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2011-03-10T11:05:00.000-08:00

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What is going on Around Town?

2011-03-03T12:35:00.000-08:00

After a COLD and dreary winter, I am sick with cabin fever. Spring is right around the corner and Indianapolis will feel ALIVE again! Once again, Indianapolis will be home to NCAA championship events this year! And whether you are a big sports fan or not there is still fun ways to be a part of the action. Catch the Division 1 Women’s NCAA Championship at Conseco Fieldhouse April 3 and 5...Or go even earlier! Starting on April 1, downtown Indianapolis and the NCAA will be hosting a lot of FUN events for adults and kids alike!

Center Stage @ Tourney Town at the Convention Center

April 1-3

Free daily concerts; national, regional and local talent; festival-style food; retail; and activities.

NCAA Youth Clinics by PowerAde @ Tourney Town at the Convention Center

April 1 from 11:30-3:30

Indianapolis youth ages 8-16 can participate in these free clinics that are open to the public. Indy boys and girls can enhance their basketball, life, and conditioning skills with NCAA womens’ coaches, student athletes, national basketball experts.

Cirque de Salute

April 1st from 7:30-8:30 pm @ the Convention Center

Walk the red carpet and see the 4 competing teams make their entrance to the NCAA Final Four Tournament.

4Kay Run by PowerAde Zero

April 2 @ 8 AM at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

This 4k run/walk is in honor of the late North Carolina State University’s womens’ head coach, Kay Yow and proceeds will benefit womens’ cancer research through the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Tickets are $20 online and $25 on April 2.

Circle City Dribble

April 3rd Noon-6pm Watch several thousand youth (ages 18 and under) dribble through the streets of Indianapolis. The dribble will begin at Conseco Fieldhouse and is free.

For more details on these events and to see a complete list of events, visit the NCAA Championship Schedule of Events .

Katelyn Fry

Assistant Manager

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

Air-Tan Spring Break Deals

2011-03-01T08:59:00.000-08:00

Slowly but surely, spring is on its way. This means that we can peel off the parkas and Ugg boots and bring out the t-shirts and flip flops. This lighter springtime wardrobe means that we are now going to be showing more skin, but these newly exposed areas do not have to stay winter white! Air-Tan can hook you up with a fresh, springtime glow. You can look like just got back from Spring Break in Jamaica or get a ever-so-slightly sun-kissed look that no one will ever guess was a faux tan.

For those of you who love to tan and also like a good bargain, Air-Tan has TWO awesome deals that are going on for the whole month of March. If you get tanned for only special occasions or vacations, we have the Buy one, get one half off (a.k.a. the BOGO). For $45, you can get two tans. These tans last for one

whole year and expire one year from the date of purchase. You can also buy more than one BOGO package and stock up for whatever you may have going on throughout the year.

If you are like me and can’t live without getting tanned weekly, you need to join our Unlimited Membership. If you join any time in March, it is only ONE DOLLAR for the first month. (It is normally $75 per month and has a $50 start-up fee.) Most members come in about once a week, so that makes each tan only twenty-five cents! Once you join, we just ask that you stay on for the next two months at regular price. There are a couple perks to becoming a member, as well: 1. You can come in any time, without an appointment for free touchups. 2. You get discounts on our fabulous retail products. If you have any questions about either of our specials, give us a call at the salon at 317-254-TANS (8267).

Emily Ross

General Manager

www.air-tan.com

317.254.TANS (8267)

Air-Tanning for that big day/event? We are bustin' the Myths

2011-02-24T11:51:00.000-08:00

Looking for a healthy glow on your wedding day? Who isn’t? Whether you have ever had an Air-Tan or not, you may have some questions about how to fit Air-Tan into your wedding day....

I highly recommend coming in for a “test” Air-Tan before your big day. We all like our tans on different days. For example, I like my tan best the 2nd day I have it. Some people like it best on the 1st day. Some people like it on the 3rd day...A “test” tan will help you decide what day you like yours best on, and help you in making your appointment for your big day.

Another great reason to do a “test” tan is to help you decide what color level you like best. I get my Air-Tan every week and 99% of the time I decide on a Level 3. However, before the last wedding I was in, I did my “test” tan for the bachelorette party. When I looked back on pictures from the party, I decided a Level 2 would work better for me on for the actual wedding day.

Myth : I’ll just go to the tanning bed because I don’t want self-tanner to get on my white dress.

Truth: Don’t risk getting burnt in a tanning bed! The only thing that could stain your dress is the bronzer that you see when you get your Air-Tan. The bronzer washes off in the first shower, so as long as you shower and get it all off, there is nothing that will stain your dress.

Myth: I don’t want to look like Snooki on my wedding day. I don’t want to be orange.

Truth: Air-Tan will never make you orange and you don’t have to look like Snooki. We have five color levels so you can choose one as light (or as dark) as you would like.

Myth: I want to come in for two consecutive spray tans before my big day. I want it to be dark and layered so it looks good for the big day.

Truth: Spray tans don’t need to be applied in layers. This actually makes the tan uneven and possibly orange in areas. You always want to make sure your old spray tan is completely exfoliated off of your skin before you have a new tan applied.

Myth: I want to come in on the day before my wedding so my tan looks really dark on my big day.

Truth: Are you having a rehearsal/rehearsal dinner? After you get sprayed, you will feel sticky until your next shower and you cannot apply any liquid (makeup, lotion, etc.) to your skin at all for 8 hours. Also, the bronzer, which gives you the instant color you see when you leave Air-Tan, can rub off on clothing. You will definitely want to shower before you do anything in your Air-Tan. It will help you get the sticky feeling off of your skin, allow you to put on whatever makeup you choose (liquid OR powder), and it will wash away the bronzer so none gets on your clothing. I highly recommend coming in the day before any big events like rehearsal/rehearsal dinners so you can be tan and worry-free. :)

Myth: My husband thinks Air-Tans are for women, so he’s just going to go to the tanning bed.

Truth: We have tons of guys that come to Air-Tan too! Looking good and feeling good isn’t just for women! It also looks better in pictures, when you BOTH have some color. Bring him with you and save him time, money, and his health!

Did any of these help? If you have a specific question, comment away :)

Katelyn Fry

Assistant Manager

317.254.8267

www.air-tan.com

Wedding Season is ROUND the corner

2011-02-22T09:27:00.000-08:00

With wedding season just around the corner. It’s no secret that I think a nice, golden tan completes any outfit, but a good glow is especially important when you are wearing all white! Your skin tone shouldn’t blend in with your dress! Take a look at pasty Kellie Pickler (wedding photo). From what I read on the gossip websites, her wedding was kind of spur-of-the-moment, but one session at Air-Tan only takes 15 minutes! Who doesn’t have time to work that into their schedule? Also take a look at the photo when she is clearly spray tanned and it gives her that extra lovely glow. You’re going to be taking pictures that you are going to keep for life, so make sure you plan a stop at Air-Tan in your beauty regime. We will make you look like the epitome of a glowing bride!

Emily Ross

General Manager

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

Air-Tan > Tanning Bed

2011-02-17T11:23:00.000-08:00

Air-Tan > Tanning Bed

If you’re a tan-enthusiast like me, chances are you have used a tanning bed before. Many of us had apprehensions when we decided to get our first spray tan. The fear makes some of us never want to try a spray tan at all and just stick to the traditional tanning bed. At first glance, the tanning bed is the cheaper, faster alternative. After all, you don’t have to wait 8 hours to shower after you lie in a tanning bed and one session can cost as little $8 or $9. However, how many sessions do you REALLY need to get a base tan? Is it really saving you any time or money in the long run? And more importantly, what is happening to your body in the tanning bed?

There are different levels of tanning beds. The second most powerful tanning bed (of 4) at a local salon is $22 per session. Each session takes 10-12 minutes and offers results 3-5 times faster than their most basic bed, yet it still takes up to 7 sessions to achieve a base tan. In short, it can cost up to $154, 84 minutes, and 7 trips to the salon to get a base tan. That’s crazy talk.

Even in the strongest bed (that costs $34!!!) it still takes 2-3 sessions to achieve a base tan. With the recommended 10-12 minute sessions, it can take up to 36 minutes, three trips to the salon, and a total of $102 to achieve a base tan!

If all of that means nothing to you, did you know UVA rays are the stronger of the two types and play a huge role in premature aging, wrinkling, and the development of skin cancer. Tanning booths emit primarily UVA rays almost twelve times as strong as the sun. First exposure to a tanning bed, also makes you 75% more likely to develop melanoma. (skincancer.org).

With those odds against me, I think I will stick to my $30, 15 minute, cancer-free Air-Tan!!!

Katelyn Fry

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

YouTube Tuesday: Multi-step self apply tan

2011-02-14T09:20:00.000-08:00

My next installment for the YouTube Tuesday blog is a video demonstration of another in-home spray tan system. This one is from the same people who make the Mystic Tan. Watching this video makes my head spin. There are so many steps involved, and if it were me, I would be afraid of not getting everything just right and looking blotchy and uneven.

First you have to apply a lotion onto your skin. Then you have to wait to dry. After that, you have to go into your tub or shower with the door or curtain closed, so you don’t stain anything in your home. Then, you have to “divide your body into quadrants” and spray yourself with an aerosol can of sunless tanner. While, doing this, you must keep the bottle at least six inches away from your skin, “use sparingly” in rough spots and hands and feet, be quick to blot any problem areas, AND somehow manage to spray your back completely and evenly?! So once you are done with that, it tells you to repeat the whole aerosol process AGAIN! Once you are done with that you have to wait to 4-6 hours to shower, then it tells you to “evaluate” your tan, and possibly reapply the tan once AGAIN! This is too much work for one tan!

Air-Tan is SO much quicker and easier than this whole at-home process. Our technicians always make sure that your tan will be even all over your body, and we always go light on the rough areas, hands and feet to ensure a natural-looking tan! One spray tan appointment at Air-Tan only takes 15 minutes. I would conservatively guess that it would take about 45 minutes to do the whole application process of the Mystic Tan. Also to buy all 3 products it is $66 more than double the price of one tan. We are spray tan experts, and one 15 minute session at Air-Tan will leave you looking naturally bronzed and feeling worry-free!

Emily Ross

General Manager

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

Fun FAQ for first timers or long time clients

2011-02-10T10:33:00.000-08:00

There are many things to know about your Air-Tan for best results. If you have not ever been to Air-Tan before or if you have been coming for years you might have these same questions.

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I go get a mani/pedi (or waxed) right after I get sprayed?

No. We always recommend that you make Air-Tan the last stop of your beauty regimen. When you get a manicure or pedicure, they often soak your hands and feet and put lotion and oils on your skin, this gets your skin wet, which will take your tan right off.

With waxing, you also want to get that done prior to being sprayed. Along with removing unwanted hair, waxing also takes off the top layers of skin, which is also the part of you that is tan. Having blotches of untanned skin, especially in the bikini area or eyebrows, can be really noticeable and not look I’d recommend!

Can I put makeup on after?

Yes. You can put on any makeup as long as it is a powder. This means no liquids or creams.

Can I go home and clean or workout after this?

We always recommend that you wait at least 8 hours before showering, sweating, or getting wet. Obviously, working out will get you sweaty, so that is a definite no. With cleaning you have to be really mindful of not getting your hands wet with any cleaners or water. Doing the dishes is definitely out of the picture. People often ask if they can clean if they put gloves on. The issue with that is that sometimes your hands get a little sweaty or clammy, so that can also take the tan off your hands.

Can I put on lotion?

No. Lotion will get your skin wet, thus taking off your tan. There are a lot of aloe and moisturizers in our solution, so you won’t even feel like you’ll need to moisturize until after your first tan.

Emily Ross

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

What are you doing for "V" Day? Here are some fun activities

2011-02-09T07:40:00.000-08:00

With (or without) a Valentine, Indianapolis has Some Sweet Things to Do!

For the Traditional Valentine...

Indianapolis has an array of amazing restaurants to discover, no matter what your price range...Share tapas and sangria at Barcelona Tapas; discover new wines/food at Tastings (at the Conrad); or go all out at the historic, St . Elmo ’s.

For the Luxurious Valentine...

Get a couples massage or spa treatment with a friend! A few of my favorite spas are WoodHouse Day Spa, Philipe ’s, or The Villa Inn.

For the Adventurous Valentine...

Go ice skating at Carmel Ice Skadium, skiing at Perfect North Slopes, or indoor rock climbing at Climb Time Indy!

For the Funny Valentine...

Go see Shane Mauss at Cracker ’s in Broad Ripple February 9-14. He has been featured on Conan O’Brien (3 times!), Comedy Central, Indy’s own Bob & Tom Show, and Showtime. Tickets are $10-20.

For the Sleepy Valentine...

Don’t want to go far, but still want to feel a world away? Take a “stay-cation” at the Conrad Indianapolis. Indy is one of only three Unites States cities with a Conrad luxury hotel. Treat your Valentine to this Indianapolis gem! Looking for something different? Stay at The Villa Inn downtown or take a short road-trip to French Lick Springs Hotel /West Baden Springs Hotel.

For the Keepsake Valentine...

Make your sweetie a scrapbook of your memories together. Take a trip to Hobby Lobby Or Michael’s for supplies. You will need a scrapbook, colored paper, stickers, photos, and glue. Not crafty? Visit shutterfly .com and make a digital photo book with your digital photos!

Katelyn Fry

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

Soon to be Air-Tan Addict

2011-02-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

I’ve been spray tanning before, but never air-brushed, which is a spray tan applied by an actual person with skill, not just a machine (Hello, Ross Geller?!). I’d seen the results of a couple friends who had done it before weddings or vacations and whatnot. I admit, it looked very natural, but after hearing about how you have to bare it all (well, 95%), I quickly decided maybe it just wasn’t for me. Note: I’ve never been one of those girls to walk around naked in the locker room, or even topless for that matter. I know many are fine with it, but I’ve always been a bit, well, more reserved in that area.

Needless to say, after running into Angela Alney, owner of Air-Tan in Broad Ripple, I changed my mind. Angela was completely down-to-earth and she explained she knew exactly how I felt – um, totally insecure about getting in the buff in front of a stranger. She also stated they’ve pretty much seen everything. Taking that to mind, I decided, what the heck, I’ll give it a try and tackle my fear…all while getting a nice tan for NYE in the process.

I made my appointment for Monday evening so I could sleep right through the eight hours you have to wait before showering. I arrived to be greeted by Emily, the general manager who Angela assured me would be the perfect person to apply my first tan. Emily, sweet as can be, immediately made me feel welcome and comfortable. She could probably sense my nervousness as I explained how I had just been over-indulging all weekend on holiday food (Me: “Please excuse my bloatedness…I’ve been eating all weekend” Lol.).

At the front desk, I filled out some quick paper work and Emily explained how the process worked. Most people went topless and wore a thong (which I was prepared for, you must wear bottoms – thank God!). She took me back to the room so I could get undressed. I could choose from a tiny makeshift thong or I had option to wear my own. I wore my own after quickly trying on the tiny piece of cloth that was offered as a thong – which looked very similar in size to the surgical-looking face mask that was also provided for my face if I chose. Next, with the flip of a switch, she came back in the room and we began the process in the spray room. I quickly covered by chest with my arms and laughed as she walked in the spray room…it just felt like the natural to do. Ha! Emily was quick to jump in and began her job, explaining each step as she worked and air-brushed me. She was so professional and efficient. She has done this a million times I kept telling myself.

In just a few minutes, after some quick arms raises and turns, she was done. It was over. I could see results right away and literally immediately felt better about myself. I threw on my dark sweatpants and top, took a deep breathe and headed out. I had just conquered a fear and it was well…No. Big. Deal.

I slept in that same clothing that night and woke ready to shower. The tan was not orange at all, in fact, it looked as though I’d been in Florida for a week. I actually felt I’d been on the beach for a week – without the harmful sun exposure and the super uncomfortable sunburn, of coure. It’s day three and I love the color I chose (3 on a 1-5 scale). I have already received many compliments and questions about whether I’ve been on vacation. Even the skeptics (my coffee barista being one) who thought I’d come back looking like an oompa-loompa, greeted me with smiles and oohs and aahs…”Wow! It looks great! Like you just got back from vacation!”…

My new dilemma? I do not want to go back to my winter whiteness. I feel more confident and my skin has such a nice-looking, natural glow.

My name is Kelly. I am a soon-to-be Air-Tan addict.

-Kelly

Prettyindy.com

Auto Sprayers are for Cars, Not Humans -YouTube Tuesday

2011-01-31T10:11:00.001-08:00

Auto Sprayers are for Cars, Not Humans

Unlike the woman from my last YouTube Tuesday blog, this lady at least has a sense of humor about her terrible spray tan. Her color doesn’t look completely awful, although she should have gone with a lighter shade. At Air-Tan, we don’t have a “deep” color level option. Our color levels go from 1 to 5 and work with each person’s natural skin tone. I think this gal would have probably liked level 2 (which makes you look like you’ve spent a few days in the sun) or a level 3 at the darkest (a week at the beach). Our technicians are experts in spray tanning, and we can always advise you on what color level to choose.

What I’m most concerned about, which she doesn’t make mention of, is the blatantly obvious tan line going ALL the way around her forehead from wearing the hair net down too low. This is yet another reason why an Air-Tan is superior to a machine spray tan because our technicians will always make sure to pull the hairnet back off your face to make sure there are no embarrassing tan lines!

-- Emily Ross

General Manager

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

Katelyn's Air-Tan Love Story

2011-01-27T08:41:00.001-08:00

My Air-Tan Love Story...

I have lived in Indy and frequented Broad Ripple since my high school days. I had seen the pink Air-Tan sign a million times, but was never quite sure what it was all about and never stopped in. I was a tanning bed girl from the age of 14, until I got my first Air-Tan at the age of 25....Let’s just say, I will NEVER use a tanning bed again!

This is a picture of me about a month before I discovered Air-Tan....I was in my friend’s wedding and used the tanning bed 5 times prior to the wedding, including the day before.

I am on the far left (yes, I am playing air guitar with my bouquet). Please look at how ghostly I am!!! YIKES! Looking back, I realize I wasted 100 minutes laying in the bed and about $30 all together. I realize now, I could have spent the same the same amount of money, but saved 85 minutes if I would have come to Air-Tan. Also notice, the bride DID come to Air-Tan and how beautiful her glowing skin looks....

Fast forward 7 months after my (and subsequently all of my friends) discovery of Air-Tan. Five of the six of us in this picture got an Air-Tan ranging from levels 2 to 5. My tan was even ALL over, from head to toe and even in the brisk cold of November, we all have a fabulous glow. I truly LOVE my Air-Tan and will never go back to beds, burns, and pasty legs!!

Katelyn Fry

Assistant Manager

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

The Good, the Bad, and the Pasty: Golden Globes 2011

2011-01-23T13:41:00.000-08:00

The Good, the Bad, and the Pasty:

Golden Globes 2011

The Good

Carrie Underwood—Carrie always has a great, natural-looking glow to her. A little bit of color is necessary, especially when wearing light neutral tones, as she often does!

Claire Danes—Claire also looks fab with the ever-so-light spray tan. A little color goes a long way. This goes to show that you don’t have to look like you spent a week at the beach just because you get a spray tan.

The Bad

Nancy O’Dell—Who told her that wearing an orangey-red dress looked good with her orange skin?

Emma Stone—I love Emma Stone in movies, and I really do like her as a blonde. BUT, she needs to find a new place to get sprayed! She isn’t even sprayed all that dark, and her tan is still orange! She needs to find a place that uses a solution with BROWN tones, like Air-Tan. J The combo of the blonde, orange tan, and peachy dress does not work for her.

The Pasty

Tina Fey—All that shiny navy satin really washes a girl out. If Tina would have just spent fifteen minutes here at Air-Tan, she would not be looking so ghostly!

Sandra Bullock—With the heavy wall of brunette bangs, a flesh-toned dress, and pasty skin, Sandra is looking kinda drab. Not only that, she is looking down in the dumps. Not only does Air-Tan make you look good, it makes you FEEL good, too! Sandra needs a TAN and a SMILE!

Emily Ross

General Manager

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

What is going on Around Town?

2011-01-23T13:28:00.000-08:00

What’s Going on Around Town?

Just because it’s winter, you don’t have to be stuck at home with cabin fever all weekend! With the holidays already behind us, it’s easy to get stuck in the “winter blues”. Even though it’s frigid outside, there’s still plenty going on around town...Below are my top 3 picks for the rest of January.

Pacers vs. Orlando Magic

January 26 @ Conseco Fieldhouse

See the (steadily improving!!) Pacers take on Orlando in a rematch of a 4-point loss earlier this season. Tickets start at just $15 for the public and $10 for those with college I.D.

Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3

Now - January 23 @ Conseco Fieldhouse

Tickets start at just $10!

RAIN: The Beatles Experience

January 27 & 28 @ Clowe’s Memorial Hall

See the Broadway show that actually predates the hit, Beatlemania, from which RAIN’s cast was recruited. RAIN is the premier Beatles tribute band and has been together since the mid-1970’s. Student tickets start at $35 and $40 for the public.

Katelyn Fry

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

Frequently Asked Questions

2011-01-14T10:53:00.000-08:00

FAQ

We have realized that there are many frequently asked questions about Air-Tan and the process of getting your Air-Tan. We wanted to address a few question every so often here on the blog! Below are some of the most popular ones:

Do I have to wait to get dressed?

No, not at all. Although you feel really sticky and tacky, it’s totally fine to put on clothes right away. The reason that you can get dressed immediately is because the part of the solution that gives you the long-lasting color (called DHA) sets into your skin the second it gets sprayed on. The part that may get smudged when you’re putting on your clothes is just the bronzer. The bronzer is only there for the instant gratification and also so we can see what we are doing while we apply the tan. The bronzer will wash off of you during your first shower. For best results make sure you are wearing loose fitting clothing and shoes (like flip-flops) at least 2-4 hours after your tan is applied as excessive rubbing can effect the DHA from adhearing to the skin. Your enemy after you first get your Air-Tan on are to rub all over, sweat or get wet for an 8 hour period.

2. Why am I so shiny and sticky?

The reason you look so shiny is because there are a lot of aloe and moisturizers in our solution. The solution over-moisturizes you, and your skin can’t soak all of it up right away, so it leaves you with that sticky feeling and shiny glow. The moisturizers are great for your skin, especially during the drier winter months!

Where do I put the barrier cream?

There are THREE places to put the barrier cream:

Rough part of your elbows
Back wrinkly part of your heels
Any unpainted finger nails or toe nails

Other salons or especially places that only spray using machines may have you put the cream other places, like knees, all over hands or feet, etc., but there is no need to do that here. Here at Air-Tan there is a person spraying you, and we take extra care to make the tricky spots like hands and feet look even and natural.

Emily Ross

General Manager

www.Air-Tan.com

317.254.8267

New Year’s Resolutions - In One Year and Out the Other

2011-01-14T10:22:00.000-08:00

New Year’s Resolutions - In One Year and Out the Other

(Maybe not so) Shockingly, only eight percent of people actually keep their New Year’s Resolutions. Forty-five percent of people’s resolutions fall by the wayside by the end of January!

The number one New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight...If this is your New Year’s Resolution, I have a few tips to help you achieve it!

5. Don’t be too vague with your resolution. Instead of vowing to just lose weight, set specific goals. This will help you keep your goal in sight and give you something definitive to work toward. The key to losing weight is not dieting or fads, but an overall lifestyle change. For example, instead of making your goal to lose 10 pounds, you could make your goal to work out three days a week.

4. Get an Air-Tan! It instantly makes you feel better, look thinner, and serves as a good jump start to a better-looking you.

3. Write down what you eat. Seeing what you are actually putting into your body each day can enlighten you to making healthier choices.

2. Get a buddy! This has helped me personally more than anything else. Knowing that someone else is counting on you will make you more likely to actually go. It is alot easier to make excuses to not go if you don’t have someone else to hold you accountable.

1. Change your eating habits! Drink plenty of water. Most of us don’t get enough water and we actually confuse thirst for hunger. Also, try to avoid late-night snacks, eat smaller portions, and eat more meals throughout the day. Most importantly, you don’t have to cut out what you love, you just have to love it in moderation!

Whatever your New Year’s Resolution is, we all hope you have a tan, happy, and healthy 2011!

Katelyn Fry

www.air-tan.com

317.254.8267

January 2011 Special

2011-01-11T06:39:00.000-08:00

January 2011 Special

Is it your New Year’s resolution to quit tanning?? Now is the perfect time to make the switch to the healthy alternative! If you love being tan 24/7, 365, you NEED to be an Unlimited Member here at Air-Tan. For the month of January, we are offering a smokin’ deal. To join our Unlimited program, it’s normally $75 a month, with a $50 membership fee. But for this month, there is NO membership fee, and it’s only $1 for the whole first month. ONE DOLLAR! It is $75 for each month after. $75 is the cost of 2.5 single sessions, so if you love staying tan, this package will save you mucho dinero!

There are a couple of sweet perks to being a member, too:

1) You get discounts on our retail products.

2) You can come in at any time, without an appointment, to get free hands, face, and feet touchups.

Come in before January 31 to get in on the savings! Your skin will thank you!

Emily Ross

www.air-tan.com

(317) 254-8267

Loving Air-Tan even MORE now I'm Pregnant !

2011-01-06T12:14:00.000-08:00

I am pregnant YAY! So very happy about having a baby, this has not been an easy journey for me so now that it is happening I could not be more excited! However I am human and I am not so excited about all the changes that have happened to my body due to the pregnancy.

MY PERSONAL CHALLENGES WITH PREGNANCY
1. I just feel fat, not pregnant but bloated and fat.
2. My skin seems way more freckly and uneven than ever in my life.
3. I just look drab and tired no matter how much I try or how much make-up I put on it is just not helping!
4. Just not feeling the whole pregnancy "Glow" thing.
(If you are or have been pregnant and you have never felt any of the above you are truly blessed and I am jealous.)

So given that I am the owner of Air-Tan of course you know I am getting my tan on about every 8-10 days. I also have to proclaim how much I love Air-Tan normally, but now that I am pregnant I LOVE it even more! It really makes me feel so much better about me, and that is important, especially when you are pregnant. It takes the 1-4 problems away INSTANTLY! I was even told that I had that pregnancy "Glow" and I know it was the Air-Tan glow because otherwise I look like a chubby, white, tired and drab woman.

It is always advised for everyone to talk to their physician prior to Air-Tanning in case there are special circumstances with your pregnancy. Given that Air-Tan does not penetrate the epidermis it can not enter into the blood stream to affect your unborn child. This is also the reason that Air-Tan only lasts 5-10 days because it only goes on the top layers of your skin.

So all you pregnant women out there, treat yourself to something that will lift your spirits and make you strut instead of waddle.

-- Angela Alney
Owner and LOVER of Air-Tan
www.air-tan.com
317.254.TANS

YouTube Tuesday Spray Tan Gone Wrong ?!?

2011-01-04T09:11:00.000-08:00

I found this YouTube clip using the search term “spray tans gone wrong.” I thought I had to find some entertaining clips using those keywords…and I was right. This woman seems awfully depressed after getting her spray tan...almost on the verge of tears. It cracks me up to see how overly upset she is. Her tan doesn’t even look bad!! It looks to me as if she hadn’t even showered yet, and we all know that the tan doesn’t look its best until after the first shower and all the bronzers are washed off.

I’m not sure if she used a machine or had a technician spray her, but if she came to Air-Tan, we would have explained what to expect afterwards, i.e., getting darker as the day goes one, the shiny appearance of the skin, etc. I know I was super-nervous for my first tan here at Air-Tan. I was afraid that I was going to be orange, but my technician was able to help me pick out a color level that I was comfortable with (It was a level 3, FYI). And to my delight, I turned out nice and golden brown. I think this gal could have used a little guidance in the color department!

Also, I chuckled at how she said she was going to wear two bikinis a day but then felt the need to clarify that she was not going to wear both at the same time. After being at Air-Tan for over a year, it still amazes me how much better I feel about myself after getting my tan. The self-confidence boost is pretty amazing. Maybe this gal needs to come give Air-Tan a try!

Air-Tan > Versa Spa

2010-12-15T12:00:00.000-08:00

If you’ve heard of us, chances are, you have heard of the Mystic Tan or the Versa Spa. I first tried the Mystic Tan a few years ago when I received one free session as a birthday gift. I was so excited to step in the booth and try this new, innovative, UV-Free option since tanning beds usually resulted in a burn for me...Despite my excitement, I was really disappointed with my results. It was my birthday and I was an orange mess. It was streaky, smelly, and the color was just not natural. It was back to tanning beds for me where I would endure more burns and uneven color (white lines under the butt cheeks, anyone?) until I was blessed with the discovery of Air-Tan. I was not so familiar with the Versa Spa before today, so I made a few phone calls to learn a little more.

Here’s a little chart I made comparing the two; it explains why Air-Tan is the better and more efficient choice:

	Air-Tan	Versa Spa
What is the cost?	$30 per session	$34 per session
Is it customizable?	5 color levels	3 color levels
How long before I can bathe?	8 hours	4-6 hours
How long will it last?	5-10 days	up to a week
Will it be even?	With over 20 body positions, we can assure your tan will be even	4 body positions
Will it look natural?	We spray some areas lighter/darker than others, to mimic what the sun naturally does when exposed to our skin	Every area is sprayed the same
What if I want more color?	We’ll have you check your tan in the mirror. Then, you can decide if you want more color in any certain area.	To add more color, you would need to tan in a bed or purchase another session
Should I tan in a bed before I get my spray tan (aka: double dip, cocktail)	Totally not necessary! Air-Tan exists as a HEALTHY alternative to UV rays and ONE session is all you need!	It is highly suggested to double-dip. They suggested double-dipping with their best bed, bringing the total to $59 per session.
What do I do when my tan fades?	If you are an unlimited member, you can stop in anytime without an appointment for a touch up on your hands, feet, and/or face	Tan in a bed or purchase another session

-- Katelyn Fry
www.air-tan.com
317.254.TANS

Air-Tan YouTube Tuesday: ShowerTan…a Spray Tan Nightmare!

2010-12-13T11:11:00.000-08:00

The 7 huge NO NO's of Spray Tanning!

During our lunch break, Katelyn and I decided to search for spray tan videos on YouTube, and we came across this little gem. We were shocked, appalled, and amused at how terrible the process looked. Being the spray tan experts that we are, we know that there is NO way that doing this in-home spray tan could ever look even or natural!!

The very first part is both Katelyn’s and my fave. The girl (who is named Samantha) hits the on button with her toe and immediately BLASTED in the face with the tanning solution. It is truly comical.
After the initial blast, the flow keeps decreasing, so there is no way that the other sides of her body are going to have the same coverage as the front of her. The instructional video doesn’t tell you how to stand or how long to stand in each position, either. At Air-Tan, we tell you all the correct positions to make sure that every part of you is covered completely and evenly, and a technician is doing the spraying, which takes out all of the guesswork of wondering if an area is completely covered or not.
Once the spray is done, Samantha comes out and rubs the tan solution in on her skin with her bare hands. What?!?! Touching the solution is going to also tan the palms of your hands. Who has tan palms? Nobody! Not a natural look at all. Once an Air-Tan is applied, there is no need to touch your skin at all, and you can get dressed immediately!
The girl is wearing booties on her feet. These booties COVER her whole foot. How are you supposed to get a natural-looking tan with white feet? The video also doesn’t show how the tops of your hands get sprayed, so chances are that it’s not very even. The hands and feet are the two toughest areas to get right with a spray tan. Luckily, Air-Tan specializes in air brush tanning ONLY, so we have perfected the art of getting the hands and feet just right.
Another thing I noticed is that there are no color levels to choose from. Just one shade. No customizability. Air-Tan has five color levels to choose from, and you aren’t limited to choosing only one level either. If you want a 4 on your legs, a 3 on your body, and a 2 on the face, it’s no problem at all for any of our technicians to customize the tan to your specifications.
Also Samantha looks suspiciously the same exact color before and after her tan, so did this shower tan really make her tan?!?
Finally, the cost of the whole setup is pretty pricey. The pricing is not available on the video, but I checked out their website and found that the ShowerTan machine is $345 (without shipping and handling)! That’s over four months worth of Unlimited tans at Air-Tan. It only comes with one bottle of tanning solution. This contraption may give you the ease of tanning at home, but Air-Tan provides the peace of mind of that your tan will be even, natural, and affordable.

Emily Ross
General Manager
www.air-tan.com
317-25-8267

Top 4 Places to be SEEN this New Years Eve

2010-12-08T13:17:00.000-08:00

The Top 4 Places to See and Be Seen this New Year’s Eve...

4.The Vogue New Year’s Extravaganza

December 31, 2010 @ 9 PM

Enjoy DJ Marcus, cash balloon drop, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are just $20 and available at The Vogue.

3. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: New Year’s Eve in Vienna

December 31, 2010 @ 9 PM

Enjoy a champagne toast and after-party following the concert...Before the concert, you may elect for an exquisite buffet dinner in the Wood Room. Visit Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for tickets.

2. New Year’s Eve at The Rathskeller

December 31, 2010 @ 7 PM

Enjoy a hor ‘d oeuves buffet, champagne toast & favors at midnight. Enjoy Zanna Doo from

9 PM - 1 AM. Tickets are $50 in advance. Call 317-636-0396 for ticket information.

And THE #1 Place to Be Seen this New Year’s Eve...

Ciroc New Year’s 2011 on the 38th floor of the Chase Tower

December 31, 2010 @ 8 PM

Enjoy a premium bar all night; hor d’oueves; champage toast and fireworks at midnight; DJ Indiana Jones and more! Special room rates are available at the Hilton Garden Inn downtown for $99. Tickets are $100 at RadioNOW

-- Katelyn Fry

Assistant Manager

317.254.TANS

www.air-tan.com

Spray Tan News: Vitamin D Deficiency

2010-12-07T13:37:00.000-08:00

Ever feel a little down in the dumps when winter arrives? It could have something to do with Vitamin D deficiency. What are symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency? Depression, chronic fatique, weight loss, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and even stroke.

So how much sunlight is needed for your daily dose of Vitamin D? Just 5-30 minutes on your face, arms, back or legs a few days a week without sun screen is needed. This means you can get all you need by just walking outside to and from your car. The problem with this is the exposure to UVB rays. Ultra Violet B rays are the rays that cause skin reddening and sunburns. They also are the key developers of skin cancer. How can we protect ourselves from UVB rays? Use SPF every single day before you go outside. SPF can be found in sunblocks, moisturizers, foundations, and chapsticks. UVB is most significant in the United States between 10AM-4PM April-October, but is damaging year round especially with the presence of snow and ice which reflect 80% of rays back up, causing the harmful rays to hit your skin twice.

What now? We know we need Vitamin D, but we don’t need the UVB rays in which the vitamin comes from. You can get your daily dose of the vitamin in these foods: catfish, fish oil, cod liver oil, mollusks, salmon, sardines in oil, mackerel, soy milk, margarine, butter, and eggs.

Stay happy and healthy and get your daily dose of Vitamin D by incorporating a few of the aforementioned foods...Skip the UVB rays and steer clear of premature aging, age spots, liver spots, moles, and cancer!

-- Katelyn Fry
Assistant Manager
www.air-tan.com
317.254.TANS

Cyber Monday - A Tradition for the Next Generation

2010-11-29T12:04:00.000-08:00

Don’t have the patience to fight the crowd on Black Friday? Do you have to work on Black Friday? Unfortunately, I could not participat in Black Friday this year for both of these reasons....but this is why I LOVE Cyber Monday! This is actually the first year I have heard about Cyber Monday, although it made its debut back in 2005. It is quickly becoming one of the biggest shipping days of the year and grossed $887 million last year alone. Cyber Monday is also big in the U.K., France, Portugal and Germany - but in these countries it lasts for a full 8 days! If you haven’t guessed already, Cyber Monday is basically the Internet’s version of Black Friday. Most online retailers offer huge discounts (like their Black Friday counterpart) plus free shipping.

Major retailers participate in Cyber Monday like Toys R Us, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Overstock.com, Kohls, and Macy’s....Target is making Cyber Monday even easier this year by offering alerts delivered to you via email or text message. Be the first to see the 2-day deals by signing up at Target .com, indicate your preference of email or text message, and specify what time you would like your alert. Walmart is also making Cyber Monday a big deal and offering Cyber WEEK through December 3. So do yourself a favor, save yourself from stress, and shop from the comfort of your own home on Cyber Monday!

Katelyn Fry

Black Friday or Before ... do you SHOP?

2010-11-17T10:43:00.000-08:00

Do any of you have after-Thanksgiving shopping traditions? Every year, my family and I go to the Edinburgh Premium Outlets either on Black Friday or on Saturday. I remember the first time that we ever went, which was on Black Friday. It was the first time we had ever done any hard core post-Turkey Day shopping…and it was like a zoo! I distinctly remember seeing security guards armed with guns (!!!) standing at the front of several stores. Once I looked past the security guards, all I saw was a shelving unit that had a mountain of t-shirts, none of which were even halfway folded neatly. Despite all the pandemonium, we still keep going back year after year because the deals are so great! Who can say “no” to a $5 Gap shirt? Or a pair of Pumas that have been so deeply discounted you’d be a fool to pass up?!

For die-hard bargain hunters, there is even a website dedicated to posting all the Black Friday deals! Black-Friday.net posts all the major store circulars as soon as they come out. You can even get email alerts when new deals are posted and create a shopping list of all the things you want to buy.

If you want to get your bargain hunting fix in early, this year Air-Tan is running a Pre-Black Friday 3-day sale the week before Thanksgiving! On November 17, 18, 19, when you buy one session for yourself, you can get a gift certificate for a single session for HALF PRICE! That’s buy one for $30 and get the gift for $15 for a total for only $45. Or if you are feeling really generous, you can get both sessions in the form of gift certificates. An Air-Tan gift certificate is perfect for gift exchanges with your girlfriends! It is well within the $20-25 spending limit that is normally assigned. It is also great as a stocking stuffer for family or friends. Not many gifts can boost self-esteem and make you feel 10 pounds thinner instantly! Make sure you come in and stock up!

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Emily Ross
General Manager

Halloween Costume Contest Next Steps

2010-10-29T11:36:00.000-07:00

5 FAB things to do around Indy at Halloween time

2010-10-22T10:11:00.000-07:00

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year! I’ve always loved dressing up and getting into character. It gives me an excuse to be someone different for an evening. The only problem is, I’ve been doing the same thing year after year for Halloween. Every year I go to a haunted house (they still scare me!) or a scary movie to gear up for the spooky holiday. This year I am in the mood for something a little different and have compiled a list of my top 5 things to do around town this Halloween....

Zoo Boo @ The Indianapolis Zoo

October 15-17, 21-14, 28-30 from 2-7 PM

Pumpkin bowling & smashing, Halloween-themed dolphin and elephant shows, DJ

Monster music, hay maze, trick or treating stations, caramel apples & and hot apple cider.

Here Come the Mummies w / Space Capone @ The Vogue

Thursday, October 28 & Friday, October 29

Tickets are $20 in advance and still available for Thursday.

The 26 th Annual Headless Horseman Event @ Conner Prairie

Oct 16-17, 21-25, 28-30 from 6-9 PM

Featuring a haunted hayride, games, dancing, karaoke, and storytelling.

From Dark Pages : Progressive Mystery Play @ the Morris -Butler House

Fridays and Saturdays in October at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30

and Thursday, October 29th at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30

Find your way through this 19th - century mansion while dodging the ghosts of Edgar Allen

Poe, Queen Victoria, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper and more!

2010 Halloween Howl @ The Conrad Hotel

October 22, 2010 from 7PM - 12 Midnight

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, live music, and a costume contest. Tickets are $75 per

person and benefit Riley Hospital for Children.
--
Katelyn Fry
Assistant Manager

Halloween Costume, you need a tan?

2010-10-15T13:55:00.000-07:00

Halloween is just around the corner. I love Halloween because I get to be creative and wear an outfit that I couldn’t get away with on any other day of the year. I will take any opportunity to be over-the-top with my hair, makeup, and fashions. It’s always fun to talk to my clients and hear their great costume ideas and fun Halloween plans. It got me to thinking about all the costumes that can look even better and more complete with a smokin’ hot tan. Here a few of the ideas I came up with:

Lady Gaga—I am dying over all the awesome Lady Gaga costumes that are at the pop-up Halloween stores and even at Wal-Mart. You can buy Gaga wigs, hair bows made of hair, kooky sunglasses, and some of her most memorable outfits. I had my eye on the blue one from her Poker Face video, but I have deemed it too skimpy for me. No matter how strange and wacky her outfits are, she always has at least a light healthy glow on her. Did you see her glowy spray tan at the VMA’s? Ah-mazing!

Jersey Shore cast—You can’t even bring up Jersey Shore without mentioning tanning. I’ve heard that several girls are going as Snooki this year. It would be so fun to pouf up my hair, wear a leopard cocktail dress, and put on some big sneaker-shaped slippers. Although we can’t give you a crispy-fried tan like Snooki’s, we can definitely have you looking like you spent two weeks in Jamaica.

Greek goddess—This is always an easy go-to costume. There are always several variations that can be bought at the store or even done right out of your own closet. No goddess costume is complete without a golden tan. I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a cream tunic in the middle of fall without a little color on my skin!

Any costume that shows the legs, midriff, and chest—I think many of us gals are guilty of rocking the token “scandalous” Halloween costume: naughty nurse, sexy schoolgirl, flirty pirate, etc. Like I said, Halloween is the one day of the year that you can get away with nearly anything, so why not do it? And when you are showing that much skin, a tan is a must!

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Emily Ross
General Manager

Who Says You Don't Feel Better with a Little Color ESPECIALLY in the Winter?

2010-10-13T08:52:00.000-07:00

The last thing I want to be in the winter is pasty! Keeping my Air-Tan up through the winter helps me feel good about the way I look even in the dead of winter. Did you know your Air-Tan is fully customizable? We don’t just offer a few choices like light, medium, or dark; we offer levels 1 through 5 so you can feel confident in the choosing the color that is right for you. You can customize your tan even more (if you wish) by specifying certain places you might want more or less color. Here are a few examples of recently requested customizations:

● 3-2-1 or a 3 on the legs, 2 on the body, and 1 on the face

● no color or lighter color on the face

● more color on the face to counteract fading

● legs one level darker than rest of the body

● more color on the arms and chest to look extra sun- kissed

I like a level 3 or 4 in the summer months, but now that fall is here, I like to stick to a 2 or a 3. With all of the holidays coming up, it’s good to know I can fully customize my color so I can feel good (and look good!) at parties, family reunions, and

events!

Katelyn Fry

Why Air-Tan is like Fingernail Polish?

2010-10-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

Exfoliation Routine

One thing that goes hand in hand with having a great tan is good exfoliation session or
two. The key to having an even tan is being completely exfoliated, especially if you are
coming in weekly. It’s always best to spray the freshest layer of skin, and getting sprayed
with product already on you can leave you looking blotchy. Just like when you paint your nails you want to make sure all of the old polish is off, before applying a fresh coat (even if it is the same color).

My Air-Tan seems like it lasts on my skin forever! If I really baby it and take care of it,
I can get at least a week and a half out of it, but if I want to get a new tan every week, I
really have to work to scrub it off. After a year of getting sprayed almost every week, I have developed my own method for exfoliation. I usually get sprayed on Thursdays, so I start my “preliminary exfoliation” on Tuesday night. That consists of just taking a shower and lightly using the Air-Tan Body Scrub and a washcloth. After getting out of the shower, it’s important to use a dry towel to wipe down with. The dry towel helps so much come off!

On Wednesday night, I take a bath and get rid of last bits of tan still left. I put the scrub on all over and vegetate with a magazine for a little bit. My trouble spots are normally on the shins, behind the knees, my underarms, and neck. Once I’ve read a few pages, I use a washcloth and scrub away! Luckily, the exfoliating scrub makes exfoliating so much easier than with plain old soap and water. The scrub works so well because it has glycolic acid in it, which helps get rid of the top layers of skin. It’s stronger than any exfoliating scrubs from the drug store, but still gentle enough to not irritate your skin. Although I am sad to see my tan go, it’s nice to pamper myself a little bit. Exfoliating used to be a chore, but now that I get to relax and take a bath with some fresh-smelling scrub, I look forward to it!

Emily Ross
General Manager

RadioNOW Bras Across Broad Ripple

2010-10-01T07:58:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, October 2nd, Chumley’s will be hosting the first annual RadioNow Bras Across Broad Ripple starting at 11 AM. If you know someone who has fought against breast cancer, you are encouraged to honor them by decorating a bra and submitting it in their honor. You can drop your bras off to Chumley’s in Broad Ripple anytime this week. They will be strung up on Saturday during the event which will be taking place all day and into the night.

We are proud to have donated to this event this year...There will be an AMAZING silent auction including autographed sheet music from the cast of Glee; autographed Mariah Carey microphone; Rolling Stone autographed by Katy Perry; Colts suite tickets; and the always fabulous, Air-Tan!!

We are so excited to participate in this event on Saturday. Come out to Chumley’s in Broad Ripple to honor someone in your life who has fought against breast cancer!

Love Football Sundays, but Hate Dressing like One of the Guys?

2010-09-24T07:38:00.000-07:00

Every week I look forward to Sunday...and every Sunday, my schedule revolves around what time my team (the Colts!) will be playing that day...For years, I have been sporting the same old things - a jersey and jeans....or, when the weather is colder, a pullover and jeans...My jersey is a white one (which I would never dare to wear without my Air-Tan!), but this year, I was inspired by our
Bling Bling blue and silver glitter sprays to glam up my Sunday wardrobe. I liked the way the mist added just a touch of girly shimmer to whatever I sprayed it on...One week day, I sprayed a little on my arms, hair, and black shirt and started getting compliments immediately after doing so. I decided I would make this part of my wardrobe on game day and even took it a step further and purchased a few embellished Colts shirts to match.
I was so relieved to finally watch a football game feeling feminine, cute, and sporty all at the same time! And no worries, I haven’t hung up my #18 jersey for good...it’s just not the first thing I reach for on game days anymore!

Katelyn Fry
Air-Tan Assistant Manager

VMA: Top 5 Spray Tans

2010-09-14T21:15:00.000-07:00

I always look forward to watching the VMAs for all the performances, and fashion. I decided it would be quite fun to rank the top 5 best looking spray tans of the 2010 VMAs. I also had to throw in some people that could have used a little color and also someone who total over did it (but what is new).

Drum Roll please ... Naming them 5-1 (number one being the best!)

Number 5 goes to Lady G aGa herself, yes she cleaned up at the VMAs but she only makes the number five spot for best Spray Tan.

She actually showed her face many times this year and her face and body looked awesomely spray tanned.

Number 4 goes to hot Mommy New York City Housewife Bethenny Frankel. Looks very sexy and natural looking with her spray tan. She always knows you need to work with your natural skin tones, and doesn't over do the color.

Number 3 goes to both Stephanie Pratt and Lo Bosworth their skin is just shinning beautifully in this photo. Even though Stephanie barely looks like her old self, she sure knows how to pick a spray tan technician. Even Lo's hands and feet are looking spot on to a real tan.

Number 2 goes to babe and hostess extraordinaire Chelsea Lately. Chelsea's skin is looking fabulous in all of her outfits to include the fake pregnant belly (ha ha). Not only is she hilarious she knows how to get her brown on.

The Number 1 spray tan goes to the very beautiful Ashley Greene. Ashley is looking fierce with her spray tan, unlike any vampire I've ever seen. In my opinion she should stick to hanging out with the living and keep this look all day everyday, just GORGEOUS!

Also there are a couple of people that could have used a little color on stage. Jane Lynch from Glee and the talented Eminem. Eminem standing next to Rihanna (who also has a FAB spray tan on) and in my opinion is in desperate need of some color.

AND last but not least the one person that who ALWAYS has an overkill of self tanning product on.... Snooki. Quoted from the E! News "Snooki looks all colors of orange, lay off the spray tans" and I couldn't agree more!

Myself and the ATG's (Air-Tan girls) always have a blast watching the famous and their spray tans, as this is where we first learned that there is a healthier way to have that bronzed look. Some do it right and some do it wrong, but we just love to watch and learn.

--
Angela Alney
Air-Tan Aficionado

Jersey Shore....in South Beach???

2010-09-10T12:26:00.000-07:00

Is it just me or does anyone else find it peculiar that Jersey Shore is filming in South Beach, Miami this season? Wasn't arriving to Seasside Heights last season their personal utopia? Just last summer, the cast was overwhelmed with excitement about their new digs, duck phone, and rooftop hot tub and not more than one year later, the cast headed down to South Beach for Season 2. Being hot in South Beach, of course, requires an even higher level of GTL - Gym, Tanning, Laundry.

Did everyone get a glimpse of Snooki's personal spray tanning machine in the first episode? Her (then) boyfriend, Emilio, graciously used it to bronze Snooki's face before her 21 hour road trip to Miami, Florida. Snooki explained to her Jersey Shore fans that she now uses the contraption in lieu of tanning beds. She claims she quit using tanning beds due to the new UV Tanning 10% tax ....which is precisely part of the reason the tax was established in the first place - so people would quit using them! Now if we could just get Snooki and the rest of the gang to film in Indiana, we could introduce them to a BROWN, sexy, healthy, (and tax-free!) Air-Tan....Regrettably, I don't think White River Shore or Retention Pond Shore would get the same buzz!

My Own Personal Journey to be TAN

2009-08-19T08:42:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately I was not born with a flawless complexion and a beautiful skin tone. So like most pale women on this planet, I do love how I look and feel when I have a nice tan. I have laid out in the sun, got into the tanning beds and also used self-tanners. When I was around 24 I started to see the effects that the UV rays were having on my skin. After one long day at the lake, I remember looking at my face and thinking this red color and all these freckles can't be good. Then I remember looking at my chest shoulders and back and thinking WOW were did all these ugly spots come from? From that day on I was an avid SPF user, but I still wanted that healthy glow.

In 2003, I was invited to a wedding by my now husband I wanted to look fabulous. So I went out and found a new dress, and then I looked at my legs... ug, so very pasty. I hit the CVS on the way home and picked up the most expensive bottle of Self Tanning product I could find. I think it was a Neutrogena aerosol bottle. I then applied it to my body, being mindful not to put too much as I did not want to be too dark. Did not see a huge difference so I was disappointed. As the night progressed I could smell this awful smell and to my complete embarrassment it was me who was smelling terrible. I had that funky self tanner smell (one lady I know likened it to hot dogs and corn flakes broiled together). Then to top it off, I looked at my legs and feet and they looked horrible, streaky and so orange. So no more of that for me I would rather be my pasty self, then smell and look like that.

When I was told about Air-Tan, my initial thought was "NO" I hate self-tanners! Then I had it done, and I really could not believe it. I was tan, it looked natural, only took 15 minutes, and no UV damage! This was the answer to my PALE woman prayers. And now not sure how I could live without my Air-Tan.

3 great reasons to get an air-tan

2009-08-12T08:11:00.000-07:00

While my first experiences with air-tan was based on testing both equipment and approach, a couple of years ago I decided to try it out for effect as well. I was so pleasantly surprised for several reasons.

1. It evened out my skin tone. Ok so I'm already pretty dark due my great Indian genetics. But even the minimal exposure I have to the sun has caused uneven variations in my skin tone.

2. Made my complexion pop. Yeah it gave me a glow. I got asked if I had just returned from the Dominican. I'll take that.

3. Confidence booster. Being darker made me feel more confident.

With my busy-ness levels, Air-Tan is a great alternative to going on vacation and an easy way to look & feel great.

Disclaimer: I am Angela's husband!

Disturbing New Cancer Study and tanning beds in UK medical journal

2009-07-30T09:06:00.000-07:00

Most of us agree that we just feel and look better when we have a tan. A tan can even out your skin tone, make you feel thinner, and make you look healthier. It's too bad that it's not healthy for your skin, not at all.

According to a very disturbing, new study by the UK Medical Journal Lancet Oncology - tanning beds are as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas. Now that's just SCARY!

Obviously this is our blog, and we're biased but Air-Tan gives you the best of both worlds! You can still have that healthy glow and do not have to worry about any of the UV damage. Another great thing about Air-Tan is it only takes one session to get that tanned look. And, since it's custom applied you can control the color you're looking for. Air-Tan saves your skin, your time, and your money!

There are many articles out about this new study and one of my favorites is covered in Houston channel 39.

The rich and the famous have been spray tanning since around 1998 and Air-Tan has been open since July of 2003. We put Indianapolis on the Map for fabulous looking tans minus the sun spots, wrinkles, or cancer. Don't be fooled by imitations, Air-Tanning our clients is all we do and we do it well.

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