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By Chloe Metzger

Aug 16, 2017

Hair, Hairstyle, Hair coloring, Chin, Blond, Brown hair, Long hair, Purple, Black hair, Human,

There's the bright, neon, tie-dye hair of your Manic Panic and Myspace past, and then there's mermaid hair, a soft mix of teals, purples, violets, and blues, all blended together to look like a mystical, magical watercolor painting on the bottom of the ocean floor.

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So to get you in the under-the-sea mood right now, we rounded up the prettiest inspo photos to screenshot and stare dreamily at for the next thousand hours or so. You're welcome.

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1 This teal and aqua faux-hawk

MERMAIDS. ARE. REAL. Or at least mermaid hair is. Gave this lady a fun aqua themed color melt.

A post shared by Demi (@demicoloristmt) on Aug 14, 2017 at 2:22pm PDT

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2 This smoky mix of lilac and terra cotta

* Metallic Muse ... by @tamiramae at @parlour.eleven Using @joicointensity 😍❤ #BEHINDTHECHAIR

A post shared by behindthechair.com (@behindthechair_com) on Feb 16, 2017 at 11:51am PST

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3 This blended violet and aqua perfection

{#VPInspiration} Pretty color match by @kristi.warner😘😘❤

A post shared by Hair Extensions Color Inspo (@vpfashion) on Jan 3, 2017 at 8:34am PST

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4 These sandy denim and cream waves

One of my faves on @sandi_rose. Working out what I'm going to do next on her 🤔🌈✨ @brazilianbondbuilder @behindthechair_com @kenraprofessional #pastelhair #pastel #shineline #hair #haircolor #btconeshot_creativecolor17 #btconeshot_pastel17 #btconeshot_unconventionalcolor17 #btcbigshot_avantgarde17 #btcbigshot_creativecolor17

A post shared by Rebecca Taylor (@rebeccataylorhair) on Mar 15, 2017 at 4:23am PDT

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5 This soft pink, blue, and purple French braid

HOT TIP: We love the way @evanturnerhair waited until later to incorporate the hairline pieces into the braid. It looks so pretty with the color!

A post shared by Paramount Beauty 💇 (@paramountbeauty) on Jul 5, 2017 at 3:11pm PDT

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6 These turquoise, marine blue, and lime curls

Mermaid Curls 🐠🐬🐳🐟💙💚💜 @pulpriothair @hugosalon ✨Super inspired by @leysahairandmakeup and all her curly hair beauties, so had to give her technique a try😍

A post shared by Styling • Coloring • Pulp Riot (@valgavel) on Aug 4, 2017 at 8:23am PDT

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7 These faded silvery-pink waves

Use @joico InstaTint for a quick pop of pink. 💖 These temporary color sprays last three days or can wash out with one shampoo! Hair by @karahurston ⠀

A post shared by Paramount Beauty 💇 (@paramountbeauty) on Aug 4, 2017 at 2:54pm PDT

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8 These subtle shades of seaweed, teal, and violet

Does your hair color POP with vibrancy like this AFTER 6 WEEKS!!! 6 WEEK OLD HAIR COLOR THANKS TO POP XG!!! Only came in for a disappearing act today!!! #mermaidhair #peacockhair #mermaidhaircolor #peacockhairdontcare #callkaylaforthatgoodhair #kaylaxg #istylexg #istylexgsalon #tampahair #tampasalon #tampastylist #lutzhair #lutzsalon #lutzhairstylist #wesleychapelhair #wesleychapelsalon #wesleychapelhairstylist

A post shared by Kayla Redondo (@kayla.redondo) on Feb 15, 2017 at 6:48pm PST

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9 This melted blue and violet fishtail braid

#mermaidhaircolor #hairextensions #boldhaircolors #beautiful

A post shared by Virgin Hair Extensions (@candyglamdolls) on Oct 29, 2016 at 8:46am PDT

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10 These shimmering purple and bronze waves

Another look at those hidden pops of #purplehaze and rose gold. #modernsalon

A post shared by Color Rainbow Hair Los Angeles (@hairhunter) on Jan 18, 2016 at 10:07am PST

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Chloe Metzger Deputy Beauty Director Chloe Metzger is the deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan, obsessively writing about new makeup launches, the best hair products (curly girl here; whattup), and the skincare formulas that really work for every skin type (follow her on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes pics of that magazine life).

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