mermaid hair: long in the back with layers starting at underarm length, then layered face framing bangs (Haha, this is what my hair looks like when it's long, except for the color; a best friend of mine calls mine 'mermaid hair' too:)
This is 2 ponytails in one. First tease crown and make half ponytail, secure with a rubber hair band. Then pull all of hair into a ponytail, secure with a hair band. Tease ponytail for fullness.