Mermaid Tails, Accessories, Terminology and Tools - Mermaid 101 - Part 2

Raina Mermaid is in for the conservation of the Oceans and also to raise awareness for people who suffer from certain diseases, that often are not easily seen from the outside. This episode features: Welcome to Mermaid 101! This is a guest panel I have at Animaritime where I give the-lo down on the professional and recreational mermaid industry. It's a series of videos made from this talk! Watch Part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkKaPXc1oK8&t=5s Part 2 Includes the following: 0:09 - The word "mermaid" 01:17 - Mermaid Vocabulary 01:21 - Breath holds (types) 02:08 - Other words for Mermaid 02:47 - Freediving 03:04 - Merwranglers/Mertender 03:21 - Mermaid Pod 03:31 - "Safety" person 04:02 - "Mervert" 04:22 - Monofins 04:47 - Types of Tails 05:06 - Fabric Mermaid Tails 06:27 - Silicone Mermaid Tails 07:20 - SIlicone is heavy but you float 07:46 - Sequined and Hybrid Mermaid Tails 08:22 - Accessories 08:27 - lacefront Wigs 08:52 - waterproof makeup 09:52 - Other must have items 11:11 - Training Materials 11:40 - Transporting Mermaid tails 11:58 - Content Creation tools Come back for part 3 which will cover: Skills & Artistry, Makers & Designers ------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: I am a professional who is trained, certified, and insured. I share my experience for storytelling and informational purposes only. Please do not copy what you see me do, but rather seek our professional training first. I'm Raina, a professional mermaid. Please like and subscribe to see my spe-shell content! I've been a mermaid since 2007 and have the first registered mermaid business and swim school in Canada. My business has won multiple awards and I have published three books and participated in the first industry studies! Did you know my husband invented the term "merwrangler"? Follow me online: Join my facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MermaidRainaFans Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hfxmermaid.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hfxmermaid Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RainaMermaid Mermaid resources Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LearntobeaMermaid Use my discount code to save money on silicone tops! Use RAINA10 here: https://thelemonademermaid.com/RAINA10 I am now a SlipIns affiliate too, so you can get 10% off their products with my code RAINA10 or shop using the link: https://slipins.com/?ref=aul4prs7yau You can also get 10% off at www.goggills.com and www.sirenscovedesigns.com on the silicone and fabric finned goggills! I affiliate on Amazon so you can check out my fav products for merfolk here: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/hfxmermaid Want a discount and/or free accessories for Insta360 cameras? Check out these links: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INR96IZ https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INR96IZ https://www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?utm_term=INR96IZ Check out my website for my books, free resources on learning to be a mermaid, workshops and more!: http://www.mermaidraina.com


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