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Need a Clean Base For Pastels? Try This Corrective Color Method

Artist—Mego Ayvazian

By alexis b·October 19, 2022

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Kickstart Your Pastels With This Color Correction Technique

What client (and hairdresser) doesn't love light, dreamy pastels? Soft pinks, metallic lavenders and pale blues—sign us up! We're all about these trendy hues, but let's be real: They can be a little intimidating, especially if a client needs a major color correction to get the head-turning pastel they're looking for.

Keep scrolling for Farouk Systems Creative Director Mego Ayvazian (@paulandmego)'s tips for creating a clean slate for a melted, pastel result.

Watch the video above to see Mego's pastel transformation in action!

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