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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

There are several reasons why everyone should paint mermaid rocks.  They make great decorations, inspire creativity, and initiate interaction within your community. Have you ever hid painted rocks around town? It’s fun to see who finds your rock and where they hide it next! If you want to feel like a mermaid without traveling, painting mermaid rocks will help bring the beach to your home. Supplies needed Mermaid rocks are easy to create, and you don’t need many supplies.  Of Read More >>

The Mermaid University Affiliate Program, also known as Mermaid U, allows facilities to help new merfolk expand their horizons. By offering classes and hosting events, there are 5 mermazing benefits of Mermaid U. Launch Innovative Classes and Events Most pool facilities offer swim classes and host events, but there’s so much more to explore. By offering Mermaid University classes, both youth and adults can learn to swim in a new way.  Swimming in a mermaid tail is a full-body workout, Read More >>

Did you participate in Fin Fun’s Mermaid Madness event this year? If you didn’t, here’s what you may have missed! What is Mermaid Madness? Here at Fin Fun, we started Mermaid Madness with you in mind. Our team gathered a variety of mermaid tails from the Sparkle, Mermaidens, Limited Edition, and Atlantis lines and pitted them against each other in 16 challenging matchups. Of those original 32 mermaid tails, we let YOU decide which tail won. How does it work? Read More >>

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 >>

Too cold to go for a swim with your pod? You can still dream of warmer days ahead! Follow one of these three tutorials and use your imagination to learn how to draw a mermaid.  The best news is that you can draw mermaids wearing any of the beautiful and colorful tails you see on the Fin Fun mermaid tail website. So grab a few sheets of paper and your colored pencils, markers, or watercolor paints, and design a mermaid Read More >>

After a long day out swimming or hanging out with your pod, take time to unwind with a DIY mermaid bath bomb. This time, getting into the water isn’t the start of a workout. Instead, let your muscles relax and let go of the day’s stress and anxiety. Many DIY bath bomb recipes include materials you already have at home, so this is a great activity if you want to stay inside. Simple yet fun Do you want to turn Read More >>

It’s truly hard to ignore the role mermaids have played throughout history. They exist in legends and folklore in all parts of the world. There are documented mermaid sightings throughout history as well, with some as recent as the last 100 years! Here are the most popular documented sightings of mermaids that could have happened in your lifetime. 1943 Kei Islands Japanese soldiers stationed on the Kei Islands in Indonesia had multiple encounters with mermaids in 1943. The villagers called Read More >>

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 >>

Fin Fun has some of the most creative and talented fans in the world—that’s why we wanted to get their ideas for a new 2020 tail! Throughout the month of November, Fin Fun hosted the first-ever, Tail Design contest. More than 400 unique and beautiful designs were submitted and 2,600 votes were placed.  Three winners received their custom design mermaid tail, and one of those winners received the title of #FinFunDesigner for the January 2020 Tail of the Month. Let’s Read More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

While several Fin Fun tail designs are original, we’ve often looked at patterns found in nature to inspire some of our favorite Limited Edition tails! Let’s take a look at some mermaid tails inspired by real fish. Neon Sea / Parrotfish This saltwater fish engulfs the viewer in beautiful neon pinks, greens, and blues. The colors and patterns send a nod to the trending ‘80s and ‘90s styles, making it a perfect addition to our Limited Edition collection. Clownfish / Read More >>

Fin Fun recently hosted a Creatures of the Sea Costume Contest, calling for creative submissions of splash-worthy costumes. Read on to see our top 10 staff picks and discover the winner who received our new Lunar Tide GLO tail! Black Light Sea Creature The gills, the glow paint, and the overall fusion of texture-heavy materials make this glowing guise simply unforgettable. Cassidy B. no doubt steals the party scene wherever she chooses to flaunt her fish persona!  Squid Friends When Read More >>

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 >>

Mermaiding is a great way to keep kids active and in shape. But before they flip their fins too far, it’s important that each swimmer is at an appropriate swimming level and knows basic swimming skills. This will ensure the swimmer’s safety and help them reach their full potential as a mermaid! Here are 6 swimming skills to test with your child to establish a strong foundation for their mermaiding experience: 1. Back float Knowing how to back float is Read More >>

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 >>