Jayesh Sulthan

Mesmerizing Mermaid Hair Color Ideas

Mermaid hair has been trending since last year, and in my opinion, it is one of the best things to have happened to hair coloring. From the vivid hues to the flawless blending, all mermaid styles are unique, and each one is a piece of art. The best part being, there is something for everyone.

Following, We’ve put together, a list of 25 gorgeous mermaid hairstyles but first, let’s look at how you can go about getting the look.

How To Get Mermaid Hair At Home

You Will Need

• A bleaching kit (if you have dark hair.)
• Hair dye
• Applicator brush
• An old shirt
• Color protecting shampoo and conditioner
• Clips for sectioning
• Hairbrush/comb
• Gloves
• Petroleum jelly
• Plastic bowls

Pre-Lightening

1. Ensure that your hair has not been washed in 2-3 days. The oils in your hair will help with the lightening process.
2. Brush out your hair to get rid of any tangles or knots.
3. Wear your gloves and apply the petroleum jelly along your hairline on your forehead, neck, and ears.
4. Following the instructions on the kit, mix your bleach.
5. Section away the crown part of your hair and as per the instructions on the kit, apply the bleach onto the loose hair with the applicator brush.
6. Once you’re done with the bottom sections, undo the sectioned away the top part of your hair and repeat the application process.
7. Leave the bleach on for the recommended duration of time and then proceed to shampoo and condition your hair.

Note: You might have to repeat this process a couple of times to achieve the desired lightness.

Coloring

1. Once you’ve pre-lightened your hair, pick some mermaid colors of your choice.
2. Ensure that your hair has been freshly washed and conditioned.
3. Brush out your hair to get rid of any tangles or knots.
4. Wear your gloves and apply the petroleum jelly along your hairline on your forehead, neck, and ears.
5. Pour the hair dye into bowls. Have a separate bowl for each color if you are using more than one. For an ombre effect, take two bowls; one containing hair dye, and another containing hair dye that has been diluted with conditioner. (Arctic fox, manic panic, pravana, pulp riot, and crazy color are some good brands to work with.)
6. Start applying the dye onto your lightened hair in sections. You can paint random strands with different colors, or you can use one or multiple colors to create an ombre effect.
7. Once you’ve applied the dye, wait for 30 minutes.
8. Wash your hair with a color protecting shampoo and conditioner.