In the cartoon film, her cherry red waves made a statement. In real life, the hue is even more beautiful. If you're thinking of trying mermaid hair for yourself, let us encourage you.

Of course, Ariel is known for her trademark “candy apple red” hair—but lest we forget, the original Ariel was a cartoon. Bailey is portraying a real-life (as real as one can be) mermaid, so ...

Halle Bailey has stood strong in the face of racist backlash over her “Little Mermaid” casting, and she’s now facing a different scrutiny — the color of her character’s hair.