Mermaid waves are achieved by creating waves that start at the root of your hair and cascade right down to the mid-lengths and ends. The result is a stunning curl which makes a statement yet is so easy to achieve.
Hair extensions are great for holding a curl, once styled they hold a curl for up to 3 days! This means less time styling for you and less heat being applied to your hair – win, win!
Our talented team are all qualified hairdressers who have further specialised in hair extensions. This means they can cut and style your hair perfectly at the end of the appointment. Whether you want a sleek straight look, big and bouncy or tousled mermaid waves we love to finish off the appointment with a style that you love.
Make sure you have the tools you need at home to re-create your mermaid waves! You will need a tangle teezer, the best brush for ensuring your hair extensions stay tangle free. A good heat styling tool, we recommend GHD and some dry shampoo or hairspray to give your look some extra volume!
Choose your styling tool, depending on the wave you want to achieve! So if you want a loose wave opt for a larger barrel tool and a smaller one if you want a tighter wave.
Prep your hair, waving your hair always works best on clean, dry hair. Make sure you liberally apply your favourite heat protecting spray before you use your tool. It’s key to make sure your hair is 100% dry before styling as otherwise the mermaid waves won’t hold.
Now it’s time for the fun part, curling your hair! The easiest way to do this is to section your hair before applying any heat. The more intense you want the wave to be the longer you should hold the tool on your hair. If you use smaller sections of hair, you will get a tighter wave. To create the uniform mermaid wave, alternate the sections you curl holding the heat tool at a different angle.
Make it last by spraying each section with strong-hold hair spray! Once your waves are complete add a little bit of hair serum through the mid lengths and ends to reduce any frizz. You can also then comb through your hair with a wide tooth comb to brush out the curls for a more effortless and undone look.
Enjoy your beautiful mermaid waves!
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