
About Cristie
Cristie Austin is a highly respected Color Analysis Specialist with over 29 years of experience in beauty, style, and personal transformation. Raised in Portland, Oregon, Cristie has built a successful career by combining her deep knowledge of color theory and psychology to help clients uncover their most flattering tones.
Cristie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon, giving her a unique perspective on the emotional and psychological benefits of looking and feeling your best. In 1989, she further refined her expertise by studying color theory at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco.
A dedicated student of Tatum Gangi, the world’s leading color analysis specialist and renowned personality on Instagram and TikTok (@the_coloranalysisqueen)
Cristie has mastered advanced techniques in personal color analysis. Her training, paired with her passion for empowering others, makes her a trusted expert in the field.
For nearly three decades, Cristie has also been a highly sought-after hair stylist and color specialist with a loyal clientele in Portland. As the owner of Urban Roots Hair Salon for the past 15 years, she has built her reputation on creating transformations that align outer beauty with inner confidence, showing the power of wearing colors that truly complement you.