PSA: Do you know what scares me? Seeing people who have little to no experience in their mermaid tails, offering mermaid transformations (often with cheap tails and monofins) - especially for little ones.
Please, please always be wary, and don't just go for the cheapest option on the market out there. Safety should always be your FIRST consideration.
Let's be honest - mermaid tails and monofins can be a very real safety hazard if used incorrectly. They're not just a casual toy you can put on and flop around with in the water and immediately get the hang of. They only become an amazing swimming AID, under the proper supervision and guidance. I would hate to see anything bad happen to anyone, simply because they decided to go for the "budget" option.
I've carved out my niche and been in this business for 3 years now - please take it from me. I've had to dive down and rescue people who nobody else even realized were in trouble. I shudder to think what would have happened if that had occurred under the watch of someone less vigilant. We have an extremely high regard for and emphasis on your safety at our mermaid events, as well as the Singapore Mermaid School - we always have extra eyes watching out for our students and clients, and I have also taken sessions with a certified swim safety instructor. Additionally, we've created a unique syllabus at the Singapore Mermaid School that specifically targets building rock-solid foundations of water safety and confidence, so everyone can progress at a pace that's right - and SAFE - for them.
So, please. I care for each and every one of you. Your and your loved ones' safety is the most expensive, most valuable thing. Please don't go to a mermaid who barely knows how to use her own tail. And if you're a mermaid who barely knows how to use her own tail, please don't offer your services (especially mermaid sessions for OTHERS). When bad stuff happens, we're ALL going to be tarred with the same brush. And THEN I'm really going to get mad.
