FAQ

What types of tails do you sell?

I make fabric tails, hybrid tails (fabric body and silicone fins), basic silicone tails (less detailed, lighter, budget friendly silicone tail) and full silicone tails. (Solid silicone, movie quality, most realistic)

 

How do I choose my size?

Each tail is custom made to fit you! I send a measurements chart and instructions for an optional duct tape body double and make the tail to match those measurements.

 

Can tails be used for swimming

Only if you are a strong swimmer who is tail ready! The tails I make are specifically made for use in water and only made using skin safe, animal safe, and water safe materials BUT even with a safely made tail, you can still get hurt if you aren’t a strong enough swimmer to handle a tail. Please check out tail safety information here: https://haleymermaid.wixsite.com/realmermaid/huge-sale

 

Do monofins come inside the tails?

Yes! In order to safely swim in a mermaid tail you need a proper monofin inside! Monofins are permanently built into all silicone flukes. I use professionally made monofins from finis and body glove (reliable swim equipment manufacturers)

 

Do you offer rush orders?

Unfortunately I cannot offer rush orders at this time. Handmade art takes time to make properly and rushing makes mistakes and imperfections more likely to occur.

 

How much is shipping

US Shipping is typically $30-$100 depending on the weight and size of the tail. International shipping is calculated differently but I would estimate $100-$200 not including any import fees.

 

 

What is your cancelation policy?

I am only able to cancel an order if I have not ordered materials yet or started construction of the tail. I am not able to offer refunds on custom made items.

 

Do you offer payment plans?

I do offer payment plans. I am able to offer 3 month or 6 month payment plans allowing you to pay on the total as much as you like as often as you like for the selected time frame.

 

How old do you have to be to purchase a tail?

You must be 18 or older to place and order.

 

How old do you have to be to swim in a mermaid tail?

Fabric tails are recommended for strong swimmers ages 7+ and as first time tails regardless of age.

Hybrid tails are recommended for strong swimmers ages 10+.

Basic silicone tails are recommended for strong swimmers (with experience using fabric tails) ages 12+

Full silicone tails are recommended for strong swimmers (with experience using fabric tails) ages 18+.

 

How much do your mermaid tails cost?

Fabric tails $100+

hybrids $450+,

basic silicone tails $500+

full silicone tails $1750+