The beautiful creatures of the sea are known for their swimming skills, adventurous spirits, and mystical appearance.If you want to play a role in a movie, you will need to change your appearance and behaviors.You will be mistaken for a royalty when you learn the ins and outs of dressing, talking, and swimming.
Step 1: Below your shoulders, grow your hair.
Growing your hair out past your shoulders will help you look like a mermaid.If not longer, aim to grow your hair past your shoulders.If this is for a costume, consider wearing hair extensions or wigs.
Step 2: Your hair should be wavy and beachy.
You can see that most mermaids have wavy hair from spending their days underwater.If your hair isn't naturally wavy, try a new style.Don't damage your hair.Being a mermaid means embracing who you are, so if your hair is wavy, curly or straight, you should rock it.Try spraying your hair with a bottle of water and salt.
Step 3: Beachy accessories finish off your hairstyle.
Put fake starfish, coral combs, or even a sprinkle of sand in your hair to show that you are a true mermaid.You can find shells and coral at the beach or at a dollar store.You can make your own accessories if you can't find them at the store.Glue a shell to a hair clip and then paint it.
Step 4: For a natural look, wear minimal, waterproof makeup.
They don't wear a lot of makeup because they live under the sea.Don't look over-the-top with your makeup, use it to enhance your natural beauty.If you go swimming, be sure to use waterproof products.Light blues, greens, and purples shade the outer corners of your eyes and highlight natural ocean tones.A good mascara is non-clumping.You can wear blue, purple, or clear lipgloss.
Step 5: You can buy a tail.
You can buy custom-fit tails online.The tails are the perfect touch for authentic mermaid attire, and can help your swimming style to resemble that of a mermaid.If you can't afford a tail, there's still a way to act like one.
Step 6: Wear long, flowing shirts and skirts.
For everyday clothes, wear long clothes that flow with your natural movement and wear oceanic colors, such as blues, greens, and purples.People will remember the soft ocean waves from this style.Pair a flowy shirt with jeans or a crop top with a blue skirt.
Step 7: When appropriate, wear a bikini top.
On days when you are lounging at the beach or the pool, wearing a shell-shaped bikini top will signal your status to those around you.Blue or purple are sea-friendly colors.Either way, make or buy a t-shirt with a sea shell on it.It's a crop top that has a pair of sea shells printed over your chest to look like a sea shell bra.
Step 8: Wear casual, open-toed shoes.
There's no need to pay attention to your feet since you don't wear shoes.If you can find shoes that incorporate shell or starfish designs, opt for simple flip-flops, sandals, or water shoes.
Step 9: You can match the colors of the sea by painting your nails and toes.
There are subtle shades of pink, blue, and turquoise.If you want to draw more attention to your nails, you can paint designs such as starfish, anchors, or scales.Tropical colors include pink, orange, or yellow.
Step 10: Wear jewelry made of coral and shell.
You have to have a lot of things in order to be a true mermaid.You can get coral or shell necklaces, earrings, and bracelets at the dollar store.You can make your own shell jewelry.
Step 11: It's a good idea to spend a lot of time near water.
You should come as close to the ocean as possible.While you don't need to travel to the bottom of the ocean to recreate a real home, you should definitely make a splash into more accessible watering holes.You can spend your days in the water or on the shore if you live near the ocean.Lounge near a lake, swimming pool, or river if you don't live near the ocean.You can spend more time near the ocean if you go to the beach.
Step 12: You can make your room look like the ocean.
You can decorate your room with shells, coral, and pictures of the ocean, even if you can't live underwater.If you want to feel like you're under the sea, surround your bed with fake coral, plants, and seaweed and paint your walls blue.Hang up ocean-themed pictures if you can't paint your room.It's a great option to haveremovable wall decals.
Step 13: You can find other sea creatures.
If you find some other sea creatures, you will make some friends, and your act will be more convincing.Other sea creatures, such as starfish, crabs, or tropical fish, can be added to your coterie.If you want to, you can start a saltwater aquarium.You can visit your local aquarium.
Step 14: There is a convention for mermaids.
There are large gatherings where mermaids come together to swim, play in the water, watch performers, and connect with each other.If you can make it out to a convention, you will be able to meet a lot of other people who are like you.Las Vegas, NC, and Miami, FL are just a few of the US cities where the convention are held.
Step 15: Check out the movies for inspiration.
Check out some of the popular movies and TV shows, like "The Little Mermaid," "Aquamarine," and "H2O." Try to mimic their behavior in your everyday life.You don't have to take notes on a piece of paper.
Step 16: A name for a mythical creature.
It will make you seem more convincing if you have a mysterious, ocean-like name.You can find a list of traditional mermaid names online, or you can make your own.The Greek word for "mermaid" is Nerida, and she is one of a few examples of the name.
Step 17: Be somewhat confused by the world around you.
They are confused by life on land because they live under the sea.Try to use normal items in ways that are not out of place.You could use a fork to comb your hair.There are no computers or TVs underwater.You can call your friends on your shellphone instead of texting.
Step 18: Walk with a lot of uncertainty.
You are likely to be confused by how your legs work.You can adjust your walking style to appear uncertain of your legs, and find a way to safely trip while you are walking.Do not attempt to walk like a mermaid.Control of your body is important if you are walking with uncertainty.
Step 19: You should sing and sing a lot.
A true mermaid sings well for herself or for an audience.You should play this feature up whenever you can because it's one of the most distinct features.If you want to be a good singer, you need to practice singing as much as possible.Try to think of your life in another world when you sing.
Step 20: You should work on your swimming skills.
She should be more comfortable in the water than on land because of her swimming skills.Improve your underwater fitness by swimming as a form of exercise.You should put your legs and feet together when you swim.You can try training with a tail if you have purchased one.Think of moving like a dolphin, and use your core muscles to propel your body underwater.If you want to stay underwater without air for longer periods of time, you need to work on your underwater breathing skills.
Step 21: Take a class.
If you want to learn how to be a mermaid, you can take special classes.The classes take place at indoor swimming pools and focus on teaching underwater tail techniques.They have tail rental services as well.The classes will make your performance more convincing.