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A guide to "Botticelli" mermaid waves, a soft, ethereal, and romantic texture, beautifully showcased by a deep and rich espresso brown hair color.
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Botticelli Mermaid Waves in an Espresso Brown
A truly artistic and romantic look. "Botticelli" waves are a softer, more ethereal, and less uniform wave pattern, perfect for a dreamy, Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic.
Ocassion
Romantic, Bridal, Wedding, Formal
Best suit face shape
All
Best for hair type
1c-3a
Difficulty Level
Medium (Styling)
Minimum hair length
Long
DIY Time at home
15-20 mins
Time in Salon
1.5-2 hours
this style is for
Dislacimer
The person with long hair who wants a soft, romantic, and natural-looking wave pattern. It's a style that is both timeless and subtly on-trend.
Hairstyle Insight
This trend is named after the Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli, famous for painting women, such as "The Birth of Venus," with long, flowing, ethereal, wavy hair.
Key Benefits
A soft, romantic, and ethereal look.
Looks beautiful on long, healthy hair.
A timeless, artistic hair texture.
The rich color adds depth and shine.
Less "styled" than Hollywood waves.
Common Misconceptions
That they are just messy, undefined waves.
How to ask your stylist for this style
For the color, ask for a "rich, cool-toned espresso brown." For the style, ask for "soft, ethereal, Botticelli-style mermaid waves."
Tools:
Choosing Products
A weekly hydrating hair mask; a 3-barrel waving iron or large braids; a leave-in conditioner.
Step by step instructions to achieve style at home
Create the waves by loosely braiding large sections of damp hair and letting it dry.
Or, use a 3-barrel waver on very large, flat sections of hair for a soft, uniform wave.
Caring for your hair
This is a styling choice for an event, not a permanent texture.
The single-process color is very low-maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Dislacimer
Dislacimer
What are Botticelli waves?
They are a very soft, natural, and romantic wave pattern inspired by the hair in Botticelli's Renaissance paintings. They are less defined than beach waves and softer than Hollywood waves.
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Madeleine is an expert hair stylist dedicated to the art and science of hair care. Her work empowers individuals to understand and embrace their hair's true potential, transforming routine care into a ritual of natural beauty.
