15 Summer Beauty Looks That Will Inspire You to Embrace Your Inner Mermaid
If you thought Miami Swim Week was only about skimpy bikinis and toned beach bodies, it's time you took a closer look at the runways. The hair and makeup styles are a stunning source of Summer beauty inspiration. This season, one of the biggest trends of the catwalk was the mermaid beauty trend. Models embraced it in full by rocking shimmering cheekbones and tousled, effortless plaits.
If ethereal makeup isn't really your style, there are also some fabulously functional looks, too. We picked up a few genius ways to tame frizzy manes just by browsing the following images — see for yourself.
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Blue Life and Beach Riot Miami Swim Week
This gorgeous model complemented her natural texture with subtle illuminator and a sheer red lip stain.
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Frankies Bikinis Miami Swim Week
Pastel floral body art is an unexpected accent to a bronze glow.
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Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week
Copious amounts of highlighter and golden piercings take this summery style to the next level.
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Art Hearts Miami Swim Week
A cluster of blooms added an instant tropical vibe to this model's glossy waves.
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Baes and Bikinis Miami Swim Week
Rocking brushed-out waves and a fresh flower crown to the beach will ensure you'll have all eyes on you.
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Robb & Lulu Miami Swim Week
A pop of sky-blue shadow on the upper lids adds seaside flair to this beauty look.
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Courtney Allegra Miami Swim Week
A large butterfly hair accessory is equal parts whimsical and chic.
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Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week
We're completely captivated by the crystal accents the model is wearing on her cheekbones — and we'll re-create that chunky fishtail braid ASAP.
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Acacia Miami Swim Week
Highlighted cheekbones makes this wet-look beauty style even more seductive.
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Luli Fama Miami Swim Week
The unkempt crown of this fishtail braid makes it seem as if she plaited her strands right before a dunk in the ocean.
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6 Shore Rode by Pooja Miami Swim Week
A low, slicked-back ponytail makes frizzy strands look sophisticated.
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Hale Bob Miami Swim Week
A woven hat like this one protects your face from the sun (and hides greasy roots) while keeping you from overheating.
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Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week
King Triton would definitely approve of this seashell crown (and the beachy waves underneath).