My name is Traci Hines, and I’m a singer, mermaid model, performer, accessory designer, and a makeup artist too. Today I’m sharing step-by-step directions to help you achieve a fantastical mermaid look this Halloween.
Tools
A good set of makeup brushes
An eyelash curler

Products
Face:
Mineral foundation
Finishing powder
Blush

Eyes:
Eye shadow primer and matte white eyeliner
Loose shimmer eye shadows in shades of white, ivory, purple, bronze, and the colors of the sea, green and blue! (I used some colors from Madison Street Beauty.)
Jet black liquid eyeliner
Black mascara
2 sets of false eyelashes – A thick and dramatic set for the top (I love the eyelashes from mrssteptoe) and a softer pair for your lower lashes.
Eyelash glue

Lips:
Deep purple lipliner and lipstick (I used “Jester” from BL Soaps.)
Loose shimmer shadow dust in purple shade.

Special Effects:
Spirit gum
Large clear iridescent bubble paillette sequins in at least 2 sizes. ShinySparklePretty has some great styles.
Smaller nail art sequins. I chose to mix 2 colors: an iridescent clear and a light blue.
Baby oil to remove your makeup at the end of the night. (Especially those scales!)

Step 1: Get Your Face On
Start with foundation powder and blush. Apply pink blush to your cheekbones. Dust the mineral veil finishing powder over your entire face to set. Blend with your fingers if you need to.
Step 2: Eyes
Apply eye shadow primer across your lids. Carefully line your waterline with white eyeliner. Highlight under your brows and add just a touch of white to the inner corners of your eyes, extending out. Blend out any rough edges with your fingers.
Apply white shimmer eyeshadow over the white eyeliner. Make sure to brush under your brow bone and at the inner corners of your eyes, blending out. Using your fingers or a fluffy shadow brush, blend the green and turquoise shimmer powder along your temples. Blend down towards your jawline and up towards your forehead. Set the shadow by using a touch of translucent powder.
Finally, use a fine brush to line your eyes with jet black liquid liner. With the remaining liner left on your brush, brush a thin line below your lash line.

Step 3: Lashes
Start by curling your brows with an eyelash curler. Next, apply mascara to your top lashes.
Take your top false lashes and size them to fit your eye shape. Once your lashes are the right size, squeeze a thin line of glue right along the lash line. Wait 10 to 20 seconds to let the glue get tacky, then stick ’em on.
For the bottom lashes, cut a pair of long wispy lashes in half. Apply the glue along the line of eyeliner you created earlier and affix the half-lash. Finish with one last sweep of mascara to your top lashes.

Step 4: Mermaid Scales
Start by pulling back your hair so that no hair sticks to your face. Apply tiny dabs of spirit gum at the temples. Layer the paillette sequins at your temples, then extend to your cheekbones and above your brows. Make sure the sequins are applied on top of each other so that they look like scales. Finally, add smaller, nail-size sequins to complete the scale look.

Step 5: Lips
Begin by lining your lips with lip liner. You can also fill in your lips with the liner. Next, apply your lipstick. I use a lip brush because it gives me more control, so I can get that clean edge. Finish by dabbing shimmery lavender powder on your lips with your fingers. You can use eyeshadow powder as well.

Step 6: Hair
If you want to use your own hair, braid it the night before to create easy waves. No styling time necessary. Just pull it out the braid and, voilà: magical mermaid texture!
If you prefer to wear your mermaid hair in a color that isn’t your day-to-day, put on a costume wig. Start off by tightly braiding your hair, then pin it flat on your head so you can easily stretch the wig over your head front to back. Once you’ve got it on, pin the wig around your head so it doesn’t slip off.
Step 7: Costume
Finish with a fun mermaid costume. I’ve made myself a sparkly seashell top and added a tail made by my good friend Lisa Fabio. Now all that’s left to do is flip your fins. Make sure to fill your treasure bag before making your way back to your watery grotto!
Becky Sapp is a photographer, filmmaker, and artist based in Los Angeles. She also sells her photography and screenprints in her Etsy shop, xflyonthewallx. Traci Hines runs The Siren’s Grotto, where she makes and sells custom wigs and hair accessories (including those featured in this video). She also makes appearances and sings original music.
367 comments
ballerina20 said 9 years ago
This is awesome! I love the idea of using the different sized sequins to create a scale effect! Thanks for posting :)
VidGirlsandDolls said 9 years ago
This really looks like fun. Colors & glitters !
Crystalcat1989 said 9 years ago
Love the scales , Great idea :)
ACupOfSparkle said 9 years ago
:)) This is awesome!!!!!! Looks fantastic.
RossLab said 9 years ago
Wow! You are so good! I love this tutorial... now I just need a Halloween party to show this off:)))
epise001 said 9 years ago
What a great Halloween costume idea and a great make up tutorial! Thanks!
BRHDesigns said 9 years ago
OMG this is fabulous! Such wonderful ideas, very creative!
cutesonrisa said 9 years ago
What a wonderful idea! My favorite part is adding the different sized sequins around the face! I love the wig! Thanks for the opportunity to win the beautiful hair adornments : ]
Iammie said 9 years ago
Love it!
kelleylo said 9 years ago
omgosh how absolutely GORGEOUS! I believe that this is what I am going to do for halloween! THANK YOU for the tutorial!
ANWsHandcraftedGifts said 9 years ago
So beautiful! I can't wait to try it out!
PoleStar said 9 years ago
This is really fun, love the step by step, and the result is awesome! Very inspiring.
LoveandKnit said 9 years ago
Amazing! : )
Earleyimages said 9 years ago
Great ideas
shyght said 9 years ago
Thanks so much for sharing! You are incredibly talented and creative! Would love to see more blogs from you!
jammerjewelry said 9 years ago
Wonderful ideas, thanks
HopeChestHome said 9 years ago
That makeup is ridiculously awesome!!! Makes me want to dress up this year instead of sit and watch scary movies all night!
zenmasterflash said 9 years ago
So magical!
AukinasGoddess said 9 years ago
Creative and inspiring!.. goes beyond halloween. ;) x
BeneficialMinerals said 9 years ago
Thank you for featuring my products in your video!! You are gorgeous!
amykins0401 said 9 years ago
I LOVE how you used sequins to produce the scale effect!!!!
sparrowgrey said 9 years ago
Such an amazing idea for Halloween. I love costumes that feature some awesome make-up artistry. Well done!
simplelovingfamily said 9 years ago
Love it!
mrssteptoe said 9 years ago
Wow! You've inspired us all! Thanks so much for including my lashes in your related items - so thrilled!
myvintagecrush said 9 years ago
Beautiful!
LittleLadyIrish said 9 years ago
I love this!! I was considering dressing as a mackerel but this looks much more glamorous!! :p Thanks for sharing!
TechnicolorSquirrel said 9 years ago
This is excellent! I loved the idea and the tutorial! Would you mind if I shared this during my online event in a few weeks? I will be sharing ideas on costumes and all things Halloween and I think this would be a great addition.
sweetgirlboutique said 9 years ago
oh LOVE!!! my 4.5 yo wants to be a mermaid for Halloween and now she wants me to be her "mermaid mama"...with this make up and hair, I think YES!
LesleyWilsonArt said 9 years ago
Thank you, that tutorial was really cool!
peshka said 9 years ago
So beautiful, fantastic!
TheUntamedHeart said 9 years ago
Wow! This is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
NatureLinds said 9 years ago
UGH!!!!! In LOVE! thanks :) :)
heartbreakable said 9 years ago
loooooove it!
bedouin said 9 years ago
This looks so fun ~ love love the variety sized sequins ~ you look beautiful!!!
MuseMinerals said 9 years ago
oh this totally gets in touch with my inner Pisces!!! :D
hondaranchergirl33 said 9 years ago
So very pretty, the scales are amazing!!
MissMPhotography said 9 years ago
This is fantastic! I am going to be a mermaid for Halloween this year. I am so glad you posted this!!!
AntoinettesWhims said 9 years ago
Beautiful!!!
WhisperingOak said 9 years ago
The result is stunning
GarrettandGrace said 9 years ago
lovely...
TheGraveyardGirls said 9 years ago
Fantastic! Who doesn't love mermaids? :)
JuicyBows said 9 years ago
Really GORGEOUS ! <3
jdlemmons said 9 years ago
wow this is fantastic! very creative :)
JennieAnne1 said 9 years ago
Love this!! I may want to do it for everday : )
MootiDesigns said 9 years ago
Very cool, beautiful make up ideas. Thanks for sharing!
DreamOfPhilanthropy said 9 years ago
This is awesome and totally inspiring. I think I may have to be a mermaid for Halloween now. :-D
kaydity said 9 years ago
Absoultely beautiful!! You have inspired me to me a mermaid! LOVE IT!
SoireeChicShoppe said 9 years ago
Thank you! Just what I needed, I'm dressing as a mermaid for Halloween :) Can't wait to try your tutorial!
gemagenta said 9 years ago
Wow! AMAZING! I want to be a mermaid, everything looks great! (And I love your purplish hair!)
Sophia2007 said 9 years ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
AutumnSkyAdornments said 9 years ago
I love the use of sequins...so clever!
MoonlitWonders said 9 years ago
My imagination is a "go"! I may have just found my Halloween costume finally! :) Great job!
AudWise1 said 9 years ago
What a beautiful look! Thank you for the step by step :)
spookysadventurepals said 9 years ago
I have the perfect scaly dress to go with this look. best mermaid look I've seen. eeeeeee so gorgeous :3
funkykristen said 9 years ago
What a wonderful post and tutorial! Love the mermaid look! :)
BanglewoodSupplies said 9 years ago
Beautiful. I am still trying to figure out what I will be...
LollyBooWho said 9 years ago
Love this post!! The makeup looks amazing and I LOVE the idea of using those sequins as scales :))... the starfish are incredible!!
kandiarray said 9 years ago
This is great!! Very inspirational. I especially love the idea of the scales and the lower lashes =)
tweetheartwallart said 9 years ago
Too cute!
godsdumbblonde said 9 years ago
Perfect mermaid look! Im seriously considering changing my halloween costume to a memaid now lol!
luvalexa said 9 years ago
This is stunning! p.s. never thought I'd say that about a halloween makeup,,,
hsailormoon said 9 years ago
Totally love the tutorial, it was a lot of steps to cover, but it was done quickly and did not skip any step. The photo/diagrams also included, makes this much easier for people to follow, to have both mediums (video + photos/text). Fantastic~
LSBodyTreats said 9 years ago
Great tutorial! I love the colors and the way everything you've used compliments each other!
myAvonlea said 9 years ago
I LOVE mermaids. Beautiful. Thank you for the tips.
VuzjaProductions said 9 years ago
This is awesome cuz i want to be a mermaid for Halloween :)
breakfromreality said 9 years ago
Gorgeous!! Love it all! The wig is amazing <3
LaurieKate said 9 years ago
Absolutely amazing!! She makes it look so easy and doable!!!
earthmama221 said 9 years ago
Oh very cool! I think I'm going to have to try this out!
littleshopofphotos said 9 years ago
So interesting!! Awesome!!
AdorableAllDay said 9 years ago
if i win i am sharing with my BFF because we love aquamarine. i know you're probably doubting that i'm over 18 with that aquamarine reference, but i'm just embarrassing. :)
MistressDanzig said 9 years ago
The scales are such a cool idea! You look gorgeous! Really very inspiring makeup!! =D
maggpie said 9 years ago
In my next life, I want to come back as a mermaid. Love this tutorial!
PrettyBirdAttire said 9 years ago
Beautiful! I love adding the sequins, I would have never thought of that!
littlebluebird5 said 9 years ago
Thank you -- this is so awesome!! You are so talented, and I really appreciate you sharing your time & creativity. My daughter is going to be a mermaid for Halloween, and I was wondering what to do. (I'm making her costume, and your tutorial can totally be modified to be perfect for a child!!) Thank you so much for showing all of your awesome "mermaid secrets". The sequin scales, the colored hair, the shell/sequin extensions, etc... You are really helping a regular momma out with all of your attention to details. My daughter would really love to wear a pair of those cute clips in her hair for Halloween!! *hint, hint!!*
lindsaymakowski said 9 years ago
I follow Traci on YouTube. Love her looks and music! So excited to see her here on another of my websites. I'd love to win one of Traci's creations! :)
bagsbymelanie said 9 years ago
This is so cool! I love the sequin scales!
pinkfuzzykitty said 9 years ago
Awesome!
lindsaymakowski said 9 years ago
*my favorite websites
dragonflybynight said 9 years ago
Thanks, Traci, for sharing your fun tutorial with us! You are beautiful and talented!
lindseylu884 said 9 years ago
You are crazy talented! I love it and do not think it could have turned out better!
CounterCoutureK8 said 9 years ago
How fun! Passing along to my professional make up artist friend! Woul love to win ;)
elleestpetite said 9 years ago
I love mermaids! This looks like a lot of fun to try out.
JKCreate said 9 years ago
Oh my goodness... My childhood dream of growing up to be a mermaid may now be plausible! This is so fantastic!!
cascobaysoap said 9 years ago
wow! beautiful! I soo want to do this!!! :) Shannon
TealRoses said 9 years ago
I love this!
DrapersDangles said 9 years ago
I love dabbling with makeup. What a great tutorial! And with no Halloween costume ideas yet for myself, I may have to put it to good use...
MyDiscoveredThoughts said 9 years ago
I absolutely love this idea for Halloween! I'm always looking for creative ways to dress up! I think the video was very well done and I like how it was short, simple and to the point. :) Thank you for sharing!!!
SmithAndDaphne said 9 years ago
Love those starfish! The added green shadow along her temples was a interesting makeup technique, too.
shan238 said 9 years ago
How freakin fun, I've been all about my daughters first Halloween o haven't even thought about me. This is great thanks
sdmariejewelry said 9 years ago
Wow, amazing!
hummingbirdie said 9 years ago
beautiful! this gives me a few ideas for my alien costume make up this year. and love the little starfish.
coralbelles said 9 years ago
Fantastic!
megrat7 said 9 years ago
This was going to be my halloween costume. Darn!
oldworldapothecary said 9 years ago
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amyjomcguigan said 9 years ago
ohhh perfect!!!! I actually just made a mermaid tail for halloween!!!! I was curious if I wanted scary mermaid or beautyfabolucious..... definately going with a pretty mermaid :)
gddsoshun said 9 years ago
my business is mermaid massage! so this is so interesting to me. you are beautiful and the whole mermaid energy is about plunging into the depths of your soul to reveal the truth. thanks for this lovely page. keep doing what you are doing!!
FeliciaMariah said 9 years ago
Wow!! Wonderful tutorial!! I want to try this out!!!
LittleSketchyCards said 9 years ago
So pretty! Makes me want to try this out for Halloween :)
phigirl said 9 years ago
this was awesome! ok, who's having a party this halloween so i can dress up as a mermaid??
amcilrath said 9 years ago
LOVE!!!! What a great idea!!! Definitely doing this!! I love Mermaids!
ashleydp2 said 9 years ago
Definitely would like to see more blogs from you! You just inspired my costume for this year :) Amazing creativity!!! Very Talented!
z0mbiet0ast said 9 years ago
Beautiful! I love Traci & makeup tutorials! I've always wanted to see a really good quality video like this from her. : )
SkiesofUranus said 9 years ago
I am such a fan of the dark purple lips! Purple happens to be my favorite color! And I think you just gave the inspiration for a costume for a group I'm in that's helping out by giving candy to kids for Halloween! :) Mermaid Princess I shall be! :)
arielmermaid said 9 years ago
This is amazing...I love it! :D Thank you so much for the tips...I LOVE the colors!
wezebo said 9 years ago
You are very creative and imaginitive...love the step by step for people like myself who are not creative!...cool costume..
keellis said 9 years ago
So pretty and easy!! I might need to adapt/change my pumpkin costume idea!
Nigheve said 9 years ago
This is so beautiful and inspiring. Thanks so much!
CharmsByNash said 9 years ago
I love Traci's costumes and accessories. This was an excellent video. Her makeup is gorgeous!!!
FairyTalesMermdScale said 9 years ago
Love this! I may not even use this for Halloween, I'll just get creative one day at random XD
SweetCreations77 said 9 years ago
My 12 year old and my 6 year old are going to love this can't wait till they get home to show them Thanks so much for a way to save money this year :)
gardenandsea said 9 years ago
do I have any choice NOT to become a mermaid now?!
msatte1 said 9 years ago
I love this! So inspirational. Definitely want to do this for Halloween!
MadisonStreetBeauty said 9 years ago
This is amazing! Thank you so much for featuring our eye shadows! I love the tutorial, I'm definitely being a mermaid this year!
erinkdixon said 9 years ago
LOVE this!
Brooklynretro said 9 years ago
WOW!! FANTASTIC!
mermaidbella said 9 years ago
Not just for Halloween but for all year round. Gorgeous tutorial. :)
garrettjaime1982 said 9 years ago
Seriously stunning and well done on the video. You make it look so easy!
purpleipod said 9 years ago
Incredible colour combinations and great idea :))
VitaDiFantasia said 9 years ago
This is absolutely stunning. I love doing makeup design. This will definitely help.
bellejarvintage said 9 years ago
Wow Great Video by Becky Sapp!!
JuJuEyeball said 9 years ago
How funny! My hubby and I are doing Trunk or Treat at our church again this year, and we're going to be a mermaid and a pirate. I've been searching for good mermaid looks, and some of my favorites have been of Traci. So excited to see that she has an Etsy shop. :) I've been creating jewelry and accessories for my costume, and I love those little starfish - very inspiring. The video was inspiring, too - can't wait to finish this costume! Then I can move on to the giant shell I'll be sitting in, haha!
susannaholmes said 9 years ago
This is amazing!
mlwhyte said 9 years ago
I adore Traci on YouTube and on Etsy as well. This tutorial is so awesome and winning some of her starfish accessories would be amazing! <3
storeythreads said 9 years ago
My friend was going to be a mermaid for Halloween! I dont think we would have gotten the make up down like you have ; ) Amazing work! I love Halloween, i have tons of cute vintage pieces in my shop that could be used for costumes right now!
Sushibear said 9 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Fantastic idea & great instructions!
SplashOfMagic said 9 years ago
Might have to try this for my next mermaid shoot.
Mclovebuddy said 9 years ago
this is so awesome and fun!
AyeCHIHUAHUA said 9 years ago
LOVE THIS! Thank you!
CheringtonMetalcraft said 9 years ago
Truly stunning! :)
sopranoidol said 9 years ago
Traci, you never cease to amazing us all. Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity! I'm going to have to try this. xoxo
katarchy said 9 years ago
Gorgeous! Great tutorial and video. :)
risingstar294 said 9 years ago
did u use a 5D to film this?? Its amazing quality and really shows off the makeup closeups beautifully!!
HeirloomRevelations said 9 years ago
TRACI !!! Gorgeous look , flawless job. Love the lavender hair :-)))
AmyMichelleJewelry said 9 years ago
How fun! Very clever and unique idea for halloween!
LittleWrenPottery said 9 years ago
Wow looks amazing! I'm really bad at putting makeup on, I obviously need all the help I can get lol :)
littlepennylane said 9 years ago
Hey Guys! I'm Lisa Fabio, the designer of the Tail traci is wearing in this INCREDIBLE video! If anyone would like to inquire about custom items or see more of what i do, just visit my shop or message me! In the meantime, everyone visit Traci's shop and you can be a mermaid too! If she isnt sold out! better get there fast!
TheScarfTree said 9 years ago
Such a pretty mermaid! Well done, amazing work, so pretty! Mermaids are magical!
jeanius80 said 9 years ago
just fun! I love the use of sequins!
ibukij said 9 years ago
Beautiful as always!
Nevlonniel said 9 years ago
Fantastic job! I love the attention to detail! =D
jacki650 said 9 years ago
I think this awesome! I have always wanted to be the little mermaid sooo...I think I may have to do it with a dazzled upgrade using this tutorial :) I made sure to add this post to this SkinnyScoop List of Halloween costume ideas > www.skinnyscoop.com/list/claudia/halloween-brew-ha-ha
TheMoonside said 9 years ago
Awesome, Traci! I'll definitely use this tutorial in the future!
Missieb92 said 9 years ago
Beautiful makeup tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
stylewhile said 9 years ago
WOW I love the tutorial.
sandie898 said 9 years ago
You are such an adorable mermaid. I am at heart and will try to be this Halloween. My little grandson will love it. Thanks ! Sandy
Hellokat85 said 9 years ago
LOVE the look! And am in love with the clips as well!! Thanks for the amazing tutorial! :)
blondesocialite said 9 years ago
LOVE this look! Especially the scales.
bklynBridge95 said 9 years ago
This was awesome totally makes me want to be a mermaid for Halloween and I got to get me some of those starfishes
diamosaur said 9 years ago
This was really amazing! You are so talented at makeup, singing, acting, creating, EVERYTHING! (:
faeryn said 9 years ago
thank you so much for sharing! *crossing fingers* for those clips!
SteamWolf said 9 years ago
That was super cute!
bellerina214 said 9 years ago
This is amazing!!! I love Traci's work :) Can't wait to give it a try :D
MemaidBride said 9 years ago
I love it! I love the idea of using bubble sequins for scales and that mermaid wig is absolutely GORGEOUS! You make the cutest stuff, Traci. And FINALLY a make-up tutorial!
JuicyJewelryStore said 9 years ago
I really like this look! Especially the scales - it is so creative!
Celcia said 9 years ago
Love your hair accessories!
Ashesart1 said 9 years ago
Love this!! Very Beautiful!!
slomoko said 9 years ago
Incredible! I've always wanted to be a mermaid! And the sea foam wig is amazing!
ladycathead said 9 years ago
I may have to use this idea for a fantasy costume for my local medieval faire. So pretty. Sequins as scales=LOVE <3 <3 <3
Lunatia said 9 years ago
Beautiful as always, Traci! <3
paperpyro said 9 years ago
sweeet!
AngelFishGrotto said 9 years ago
Your too cute Traci!
awsumtinkerbell said 9 years ago
wonderful as always. i'm definitely copying your style for my mermaid halloween! hope i win :)
GreenGirlWorld said 9 years ago
Made a mermaid costume for my baby girl for Halloween. Would love to be one too, thank you for the beautiful giveaway!
LadyMakoMermaidStyle said 9 years ago
*<* ohhhhhh it sooo cool i allways had a make similñar to that in my head but didn't dare to do it...... some day.... *_* is so sad i can't participate to win those awesome starfish hair adornments ...because i live in argentina TwT buuuu WHY!!!?
WillowBaySupply said 9 years ago
Great makeup how-to! I love the sequin idea, so creative!
Blackenedruby said 9 years ago
Ok now I want to be a mermaid for Halloween! I keep changing my mind.
Missieb92 said 9 years ago
I love how you used the sequins for scales! Great idea!
JenMcLamb said 9 years ago
Great tutorial! Halloween is my favorite holiday and I love costumes and makeup! Thanks for the inspiration!
imeldaohio said 9 years ago
You look very beautiful and your tutorial seems easy to follow. Thanks for sharing!
Siren810 said 9 years ago
Everything about this blog, posting, and all of the comments to follow make me happy! So many other mermaid-lovers out there -- I had no idea! I've wanted to be a mermaid since I was a little girl, and even though I'm almost 30 that dream hasn't died ... I will definitely be utilizing Traci's make-up ideas in the future! :)
Payara said 9 years ago
Thats amazing and has given me my outfit idea, will ahve to practise, all i need now is for you to come over here to eire and do it for me lol happy halloween
LenaMaire said 9 years ago
This is so pretty, I love all the sparkles :) and the starfish hair clips give it just the right touch! Thanks for the tutorial!
doremi7893 said 9 years ago
As always Traci, you're awesome!
eac90 said 9 years ago
I LOVED your tutorial! I posted it on Facebook with the link offered by Etsy. Please post more tutorials! I would love to see other makeup sessions from you,
BohoBearPaperStudio said 9 years ago
So beautiful!
kla226 said 9 years ago
I have always loved mermaids. Now I want to be one for Halloween! Great tutorial.
wcouture said 9 years ago
What a great idea! You featured makeup from my friends at Madison Street Beauty - their colorful eyeshadows - and it looks fantastic! I think I may be a mermaid this year! Happy Halloween!
Lindseyawilts said 9 years ago
I see an upswing in the ratio of mermaids to witches this year :)
sandyneg said 9 years ago
Great tips for any costume wherein you can change the theme or idea. I will use to do my daughter's "Spider Witch" costume and put spiders instead of sequins, dark gems instead of light ones. Brilliant! A useful and practical tutorial, Staci!
BunnyKissd said 9 years ago
Great tutorial! Perhaps I'll do a mermaid this summer... Halloween is too cold around here for so few clothes... LOL!
carolinesdaley said 9 years ago
SO WELL DONE! a pleasure to watch! we had never even thought to use the sequins and spirit gum. HOW AUTHENTIC! this is the best mermaid make up i have ever seen!
hwilliams1970 said 9 years ago
You are beautiful!!! Your skills with makeup are truly amazing!!! Gorgeous! Would love some of your pretty starfish. Keep being original--you're awesome!
Zipperhead53 said 9 years ago
This is really beautiful!
RisuKim said 9 years ago
amazing amazing amazing! :D those star fish sound very tempting :3
Skyie099 said 9 years ago
Okay - so this entire tutorial and page makes me want to be a mermaid this year and every year for halloween - so beautiful
z0mbiet0ast said 9 years ago
So beautiful!
claireandjanae said 9 years ago
Awesome tutorial!
ShelleAnne said 9 years ago
So fun and gorgeous.
almalunita said 9 years ago
Love the colors you chose for the eye make-up! Very glamorous! :)
twlyou said 9 years ago
you look magical! Will attempt this soon!
BeachCoveJewelry said 9 years ago
All my favorite colors, really love the purple lipstick though I don't think I could pull it off :)
meyow16 said 9 years ago
I really hope I win one of Traci's awesome starfish! I think they're lovely! This mermaid look and tutorial was fantastic! :D She's like a real life mermaid :)
katvomitt said 9 years ago
I love the "scales"!
seamstressdawn said 9 years ago
This is great, Traci!! The instructions were very clear and I like that you referenced where we can purchase some of these materials. --Carladawn
kelisakc said 9 years ago
I recently bought a fantastic mermaid costume from another fantastic ETSY vendor and she sent me your link so that I can complete my outfit with awesome makeup! Thanks for the step-by-step instructions! ~Kelisa
BrittneyWest said 9 years ago
Fun and cute! Thanks for sharing! "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do."--Rumi
LadyGodiva35 said 9 years ago
The scales part is an awesome touch!
ylime320 said 9 years ago
Amazing idea--love the scales.
katrinaalana said 9 years ago
Great makeup! I used to watch a lot of mermaid movies growing up and this makes me nostalgic.
AllieAppleSeed said 9 years ago
This is my favorite entry ever!!! Gorgeous! :)
pasinwedding said 9 years ago
This is awesome! Looks fantastic.
KelseaEchoStudio said 9 years ago
Love it!! So glad Traci has been featured on the etsy blog - she's awesome and multitalented! I've been eyeing the starfish accessories in her shop for awhile now... =)
littlehinLEE said 9 years ago
Nice~
TeriHooten said 9 years ago
Beautiful Mermaid- and she has flawless skin as well!
HermanTheGerman2011 said 9 years ago
Well, not for me but my wife LOOOOOOOOOOOVES this one. Her favorite colors are purple and green anyway.
HobbiesandEvents said 9 years ago
These are soo pretty! I am seriously reconsidering my chosen costumes for Halloween now
racheljonel said 9 years ago
LOVE this!!
raegirls3 said 9 years ago
This is so awesome! I can't wait to try it!!! Now to find an actual costume I like!
lelie said 9 years ago
I love this! And damn professional memaid! That's my dream :)
scharley3 said 9 years ago
<3 LOVE it!!!!
empressbat said 9 years ago
That is such a good and easy to follow tutorial. Thankyou for creating it
ladybutterflyyuko said 9 years ago
traci I love this! it has given me some ideas for what I want to do for halloween :) your tutorial was easy to follow and the way to do it seems simple enough! do not stop being the beautiful mermaid that you are! <3 Torie
Jabr311 said 9 years ago
sooooo beautiful!!! There Once was a Mermaid who sat on a rock And smiled as she looked out to sea At the ships and the sailors Who went sailing by, How I wish that mermaid was me!
janistan said 9 years ago
Amazing tutorial, and so well explained. You've inspired me for the season!
FlorenceandRalph said 9 years ago
Beautiful work my daughter loves this style and would love to incorporate this in my photography. Thank you for the tutorial
InspiredbythePast said 9 years ago
Finally an artistic level worthy of Halloween. Thank you so much for some great inspiration.
EchinopsandAster said 9 years ago
What a great tutorial! I would have never thought to use spirit gum and sequins together to make scales.
BAGELS04 said 9 years ago
I am so inspired! I have been shopping on ETSY all morning for elements to put together a mermaid costume for Halloween! Stunning makeup and tutorial. Traci is the most beautiful mermaid! Love it!
loveaboveall said 9 years ago
This is by far the best tutorial for mermaid make-up that's out there!
momac40 said 9 years ago
Amazing tutorial! You are very talented. I only hope I can come somewhere close to this for my Halloween costume!
sugarplumvisions said 9 years ago
I can't believe I never thought of this before... now I want to be a mermaid for Halloween! Thanks for sharing this with us.
FeathersandPloom said 9 years ago
Oh wow! :-)! This is fantastic! What an inspired idea! I know what I want to be for next year. If only I could get my hair to look like your hair Traci! Though I think I'd like mine to be pink!
sabinat said 9 years ago
OK, where were you a few years ago when I tried this?? :-) It's amazing how creative you can get when you're playing with starfish and sequins and clam shells - your tutorial is really a great springboard for the complete look. Ohh, I LOVE those Lashes! Really appreciate you sharing your ideas.
TwoChicklets said 9 years ago
The starfish hair accessories are beautiful! I would love to win them! And what an awsome mermaid you make! I didn't realize it would be so detailed right down to the little scales. They look amazing, by the way! Love your top, too and I'm wondering how long it takes you to get ready for a mermaid job!!
Pillowation said 9 years ago
Fantastic tutorial! Very creative and looks easy to do.
majokko said 9 years ago
So gorgeous!
MistressCheesecake said 9 years ago
love it!
CocoLux said 9 years ago
Thank you for showing us how to get this fantastic look -- great close-up shots helped me to get the eyeliner just right! Thanks so much!
mommycelia said 9 years ago
Wow! What a beautiful and simply done costume! I never would have thought of this.
daisymae857 said 9 years ago
thank you for you great tutorial on the mermaid make up application, I make art dolls, and struggle with the face and applying make up as I have never worn it myself... what fun it was to watch you transform yourself. I would love to see more in the near future! Kudoos to you!
mangyak said 9 years ago
i hope i can create the same look.
CutestlilThings said 9 years ago
What a beautiful costume, I love how you did your makeup and the little scales just look awesome!
championc said 9 years ago
super cool!I love how you did your scales and hair!I hope idea someday!
Simag said 9 years ago
What a beautiful costume! Love the scales!
AnneJude said 9 years ago
I love this look!! I am planning on dressing as a mermaid for Halloween, and this has great ideas. The scales are brilliant! I will need to save my pennies to stock up on some of this beautiful makeup before Oct. 31st.
annafantasia said 9 years ago
This was great! It's good to know I have some of these tricks down already, and now I have a few others to add to my arsenal. : ) Those paillettes give such a great effect! Gorgeous <3 <3
onecrazyred said 9 years ago
the ending is to cute and I have to try the scales.
Shannenna said 9 years ago
Coolest idea ever, I'm definitely doing this for halloween!
vintagetinytot said 9 years ago
the beads are sooooooooooo original
Callesto said 9 years ago
Love the lashes and green shadow with that wig!
SweetSirena said 9 years ago
I love this look! Would love to win the sea sear trio too!!
ByLightOfMoon said 9 years ago
I adore mermaids also and your look FabUlOus! Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Smiles, Cyndi
screamwithme said 9 years ago
Oh my goodness, this is awesome. I'm so glad I saw this before later tonight, I want my chance too lol! I love everything Traci doesss. <3
LittleFlutterBird said 9 years ago
This is gorgeous. I even have red hair just because I love Ariel so much. Would love to win the sea star trio <3
blp3 said 9 years ago
MOMtrepreneur Tip of the Day: Halloween Mermaid Makeup Tutorial http://barbarasbeat.blogspot.com/2011/10/momtrepreneur-tip-of-day-halloween.html#more
WalterSilva said 9 years ago
Cool, How To!
chloebristow said 9 years ago
Amazing, I love this look!
knickknackattack said 9 years ago
Nice job! Well done!
AlpacaFlats said 9 years ago
Clever, clever girl!
ngaray23 said 9 years ago
Wow this is cool! I saw a bunch of other easy-to-do halloween ideas on Florina the Makeup Artist YouTube channel. They're interesting and fun like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHoI7nF3O0s
mayumi345 said 9 years ago
first of all i would like to say i love Traci <3 shes so talented ! she so pretty ! and so everything ! ...... this video is such a great idea ! i would like to try this look someday myself ! this look has such wonderful colors ! i really love the Mermaid Scales and lashes they are the most prettiest thing that stands out to me other than your beautiful face of course :] but yes when i was that you have a Makeup Tutorial (video) for this i was like much see lol do you think you'll ever make a Ariel make up tutorial ? thanks for sharing this video with us Traci <3
Mimbula said 9 years ago
where is the eyeliner brush from? its a perfect size
MomsKillerCakes said 9 years ago
LOVE!! How creative!!
JadeCakes said 9 years ago
This tutorial is just amazing! Beautiful wig, makeup, and instructions. Great job!
margaretannlimited said 9 years ago
Traci, Um, You are really neat, but, um, I build furniture. If there is anything I can do for you, besides say, sending you a 50 pound sack of $100 dollar bills , let me know!... You are obviously an artist, where I am but a simple furniture maker...
margaretannlimited said 9 years ago
I said "simple" I operate at a little higher level than simple, just so you know....
vmsmusz said 9 years ago
ok. I love Traci. But I have to be the first to say that I am not too fond of this look. First off... I just think it's sad/weird/creepy that she is wearing DEAD STARFISH in her hair. I mean, WOW. SO SAD. Fake ones are JUST as cute. Another thing is, mermaids don't have 10lbs of makeup caked on. They are pure and natural looking, pale and seductive.
Cat Burke said 8 years ago
Awesome work lady!!! :3
terryl banta said 8 years ago
You are just. Gah. I want to beeee youuu.
Stargazer02 from LDesigns02 said 8 years ago
so pretty!
Miss Melissa Dusenbery said 8 years ago
FAB!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 8 years ago
I really really love this! Beautiful!!!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 8 years ago
Cool!
Leeanna from LeeannasJewelryBox said 8 years ago
How much fun was that video... Thank you so much.
ACupOfSparkle from ACupOfSparkle said 8 years ago
I have seen this before on Youtube. Great tutorial. It would be fun for the Halloween.
VintageParisMarket from VintageParisMarket said 8 years ago
That was great. What talent we have here on Etsy.
Theme Fragrance from themefragrance said 8 years ago
At last I can channel my inner mermaid!
Adriana Ayala from ClayCat said 8 years ago
Love it!!! I will be trying this for sure!!! :) :)
Vanessa Licea from InstantSparkCouture said 8 years ago
You Inspire me Traci Hines, thats what im going to be for Halloween Thank you for sharing your ideas :)
leeannline said 8 years ago
I so want to be a mermaid!!! what a creative, wonderful tutorial, thanks Traci!
MerCurios from MerCurios said 8 years ago
Very cool! Definitely worth bringing back. xo, MJ
happybdaytome from happybdaytome said 8 years ago
WOW! So beautiful !!
Rutlapat Adulsutik from StarKids said 8 years ago
Wow
Nerrissa W from RecycledWares said 8 years ago
This is A D O R A B L E !
realfaery from realfaery said 8 years ago
I loved it! Thanks!
Alexis Norwich said 8 years ago
So pretty! This has definitely inspired me
FreakyPeas from FreakyPeas said 8 years ago
i love the scales
Alfredo Ramos from PolishMeFreddy said 8 years ago
this is really pretty. <3
Jewls Gifts from JewlsGifts said 7 years ago
Amazing video enjoyed it, you look terrific :-)
Patrick from EdelweissPost said 7 years ago
'Dont be such a guppy.' ~ Ariel
Samantha from DesignerPillowShop said 7 years ago
OHHHHH I want to be a mermaid for halloween :) Though i want pink hair! GREAT tutorial!
Wendi from KitchenStuffandSuch said 7 years ago
excellent, lovely idea.
Caroline and Brandon Matey from TheMissingTagVintage said 7 years ago
What an awesome video tutorial!!
Sieglinde Mart from AishaAccessories said 7 years ago
simply Gorgeous!!!! <3
Leda Design from LedaDesign said 7 years ago
Fantastic!
Ann Cosgrove from acbcDesign said 7 years ago
lovely!
Rosemary Wascher from DarburyCottage said 7 years ago
Absolutely beautiful. Great job.
paperlovespen from paperlovespen said 7 years ago
my daughter is going to love this!
Katie from efflorescentmetals said 7 years ago
Pretty awesome, now I want to be a mermaid!
Deb Vasbinder from BabyCuteBaby said 7 years ago
Just Beautiful! - Thanks for sharing your tricks It was our treat!! Great Tutorial
Rich and Dona from TheCottageMouse said 7 years ago
Ariel will be jealous.
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 said 7 years ago
Fantastic tutorial, thanks for sharing!!
Lo Co from LoCoCreative said 7 years ago
So beautiful!
Susan Jizba from TheWeaverOfWords said 7 years ago
Such a fun post! Makes me want to grab a fin, a bikini and some conch shells and dress up like a mermaid! Thank you posting this wonderful Halloween How-To!
Pepitas House from PepitasStudio said 7 years ago
This looks great!
patty mora from PattyMoraVintage said 7 years ago
Fun!
Tania Persechino from TaniaMariasPlace said 7 years ago
So BEAUTIFUL !!!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 7 years ago
So pretty!
Carol from FeltPIZZAZZers said 7 years ago
Quite fun and awesome! I am a mermaid-ie thing fanatic! :)
FairytaleFlower from FairytaleFlower said 7 years ago
Love it! Adding the sequins and glitter make it perfect!
Susan Adams from FairyberryBlossoms said 7 years ago
Hard to find those sequins for sure! The Ardell lash adhesive is better than the white tube. BY FAR. Target has it.
Pine from GoodOldVintageOnline said 7 years ago
Fabulous!
TinyCookies from TinyCookies said 7 years ago
Beautiful! Love her channel on youtube especially when she does Ariel from Little Mermaid :D
happybdaytome from happybdaytome said 7 years ago
I love this !!!
Tater Rounds from TaterRoundsBeauty said 7 years ago
Cool!!
GoldSmack from GoldSmack said 7 years ago
Sooooooo cool. . . Why am I always a witch? :(
Natalie from HansHolzkopf said 7 years ago
woooooooooooooow! cool! very fun!!! love it!!:))
mazedasastoat from mazedasastoat said 7 years ago
How about coming up with some new ideas for a change instead of recycling the same old thing three years in a row? Also, I HATE the idea of wearing dead starfish in your hair... unless you're going for the completely un-cute zombie-mermaid look. There are much better alternatives than murdering living creatures for a few hours entertainment, are so truly so vain that the approval of strangers (or even friends) is REALLY more important than the lives of fellow animals?
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 7 years ago
Gorgeous mermaid, Traci. Sounds like you are a very busy talented lady! All the best!
newhopebeading from newhopebeading said 7 years ago
very cool!
Lauren from lapisbeach said 7 years ago
This is beyond FUN! Awesome tutorial- thanks for sharing!
Anna Kikute from fantasygarden said 7 years ago
So much fun
Joanne from SeamsLikePinkPaisley said 7 years ago
Fabulous tutorial!
Tara from CrowdCapture said 7 years ago
That looks so cool. Thanks for the tutorial I will share it with all my girl friends :)
Anemone from AnemoneReadsVintage said 7 years ago
Great tutorial! Thanks for reposting, I wasn't here two years ago to see this!
Jess Masters from RefinedRock said 7 years ago
COOL!
Allyson Filkins from AmericanGrace said 7 years ago
Love it!
Roxy Boat from BuFFaloGypsies said 7 years ago
Looks kinda like Vampire meets Mermaid :-o
Dickson Lee from newjewelryarts said 7 years ago
Cool! Love it.
Stargazer02 from LDesigns02 said 7 years ago
very pretty!
messinabella from BandBEstate said 7 years ago
beautiful!
Heather Last from TheBohemianPony said 7 years ago
So very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Keith And Olga from FishOutStore said 7 years ago
Wonderful! I'll try it, certainly!
Cynthia from SewforYou said 7 years ago
Amazing and so lovely!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 7 years ago
Ohhh I remember this lovely mermaid ~ she hasn't aged a bit in 2 years !! terrific tutorial.
Karen from InspiredByBeth said 7 years ago
Beautiful...love this tutorial!
Deborah McGovern from deborahmcgovern said 7 years ago
What a beautiful mermaid! Thanks for the tips and tutorial!
Michelle Elizabeth from ChellesDivine said 7 years ago
Awesome tutorial!
Yin Yin Wu from LoveGemStudio said 7 years ago
Very Creative! Thanks for the Halloween Mermaid Makeup Tutorial. You look amazing!
IKA PARIS from ikabags said 7 years ago
Lovely !
ridner4run said 7 years ago
Love it! You look amazing. A good friends daughter is really into doing makeup like this. Is there a good set of makeup brushes you would recommend?
Felt K from feltk said 7 years ago
Look so pretty!
Zeynep from ZeyJewel said 7 years ago
LOVE this!
masha said 7 years ago
wow! love it!
Jessica Hinkle from LucyBellesCharms said 7 years ago
Love this! I think I may be rethinking my Halloween costume now :)
BioMed DB Design LLC from BiomedDesign said 7 years ago
Very useful and have fun with it.
TealPoodle from TealPoodle said 7 years ago
I love it!
Liz Hutnick from LizHutnick said 7 years ago
Fabulous!
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 7 years ago
Fun tutorial... Thanks for sharing..
Lala Jewelry from Laladesignstudio said 7 years ago
Now I know what I'll be for halloween next year!
D George from GeorgieGirlLLC said 7 years ago
Amazing!! I have never mastered the eyelashes, I think I have man hands ad the lashes are so dainty. Fantastic job!!
Marta DQ from tribomo said 7 years ago
Wow, you look amazing! Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
Claire from ClaireyLouCreations said 7 years ago
Beautiful!
Dickson Lee from Favormaking said 7 years ago
Wonderful. Love it.
Barbara from ionesAttic said 7 years ago
expert make up artist and video...a prettier palette below all the goop!
Shelbey Leco from MemoryInkorporated said 7 years ago
THIS IS SO FABULOUS!!!
Anita DiRenzo from infinefeathers said 7 years ago
So inspiring! Thank you :)
Pam Stasney from StyleStudios said 7 years ago
Love it! Thanks for the tips.
rose wiese said 7 years ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
Bren from PsychicBren said 7 years ago
Very Interesting...thanks for sharing...
valerie walsh from valgalart said 7 years ago
love so much!
Vita from CraeVita said 7 years ago
So beautiful. Wish Halloween wasn't just a couple days away so I could get this together. But a great idea for next year!
BeachCoveJewelry from BeachCoveJewelry said 7 years ago
pretty!
Lisa from NirvanaRoad said 7 years ago
Love the mermaid tears! Great makeup ideas.
debra gardner said 7 years ago
Who would not want to b a mermaid?
Jnet and Em from JnetsJunque said 7 years ago
How fabulous is THIS!!
Bellefast Dames from Earringsnumber1 said 7 years ago
Awesome!....Fantastic and very creative idea!...Great work!!!
Katrina Dzerkale from Dominna said 7 years ago
I would say make up for a decent Friday evening :)
Kays Henna from KaysHenna said 7 years ago
So creative! THat was beautiful!
J Y from Rubies219 said 6 years ago
That is such an awesome idea!! you are crazy creative! = )
Jennifer Tracy from JennyMayNatural said 6 years ago
= > i like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chloe Henderson from ChloeHenderson9 said 6 years ago
WOW!! I know what I'm doing with my next MerGems photoshoot!!
Koren Kwan from GarasuWonderland said 6 years ago
lovely and creative too!
merman3000 said 6 years ago
Do you sell the long trailing hair baubles?
FuchsiaMoon from TheFuchsiaMoon said 5 years ago
Traci you are a dazzling mermaid, a wondrous creature! Thank you for an inspired tutorial. Happy Halloween!
Corinne Ladymusicc Littleton from LadymusiccCreations said 4 years ago
This is amazing.
Anjela from Dream20aDolls said 59 days ago
So creative! i like it )