Pretty in Pastels: Debby Ryan and Ariel Winter at the Kid's Choice Awards

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Pastels are taking over in a new way this spring. No longer reserved for Easter eggs and candy hearts, these soft, stylish shades are cropping up on the heads of Hollywood's biggest celebs. Two starlets stunned this weekend at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles, debuting their uniquely chic pastel looks and proving that soft can still make a strong style statement.

Disney actress Debby Ryan shared her transformation via Instagram (top) before her orange carpet debut, including her gorgeous waterfall braid that’s also on trend this spring. The all-over hair color will fade beautifully with each wash, leaving behind an iridescent glow to her strands.
 
To get Ryan’s lavender locks, PRAVANA stylist Jamie Muniz gives the following step-by-step instructions using PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS. Adding VIVIDS Clear to Pink will help soften the shade for ultimate color customization.  

1. Pre-lighten to a level 10 using Pure Light Power Lightener and preferred choice of developer

2. Shampoo and dry the hair completely.

3. Combine 10 parts VIVIDS Pink, five parts VIVIDS Clear and one part VIVIDS Silver.

4. In a separate bowl, combine 10 parts PASTELS Luscious Lavender and two parts VIVIDS Silver.

4. Apply formula one and formula two to alternating strands for a multi-dimensional look.

5. Process 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature.

6. Rinse with cool water and shampoo lightly, condition and protect with VIVIDS Color Protect aftercare products.
 
Muniz also shares how to recreate Ryan’s party-perfect braid below:
1. Create a deep side-part.

2. Gather hair from the fringe then create a small braid.

3. Taking hair from the front hairline and top of the head, create a French braid around the smaller braid, moving towards the back of the head.

4. Gather hair from the other side of the head and continue French braiding over the smaller braid until you reach the end.

5. Secure with an elastic band and wrap a strand around the elastic band, securing beneath the braid with a bobby pin.

For the weekend’s festivities, including the iHeartRadio Music Awards in addition to the KCA, Modern Family’s middle sister Ariel Winter added blue strands to her long, dark locks. Incorporating two hot spring trends, vibrant pastels with a touch of silver, the combination came together beautifully to complete Winter’s look.
 
To recreate her blue peek-a-boo, Muniz recommends the below formula, using PRAVANA ChromaSilk VIVIDS including PASTELS and NEONS:
 
1. Pre-lighten desired sections of hair to a level 10 using Pure Light Power Lightener and preferred choice of developer

2. Shampoo and dry the hair completely.

3. Combine three oz. PASTELS Blissful Blue with one oz. VIVIDS Clear, two drops of NEONS Blue and one drop VIVIDS Silver then apply from mid-shaft to ends.  

4. Process 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature.

5. Rinse with cool water and shampoo lightly, condition and protect with VIVIDS Color Protect aftercare products.

[Images: Top: Instagram.com/debbyryan; bottom two: Getty Images]

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