"Mermaid braids are a protective, low-maintenance style created by braiding the top lengths of your hair and letting the rest flow into loose curly or straight strands," explains Palacios.

Though mermaid braids seem like a perfect protective style for summer, like any variation of the goddess trend, they can work year-round and deserve a spot on your permanent mood board.

Meet Mermaid braids, a protective style I predict is going to be the most requested look for winter. ... Here are a few mermaid braid ideas I’ve been loving lately. 1. Highlights.

While this braid may seem complicated at first, it's completely easy once you try to recreate it.Just use a little patience, and steady hands to complete this mermaid-inspired braid. 7. Braided Fringe ...

Another Messy Mermaid-y Braid Idea (This One Is So Different!) Messy braid lovers, have I got a style for you (courtesy of Teen Wolf's Crystal Reed). By Beth Shapouri. June 12, 2012.

Celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway walked Us through the steps to create a fishtail braid for summer — video Fact: Styling your hair in the summer months can be a serious struggle.

"Mermaid braids are popular right now because it is a great way to keep your hair out of your face while still looking chic," says hairstylist and author Kee Taylor. "It also is a protective style ...