How to Convince Your Friends You're a Mermaid
If you want to convince your friends you're a mermaid, commit to learning as much as you can about mermaids so you'll be able to answer any questions about the mermaid lifestyle. Before you adopt a mermaid identity, think about what kind of mermaid you are. For example, you can pretend to be a tropical, arctic, or deep sea mermaid, all of which have a unique look and background. To get a mermaid look, grow your hair out as long as you can and accessorize with ocean-colored ribbons, sea creature clips, and shells. If someone asks where you got your shells, say “home” and change the subject to make them think you're a mermaid. Since mermaids transform into their true selves when they touch water, act nervous around water as if touching it would expose your secret to the world!
Wear clothing that’s pastel or sequinned to give off a mermaid vibe. Pastel shades of green, purple, blue, and coral are all great options. To add a bit of sparkle to your outfit, put on a sequinned coat or belt to make your outfit shine. Sequined jackets or pants that are bedazzled are great choices. Look for flowy pastel-colored dresses. Choose turquoise, purple, coral, or gold shoes to complete the look. Choose clothes that have mermaid graphics for a bolder look. Pick out sea-themed clothing, looking for things like shirts with seashell pictures or skirts with a mermaid scales pattern on them. You could even wear a graphic T-shirt with a picture of a mermaid or beach scene on it. Wear a dress covered in pictures of seashells or a skirt with lots of fish on it. Pick out a T-shirt with a picture of a dolphin, jeweled treasure chest, or underwater scene on it. Pick out jewelry made of things like pearls or shells. Accessorizing with jewelry is a great way to add mermaid charm to your outfit. Wear a pearl necklace, seashell earrings, or turquoise and blue bracelets. Visit a jewelry store to find cute mermaid jewelry options, or go online to search for mermaid jewelry. Make your own jewelry by stringing seashells with holes in them onto a necklace. Find hair accessories that pull together your mermaid look. Choose hair accessories that compliment your outfit and match the colors you're wearing. You can also pick out bolder hair accessories like metallic headbands or seashell hair clips. Wear a blue and green ribbon in your hair to match a blue and green dress. Transform a regular outfit into a mermaid-inspired look by wearing a headband covered in jewels or a hair clip with seashells on it. Get a mermaid tail to take your mermaid look to the next level. Purchase your mermaid tail online, make it yourself, or have it custom-made by a professional. Choose one made of fabric so it's not too heavy, picking out one you can swim in if desired. Mermaid tails can be expensive, so shop around before deciding which one you want if you're purchasing it. Mermaid tails come in all different colors and varieties. Go online and type “usable mermaid tails” into a search engine to find lots of options. Make your own mermaid tail using stretchy fabric with a scaly pattern on it and a rubber mat to use for the end of your tail. Take pictures of yourself in the tail so your friends might see them.  for natural mermaid hair. Create beach waves You can create wavy hair several ways. If you have a little natural curl in your hair, spritz your hair with a sea salt spray to bring out your hair's natural waves. You can also use a curling iron to curl strands of hair for just a few seconds each, leaving you with loose, tousled curls. The longer your hair length, the better⁠—mermaids are known for having long hair. Consider adding extensions to your hair to make it longer if desired, but be sure to talk to your parents about it first! Add a few drops of hair oil to your hair to give it a natural mermaid shine. Dye your hair a pastel color for a bolder mermaid hairstyle. This could be a color like pastel blue, purple, pink, or green. Visit a salon to have them professionally dye your hair, or pick out a kit in the color of your choice to do it yourself. Dyeing your hair is more of a commitment, so make sure it's allowed by your school and your parents first. If you don't want to dye your hair, consider getting a wig instead.  so it looks as natural as possible. Apply your makeup Since mermaids are often swimming in the water, they don't tend to wear heavy makeup. Keep your look as natural and subtle as possible, opting for makeup like foundation to cover up any blemishes and a light swipe of mascara to make your eyes pop. Add a neutral shade of lip gloss to your lips to make them shiny.  a pastel or metallic color if desired. Paint your nails Pick a pastel color in blue, purple, green, or coral. A metallic nail polish color in gold or silver is great for adding a little sparkle and will go with almost any outfit. If you like nail art, try painting fish, ocean waves, seashells, or a mermaid tail on your nails. Study mermaid lore and ocean facts so you can talk about these topics. Read books or online articles about mythology, mermaid lore, and any related fairytales so you know as much about mermaids as possible. It's also a good idea to learn about your nearest ocean or body of water that you'd be swimming in as a mermaid in case you're asked about it. For example, you might need to know what kinds of animals live in the body of water closest to you, how deep the water is, or how long mermaids have existed. Check out books like Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore by Skye Alexander or Mermaid Tales from Around the World by Mary Pope Osborne. Look up mermaid lore such as the history of sirens. Sing whenever possible to imitate a mermaid’s musical charm. If you're a good singer, sing to yourself during times when it's acceptable, like when you're walking between classes or hanging out with friends. If you'd rather not sing, try humming or listening to mermaid music while you're with your friends. Avoid singing during class or other times when you're supposed to be quiet so you're not disruptive. To find mermaid music, look online for mermaid playlists that include Celtic and underwater sounds. Bring up mermaid topics subtly in conversation with your friends. Whenever someone talks about swimming, mythology, the ocean, or any other topic related to mermaids, this is a great time to show off your mermaid knowledge. Bringing up the topic yourself is easy to do by asking your friends a question like, “Did you see that TV show on underwater explorations?” or “What's your favorite beach you've been to recently?” Wait for your friends to answer your questions, and then add your own little tidbits of information that you've learned. Talk to your friends about how fast you can swim or what you've learned about the ocean's tides. Avoid touching water to show your friends you’re a true mermaid. It's said that if a mermaid touches water, she only has a few seconds before she turns into her true self. Avoid things like water fountains and sinks, and try to drink your water from a straw or bottle. If you do get wet or splashed, act panicked and dry yourself off as quickly as possible. Carry a towel with you in your backpack or purse in case you get wet. If your friends ask you to go swimming, you'll need to say you can't without giving a specific reason. All of these actions will strongly hint to your friends that you're a mermaid. Be discreet to convince your friends properly. If you're constantly talking about how you're a mermaid, your friends aren't going to take you seriously. A true mermaid doesn't want others to know she's a mermaid, making it important that you give hints instead of outright telling your friends what you are. Get pet fish to show your love for marine life. Purchase a small pet goldfish or betta fish from your local pet store if you don't already have a pet fish. Put the fish in a fish tank in your room, decorating the tank with colorful stones or algae. The fish will help show your passion for the water and its inhabitants while being a new friend! Talk to your parents about getting a fish first. Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility, and it's important to have their permission and support. When your friends come to visit, point out your pet fish to them, telling them its name and fun facts about its specific species. Pick out sea-themed bedding and pillows. This could be as simple as choosing blue bedding that's the same color as the ocean, or picking out blankets and pillows that have ruffles on them that look like waves. Choosing bedding that reminds you and any visitors like your friends of the ocean will help remind them how similar you are to a mermaid. Pick out sheets that have fish or seashells on them. Choose light turquoise or blue satin bedding with ruffles for a beautiful beach vibe. Hang flowy curtains that look like the ocean’s waves. Choose curtains in a very light color, like white or light blue. Pick out curtains that are mostly sheer so the light shines through them easily, giving your room a mystical and bright feel. Pick out curtains that have ruffles or billow out towards the ground for the best effect. Chiffon is a great curtain material because it lets the light through while being soft and slightly shiny. Gather mermaid-related pictures to hang on the walls. Print out pictures of mermaids swimming in the ocean or hanging out on rocks to place in frames around your room. Choose other sea-themed pictures, like photos of the beach at sunset or a pod of dolphins, to hang around your room as well. Decorate your picture frames with sequins or seashells to finish off the look. You can also pin the photos on a bulletin board or tape them to a mirror. Store your jewelry in a treasure chest. This is a very cute way to hint that you're a mermaid while keeping your jewelry collection in a fashionable container. Either decorate your own treasure chest, or purchase a jewelry box already decorated at a home goods store or online. If you're decorating your own treasure box, paint it a pastel color like pink or purple, glue sequins onto it, or cover it in plastic jewels. You can also decorate a treasure chest to store other things in, like blankets, books, toys, or other supplies. Keep a mermaid diary out for your friends to glimpse. Decorate a diary with a picture of a mermaid and other sea-related things, making it clear from the front cover that this is your mermaid diary. Write in the diary about mermaid experiences so that any friends who stumble upon it will want to read about your mermaid life. Your diary could say “The Life of a Mermaid” on the front and be covered in pictures of the ocean, seashells, and marine life. Write things in your journal like, “I'm craving the ocean,” “Today my scales itched a lot,” or “I hope I get to swim with the pod of dolphins again!” Bring this diary with you to school if desired so your friends see you writing in it. 
Wear clothing that’s pastel or sequinned to give off a mermaid vibe. Choose clothes that have mermaid graphics for a bolder look. Pick out jewelry made of things like pearls or shells. Find hair accessories that pull together your mermaid look. Get a mermaid tail to take your mermaid look to the next level.  for natural mermaid hair. Dye your hair a pastel color for a bolder mermaid hairstyle.  so it looks as natural as possible.  a pastel or metallic color if desired. Study mermaid lore and ocean facts so you can talk about these topics. Sing whenever possible to imitate a mermaid’s musical charm. Bring up mermaid topics subtly in conversation with your friends. Avoid touching water to show your friends you’re a true mermaid. Be discreet to convince your friends properly. Get pet fish to show your love for marine life. Pick out sea-themed bedding and pillows. Hang flowy curtains that look like the ocean’s waves. Gather mermaid-related pictures to hang on the walls. Store your jewelry in a treasure chest. Keep a mermaid diary out for your friends to glimpse. 