Channeling Ariel: Mermaid Hairstyles for Halloween

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By Akshita

Mermaid hairstyles and mermaid hair colour are both very adorable. The mermaid hair colour includes bright shades of blue, green and purple. Sometimes a combination of all these shades together. And mermaid hairstyles are full of volume and length. So, if you are planning to go for a mermaid look this Halloween , consider picking up a something from our suggested hairstyles.

1. Fluffy Mermaid Braid

I adore this hairstyle. Braid are super fun in general, but this one is even special. The braid is fluffy and full of volume. The additional hair accessory is making it even better for a mermaid hairstyle.

2. Reverse Crown With Three Braids

This is a crown braid in a reverse order, along with which we can also see multiple other delicate braid emerging out. The bright mermaid hair colour is the cherry on top.

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3. Knot Ponytail

This is a minimalistic hairstyle as far as the other mermaid hairstyles are considered. It’s a loose mid height ponytail, with half up half down hair. Instead of a rubber band, the ponytail is secured by creating a knot in the hair.

4. Mermaid Fishtail Braid

The fishtail braid makes perfect sense because mermaids have half fish body. This half braided hair is braided in a fishtail style and it would amazing on every hair colour.

5. Messy Mermaid Braid

I love this hairstyle, it’s full of volume and ocean themed hair accessories. The braid is messy and twisted, which looks adorable. I would suggest you to use a ton of hair spray.

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6. Mermaid Dutch Braid

Mermaid dutch braid is just like any ordinary dutch braid. If you choose to make two of these braids, you can start from the front and the braid will for a semi crown around the head.

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7. Wave Buns Mermaid Hairstyles

This is a very creative hairstyle. It starts with a waterfall braid that has many delicate strands falling out of it. These strands are then made into swirly buns and the sequence continues till the end of the hair-strands.

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8. Half up Half down Mermaid Hairstyle

This half up half down hairstyle looks very effortless and casual. It’s braided and then tied into a bun. If you are planning to dress as a mermaid this Halloween, this hairstyle would look very cute.

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9. Mermaid Bun

The key element of this bun which makes it theme friendly, is the hair colour. But if you don’t want bright blue hair, you can add sea shell hair accessories to make the bun look like a mermaid bun.

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10. Mermaid Bow Bun

This hairstyle is a combination of multiple waterfall braids and a bun that appears to be a bow. This hairstyle is also among those which look great on every hair colour. It’s a half down hairstyle so you can curl some hair if you want the extra glamorous look.

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11. Dutch Braid BowBun

These dutch braids are full of volume which makes it a perfect hairstyle for the mermaid look. Tie the bottom part of the strands into a bun that looks like a bow.

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12. Mermaid SpaceBun

These are half up half down space buns. If you want, you can tie them up entirely, that’s a personal choice. The reason why these space buns are different than regular space buns, is because they are not very tight . These are loosely tied and very messy.

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13. Mermaid Rose Bun

Take a look at this adorable rose bun. It’s beautiful and almost looks like a mermaid bridal hairstyle. Try leaving some extra hair strands to curl them out for more volume.

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14. Mermaid Knot Bun

This a very casual half up half down knot bun. You have to make beach waves to make the hair look more voluminous and beach friendly, because beaches and mermaids are a good match.

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15. Mermaid Hairstyle for Kids

This hairstyle is appropriate for kids and could be worn on Halloween or fancy dress days. It’s a simple braid, with a barbie doll inserted in it. Use some temporary hair colour to paint the braid blue or green which would look like a mermaid’s tail.

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16. Mermaid Afro Hair

If you are a black queen then the chances are that this hairstyle would come naturally to you. There isn’t much to with this look, if you have Afro hair, then flaunt it naturally.

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17. Beach Waves for Mermaids

Beach waves for the beach mermaid. It looks even better with the mermaid hair colour but it’s okay if you have some other hair colour. The waves can be heat less if you are trying to protect your hair from heat damage.

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18. Mermaid Tail Dutch Braid

This dutch braid, which is full of volume, looks just like a mermaid’s tail. Again it’s not entirely a braid and some of the hair is still loose. The overall pattern reminds me of vikings hairstyles.

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19. Mermaid Half Bubble Braid

Bubble braid is fun, but to make it more like a mermaid, you have to let half of the hair loose. The loose hair can be curled or can be left straight, based on your choice.

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20. Mermaid Scale Undercut

This is a very bold haircut and a hairstyle. The undercut in this hairstyle looks like a fish scale, or should I say mermaid scale. If you combine it with the mermaid hair colors, it would look even better.

What is mermaid hairstyle?

Mermaid hairstyles are effortless looking, voluminous and bright hairstyles that often include waves and curls.

What hairstyle looks like mermaid’s tail?

The fishtail braid looks a lot like mermaid’s tail but Dutch braid can also be styled to look like a mermaid’s tail.

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