Always wanted dreamy, mermaid waves? If you have hair that goes from frizzy to curly or tresses that stay poker straight, mermaid curls may be somewhat of a pipe dream.
Don’t lose hope yet! We’ve figured out the easiest ways to get curls for your hair, no matter the hair type. From using an iron to heatless techniques, these are no-fuss tips to getting mermaid waves from the comfort of your own home.
Sleep over it
Remember the days when you woke up with perfectly stunning curls? Turns out, a night of snoozing may actually be the easiest way to achieving mermaid-like hair. Wait till your hair is about 90% dry and braid it loosely. In the morning, open it up gently and don’t use a comb or hairbrush.
Embrace the flat iron
Don’t go investing in a curler just yet – your flat iron can do more than just straighten your hair! Always apply a heat protectant cream to prevent damage from high-temperature tools. Ideally, your hair straightener should come with the technology to monitor heat levels and seal your hair cuticle for better shine and sleekness!
There are plenty of Youtube videos with how-to tutorials on getting beach waves with a straightener but keep a few pointers in mind. Make sure to straighten out your hair first. It’ll be easier to maneuver and shape once you’ve got it in a manageable state.
No heat
Don’t want to use heat on your hair? No problem! Air drying your hair can also create beautiful waves IF you use the right products. The Philip B Maui Wowie Beach Mist – Textured Waves + Thickening is a lightweight texturizing hairspray that contains pure Orchid and Kukui oils along with Sea Salt and Aloe Vera that deliver a gorgeous lift. Perfect for all hair types, the spray helps to re-create tousled, amped-up waves!
Air drying hair to get mermaid waves is great for lazy girls(and boys!) but it is particularly good for those with dry, damaged hair who want to stay away from heat.
Sea Salt Spray
Another really quick and easy way to achieve curls is to use a sea salt spray – it will literally give you the sea in your hair feeling! Made with sea salt, these texturizing sprays create instant and natural-looking beach waves. Just some scrunching and you are set to go!
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Style Texturizing Sea Spray is a texturizing hair spray that helps to give freshly-tousled, beach-style hair anywhere. Formulated with Awapuhi extract, it balances moisture for a healthy-looking finish. Simply spray liberally onto clean, damp hair and tousle with fingers. Air dry or blow dry after and spray on dry hair for additional definition!
Use your ponytail
Can’t reach your hair when it is in sections? One of the easiest ways to create natural-looking waves is to curl your hair while it is tied in a ponytail. Start by tying your hair up in a pony and apply a heat-protection product. Follow this with curling your hair using a hair tong, curler, or flat iron but remember only to curl the bits that are tied up.
Once you have curled the entire ponytail, remove the hair tie softly without damaging those gorgeous curls! Add some texturizing spray and work through your hair. Finally, if you want it to last long, finish with a holding product and you’ll have the dreamiest mermaid hair in town!
