPLAIN
Work through guided colour exercises and learn how to communicate your observations and professional reasoning clearly.
A core professional skill
Learn to read the iris as part of your colour analysis process.
The iris can reveal valuable clues about temperature, depth, intensity, contrast and the colours naturally present in a person's eyes. You'll learn how to observe these details and use them to guide your palette investigation · then test your hypothesis through systematic colour comparison and draping.
Iris analysis is a guide, not a diagnosis.
Iris base colour
Secondary colours within the iris
Warm vs cool characteristics
Light vs deep qualities
Soft vs clear / bright qualities
Iris contrast
Outer iris ring
Radial patterns and colour variation
Brightness and softness
Relationship to the person's overall colouring
Rather than relying on shortcuts such as “blue eyes = Winter”, you'll learn to identify the specific colour characteristics within the iris and understand how they relate to the person's overall colouring.
The curriculum
Your 6-week professional training
Delivered in a small group format to allow for interaction, questions and personalised guidance throughout the programme. You learn live with Karina, ask questions as you go and practise with guided colour exercises between sessions.
Starting
Thursday, 15 October 2026
6 weeks · Live online · Every Thursday at 7:00pm
Your live classes will take place every Thursday at 7:00pm, starting 15 October 2026. Up to 3 hours per session. The training is delivered live online, and you will receive a private link before each session.
- 15 October 2026
- 22 October 2026
- 29 October 2026
- 5 November 2026
- 12 November 2026
- 19 November 2026
Every live class is recorded
Can't make a live session? No problem.
Every class will be recorded and available to rewatch, so you can catch up or revisit the training whenever you need.
The live experience is the main format · recordings give you flexibility, not a self-paced course.
Professional principles
Thoughtful analysis, without shortcuts.
Professional judgement comes from bringing multiple observations together, testing them carefully and staying open to what the drapes reveal.
Observation is not diagnosis.
A clue is not a conclusion.
Iris analysis is a clue, not the diagnosis.
Client preference is information, not evidence.
Your hypothesis is tested through colour comparison and draping.
Best does not mean only.
Active learning
Learn the theory. Train your eye. Prepare for practice.
Level 1 is designed to help you develop the knowledge and professional reasoning you need before working with physical drapes.
Throughout the six weeks, you'll work through guided colour exercises designed to help you practise observation and analysis.
You'll learn to move away from shortcuts such as
“What rule tells me this person's season?”
And instead ask
- What am I actually observing?
- What do I need to test?
- Why?
This is the mindset of a professional colour analyst.
You won't be expected to memorise everything immediately. The training is structured week by week, allowing you to build your knowledge gradually and revisit key concepts as you progress.
Your practice may include
Colour observation exercises
12-season identification and comparison
Iris analysis exercises
Guided observation exercises
Sister-palette comparisons
Myth and misconception challenges
Hypothesis-building exercises
Colour direction exercises
Makeup and hair colour application
Preparing for your Level 2 practical draping day
The exact exercises may vary depending on the group and the learning needs of the students.
The purpose is not to see how quickly you can name a season.
It is to develop your ability to observe, analyse, question, test and explain your reasoning.
Inside a KM Style colour analysis
Your working reference
Learn step by step
You won't be expected to remember everything from a single class.
Throughout the six weeks, you'll have access to the online training and supporting materials to help you follow the content and revisit the key concepts as you build your professional eye.
The training is designed to build your knowledge step by step, helping you become more confident in observing, analysing and understanding colour.
Your training includes
Structured week-by-week colour theory training
Colour theory and colour characteristics
12-season colour system training
Professional colour analysis methodology
KM Style Professional Colour Analysis Method
Case studies and visual examples
Iris analysis methodology
Draping methodology: what you test, and why
Sister palettes and colour direction
Final Level 1 assessment
Assessment & outcome
Demonstrate the complete process.
Level 1 finishes with a final assessment in which you work through a complete colour analysis on paper, stage by stage, using the KM Style Method. It rewards your reasoning and observation, not simply naming the correct season.
OBSERVE
SkinHairEyesIrisContrast
ANALYSE
TemperatureDepthIntensityContrast
IDENTIFY
SeasonDominant characteristicSister paletteReasoningHow the iris supported the investigation
PERSONALISE
NudesNeutralsColour familiesPremium / hero coloursUniversal coloursContrastSister palette
APPLY
MakeupHairAccessoriesClothingColour combinations
Inside the training
What happens in the live classes
Each weekly session includes
Live teaching and colour theory
Visual examples and demonstrations
Guided colour exercises
Interactive discussions and questions
Practical exercises to reinforce the theory
Time to clarify anything you're unsure about
Exercises to practise between sessions
Level 1 is focused on building a strong theoretical foundation. You'll develop your understanding of the 12 season system, colour characteristics and professional colour analysis principles.
The hands on client practice and real world colour analysis come in Level 2, where you'll put your knowledge into practice.
You're not simply watching lessons. You'll learn live with Karina, ask questions, take part in guided exercises and have resources to support your learning between sessions.
Your outcome
By the end of Level 1, you will be able to
Understand and explain the 12 season colour system
Understand the key colour characteristics, including temperature, depth, intensity and contrast
Observe and assess colouring systematically
Understand how iris analysis can support the colour analysis process
Develop and test a colour hypothesis
Understand the relationship between palettes and sister seasons
Build a strong theoretical colour direction
Understand how colour principles can be applied to clothing, makeup, hair and accessories
Explain the reasoning behind your colour analysis decisions
Build the knowledge and confidence needed to move into practical training
Level 1
Everything included
6 live online training sessions, up to 3 hours each
Every live class recorded for review
Structured week-by-week colour theory training
Colour theory and colour characteristics
12-season colour system training
Professional colour analysis methodology
KM Style Professional Colour Analysis Method
Case studies and visual examples to support your learning
Ongoing access to the training recordings
6 months of ongoing supportMonthly live Q&A and case discussion sessions + private WhatsApp group support
Important
Level 1 is online theory. Level 2 is hands-on practice. Physical draping with professional colour fabrics and real models is not part of the six-week online Level 1 training. Level 1 gives you the foundation first. Level 2 then allows you to put that knowledge into practice in a supervised, hands-on environment.
Professional colour analysis materials
What the fee covers · and what you'll gather separately
The training fee covers the teaching, live sessions, recordings, structured theory training and ongoing student support.
Colour-analysis materials are purchased separately. When you move into practical training, you will need your own professional materials, including colour drapes/fabrics, palettes and other recommended colour-analysis tools.
A recommended materials list and guidance on what to purchase will be provided as you progress to the practical stage, so you can build your professional kit with confidence and know exactly what you need. You won't need to buy everything at once, and the guidance will help you build your kit step by step.
Who it's for
Is this training for you?
Image consultants and personal stylists
Makeup artists, hair and beauty professionals
Fashion professionals
People adding Colour Analysis as a professional service
People starting a new career or income stream
Anyone seeking structure beyond fragmented social media advice
You don't need to be a colour expert before starting.
You do need curiosity, willingness to practise, an interest in colour and people, and commitment to the weekly exercises.
Founding group
A deliberately small group
A small group learning experience with direct access to Karina throughout the training.
Founding group price available until training starts on 15 October 2026 · or until the group fills, whichever comes first.
This is not designed to be a large online course where you simply watch lessons and move on. You'll learn live with Karina, ask questions, take part in guided exercises and have the class recordings and structured theory training to support your learning between sessions.
I'm keeping the founding group small on purpose so I can give proper attention to each student, answer questions, discuss your observations and help you develop your professional reasoning.
You'll be learning directly with me throughout the six weeks.
If you're interested in joining the first KM Style Professional Colour Analysis Training cohort, make sure you secure your place early.
Meet Karina MacMullan
Learn from real client experience
Karina MacMullan is the founder of KM Style, an Image, Style & Colour Consultant based in Ireland.
With over five years of hands-on experience in Personal Colour Analysis, 800+ client appointments and clients from 40+ nationalities, Karina developed the KM Style Professional Colour Analysis Method as a clear, practical framework for understanding colour.
Her approach combines colour theory, professional training and real-world client experience · helping students understand not only what colours work, but why.
This training has been developed from over five years of analysing real clients and working professionally with colour, not simply from colour theory.
You'll learn the reasoning behind the process, including how to observe colour, understand the characteristics of different palettes and develop the professional thinking needed to analyse colour with confidence.
800+
Client appointments
40+
Nationalities
190+
Google reviews
Client results · 1:1 colour analysis
What clients and students say about working with Karina
Feedback from clients and students of Karina's one-to-one colour analysis sessions and mentoring · a reflection of her experience as an analyst and trainer.
“I'm so pleased to have the chance to receive Karina's mentorship in Colour Analysis for tricky customers cases. … clarifying challenge cases and providing her final diagnosis based on her excellent technical skills in Colouration. This coaching has helped me a lot going through live experiences cases during my colour tests analysis.”
“Wonderful service - would highly recommend. Karina is very friendly and knowledgeable, she took me step by step through the analysis and the report she sent me with a full breakdown of my season and colour palette was done in so much detail so that I can always refer back to it.”
Natalia GradzkaGoogle review
“I had such a lovely experience doing my colour analysis with Karina. She's not only very knowledgeable and skilled, but also a sweetheart! Couldn't recommend her more!”
Yume SatoGoogle review
“Had a great experience - Karina is very knowledgeable and welcoming! Educating me with ease and fun, definitely recommend her!”
Antonia KBGoogle review“Karina is so kind and I loved the experience! It was so informative and she provides you with so much knowledge about your colour palette. I would absolutely recommend you go to Karina for a colour analysis, a 10/10 experience.”
Emma CroweGoogle review“Had a great experience today here with Karina. My mam and I went together for a colour consultation. We learned so much about what colours suit us. Karina is very knowledgeable and was also a lovely host.”
Ellen JacobGoogle review“I thoroughly enjoyed my detailed colour and style analysis today. Karina is very welcoming, professional and knowledgeable. I now have a very good understanding of colour, my style and how best to reflect my personality in my wardrobe. I would highly recommend Karina's service.”
Ruth SchwarzGoogle review
“Thoroughly enjoyed my colour consultation with Karina. Learnt loads and felt well looked after, she's extremely knowledgeable and really is passionate about what she does · can't wait to try out some new colour combinations now I know what my colours are.”
Charity MckennaGoogle reviewInside the KM Style studio
The professional pathway
Learn the theory. Practise and apply it. Master the method.
Your KM Style training path
01
Level 1, Learn
Build your professional foundation through colour theory, the 12 season system, colour characteristics, observation, analysis principles and guided exercises.
02
Level 2, Practise
Take your knowledge into hands on practice. Learn professional draping, work with real people and develop your practical colour analysis skills.
03
Level 3, Master
Advanced training to continue developing your professional expertise.
Level 2 is delivered as two sequential parts: Part 1, Draping Day (€297) comes first, followed by Part 2, Makeup & Real World Colour (€197). Usually €494 combined, special bundle price €449 when you book both sessions together (save €45).
Level 1 · The foundation
Level 1 is a theory and professional methodology training.
Level 1 is a six-week online theory and professional methodology training. You will learn how to observe colour, understand the 12 seasons, analyse natural colouring, read the iris, develop a colour hypothesis and understand how professional colour analysis is structured.
There is no physical draping during Level 1. And that's intentional.
Before you can confidently drape a client, you need to understand what you are looking for, what you are testing and why.
Colour analysis is more than knowing the colour wheel or deciding whether someone is warm or cool. Those are important foundations, but professional colour analysis requires you to bring several observations together and understand how colour characteristics interact.
There is a learning curve · and that's completely normal. Level 1 gives you the knowledge and framework you need to build that professional eye. With practice, the process becomes more intuitive and you become more confident in your analysis.
Level 1 gives you the foundation. Level 2 puts it into practice.
Level 2, Part 1 · Practise the method
Level 2, Part 1 · Draping Day
You've learned the theory. Now it's time to work with real colour.
Level 2 is where you take everything you've learned in Level 1 and start applying it in practice. It is a separate, supervised practical day for students who have completed Level 1, and hands on draping, practical colour analysis and real world application are introduced at this stage.
You'll work with real models and professional colour drapes while Karina guides you through the complete testing process.
This is where the theory becomes practical.
Level 2, Part 1
€297
Approx. 4-hour supervised practical experience
Level 2 is optional and priced separately from Level 1.
During the practical day, you'll practise:
Setting up a professional draping session
Observing the client before draping
Testing temperature
Testing depth
Testing intensity
Assessing contrast
Comparing palettes
Identifying sister palettes
Understanding what the drapes are revealing
Confirming or challenging your hypothesis
Building the client's colour direction
Presenting the final result professionally
Can I review the practical day afterwards?
We are currently checking the possibility of recording the practical session so that students can revisit the process afterwards. Further details will be confirmed before the practical day.
The practical day is designed to complement · not replace · the six-week Level 1 foundation.
Level 2, Part 2 · After Part 1
Level 2, Part 2 · Makeup & Real World Colour
Take your colour knowledge out of the studio and into the real world.
A half-day practical experience focused mainly on makeup · testing undertone and palette colours through makeup application · plus recognising clothing colour in real store lighting. This is not a personal shopping or styling course.
Level 2, Part 2
€197
Optional and priced separately from Level 1. Part 1 (Draping Day) comes first in the sequence.
Level 2 bundle, both sessions
Usually €494
€449
Special bundle price. Save €45 when you book both sessions together.
Clothing
Warm vs cool
Soft vs clear
Light vs deep
Neutrals
Nudes
Colour families
Prints
Metallics
Store lighting
Makeup
Foundation undertones
Neutral-cool vs neutral-warm
Blush
Lipstick
Eyeshadow
Eyeliner
Mascara
Future advanced stage
Level 3 · Advanced Colour Analysis
For analysts who want to go deeper, Level 3 focuses on the cases that are harder to analyse and the situations that require more professional judgement.
Level 3 will evolve from real student and client cases, so the advanced training focuses on the challenges professional analysts actually encounter.
Difficult and borderline cases
Sister palette dilemmas
Complex / neutral colouring
Olive and deeper skin tones
Rosacea and melasma
Mature skin
Vitiligo
Grey and dyed hair
Facial hair and men's colour analysis
Contradictory colour clues
Clients who disagree with an initial result
Real client and student case reviews
Advanced draping interpretation
Professional communication
Confidence when a case is not immediately obvious
Level 1 · Founding group
Start your professional colour analysis journey
Regular price €997
Founding group price
€597
€197 deposit to reserve your place · €400 balance due before training starts
Full 6-week online professional training
Starting Thursday, 15 October 2026 · Live every Thursday at 7:00pm
6 weeks
Weekly live online classes
Structured week-by-week colour theory training
Every live class recorded for review
KM Style Professional Colour Analysis Method
Case studies and visual examples
6 months of ongoing support
Final Level 1 assessment
This is the first edition of the KM Style Professional Colour Analysis Training. As a founding student, you'll learn the method in its first official group while helping shape the training through your questions, feedback and experience.
Secure your place with a €197 deposit. Balance of €400 due before training starts.
If you can't attend, your deposit is kept as credit toward a future KM Style consultation.
€597 is the special founding group price. Regular full price €997. Level 2 is optional and priced separately: Part 1, Draping Day €297. Part 2, Makeup & Real World Colour €197. Both sessions together, special bundle price €449 (usually €494).
Questions
Frequently asked
Image consultants, stylists, makeup artists, hair and beauty professionals, fashion professionals and anyone who wants to add Personal Colour Analysis as a professional service, or simply understand colour properly instead of following fragmented social media advice.
You won't leave simply knowing the 12 seasons.
You'll leave with a professional process you can repeat.
Observe → Analyse → Identify → Personalise → Apply
Regular price €997
Founding group price
€597
€197 deposit to reserve your place · €400 balance due before training starts
Small founding group · limited places
Not sure if it's right for you? Message Karina directly on WhatsApp.
6 weeks · Online · Practical · Professional