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.

Blue Life and Beach Riot Miami Swim Week
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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.

Frankies Bikinis Miami Swim Week
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Frankies Bikinis Miami Swim Week

Pastel floral body art is an unexpected accent to a bronze glow.

Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week
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Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week

Copious amounts of highlighter and golden piercings take this summery style to the next level.

Art Hearts Miami Swim Week
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Art Hearts Miami Swim Week

A cluster of blooms added an instant tropical vibe to this model's glossy waves.

Baes and Bikinis Miami Swim Week
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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.

Robb & Lulu Miami Swim Week
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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.

Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week
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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.

Acacia Miami Swim Week
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Acacia Miami Swim Week

Highlighted cheekbones makes this wet-look beauty style even more seductive.

Maaji Miami Swim Week
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Maaji Miami Swim Week

Top off your Summer look with a safari hat for extra sun protection.

Luli Fama Miami Swim Week
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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.

Luli Fama Miami Swim Week
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Luli Fama Miami Swim Week

Add punchy color to your mane with a few carefully placed hair wraps.

6 Shore Rode by Pooja Miami Swim Week
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6 Shore Rode by Pooja Miami Swim Week

A low, slicked-back ponytail makes frizzy strands look sophisticated.

Hale Bob Miami Swim Week
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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.

Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week
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Beach Bunny Miami Swim Week

King Triton would definitely approve of this seashell crown (and the beachy waves underneath).