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Beauty · May 22, 2017

Hair Tutorial: Mermaid Waves

It’s officially summer, which means it’s time for beachy waves. Today, I’m sharing how I achieve my mermaid vibes.

First things first, after I wash and towel dry my hair, I rub a dime sized of coconut milk anti-breakage serum through my hair, concentrating on the ends. Then I spritz coconut water throughout. You can choose to dry it after this, but I don’t. I let it air dry. It’s perfect because your hair now smells like a mermaid’s too!

Then I use the T3 Whirl Trio. This is my favorite wand because it comes with different interchangeable barrels to achieve different looks. I use the 1-inch barrel for everyday, or the 1.5-inch, but I like pretty bouncy curls so I use this less often. To achieve my mermaid look though, we are using the cone shaped barrel. 

So I separate my hair into sections to make it more manageable. I just take top layers and roll it into a bun.

Then I take small 1-inch sections and wrap around the wand. Don’t use the next photo as an example. I point the top of the barrel down and evenly wrap my hair from the bottom to the top. I also make sure to alternate each piece with the way I wrap it. Example, one piece I’ll wrap towards my face, the next I’ll wrap away. This way my curls don’t stick together and I don’t get ringlets.

When I finish that section, I clip it with two metal clips. I just got these from Conair a million years ago. Then I let the next section down and repeat until my whole head is curled.

This is what the wrap is supposed to look like. Use this photo not the other lol. I hold the ends out to give more of a beachy look. When I do my every day hair I wrap them as well though.

Next I flip my head over and run my fingers through the curls to loosen them up.

Next I use this headband from Headbands of Hope. This organiztion is great because for every headband that is sold, another is donated to a child with cancer.

Then I spritz with a little more coconut water and call it a day. 

Do you like the beachy waves? Do you use coconut water? 

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Comments

  1. Jamie Fray says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:45 am

    Great tutorial! I’ve never tried the coconut water/serum, and I’m always looking for good products to use on natural curls–it’s hard to find!! I’ll have to check those out 🙂

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:05 am

      I LOVE the coconut OGX products. I highly recommend both!

  2. Diana says

    May 22, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    Love the look, thanks for the tutorial! That headband is gorgeous and I love products that give back, will definitely check out Headbands of Hope!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Pretty headbands and a way to give back? Yes, please!

  3. Shelby Stover says

    May 22, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Amazing! They actually look exactly like mermaids hair- nice tutorial! Perfect fr summer 🙂

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you so much! I love this look for the beach.

  4. Shauna Young says

    May 22, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    Great post, your hair is such a beautiful length. Mine is alot shorter now but when it was longer I used to wear this look alot. Love that clip you added! This is a great tutorial to help people.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you Shauna!

  5. Chelsie Carr says

    May 22, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    I love Headband of Hope! I’m a pediatric cancer survivor, so I love how much they give back to kids like me. I really want to get that curling iron set but I just can’t justify spending that kind of money on one yet. One day, though, because it looks like it does a great job!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:03 am

      I love that company too! You are so awesome!

  6. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous! I love those beachy waves and that headband is so pretty!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Thank you Cara!

  7. Leanna @ Being Leanna says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    Loooove your hair. It’s so beautiful. I’ve been eyeing that curling wand for a while now, i’m glad to hear you love it so much!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Thank you! I do! It is so easy to use and makes the prettiest curls.

  8. Molly Moon says

    May 22, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    You have GREAT hair, girl! Loving how you styled it. I’ve finally grown my hair long and I love being able to do different things with it now.

    Molly // Miss Molly Moon

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Thank you! You’re so sweet!

  9. Allison Lancaster says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:15 am

    What a cute hair style! I need to try this on mine!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Let me know how it turns out!

  10. Kara says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:32 am

    I love these mermaid waves! I use the coconut water spray and it is amazing!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Right?? It smells so good and makes my hair so shiny!

  11. Keerthana Jeet says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:35 am

    Wow they look just perfect beach waves <3 I must give it a try 😀

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Let me know how it turns out!

  12. Madison Pollihan says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Such an easy tutorial to follow. I love the headband too! I’ll have to check out Headbands of Hope.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Pretty headbands and a way to give back? Yes, please!

  13. Mistle says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Mermaid waves are my favorite! I bought this trio a year ago and love it!!!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

      One of my favorite purchases ever!

  14. Alexandria Snider says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    So pretty! I am useless when it comes to fixing my hair!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

      I’m sure that’s not true! It took me a long time to work a curling iron properly.

  15. Michelle Kujawa says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    So pretty! I’m not especially good with a curling iron. You make it look so easy. 🙂 I have never heard of Headbands of Hope. I will have to check them out.
    Michelle/ Life of an Imperfect Mom

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

      I have had a lot of practice and a few serious burns! Takes time. I love this company so much. Pretty headbands and a way to give back? Yes, please!

  16. Ashley Stephenson says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Gosh I wish I could do this with my hair!! I was never good at it and I just cut my hair shoulder length!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      You can still achieve beachy waves with short hair!

  17. Taylor Mobley says

    May 23, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    This is such stunning look on you!! I seriously love these curling irons, they’re gorgeous!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thank you! Yep, this curling iron is one of my favorite purchases!

  18. Jasmine Maria says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    Loving the curls. So beachy and perfect.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thanks Jasmine!

  19. Cait says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:09 am

    Your hair looks so beautiful! Thanks for the product recommendation and the step by step tutorial.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

  20. Tara Liston Fuller says

    May 24, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    very pretty! i use the T3 as well, best gift Santa ever brought!

  21. Lexi Goyette says

    May 24, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    So pretty! I love the turquoise too. Such a beautiful look!

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