A mermaid combing her hair on a rock is a design idea for a woman that wants to promote her feminine side with her tattoo. Add waves crashing onto the rock for extra detail. Use vibrant and complimentary colors for the mermaid's hair and fin. Tattooing red hair and a green fin are bold colors to bring attention to the mermaid tattoo. This classic pose of a mermaid symbolizes beauty and the feminine side of this mythical creature.
Family members have the option of receiving tattoos together with the same tattoo to portray their love or bond. For families or friends with a loved one in the navy, a mermaid bust on the front of a ship will symbolize the loyalty or pride of the loved one in the military. This tattoo makes the family feel closer and like their loved one is always with them, even when at sea. Personalize the mermaid tattoo by placing the name of the loved one's assigned ship in an arc above or under the tattoo.
"Unions between mermaids and the sailors or men they fall in love with, almost always end tragically," according to Vanishingtattoo.com. Heartbreak is an emotion personified by a mermaid tattoo. A mermaid tattoo worn by a jilted lover is a reminder of a past love that led them to a broken heart and a reminder to exercise caution in future relationships. Designing a mermaid tattoo that depicts the mermaid throwing a ring into the water below her is a symbol of a lost love. Request that the hair of the mermaid is the same color as the past lover.