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A practice client kit

Five things for running practice sessions while you train as a color analyst or stylist: the message to send, a short agreement, an intake sheet, a practice log and a feedback form. Free to print, copy or change.

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  1. The message to send
  2. Practice agreement
  3. Intake sheet
  4. Practice log
  5. Feedback form

The message to send

Short, honest that it’s practice, and clear about what they get. Change the middle to the service you’re practicing.

For a color analysis

I’m training as a color analyst and need practice clients. It’s free, takes about two hours, and you’ll leave with your season and a palette to keep. All I ask is honest feedback afterward and permission to use photos for my coursework. Would you like to be one of my first?

For a closet edit

I’m training as a personal stylist and need practice clients. It’s free, takes about three hours in your closet, and you’ll get a set of outfits from clothes you already own and a short list of what’s missing. All I ask is honest feedback afterward. Would you like to be one of my first?

Practice agreement

One page, signed before you start. It says the session is practice, what they’ll get, and how you may use photos. It’s a plain-language template; for legal advice, ask a lawyer where you work.

Practice client
Student
Date
Service
  • This is a practice session. The student is in training and isn’t yet offering this service professionally.
  • The session is free, or costs the practice rate written here: ______.
  • The client will receive: ______.
  • The client will give honest feedback afterward, using the student’s feedback form.
  • Either of us may stop the session at any time.
  • Notes and photos are kept privately and deleted on request.

Photos and quotes. Check each one you agree to.

  • My trainer or course may see photos from this session.
  • Photos may appear in the student’s portfolio.
  • Photos may be posted on social media.
  • My first name may appear with a quote from my feedback.
Practice client, signature and date
Student, signature and date

Intake sheet

Send it a few days before, so the session starts with what they want and not with questions.

About them

Name
What would make this session worth it for you?
What does a normal week look like? Work, weekends, events.
What do you love wearing?
What will you never wear?

For a color analysis

Natural hair color, and current color if dyed
Eye color
Colors people compliment you in
Makeup you wear every day, if any
Please come without makeup, or with your everyday makeup only

For a closet edit or styling session

Sizes you usually buy (tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes)
The pieces you wear most
The pieces you never wear but keep
Anything that fits badly right now

Practice log

One line per session. After twenty, it shows you which part of your process is slow and which calls you second-guess.

DateClientServiceTime takenWhat went wellWhat I’d change

Feedback form

Send it a day or two after the session, once they’ve tried the colors or worn the outfits. Same questions every time, so session ten compares with session one.

Questions

What was the most useful thing you learned?
Was anything confusing or rushed?
Have you used it since? What did you wear?
Would you pay for this? Roughly how much?
May I quote you? If yes, with what name?

The guide that goes with this kit covers how many practice clients you need, who to ask, and what to give them. How to find practice clients while you train.

If you run a course, students can practice in a studio of their own in Stylement. Here’s how it works for color analysis schools and styling schools.