Planet Mermaid Blog
Importance of being a Magical Mermaid!
Mermaids have always held a special place in our imagination. With their ethereal beauty, enchanting singing voices, and mysterious ways, it's no wonder they continue to capture our hearts and minds. But what if you could be a mermaid yourself? Well, with the wide range of mermaid products available today, you can bring a little bit of magic into your life. One of the most popular mermaid products is the mermaid tail. These beautifully designed tails allow you to swim like a mermaid, gliding effortlessly through the water as if you were one of them. Made from high-quality materials, mermaid tails come in a range of colors and designs, from rainbow hues to shimmering metallics, ensuring that there's a tail to suit every mermaid's taste. But mermaid products don't stop at tails. Mermaid-inspired clothing and accessories are also incredibly popular, allowing you to incorporate a little bit of mermaid magic into your everyday life. From delicate seashell jewelry to flowing mermaid skirts and dresses, there are so many ways to add a touch of mermaid whimsy to your wardrobe. For those who love to relax and pamper themselves, there are also a variety of mermaid-themed beauty and skincare products available. From mermaid hair brushes and makeup brushes to bath bombs and face masks, these products are designed to make you feel like you're taking a dip in the sea with your mermaid friends. Of course, no mermaid product collection would be complete without some mermaid home decor. From whimsical mermaid figurines to beautiful mermaid-themed wall art, these items can help transform your home into an underwater wonderland. In conclusion, being a mermaid may not be possible in reality, but with the wide range of mermaid products available, you can bring a little bit of the magic into your life. Whether it's through mermaid tails, clothing, accessories, beauty products, or home decor, there are so many ways to indulge in your love for these enchanting creatures. So why not add a touch of mermaid whimsy to your life today?
How to Make a Mermaid Hair Scrunchie
Planet Mermaid scrunchies are so popular amongst our mermaid fans that we thought we would show you how you can make a scrunchie all by yourself! You can choose your own pattern or patterns depending on how many you wish to make! They would also make great presents for your friends and family. With Christmas coming up what could be more of a perfect gift than an original made by yourself! What you need: 2 pieces of scrunchie pattern material Elastic knotted into a circle A pair of scissors Sewing machine (or if you don’t have one a needle and thread) Step 1 Measure out your scrunchie pattern and cut into two long pieces. Next knot a piece of elastic together so that it makes a loop. Step 2 Turn one of the pieces of scrunchie material inside out and sew the ends together. Step 3 Next take your second scrunchie pattern and do the same. Step 4 Bring both pieces of material together and loop the elastic band around. Step 5 Next turn the edges until you see the scrunchie pattern and fan the material around the elastic. Sew the edges either using the sewing machine or by hand with a needle and thread, making sure the stitches are neat and tight. Step 6 Sew all around until the whole of the outside of the scrunchie has been sewn up. Do not rush this stage as it will affect the end result! Step 7 Once the scrunchie is completely sewn up and secure remove any excess thread. Step 8 You are almost there; all you need to do now is fan out your scrunchie Step 9 Your end result should look like the image above. We hope this has given you lots of inspiration to start making your own. To make it easier we have also downloaded the full video on YouTube - "How to make a mermaid scrunchie hair accessory" so you can watch it as many times as you need. Good luck and get creating! We would love to see and share your own creations on our social media pages - @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing fabric mermaid tails for kids and adults, woman’s mermaid monofins, siren tails and a whole lot more! Keep mermaiding and sharking
The New “The Little Mermaid” Film is coming to our screens!
There has been massive excitement recently with news that filming has now finished for the new “The Little Mermaid” Disney film, although the release date is set for May 26 2023 fans are already super excited and are counting down the days..months..years until it comes out in the cinema. All the team at Planet Mermaid cannot wait and have been debating as to which Planet Mermaid inspired tail would look the best on the gorgeously talented Halle Bailey who has been cast as Ariel little mermaid. Past castings has seen Ariel little mermaid in green and purple, similar to our very own Sea Star or Purple Surf collection Or will they completely change and maybe go for a Sunset Splash style? This tone would look amazing on Halle Bailey really showing off her amazing colour! What do you think Halle should wear; we would love to hear from you on our socials! Next let’s talk material; will it be an inexpensive silicone mermaid tail to go with a silicone monofin? Or will it be a custom silicone mermaid tail or something completely different such as a neoprene mermaid tail?! Planet Mermaid would also love to see Halle in its very own Magic Fin Monofin with three colours available to choose from. Halle would have no problem in choosing which one to go with her mermaid tail! The choices are just endless and we cannot wait to see what the end result will look like. It has not been plain sailing for Halle Bailey, who at only 19 was hit with criticism soon after she was announced by Disney that she would be Ariel in the live action production of the animated classic, “The Little Mermaid”. Twitter and other social media channels were inundated with an online petition #NotMyAriel which saw opinionated and cartoon purists complain that she did not look like the original version of princess Ariel mermaid who was white and a redhead in the 1989 version of the film. Halle however came back in true mermaid style commented: “"I just feel like this role was something bigger than me and greater. I feel like I'm dreaming and I'm just grateful and I don't pay attention to the negativity. It's going to be beautiful and I'm just so excited to be a part of it." Source: BBC Newsbeat Such inspiring words from such a young actress! Planet Mermaid applauds you for your courage, professionalism and ultimate girl power! Disney also hit back defending Halle by pointing out that the original “The Little Mermaid” story was created in 1837 by the famous Danish author Hans Christian Anderson, and that Danes come in many colours including, black and finishing the argument that “The Little Mermaid” is a cartoon, not a biopic and could cast her in any colour they wished! The upcoming film is full of other wonderful characters, including Sebastian played by Daveed Diggs, King Triton played by Javier Bardem, Flounder played by Jacob Tremblay, Ursula played by Melissa McCarthy, Prince Eric played by Jonah Hauer-King and Scuttle played by Awkwafina… Who is your favourite character in the film? The full casting line up looks simply phenomenal…..come on May 26 2023 we can’t wait!! Don’t forget to let us know which Planet Mermaid tail would look great on Halle! Happy Mermaiding
Planet Mermaid helps save the Whales and Dolphins!
Planet Mermaid is very proud to have one of its own mermaid team member’s sign up to the “Swim Serpentine” event to raise valuable funds for WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. The Swim Serpentine event is a one day open water swimming event held on Saturday 18th September at the beautiful Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, home of the Serpentine Swimming Club. Hyde Park swimming is open to everyone at the Serpentine Lido and is an amazing venue to do wild water swimming. Mermaid Ophelie who took no hesitation in signing up comments: “When I was given the opportunity to participate in this event, I said yes straight away without knowing too much about the details. I am always up for doing new and exciting things that challenge me and allow me to work towards a specific goal, all whilst raising money for a great cause. I had recently seen articles about an annual tradition in the Faroe Islands in Denmark where a festival involves the needless killing of hundreds of dolphins and whales, these images have continued to be my inspiration and motivation for doing the swim. Whales, dolphins and all sea creatures are a Mermaid's best friend and they need to be saved, they all deserve a chance to live. When I started training, I was barely able to swim 500m, and this was with lots of breaks! I can now swim 1600m with minimal breaks and longer sets, with each session I try and push myself to swim longer and further. I have loved swimming and being in the water, both in pools and outside in the fresh and most of the time very chilly water. My hair never looks nice, I always seem to have water in my ears and can’t get rid of the smell of chlorine, but it is completely worth it! I'm so excited for the event on the 18th September and can’t wait to swim alongside everyone else participating, I'm sure I won’t be the only mermaid there” Planet Mermaids founder Maggie goes on to say: “We at Planet Mermaid are super proud of Mermaid Ophelie for her endurance, strength and courage to improve her health and stamina whilst doing her part to help save whales, dolphins and porpoises; we are behind her at every stage of this exciting journey” Mermaid Ophelie is openwater swimming in her wetsuit and neoprene swim cap but has said if she raises enough for WDC she may think about using her mermaid tail or even enter other open water swim races in 2021! Mermaid Ophelie has been training extremely hard for this and if all goes well may look to do the North Channel Swim as her next challenge!! Ophelie has already smashed her £300 target which is simply amazing, lets help her get to her ultimate goal of £700, simply click on the link to go straight to her just giving page of you would like to donate to this worthy cause - https://bit.ly/3ySjHyb If Mermaid Ophelie has inspired you to try openwater swimming and you are thinking about where you can find “open water swimming near me” just google and locations will come up near you. Mermaid Ophelie chose to train at Box End, Kempston in Bedfordshire, near Planet Mermaids HQ. Planet Mermaid will be cheering Mermaid Ophelie on during her swim the 18th September so keep an eye on our social media for live updates! Go Mermaid Ophelie you truly are an inspiration and the whales, dolphins and porpoises will be so proud of you!
Planet Mermaid does Tik Tok!
The team at Planet Mermaid are super excited to announce that in celebration of “Mermaid Day” they are launching their very own Tik Tok page and would love you to be part of this amazing adventure. All you need to do is upload your very own mermaid inspired video, whether that be swimming in the bath in your very own Planet Mermaid costume, sunbathing in your mermaid tail on the floor of your sitting room dreaming of lying on a sandy beach or even singing your favourite Ariel song, anything goes and the more imaginative the better! As a reward and to thank you for your hard work each mermaid or merboy chosen to have their video uploaded onto Planet Mermaids Tik Tok platform will become a member of the very exclusive “VIP Reward Scheme” where Pearl Points are given. For every video used 1 pearl point will be rewarded. A £5 Planet Mermaid Gift Voucher will be gifted for every 10 Pearl Points rewarded. Not only that but each month a winner will be selected who has sent in the most inspirational video where they be given an invitation to attend one of Planet Mermaids very own mermaid swimming events held later in the year (subject to COVID19 rules). If you would just like to be a follower no problem at all we would love for you to join us and as a thank you one lucky winner will receive £100 worth of Planet Mermaid gift vouchers. All you need to do is simply follow our Tik Tok handle @planetmermaid Full terms and conditions can be found below: Send us your Tik Tok ready videos for us to upload: Videos need to be between 15-45 seconds Sent via: Wetransfer to win@planetmermid.com Email to win@planetmermid.com – Complete videos or individual clips numbered in the order to be uploaded only (not videos already created on Tik Tok with Tik Tok icon) WhatsApp to +44 (0)7365 009780 Let’s go Planet Mermaid Tik Tok crazy!! Find our Tik Tik handle: @planetmermaid now and let the fun begin! Mermaid love to you all Keep safe! x Disclaimer: We will potentially use any photographs or video sent to us for any future commercial purposes across any of our social media platforms. We consider receipt of any images as confirmation you are happy to comply with this. Pearl points are only added when Planet Mermaid uploads your media to Tik Tok.
PADI Mermaid Program & Partnership
The Professional Associate of Diving Instructors (PADI) have recently released a new PADI Mermaid Program offering courses for beginners to advanced alike. Here at Planet Mermaid, we are thrilled to hear about these courses and equally thrilled to have the opportunity to work with PADI instructors to supply them for all their mermaid needs. About PADI Mermaid Course With the growing interest in mermaids, it is no wonder that PADI have developed courses for those who have the desire to imitate the abilities of mermaids. PADI instructors can take basic, intermediate or advanced courses as well as Mermaid Instructor Trainer courses. For all of these courses, you’ll want to look the part as well as acting the part. PADI Mermaid Partnership That’s where Planet Mermaid comes in. We have a variety of fabric tails and magic fins for both kids and adults. We are able to provide wholesale prices for sets of tails which will work out cheaper for PADI instructors - especially if you have many adults or kids to teach. Visit our wholesale page to find out more. We also ship worldwide so PADI instructors looking for international partnerships are very welcome to contact us. Why Choose Planet Mermaid At Planet Mermaid, we already work with several swimming schools and instructors so we are well equipped to help and work with PADI instructors. Browse through our range of fabric mermaid tails, magic fins and contact to discuss your requirements with us today.
New Product Launch… Halloween Planet Mermaid Style!
Bored with the same Halloween costume and want to stand out from the crowd at the annual spooktacula Halloween party or trick or treat meet up? Look no further Planet Mermaid has the answer! New and ready for the Halloween season is Planet Mermaid’s very own mermaid inspired princess costume! The costume is a beaming sea green fishtail dress with the Ariel signature purple ruffle hemline, finished with a lovely bow detail and tie up neckline to complete the look. The costume comes in three sizes, 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9. Order now and get 10% off using the code HALLOWEEN10 at the checkout. Why not complete the look with a mermaid sparkly sequin purse, also new to the Planet Mermaid collection. The purse comes in three different colours, blue/silver, pink/black and purple/silver, changing colour as you stroke it! Order now whilst stocks last! This purse would also make a great Christmas stocking gift for any mermaid lover. @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing fabric mermaid tails for kids and adults alike! Happy Halloween Mermaid lovers! Keep mermaiding and sharking
How to swim with a mermaid tail?
Finally got the mermaid tail you wanted? Well, now you will want to know the proper way to use it and be able to swim like a mermaid in no time! Follow our step by step guide below to become an expert in swimming with a mermaid tail. Monofin and Mermaid Tail Mermaid tails consist of two parts: Magic Monofin - a rigid fin that aids swimming and gives the tail its mermaid appearance. Wearing a monofin is similar to wearing socks that are easy to pull on and off when needed. Fabric tail skin - a lightweight swimwear piece that is worn over the monofin. It’s got a slit at the bottom for easy access to the monofin. Dolphin Kick Mermaids move gracefully in the water with a full-body wave motion. This movement is called the dolphin kick. Once it is mastered it will be fluid and you will glide through the water like a fish. Imagine the way a dolphin swims. Their tail fin pushes the water up and down. Humans swim by kicking their legs one at a time, but to kick like a dolphin you have to keep your feet together and have them kick in time with each other. The power of the kick comes from your legs, hips, and core. Before going full-on-mermaid, ensure you are prepared: Warm up your body and get used to the water Float on your back Float on your front and take breaths Dunk your head in and out of the water, taking plenty of breaths between swimming underwater Roll from front to back whilst relaxed and calm Tread on water for at least a minute Swim 25 metres If you cannot easily complete this warm up, then you may need to practice your basic swimming skills before attempting to swim like a mermaid. The dolphin kick requires a lot of power, and you need to be able to hold your breath underwater. If you feel nervous or panicked, concentrate on building up your confidence in the water before you do anything else. Work with a coach or parent to get your swimming skills to a level where you feel comfortable swimming on your own. Practice the dolphin kick style of swimming without the monofin to get comfortable with keeping your feet together: Float on your stomach and hold your body in a straight line Your body and head should be parallel to the bottom of the swimming pool. Your arms can be at your sides or stretched out in front of you.Your legs and feet should be kept together, with your feet pointed. Do not lock your knees. Press your chest into the water, then release Keep your core tight, holding your shoulders and arms still. Press your hips into the water at the same time you release your chest Your legs should follow the hips in that downward motion, knees slightly bent. Release your hips and again press your chest down Extend your knees as the hips release, letting the undulating motion flow through your legs Snap your feet The full motion should resemble a whip cracking, with your feet the tip of the whip. It should be fluid, never jerky. Imagine a wave or undulating motion passing through your body, from your hips to your toes. Repeat the sequence When you press your chest down, your hips are moving up. When you press your hips down, your chest is moving up. Your legs should follow the movement of your hips. Once you feel confident with the dolphin kick and have mastered it, you are ready for the fabric covered tail! Pop the tail on at the water’s edge and start swimming like a mermaid! Remember all of the useful tips above when swimming like a mermaid and take note of the safety points below. Mermaid Safety - For Parents & Mermaids/Merboys Our tails have a breathable fabric & an opening at the bottom that makes them safer in the water by not trapping any air. Ensure the Magic Fin socks are pulled up and the fit is correct. No jumping on land, stairs or other mermaids! If you need a "quick release" from the Magic Fin simply remove one foot from the sock and then the other. (A bit like taking your trainers off without using your hands). Practice the move in the water until you master it. Remember, practice makes perfect mermaids. Once you can do this and your fabric tail is on just wriggle out of your tail to become a human again. Do not drag or bash the Magic Fin/tail against the pool edges or base, excessive rubbing can cause damage. Your swimming speed will increase with the Magic Fin, so ensure that you understand the water space around you. Not sure about something? Here are some frequently asked questions to help you out! Quick release technique What does a mermaid tail consist of? Our mermaid tails consist of a fabric made mermaid tail, that you pull on just as you would do with trousers and a separate monofin. Tail can be bought with or without a monofin. Monofin is a rigid insert that aids swimming and also holds the shape of the tail. All our tails have openings at the bottom so that you could insert a monofin from the bottom. Tail fabric covers the monofin whilst swimming. Are Mermaid Tails suitable for Swimming and/or Cosplay? Yes, our Mermaid tails are made from swimwear fabric and designed for use in water. However, they can also be used at home for play. In both cases, care should be taken to ensure that the tail is not damaged through fabric rubbing on rough surfaces or hot waters, to be used in lukewarm waters to ensure colourfast properties. Failure to follow this is considered normal wear and tear, and not included in our money back guarantee What are the care instructions for a Mermaid Tail? We will include the care instructions with your purchase. Note that the Mermaid Tails are hand wash only. Care and respect of the tail is essential - Damage caused by rubbing against rough surfaces or walking are considered natural effects and not covered in the 30 day Warranty Why is the Mermaid Tail open at the bottom? This is to allow the Monofin to be inserted for Swimming and removed afterwards. Additionally, so the Monofin is accessible at all times for safety reasons What is a monofin and can I buy it separately? Monofin is a type of swim fin used in many water sports as a swimming aid. A single rigid flat surface is attached to the swimmer's feet to increase efficiency and speed. In the mermaid world, we love monofins for their mermaid-like appearance. You can buy monofin as a part of the mermaid tail set or separately. How far are the feet supposed to go into the Magic Monofin? The entire foot is supposed to go into the Monofin and the material is supposed to fit around the ankle like a sock. We want our mermaids to truly have the best adventure ever and get involved in swimming activities, staying healthy and fit by exercising and advancing their swimming techniques by taking part in mermaid mania that has truly captured our hearts, we love being part of your world and want you all to stay safe by ensuring your tail ready. Use this guide and stay safe. Very best mermaid kisses and starfish wishes!
National Fitness Day
Background Ever thought about trying a new form of exercise but thought you had not the time, enthusiasm or confidence to do so? Don’t worry you are not alone! National Fitness Day was first set up to encourage people to overcome these inner thoughts and celebrate getting fit and active with other like-minded people. Mermaid Swimming Bored of the same old types of exercise and want to try something that is not only fun but also offers a fantastic workout?.. Look no further than adult mermaid swimming! This excellent idea is the brainchild of Mermaid Wave Swim School who hold mermaid classes all around the country run by experienced mermaid swim instructors. Mermaid Wave saw a gap in the market which linked exercise that stimulates you but primarily and most importantly is fun, a must if you want to keep to your goals of being a healthier and fitter person! Health Benefits Studies show that most people know that exercising is very important but it can also be monotonous and boring and usually falls in the “will do later” list due to lack of time or unwillingness. It is however a very important fact that to enjoy the vitality of good health you must exercise. With this in mind choosing an exercise class that is not only different but fun and very good for your body surely is the answer to all your workout problems. It has been proven that if the mermaid classes are attended on a regular basis and healthy eating is implemented your body will start to become healthier and stronger and not only that your posture will also change due to the body positioning in the pool and core work. Your overall cardio will also improve over the weeks and you will notice a change in your posterior muscles….always a bonus! Mermaid Swimming Technique The key to Mermaid swimming is being graceful in the water and performing slow movements making the swimming look effortless. The tails restrict the swimmers leg movements giving the effect of no legs and as the fin is covered and the persons feet are hidden it gives the tail effect, which in turn makes the swimmer use a flutter kick known as a Butterfly leg kick. The motion of the butterfly kick is a very different process once you are a Mermaid. The costume gives you full support to complete the swimming style and the Magic Fin enables a greater speed, both together are the essence of mermaiding. Swimming with a Magic Fin helps with your overall body position and improves your technique in the water by creating extra buoyancy as you swim. Fin swimming is a new way of learning swimming techniques and co-ordination whilst at the same time improving your overall fitness. Celebrities have already dipped their toes into this fun craze including Geri Halliwell;Planet Mermaids very own celebrity ambassador, Myleen Klass and Britney Spears to name just a few. Mermaid Wave provides all the kit so no added expense is needed, all you need to do is turn up, have fun and transform into a mermaid! Given you an appetite to find out more? With centres all around the UK there is no excuse not to check us out. Visit www.mermaidwave.com or call us on 01234 352488. Remember it’s not just for adult’s children can have mermaid fun too! www.mermaidwave.com See you in the pool!!! Keep Mermaiding! @mermaidwave #mermaidwave #fitness2Me
