Trend Alert: Mermaid Waves with Ombré Color Shading
Attention long-haired lovelies! Cascading mermaid waves and subtle, sexy ombré hair color remain wildly popular this season.
To make your wavy style unique, ask your stylist to create an ombré effect by adding a darker shade (from the same color family) on the last few inches of your hair. Aside from making a standout beauty statement, the deeper color will also make your hair look thicker and longer!
Word to the wise: The last few inches of your hair can be quite porous. It takes a beauty professional to keep your ends true-to-tone.
Make waves with these quick how-to tips:
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- To create crisper ridges, place your fingers on each side of the wave, pinch them together and spray the ridges with a firm-holding hairspray.
- Dry the spray with a blow dryer and a diffuser or a concentrator nozzle attachment.
- Make sure to keep the wind velocity low and temperature set on warm, not hot.
- Keep your fingers in place until the hair cools completely.
Extra Perk!
When styling mermaid waves, use a 100% boar bristle, oval styling brush with a cushioned base. It creates less tension on the hair and will help keep your waves intact. The bristles also smooth the cuticle and create a lustrous sheen.
Shown: Luxurious boar bristle brush by moroccanoil.com