This hairstyle is known as Pre-Raphaelite curls, but is also referred to as mermaid hair.
Founded in 1848, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was inspired by Renaissance paintings.
As was the custom at the time, their long hair was always in an updo.
Pre-Raphaelite curls have now come alive on the red carpet.
However, you don’t have to be an A-lister to sport this hairstyle.
With a few hair tools and some helpful tips, you’ll be emulating this look in no time.
This ethereal hairstyle might look daunting, but achieving Pre-Raphaelite curls is less elaborate than you might think.
Most importantly, you could rock this hairstyle with straight, wavy, orcurly hair.
To do so, wet your hair and braid it (while still wet) before going to sleep.
In the morning, remove your braids and brush your hair out.
you’re free to also curl pieces for extra volume.
Wood did Phoebe Dynevor’s Pre-Raphaelite curls for the 2022 Met Gala and explained how.
If you use a waving tool for Pre-Raphaelite curls, Wood recommends you spray your hair withhairspraybeforehand.
Invisibobble founder Sophie Trelles-Tvede toldYahoo Life UKthat she uses the wet braid method to get Pre-Raphaelite curls.
Trelles-Tvede added that Pre-Raphaelite curls “look great paired with a simple black party outfit.”
TikTok user@enchanted_noirdemonstrates how she curls them with a straightener to complete her Pre-Raphaelite hairstyle.
If you want your curls to look glossy, add hair oil or a shine spray.
