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If you want to act like a mermaid, wear your hair in long, loose waves, adding in hair extensions if you need to. Opt for minimal makeup in blues, purples, and teals, and don’t be afraid of shimmer! You can either wear your own mermaid tail or opt for long, flowy skirts if a tail isn’t practical, Once you look the part, spend as much time near the water as possible. Since mermaids live undersea and aren’t familiar with life on land, act perplexed by ordinary things, and try coming up with unique ways to use household items, like combing your hair with a fork. For tips on improving your mermaid swimming skills, keep reading!