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A Mermaid's Tale

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
41 Reviews
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Make a splash with the glistening glitter of A Mermaid's Tale. Salon-quality gel colour, done at home.

  1. Prep & dehydrate your nails.
    Optionally, apply pH Bond & Nail Primer.
  2. Apply Base Coat & cure under the Gel Nail Lamp.
    Optionally, apply Builder Gel.
  3. Apply 1-3 coats of Colour Coat & cure each coat under the Gel Nail Lamp.
  4. Apply Top Coat & cure under the Gel Nail Lamp.
  5. Apply Cuticle Oil.

For more detailed guidance, visit our How It Works page or browse Gelous nail tutorials on YouTube.

  • Bottle Size: 10mL.
  • Coverage: Sheer between glitter pieces.
  • Tone: A bright turquoise chunky glitter with a sheer base.
  • Ingredients: Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate, Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, Bis-Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphine Oxide, Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone, Ferric Oxide Hydrate, May Contain: Colour Pigments.
  • Colour Accuracy: Colours may appear differently on screen than in person due to differences in display settings, lighting, and skin tone.
  • Compatibility: Designed to cure with the Gelous Gel Nail Lamp and formulated to work seamlessly with all other Gelous Gel Nail Polish products.
  • Skin Contact: Avoid Gel Nail Polish touching your skin—wipe off immediately if this occurs.
  • UV Protection: Wearing Anti-UV Gloves or applying SPF 15–30 minutes before curing is a simple habit many customers use.
  • Use Gel Nail Polish away from sun and your Gel Nail Lamp when turned on.
  • Wipe bottle rims after use and close lids tightly.
  • Store upright in a cool, dark area with a steady temperature (avoid bathrooms). 
  • Ships within 1–2 business days. Delivered in 1–3 business days within NZ.
  • Free NZ shipping on orders over $100.
  • Pick-up available at our Auckland store—select at checkout.
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on all Starter Kits.
  • For full details visit our Shipping Policy and Returns Policy.

Gel Manicure Results That Last

From smooth prep to chip-free colour and healthy growth—see how long-lasting Gelous gel nails really look.

1

Prep

Smooth, clean nails ready for long-lasting gel adhesion.

2

Paint

Rich, even colour with a glossy, salon-quality finish.

3

Growth

Healthy, chip-free wear that lasts beautifully over time.

Customers say this sparkly polish dazzles with its chunky glitter and teal tones. Many reviews mention it works brilliantly over other colours, particularly blues and greens. The formula applies smoothly, though some find it needs multiple coats for full coverage.
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 41 reviews
90%would recommend this product
Total 5 star reviews: 34 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 1
41 reviews
  • TC
    Tessa C.
    Verified Buyer
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
    Skin Tone Neutral (peachy with green/blue veins)
    Skin Colour Medium
    3 months ago
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
    Skin Tone Neutral (peachy with green/blue veins)
    Skin Colour Medium
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mermaid

    Sparkles so well I. The sun. Absolutely love this

    Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • E
    Erin
    Verified Buyer
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
    Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
    Skin Colour Light
    4 months ago
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
    Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
    Skin Colour Light
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Gorgeous mermaid sparkle!

    This is so versatile!

    I would wear this colour anytime, but it works for holidays, too!

    The chunky glitter mixed with the fine glitter is so sparkly! I LOVE it!

    Photo is with 2 coats on top of nude rubber base and nude builder.

    Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • AB
    Amber B.
    Verified Buyer
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Hard Wear
    Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
    Skin Colour Light
    1 year ago
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Hard Wear
    Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
    Skin Colour Light
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love It!

    Paired with Ocean Breeze, this is a match made in heaven. I wish I'd done a feature nail of just the glitter to show it off more. A mixture of fine and chunky glitter but doesn't clump, and is pretty easy to work with on your brush.

    Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • RR
    rae R.
    Verified Buyer
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
    Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
    Skin Colour Ivory/Pale
    2 years ago
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
    Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
    Skin Colour Ivory/Pale
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mermaid's Tale

    Looks stunning and accentuates greens perfectly

    Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • BB
    Brittany B.
    Verified Reviewer
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Hard Wear
    Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
    Skin Colour Medium
    3 years ago
    Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Hard Wear
    Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
    Skin Colour Medium
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A Mermaid's Tail

    Really pretty! I love it over top of a blue or green, paired it with ocean breeze with this one

    Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5

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