(Continued from part one.) “Should I tan my face?” That’s a resounding yes for us – you don’t want to be like a headless bride with your face as white as your dress. However, we ask you to proceed with caution as the face comes with its own set of challenges when it comes to […]
Have you ever seen a bride walk down the aisle in the most beautiful gown only to have the moment ruined with a botched up tan? The messy marriage tan situation can get very real, but we’re here to make sure that bride isn’t you. We’re answering common bridal tan questions and sharing our foolproof […]
There’s a reason why the phrase “tools of the trade” is widely used, and that’s because a quality set of tools that can either make or break your trade. Nothing truer can be said about self-tanning: a bottle of the highest quality self-tanner can only get you so far without the proper tools to back […]
This one is for the tanners out there with no roommate, BFF, or significant other to help out with this problematic self-tanning spot: the back. Most of us have tested our flexibility doing bathroom yoga by trying to apply self-tanners on our back (and many have, frankly, failed). Getting someone to come in and help […]
You’ve seen the ads, you’ve seen the testimonies, and now you want the beautiful sun-kissed glow for yourself. You purchase a bottle of self-tanner, use it right away, and you actually love it – until you notice splotches and streaks on your hands and feet. Nothing says self-tanning rookie more than those telling signs. Don’t […]
Got dry skin? If you’ve grown up loving the sun a bit too much, chances are you are reaping the consequences of staying under the sun longer than you should have over the years. Or maybe you’ve inherited it from your lovely mum, which she too received from generations before her. Or perhaps the winter […]
You probably already have the tanning basics down by now, so let’s zoom in on a territory less conquered: showering. A good prep is just as important as the post-tan care steps, and the first on our post-tan care list is your first shower. In order to enjoy your tan to the tee, pay close […]
So you’ve mastered self-tanning the body but can’t quite get your faux face glow game right. While your body looks amazing, your face always turns out a bit too orange for your liking. You’ve tried to lessen the amount but it’s just not working. Patchy, splotchy, uneven – we name it, you’ve been there. So what are you […]
(Continued from part one) Hands One of the most common ways to spot a rookie self-tanner is to look at their hands. If you see splotches of product (especially muddy palms!), it’s a dead giveaway that their glow is faux. Fortunately, this isn’t too complicated to solve – all it takes are the right tools […]
As awesome as our applicator mitt is, the tanning perfectionist in us dies a slow death after seeing every spot unreached by our self-tanner – no matter how big or small. By now, you’ve already gone through your rookie tanning phase and now it is time to up your game. Generally, that basically means getting […]
A tanning wha…? If you’ve only thought of mousse as something you put on your head or something you pop into your mouth after a good dinner, then prepare yourself because this is going to be your favorite kind of mousse from here on out. (Yes, we’re calling it.) A tanning mousse is a self-tanner […]
Ever wonder why there are people who call themselves tan specialists? It’s because achieving the perfect glow is not as easy as smothering your skin with the next DHA-filled product you see on the shelf. In fact, just choosing the appropriate shade takes a bit of trial and error, and a keen eye to tell […]