Choosing a flattering palette without guessing

[Jimmykifaf]

My sister and I tested hair shades after dinner because she wants a modest update before her wedding. She is currently light brown, and she does not want guests to notice a sudden or theatrical change. The difficulty is that one sample looks slightly grey under warm lamps, so everyone reaches a different conclusion. One relative prefers a deeper root, while the photographer advised keeping the overall contrast familiar. We decided to stop voting from separate screenshots and compare the same references on a tablet with filters disabled. Her dress is cool white, and the ceremony includes both a dim room and outdoor portraits. That combination makes the transition around her face more important than chasing a fashionable label. We used best clothing colors for blonde hair, blue eyes fair skin as a way to name the shade families. Next we will photograph a few temporary colour pieces in open shade outdoors. The stylist can then judge whether a cool gloss is the safest choice. We also plan to keep the camera settings fixed during the test. Would you compare hair against the dress fabric or bare skin first?