Mego Ayvazian's 'Twilight' Technique Combines Bob Cut and Pastel Coloring

The launch of the Ombra di Luce collection features a technique that unites cutting and coloring in a single creative process, developed by stylist Mego Ayvazian. Although the text does not specify the city or country where the session was held, the focus is technical, offering barbers and salon professionals a practical guide to reproducing the 'Twilight' look. The proposal appeals to the industry by demonstrating how precision in cutting directly influences the distribution of pastel colors.

The process begins with structuring the hair. The professional must isolate sections behind the ears and create a diamond-shaped parting at the crown, pinning it out of the way. This section is combed vertically up to 180 degrees, twisted twice, and cut at an ascending angle with texturizing shears, while performing a backward comb at the root.

With the head tilted forward, clipper divisions are made at a 45-degree elevation to texture the nape area. The bangs are treated separately: a section from the apex to the temples is combed upward, twisted, and cut with slide cutting, while shorter pieces in front are directed backward before finishing with shears.

To remove excess volume, the cut is completed with clipper divisions around the head, elevated to 90 degrees. In the coloring stage, the hair is divided into four quadrants and sprayed with CHI Bond & Seal. The initial application focuses on the roots with 3-millimeter subsections, avoiding overlap in areas already lightened.

The mid-lengths and ends receive a different formula, processing for up to 60 minutes. After rinsing with warm water and clarifying products from the CHI Royal Treatment line, color design begins when the hair reaches level 9 or higher. The application follows a specific sequence of formulas in horizontal subsections of 6 millimeters, using medium-sized foils.

The bangs receive differentiated treatment, leaving 3 millimeters of blonde exposed before applying the colors. The roots are finished with another mixture, processed for 20 minutes. The technique uses products such as CHI Ionic High Lift and various shades of ColorMaster Factory, including baby pink, steel blue, and royal violet, creating the dreamy effect characteristic of the look.