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Making Waves in Isolation: Mermaid at Home Part 2

Each of you have proven that mermaiding at home includes a never-ending slew of activities! Take a look at how your fellow mers #MermaidAtHome. Spreading positivi-tea Remember to stay hydrated while you’re mermaiding at home! Water is a staple, but we love a good mermaid tea blend too. You can even be like this mermaid and have a photoshoot at the same time! Do you have a favorite tea blend that reminds you of the ocean? Tell us in the Read More >>

May 20, 2020

How to Create a Mersona from Start to Finish

Whether you want to start a business as a professional mermaid or simply have fun with your pod, you need to know how to create a mersona.  A merman or mermaid persona, also known as a mersona, is a unique character that you get to make. You’ll determine your mermaid name, personality, and backstory, as well as your own look. It takes a bit of time to piece it all together, but that’s part of the fun of being a Read More >>

May 15, 2020

Part 1: How Do You Mermaid at Home?

Amid worldwide lockdowns, you inspired the team here at Fin Fun. We asked you to submit photos and videos of how you mermaid at home, and you delivered! In the spirit of spreading positivity during uncertain times, we’re sharing fellow mermaid creativity with the rest of the community. Melodious talent This young mermaid is using her time at home to practice her musical talents, and she’s wearing her Fin Fun mermaid tail too! Learning to play an instrument takes hard Read More >>

May 13, 2020

Popular Mermaid Sayings to Share with the Mercrowd

The underwater world is full of playful puns to show off, especially for us mermaids! You can sport these mermaid sayings on your clothes, mugs, or even home decor. Show off your passion and make sure to comment below to let us know which one is your favorite! Mermaid hair don’t care Does anyone else love having beach-blown, messy hair? Mermaids really don’t need to worry about their hair as the ocean styles it for them! Call me on my Read More >>

May 8, 2020

Create a Bold Look: Mermaid Makeup with Fishnets

If you want to make a splash at your next mermaid outing, create bold mermaid makeup with fishnets to match your tail! The combination of colors and highlights will make you look like a shimmering mermaid princess without having to get wet. While swimming in a full face of makeup isn’t easy, a bold look is perfect for entertaining and catching some golden rays. You can have this surprisingly easy mermaid makeup with 5 simple tips and a pair of Read More >>

May 1, 2020

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Mermaid Staycation

To battle boredom and keep the blues away, turn your stay at home into a mermaid staycation. Due to the current crisis, we’re spending more time at home than ever before. Though the circumstances are less than ideal, use this time to treat yourself and have fun with your family. You can use any of these ideas long after this situation has passed whenever you want to celebrate your love of mermaids and the ocean. 1. Slip into the water Read More >>

April 24, 2020

Show the Earth Some Love with Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect and make goals to show the Earth some love. If you want to focus on the oceans, consider wearing reef-safe sunscreen. It doesn’t require a huge change on your part, but it can drastically affect the environment! Common sunscreen chemicals negatively affect the ocean Ordinary sunscreen products perform well when protecting you from the sun’s UV rays. However, research shows that those same chemicals, oxybenzone and benzophenone, negatively impact ocean ecosystems. When Read More >>

April 22, 2020

Visit the Oceans Deep and Its Sea Creatures at Home

Many sea creatures live in the oceans, not just mermaids! You’ll find that fish, reptiles, crabs, mammals, and even birds make their homes in the ocean.  Mers might have seen a few of these animals on trips to the beach or even at their local zoo. But if you’re shore-bound and inside these days, you can still visit several of the marine animals that live around the world! Seals: Deep-sea divers Mermaiden Brynn spends her days in the north Atlantic Read More >>

April 17, 2020

5 Reasons Why YOU Should Be a Mermaid Ambassador

Fin Fun’s Mermaid Ambassador Program is now available to mermaids and mermen throughout the world! This program provides a whole new way for fin-fans to show off their favorite Fin Fun tails on social media, and it comes with some pretty great benefits too! Here are 5 reasons why we think you’ll love the new mermaid ambassador program. 1. Join a worldwide mermaid community The new ambassador program is now worldwide, which means you’ll have the opportunity to connect with Read More >>

April 15, 2020

8 Fancy Mermaid Drinks to Match Your Fin Fun Tail!

Mermaid Tails and fancy mermaid drinks go hand-in-hand under the hot, summer sun!  We’ve found some colorful drinks that are both delicious and beautiful. Not to mention, they’ll match your favorite Fin Fun mermaid tail. So tie your aprons and create a delicious treat the whole family can enjoy! Arizona Sunset / Hawaiian Sun This fruity drink is perfect for any mermaid sporting the Hawaiian Sun tail! The tropical twist  created by Love Bakes Good Cakes will bring a little Read More >>

April 10, 2020

4 Natural Mermaid Makeup Tips for a Radiant Look

If you’re like most merfolk, adding makeup only perfects your beachy look. There’s a lot of mermaid makeup ideas online, but which one should you choose? Bold mermaid makeup isn’t always practical if you want to dive into the water and swim to your heart’s content. However, you CAN amp up your natural beauty with four natural mermaid makeup tips. Protect your skin If you want to achieve all of your mermaid goals, you need to start by protecting your Read More >>

April 8, 2020

6 Creative Ways to Shell-ebrate International Mermaid Day

International Mermaid Day is on March 29th, so it’s time to start planning your shell-ebration! From throwing a mermaid-themed party to giving back to the environment, here are 6 creative ways to celebrate International Mermaid Day. Make Mermaid-Inspired Desserts Most will agree that you can’t have any sort of celebration without food! There are several different desserts you can make that will remind you of mermaids and the beach.  If mermaid cakes and cupcakes are your thing, decorate them with Read More >>

March 25, 2020

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Green Mermaid Tail

Top o’ the mer-morning! This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17, and on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone’s a little bit Irish. Why Green on St. Patty’s Day? Have you ever wondered why people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day? According to legend, St. Patrick used the three lobes of a shamrock plant to explain Christianity to the Irish. Due to that and other stories, many people have linked the color green with Ireland.  Today, legend1 says wearing Read More >>

March 13, 2020

Mermaid Tails of 2019

In 2019, Fin Fun launched 11 new mermaid tail designs! Do you remember the mermaid tails of 2019? Let’s dive in and take a closer look. Fiji Fantasy Ice Dragon Hawaiian Sun Blue Lagoon Saltwater Taffy Moon Dive Bronzed Ruby Neon Sea Hip Flip Sea Glass Dragonfly Making History with the Mermaid Tails of 2019 We’ve loved creating these vibrant and unique mermaid tails for our fans this year. Which Tail of the Month was your favorite? Tell us in Read More >>

January 8, 2020

Mermaid Tail Upcycle: Mermaid Shoes

Fin Fun Mermaid tails are my go-to for mermaid swimming and fun! They are easy to use and last a long time. I’m always devastated when my tails start to show wear, but I’ve found some ways to reuse and upcycle my tails. I’ve previously used the fabric to make headbands and a beach blanket, but my latest creation just might be my favorite—mermaid shoes! To make these shoes, I followed a tutorial I found on the blog, LoveMaegan. I Read More >>

November 6, 2019

How YouTuber Molly Burke Became Mermaid Sparkles

Molly Burke has always had a dream. A dream that some people said she would never achieve because she’s blind. All Molly wanted was to swim in a mermaid tail for even a moment. So Fin Fun and Mermaid Flower made that dream a reality with a mermaid class. Even the blind deserve to swim At the young age of four, Molly Burke’s life took a dark turn. She was diagnosed with a rare retinal disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa causing Read More >>

October 22, 2019

Mermaid University — 5 Reasons Why You Should Enroll

Did you know you can swim like a real mermaid through Fin Fun’s Mermaid University (Mermaid U) program?  Fin Fun wants all aspiring mermaids and mermen to live their dreams. That’s why we’ve developed a swimming program for mermaids in training just like YOU!   Mermaid U provides pool facilities with outlined lessons and work-out programs for swim classes around the world. Here are just a few benefits of joining a Mermaid U course: 1. Learn how to swim like a Read More >>

October 3, 2019

The Story Behind Anna’s Tail

On September 22, Anna Haskell completed a 12-hour mermaid swim in West Sussex, England. The event doubled as a new world record and a fundraiser for two Sussex-based charities—Arundel and Download Community Leisure Trust (ACT) and the Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice organization. The fundraiser proved successful as Anna raised £1,100, just £100 short of her goal! During the swim, 32 mermaids and mermen joined Anna in the pool and together they swam a total of 92 km (57.1 miles)—30km Read More >>

September 24, 2019

Go from VSCO Girl to VSCO Mermaid Now!

Oh, the VSCO girl trend. You’ve likely seen it on Instagram, Tik Tok, and other social media platforms—even if you’ve been hiding in your mermaid cove all summer. But if you really have no clue what we’re talking about, don’t fret! Read on to learn how to recognize the unmistakable signs of a VSCO girl and how you can take her trendy look to the next level with  VSCO mermaid style. Defining the VSCO Girl If you’re truly wondering what Read More >>

September 12, 2019

5 Reasons to Wear Sea Glass

From A Mermaid’s Perspective Hello! Molly the mermaid here and I wanted to talk with you about sea glass jewelry.  Us mermaids are the bridge between the human world and the ocean. We protect and preserve aquatic life to make sure the land and sea are at peace with each other.  For centuries, the ocean has been supplying humans with beautiful jewelry made out of pearls, coral, and shells. This has been hard on our ecosystem and we want to Read More >>

July 20, 2019