MERMAID WAVES TUTORIAL
Don’t conform when it comes to your wavy hair. Join the millennial revolution with a set of mermaid waves, the wavy hairstyle every boho girl needs to rock. This beach-inspired style is all about having luxuriously deep waves with a shaken out finish to create a free-spirited, uber-cool look.
Bringing mermaid waves to your hair repertoire is effortless. Make sure your locks are prepped for a boho wavy hairstyle with ghd curl hold spray, then dry into your tresses with the ghd air® hairdryer for long-lasting ripples. The ghd curve® creative curl wand will bring that mermaid movement to your hair without the hassle.
Make a statement with your next wavy hairstyle, with this sea-stimulated look. Find out how to curl hair and create majestic mermaid waves with our how-to guide.
SHOP THE LOOK
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GHD AIR® HAIR DRYER
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GHD CURVE® CREATIVE CURL WAND
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GHD THE ALL-ROUNDER - PADDLE BRUSH
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GHD CURLY EVER AFTER® - CURL HOLD SPRAY
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GHD SHINY EVER AFTER - FINAL SHINE SPRAY
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GHD AIR® HAIR DRYER
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GHD CURVE® CREATIVE CURL WAND
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GHD THE ALL-ROUNDER - PADDLE BRUSH
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GHD CURLY EVER AFTER® - CURL HOLD SPRAY
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GHD SHINY EVER AFTER - FINAL SHINE SPRAY
STEP-BY-STEPS
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SPRAY CURL HOLD PRODUCT ON HAIR
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DRY PRODUCT IN WITH HAIRDRYER AND BRUSH
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SEPARATE CROWN TO BACK OF EAR AND TAKE HORIZONTAL SECTION FROM BOTTOM
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POINT CURL WAND DOWNWARDS AND PLACE HAIR ABOVE
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TWIST WRAP HAIR
Twist wrap the hair around the barrel, away from the face. Hold for 5-8 seconds.
TIP: Twisting the hair whilst wrapping will give you a softer wave finish.
![How_To_Mermaid_Waves_Step_6_3x.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/How_To_Mermaid_Waves_Step_6_3x.jpg?v=1648136881077&impolicy=ImageGrid)
CATCH CURL AND CUP UNTIL COOLED
![How_To_Mermaid_Waves_Step_7_3x.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/How_To_Mermaid_Waves_Step_7_3x.jpg?v=1648137056477&impolicy=ImageGrid)
PULL END OF CURL TO CREATE WAVE
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REPEAT TECHNIQUE TO BACK OF HEAD
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ON OPPOSITE SIDE, TWIST WRAP HAIR AND CURL AWAY FROM FACE
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REPEAT TECHNIQUE, WORKING UP SECTION
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SHAKE CURLED HAIR OUT
![How_To_Mermaid_Waves_Step_12_3x.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/How_To_Mermaid_Waves_Step_12_3x.jpg?v=1648138521805&impolicy=ImageGrid)