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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. Fin Fun mermaid tails for swimming are the safest in the sea, but these tips 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 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 >>

In 2018, Anna Haskell began a one-of-a-kind mermaiding experience in Sussex, England. With the help of Fin Fun’s Mermaid University resources and her own creativity and experience, Anna has helped dreams come true for dozens of swimmers in a magical way as they swim in front of a beautiful Arundel Castle backdrop. This year, however, Anna has decided to take on a new challenge: swim for 12 consecutive hours in a mermaid tail. A world record attempt for charity While Read More >>

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 >>

Introduction Close your eyes and picture your dream vacation. Imagine having all the time in the world doing what you most enjoy. Where would you go? Planet Earth has many beautiful water destinations that make it an amazing and unique place to live. We will share with you the top five destinations you need to visit on your next trip! 1. Moraine Lake, Canada If you have never been to Canada, you’re missing out! Canada is such a beautiful place Read More >>

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 >>

Fin Fun wants all aspiring mermaids to have the opportunity to flip their fins. That’s why we’ve created the Mermaid University program. Mermaid U classes are a great way for mermaids and mermen of all ages to stay active, be safe, get fit, and have fun! Let’s take an inside look at what these four different Mermaid U classes are all about: Mermaiding 101 This course teaches the basics of mermaid swimming and mermaid tail safety. Students learn how to Read More >>

All around the world, more people are connecting over their love for mermaids. Since the recent invention of silicone and fabric mermaid tails, people are declaring their love and coming “out of the closet” to transform themselves into magical half fish, half human creatures of the sea. Before you start judging, there are a lot of benefits to being a mermaid and joining the mermaid community. You can actually become a better human being by pretending to be a fish. Read More >>