Why You Shouldn't Trust AI/ChatGPT or Apps to Discover Your Season
We now live in the era of Artificial Intelligence, where we admittedly (and probably regrettably) rely on AI tools for most of our fashion and lifestyle concerns. Even things such as style consultations and colour assessments can be done by uploading your photo to an app, and then they’ll use AI to assess your image, and they’ll produce suggestions based on that. It’s fast and very low-effort, and to be frank, they’re lowkey fun, too.
But this is where the problem lies: it’s low-effort, so you can only expect low-effort results. AI tools don't have the ability to capture the nuances of contrast, depth, and undertones that would work specifically with your natural features. Believe me, I’ve tried a couple of times out of curiosity, and what I often get is a broad guess — definitely not an in-depth analysis of what my true season is. So in this article, we’ll dive into the real reasons why you shouldn’t trust AI tools and apps like ChatGPT when it comes to discovering your season.
Colour Analysis is Personal, Not Just Algorithms
There’s a deep study that goes behind the science of colour analysis. It’s not just about which colour matches with what, as if there’s a strict set of rules and formulas you should abide by. Algorithms are built on these types of rules that contain you in a category, while a thorough colour analysis carried out by a professional won’t go by such rigid checklists.
The process of a professional colour analysis gives the assessment a personal touch by having a deeper understanding of your tones and how they interact with certain shades under different lighting. Your complexion undertone and overtones, as well as your hair and eye colour, may have varying effects considering these factors. True enough, no AI can simulate this personal process.
What AI and colour analysis app algorithms typically miss:
Lighting variations - our complexion adapts to different lighting environments, especially as seasons change.
Subtle differences in undertones - it’s not always just cool or warm, as some individuals sit in these subtle in-betweens.
Complex harmony of colours - your season relies on the interplay of depth, tones, and chroma with your complexion, hair, and eyes. AI tools can’t perceive this type of complex harmony.
Discovering Your Season Through Subtle Details
Seeing and observing the subtle details is also something that AI can’t emulate. As an example, two individuals may look like they both have medium-toned complexion and hair, but it’s very possible that they belong to entirely different seasons. A professional colour analyst can thoroughly assess the minute details that will determine your perfect season.
But then you might say: “If we’re talking about details, I can input all these details in AI myself through answering questions or quizzes.”. Well, it’s true that you can manually put these little details yourself and let AI assess them. However, since we’re still talking about technical algorithms being used to assess your information, it’s still not reliable at all, and I personally experienced it as well. I once tried a popular stylist’s quiz on Instagram, and it told me I was a Soft Autumn and suggested I buy their guide. I answered all the questions correctly, but the result was completely wrong as I’m actually a Light Summer. Instead of using AI tools, apps, or answering quizzes, you can just book an online colour analysis with a real colour expert.
The Downsides of Getting Your Colours Wrong
AI platforms like ChatGPT also learn from the user’s input, so chances are, it’ll only give you broad guesses based on the majority of the information it gets from users. People who tried having their seasons analysed using ChatGPT often gave them results like true autumns or soft autumns despite having totally different tone characteristics! As a result, they get all the wrong colours for their complexion. You may feel like going for random colours that AI tools suggest isn’t that deep, but the truth is, choosing the wrong palette can send you down the wrong path in terms of styling yourself to your full potential.
Wearing the wrong colours could mean that you’re significantly losing your natural radiance, making you look dull, tired, and unflattering. Some colours, if they’re not your season, can fight against your natural features and therefore highlight redness or exaggerate fine lines. It not only impacts your visual appearance but can also affect your mood, confidence, and other people’s impression of you. Beyond this, the wrong colours can even lead you to spending your money on a wardrobe full of clothes, jewelry, and makeup products that don’t even work with you. An in-person or online colour analysis session with a professional will save you from wasted money and effort in the long run.
Why a Professional Colour Analysis is Worth Every Penny
A Professional Colour Analysis is vital in discovering your season. It’s not just about having a chart of colours for you to play with, but a tailored experience that will give you clarity and direction in terms of understanding your own skin. Here at Your SZN, we offer in-person colour analysis in Brisbane, Australia, and you can see more of our services here to know which one is for you.
The results you get from a professional in-person and online colour analysis will always be unmatched because you have an actual person who’s deeply knowledgeable in the craft guiding you. If you do the colour analysis session face-to-face with a professional colour analyst, you can be assured that you get accurate results. However, with how fast-paced our lives are and how busy everyone can get, availability isn’t always easy to work around. Alternatively, you can book for an online colour analysis wherein you still get the expert guidance of a professional at your most convenient time and space.
After having your first professional colour analysis session, you’ll instantly see how big a difference it is in comparison to using AI tools and apps. Discovering your season with the help of a real, actual human expert can be life-changing. Knowing the colours that truly resonate with your persona, you can now shop with purpose — fully bright and confident!