She bought a basic fabric tail with a mono fin and said she ... fertility and beauty — but also as destructive as the nature of water — mermaid tales are told in cultures around the world ...

Matthew: So, I have been making mermaid tails for over 10 years ... Usually what we recommend is getting a water-soluble, oil-free hair conditioner, because they're slick but they break down ...

"At 16, 'H2O: Just Add Water' was a big inspiration ... I wanted to post a photo of my mermaid's tail and worried everyone would think I was an absolute freak. I was definitely embarrassed ...