New York, NY
Color Analysis in New York
New York has the deepest color analysis bench in America. Expect to pay $245 to $495 for a one-on-one draping session in Manhattan, with premium color-plus-body packages reaching $545 or more. Popular studios book out weeks ahead, and weekend slots go first. Sessions run 80 minutes to three hours.
The city's scene splits into two schools. Korean-style studios like Seklab and Lily's Color Lab brought Seoul's 12- and 16-season draping method to Midtown, and they dominate the waitlists. Franchise and independent analysts, from House of Colour in Brooklyn to solo consultants in Queens, work the classic seasonal system with a styling-heavy approach.
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In-person studios in New York
Seklab New York
$250-$495
Midtown Manhattan
Korean-style analysis using KS and PCCS color systems with 100+ drapes. Solo sessions run about $285 for 80 minutes; duo sessions are $250 per person; the color-plus-body-analysis package is $495. Results include a color card, lip color card, and follow-up deck.
Lily's Color Lab
$275-$475
Kips Bay / Midtown
12-season draping in an 80-90 minute session. Full solo analysis is $375 with a PDF report and physical color fan; two-person full sessions are $475, and a two-person express option runs $275. Also operates in LA.
MYCOLORNY
From $245
Manhattan
In-studio draping with certified consultants under 5000K color-corrected lighting. One of the more accessible entry prices among Manhattan studios.
House of Colour - Downtown Brooklyn
$400+
Downtown Brooklyn
Franchise analyst using the House of Colour seasonal method in a 2-3 hour appointment covering clothes, makeup, hair, and metals. Initial color consultations in NYC run to around $400; extended style classes cost considerably more.
Key Color Analysis
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Long Island City, Queens
Independent analyst Karen Young offers seasonal color analysis from Hunters Point Studios and in-home sessions across NYC, Brooklyn, and Queens. Clients leave with a reference palette of 30+ best colors.
Details compiled from public listings; confirm current pricing and availability directly with each studio.
The New York color analysis scene
Manhattan is the center of gravity. Korean-method studios cluster in Midtown and Kips Bay, where Seklab and Lily's Color Lab run high-volume calendars of 80-minute to two-hour drapes. These sessions are precise and fast-paced: a hundred or more drapes under corrected lighting, a verdict, a take-home color card. Brooklyn and Queens offer a different pace, with House of Colour's franchise analysts and independents like Key Color Analysis running longer, styling-oriented appointments.
Prices track the method and the borough. Budget $245 to $300 for an entry solo session, $375 to $495 for a full analysis with makeup and hair guidance, and $500-plus for packages that add body typing or wardrobe work. Bringing a friend cuts the per-person rate at most Korean-style studios, which is why duo bookings are the local default.
Demand is real. The best-reviewed studios book out two to six weeks ahead, and weekend appointments disappear first. Most studios require prepayment to hold a slot and ask you to arrive with a clean face and neutral clothing. If your date matters, book before you deliberate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does color analysis cost in New York?
Plan on $245 to $495 for a professional one-on-one session in Manhattan. Entry sessions at studios like MYCOLORNY start around $245, full analyses at Seklab and Lily's Color Lab run $285 to $375 solo, and packages that add body or style analysis reach $495 and beyond. Duo bookings lower the per-person price at most Korean-style studios.
How long is the wait for an appointment in NYC?
Two to six weeks at the popular Midtown studios, longer for weekend slots. Studios require prepayment to confirm, so decide before you browse. Weekday mornings are the easiest bookings to find.
Is there a free alternative to in-person color analysis?
Yes. Colorito's AI color analysis is free, ungated, and takes about five minutes. It reads your coloring and returns a working seasonal palette you can shop with immediately. Many people use it as a first pass, then book an in-person drape only if they want physical swatches and a second opinion.
What should I expect at a New York color analysis session?
A trained analyst drapes dozens of colored fabrics against your bare or lightly made-up face under color-corrected lighting, narrows you to a season, and explains how to apply it to clothing, makeup, hair, and metals. You leave with a color card or fan. Korean-style sessions run 80 minutes to two hours; House of Colour appointments run closer to three.
Weighing your options? Read the full in-person vs. AI comparison or the complete guide to color analysis.