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Hi, I'm Courtney Hayes, founder of The Elevated Image.

If you're looking for a professional color analyst in St. Louis, St. Charles, St. Peters, or the surrounding Missouri area, I'd love to welcome you to The Elevated Image.

Before becoming a professional color analyst, I spent 13 years as a hairstylist, developing a strong foundation in color theory and how color interacts with an individual's appearance. I've also spent 11 years as an educator and hold a Master's degree, so education is an important part of the experience I provide.

I earned my professional Color Analysis Qualification through the International Image Institute and use a 16-season analysis system that evaluates undertone, value, and intensity.

During your appointment, I don't want to simply tell you your season.

I want to help you see it.

We'll compare colors together, discuss what is happening to your complexion, and identify the characteristics that create the most harmony with your natural coloring. You'll leave understanding not only which colors are yours, but why they work.