2010 August | Sun Tan City Blog

Vanderbilt Kick-off Cook-off for Back-to-School!

by Victoria - 27. August, 2010 11:28

It’s that time of year again, tan fanatics, summer is all but over and school is back in session! But just because the summer months are gone doesn’t mean you can’t go to class looking bright and beautiful. That’s why Sun Tan City is a proud sponsor of the 5^th annual Vanderbilt University Kick-off Cook-off, a back-to-school barbeque hosted by Vanderbilt students on campus in Nashville, Tennessee.

From 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on September 3, join us at Vanderbilt on the Olin Lawn for good food, good fun, and a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends—or make new ones—after a long and exciting summer break.

I’ll see you all there!

Tags: back to school tanning

Category: Sun Tanning Tips

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Tips for Smart Exfoliating

by Victoria - 24. August, 2010 09:25

Exfoliating can lead to smoother, softer skin, or it can potentially hurt all the hard work you’ve put into building and maintaining your beautiful bronze tan. It all depends on if you know the smart way to scrub off those dead cells.

First of all, exfoliating before you tan is like sanding a surface before painting—it gets rid of dead, flaky skin and leaves a smooth, healthy surface ready to tan. But don’t go overboard—deep exfoliation can irritate skin, and UV exposure or the application of sunless tanner can make things worse.

Second, wait until the tanning process is done before you try any more exfoliation. After you leave the tanning bed, your skin continues the tanning process for up to 24 hours—and scrubbing before the process is done can get rid of the chemicals your skin is producing in order to achieve your bronze tones.

Finally, don’t exfoliate too often! Gentle exfoliation a few times a week can make you feel soft and smooth, but doing it too often can reduce the life of your tan and mean more work to keep your color looking its best.

Talk to your Sun Tan City tanning consultant for smarter exfoliation tips!

Tags: exfoliating, sun tanning tips, sunless tanning tips

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August Tanning Salon Spotlight: Auburn, Maine

by Victoria - 19. August, 2010 15:48

Augusts Sun Tan City tanning salon spotlight is pointed north, up to Maine to spotlight the fantastic tanning services available to Auburn residents.

At our Auburn, Maine salon you’ll find all the latest and greatest indoor tanning technology. The state-of-the-art Open Sun 1050 Instant tanning bed and the luxurious VersaSpa sunless tanning system are available for those craving dark beautiful results fast, while the powerful Sundash and Ergoline beds allow you to build your base tan on your terms.

Our Auburn location also features our famous variety of tanning lotions and designer skin and beauty care products, including the new Blend line of high-quality lotions and bronzers.

Just because you’re way up north, doesn’t mean you can’t look like you just came from the beach. Auburn tanners, head over to 624 Turner Street and treat yourselves today! Or give them a call at (207) 376-4240.

Tags: Auburn ME tanning salon, Tanning Salon Highlight

Category: Tanning Salon Spotlight

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VersaSpa Versus Over the Counter: Color

by Victoria - 17. August, 2010 16:14

I love the way I look and feel after a relaxing session in the VersaSpa. The beautiful bronze color, the smooth and silky feel to my skin and the consistent all-over coverage keeps me coming back over and over again. I’ve never had such reliable quality results from a sunless tanner—and believe me, I’ve tried them all.

But what makes the VersaSpa color better than any other over the counter sunless tanning product? No orange! Unlike store-bought fake tanners, my VersaSpa results never look orange or fluorescent. In fact, I get a gorgeous shade of natural-looking bronze each and every time. And because the VersaSpa application process is a unique airbrushed technique, the color is always smooth and even. No fingerprints, no missed spots, and no dark patches! It’s a quality of spray tanning you just can’t find anywhere else.

You can learn more about VersaSpa at your local Sun Tan City tanning salon, or in the VersaSpa section of our client care pages. Give it a try, I guarantee you’ll love it.

Tags: VersaSpa, VersaSpa Question, VersaSpa Tip

Category: VersaSpa Sunless Tanning

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Did You Know: Are Spray Tans Safe?

by Victoria - 12. August, 2010 11:45

Sunless tanning with over-the-counter lotions and gels or spray-on tanning solutions like VersaSpa are practical and luxurious alternatives to sun tanning that will still leave you feeling bright, bronzed and beautiful.

The secret is the way that sunless tanning works. With UV tanning, controlled rays of ultraviolet light cause a natural chemical reaction deep inside your skin. Most sunless tanning lotions and sprays contain the active ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a vegetable derivative that causes a similar reaction on the top layer of skin only. Your skin appears bronzed, radiant and beautiful for a short period of time. As your skin naturally sheds dead cells and pushes new ones to the surface, the result of sunless tanning fades.

Not all spray tanners are created equal, however, and for a smooth and professional tan without UV rays, look no further than the VersaSpa at your favorite Sun Tan City. You can also visit our client care pages to learn more about what sets the VersaSpa apart from other sunless tanning solutions.

Tags: sunless tanning tips, VersaSpa

Category: VersaSpa Sunless Tanning

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VersaSpa Versus Over the Counter: Anti-Aging & Skin Firming

by Victoria - 10. August, 2010 15:11

Fans of sunless tanning that aren’t Sun Tan City clients often don’t realize what they’re missing. And while it’s true that over-the-counter sunless tanning lotions and sprays are inexpensive and available just about everywhere, remember: you get what you pay for! I don’t know about you, but when it comes to my tan, I’d never dream of cutting corners.

That’s why I always invest in the beautiful long-lasting results I get every time I use the VersaSpa sunless tanning system. But gorgeous bronze isn’t the only reason the VersaSpa tops any store bought sunless lotion out there. There’s also the optional but oh-so-luxurious Anti-Aging & Skin Firming Moisturizer treatment that I make sure to add on every time I treat myself to VersaSpa. It’s a one-step misting treatment that combines three powerful ingredients for beautiful skin: moisturizers, natural ginger root extract and a pinch of bronzing formula to give your tan a little extra shine.

Ask your tanning consultant about the Anti-Aging & Skin Firming Moisturizer treatment the next time you visit Sun Tan City!

Tags: Skin Firming Moisturizer, sunless tanning, VersaSpa

Category: VersaSpa Sunless Tanning

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All-New Blend Skin Care Website

by Victoria - 5. August, 2010 13:45

Hey tanners! Do you use Blend skin care products? Then you’ll be as excited as I am to hear that Blendskincare.com just got a major overhaul, and now features their entire catalogue of designer indoor tanning skin care products. Plus, it looks amazing!

And if you don’t use Blend already, you can’t help but get curious browsing this amazing site. Take a look at the new Blendskincare.com today and pick up a bottle the next time you visit your favorite Sun Tan City location. You’ll be glad you did!

Tags: Blend skin care, tanning lotion

Category: Tanning Lotion

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Time for August Tanning Specials!

by Victoria - 3. August, 2010 13:13

Summer may be nearing its end, but there’s still plenty of time to tan! And during the month of August, Sun Tan City has some great special offers so you can save even more while letting yourself shine.

Has tanning throughout June and July left you short on product? Hydrating is one of the most important steps in keeping your skin healthy and smooth, so don’t go a day without tanning lotion! During our August lotion special, we’re taking 33% off of all Botanica designer skin care products, so it’s a great opportunity to stock back up.

Prefer to indulge in sunless tanning during the hottest months of the year? Check out our UV-free specials LINK! Two deluxe (two-step) VersaSpa visits during August are only $49. It’s a perfect way to beat the heat and pamper yourself at the same time.

Never been to Sun Tan City before? August is the best month yet for new clients. All month long, new clients can receive one FREE single visit to any UV tanning bed, plus a pair of EZ Eyes indoor tanning goggles at no extra cost! – this is a web offer only and should be worded as such. IE, never tried Sun Tan City, print off our special offer this month to try and UV tanning bed….

Keep your tan looking its best and brightest well into the fall with these great deals from Sun Tan City. But don’t wait—they only last until August 31!

Category: Monthly Specials

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