IMAGE CONSULTANT CERTIFICATION
ByFERIAL is the only training institute accredited and approved to offer an
international certification and CEU program based on the American national standard.
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4x4 COLOR SYSTEM
Discover the Universal 4x4 Color System (16 Seasons) ®
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GLOBAL EMPOWER GROUP
An exclusive weekly tier-based membership community
of highly successful image and color professionals.
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ByFERIAL has trained thousands of image and color consultants
around the world with the industry’s most highly recognized standards.

ByFERIAL Image & Color Institute is a professional global image consulting and color analysis training program for professionals around the world. Launched in 2000 by THE color authority Ferial Youakim, ByFERIAL provides technical training, certification and career development opportunities for image color analysis professionals on 4 continents.
Starting with color analysis principals pioneered by Isaac Newton in 1671 and refined by Albert Munsell in 1905, Ferial Youakim invented the proprietary 4X4 Color System (16 Seasons) ® in 2014 and once again revolutionized the color analysis industry and released the Revolution Of Color book in 2023. 
Ferial’s creation of the 16 color seasons completely flipped the traditional color wheel by introducing white, black and gray to add light, muted and shaded to the original 12 pure colors.  

"Life without color is lifeless." - Ferial Youakim

Ferial’s creation of the 16 color seasons completely flipped the traditional color wheel by introducing white, black and gray to add light, muted and shaded to the original 12 pure colors. 

In December 2022, ByFERIAL Image & Color Institute consultant training and certification courses were officially approved and accredited by ANSI/IACET, the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training. ByFERIAL is the ONLY accredited image and color consultant training course in the world. ByFERIAL is the only training institute accredited and approved to offer an international certification and CEU program based on the American national standard.

We’re so confident that you will build a successful business and a life that you love with our proven step-by-step system, that’s why we offer a 100% money-back guarantee on all training!

Meet Ferial Youakim
Founder of ByFERIAL and Certified Master Image Coach

Ferial Youakim is an internationally known entrepreneur, author, speaker and philanthropist. Her journey from refugee to image consultant to global entrepreneur was far from easy, but highly rewarding. Her 35 year career highlights include being granted trademarks for her 4X4 Color System, honored as a lifetime AICI Distinguished Member and receiving accreditation by ANSI/IACET for the ByFERIAL proprietary training program. 

Ferial’s vision and mission are to empower women from all walks of life to face their challenges head-on, showcase their accomplishments and make a difference in the lives of others using skills and talents. 

"ByFERIAL is excited as we expand our services and work with the fashion industry, makeup industry, hairstylists and beauty industry and the design industry.”

Empower Group:
A Premier Business Opportunity for Industry Professionals

Fast-track your business and take your image and color consultant career to the next level with our Empower Group, an exclusive weekly tier-based membership community of highly successful image and color professionals and business experts that will help you build a brand, grow a customer base and create a business that evolves as you do!

If your vision is to build a business that makes an impact, our Empower Group  gives you a platform for leadership and growth that offers you a framework to mentor other image stylists and help them live the life they deserve! You’ll get the knowledge, resources and opportunity to build your legacy and make a lasting positive impact on other people’s lives.

Meet the ByFERIAL Global Master Trainers

Ferial Youakim, CMIC

United States

Rebecca Doster, CMIC

United States

Mariana Romanica, CMIC

Romania

Oya Miranti, CMIC

Indonesia

Varsha Chaturvedi, CMIC

India

Amit Chaturvedi, CMIC

India
ByFerial Image Consultant Training
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