Under the ocean, all eyes are on Ariel in the brand new live rendition of The Little Mermaid. Out within the sun… comes summer’s dreamiest hair trend. Mermaid hair has made its option to shore and on screens nearly in all places. No, seriously — the hashtag #mermaidhair has 1.1 billion views on TikTok.

The aquatic look goes well beyond expected beach waves (though they’re as relevant as ever) — boho braids, wet waves, and Ariel–red hair all fall into the mermaidcore category. Each style is free-spirited and perfectly undone, how we imagine a sea princess might style their hair.

Kieron Justina U.K.-based hairstylist agrees: “Mermaid texture is playful and funky.” He places an emphasis on it being carefree. “The advantage of this look is the more irregular the higher and there are multiple ways to realize it,” says Justin.

With that in mind, TikTok’s favorite boho braids are perfect to your next beachside outing, as are curly tribal braids, the “primary vacation hairstyle” based on Recent York and Los Angeles-based braider Shanna St.Cry. Each looks mix classic braid styles with the wet wavy curls that characterize mermaid hair.

For those seaside exposed to heat and humidity (an ideal combination for frizzy hair), you’ll wish to keep a hair mousse and hydrating mist in your arsenal. St.Cry says the LottaBody Mousse makes curls look glossy and defined all day long. To define waves much more, add a number of spritzes of Redken Beach Waves spray.

Here, the very best mermaid hairstyles that may make you a part of Ariel’s world this summer.

Curly Tribal Braids