7 Brilliant Ways to Celebrate the Mermaid Trend

While sporting a seashell bikini every day of the year might not be a feasible option for most landlubbers, you can don an outfit that takes inspiration from the colors of the ocean. An ensemble in shades of emerald, cobalt blue, teal, and turquoise will look especially aquatic with embellishments like sequins and beading.

Dying your hair varying shades of blue is one way to display your mermaid pride, but a more attainable way to subtly hint at your marine leanings is by creating a loose fishtail braid with your hair. To create a fishtail braid, first tie hair into a low ponytail, secured at the top with an elastic band that matches your hair color. Next, split the ponytail into two parts and take a piece of hair from the outside of your left ponytail and place it across the tail toward your right ponytail. Afterward, complete the same step with your right ponytail by drawing a piece from your right ponytail and pulling it across to the left side. Continue braiding until you reach the ends of your hair, and shake out the braid for a more relaxed look that any mermaid would envy.

Whether you're in love with orchid lipstick or obsessed with aqua eye shadow, mermaid makeup is the perfect way to showcase your free-spirited side. Create a dramatic mermaid look by blending an iridescent teal eye shadow into the center of your eyelid and contouring the crease with a charcoal shade at the outer corner. After all, a siren's song isn't the only way to captivate someone's attention . . .