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My Imperfect Life
My Imperfect Life
Naomi Jamieson

Mermaid waves are having a moment for summer 2023—here's how to nail the Ariel-inspired look

Zendaya pictured wearing a yellow dress with 'mermaid hair' waves as she attends the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. / in a blue and purple template

Summer 2023 has truly been the season of 'Mermaidcore' everything—in no small part thanks to Halle Bailey's The Little Mermaid—with mermaid waves becoming the latest aquatic-inspired trend to sweep our socials.

Whether it's salty 'Mermaidcore' perfumes or blue nail designs, we're all desperate to be part of that world—especially with The Little Mermaid streaming soon. And while bob hairstyles ala Hailey Bieber and brunette balayage have been dominating the hair trends, mermaid-Esque waves are right up there with them. 

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