“A mermaid wave is characterised by a defined ‘s’ shape wave, whereas many other waves are more of a loose, spiral shape,” explains hair stylist and trend forecaster Tom Smith. “By using ...

Of course, Ariel waves aren’t just for red hair. You can embrace the mermaid-inspired look with any texture. Case in point? Dove Cameron’s recent ‘do, also courtesy of Giannetos (who coined ...

Mark Hill’s genius Pick N Mix styler means you can switch up your hair tool without forking out a fortune. Plus, with the Mermaid Waver attachment – you’ll get perfect loose waves.

“Mermaid waves are all about that soft, fluid texture—as if your hair just naturally dried that way after a swim in salty water,” says Tatiana Ramos, a hairstylist based in Long ...

Aimee Lou Wood’s character, Chelsea, and Michelle Monaghan’s Jaclyn have become the poster girls for “holiday hair ... to achieve these mermaid-style beachy waves is with a heated ...