Simply Beaming: Glow of Summer | "The Glow Lounge" experience

We were so excited to partner up with The Glow Lounge for this shoot. We started off the weekend with a our heated airbrush tans at The Glow Lounge in Edina, MN. Going in with a little bit of nerves being that we hadn't had an actual airbrush tan before. The last time we both had a spray tan it was like an episode of Friends when Ross went into the booth...makes us laugh out loud every time!! Any how, the gals at the lounge were amazing! We weren't sure what to expect from our tans, but let me tell you we were so incredibly happy!!! We are officially addicted to airbrush tans!! It is so much easier to have someone spray you inside of worrying about not getting it on evenly and in all the right places. It is hard to believe we have gone this long with out doing this!!! Highly recommend it, hands down, totally worth it!

If you have not had an airbrush tan and are thinking about trying it, don't even think just do it! Here are a few tips to get you started, shared to us by The Glow Lounge....

PRIOR TO YOUR TAN:

Shower and exfoliate before your appointment. Clean, dry skin is best! Shave or wax 1-2 days prior to your appointment. The day of your appointment you should refrain from using moisturizers, perfumes, lotions, oils, or deodorants that may create a barrier between your skin and the tanning solution. (You may resume using these after your first shower or bath) You will need to stay dry for 10-12 hours after your tan. All spa treatments, hair appointments and workouts should be done before the tanning appointment or the next day. Mani/pedis should be done before the tanning appointment as we do not recommend exfoliating once the tan is applied.

WHAT TO WEAR:

The attire for women is whatever they are comfortable with. To help minimize tan lines and protect client's undergarments; disposable underwear can be worn and is provided. The attire for men is boxers, briefs, swim trunks, or shorts.

AFTER YOUR TAN:

Stay Dry! Wait at least 10-12 hours before showering, bathing, or sweating. This includes your hands. Use hand sanitizer on just palms and fingers, but not on the top side of hands.
Use gentle, natural/organic soap
Use natural/organic face and body lotion. Recommended to moisturize daily, morning and evening if possible.
If you must shave, use a fresh razor and use a light touch.
If you plan on sleeping while the tan is developing, wear loose fitting, long sleeve and long pant, it keeps it from getting on your sheets.

BIG NO, NO'S:

Any skin products containing Mineral Oil, Petroleum, Petromlatum as well as Dove brand soaps and lotions. These products will ruin your Glow.
Overexposure to highly chlorinated water such as pools or hot tubs, for extended periods.
Waxing. This will peel the tan right off your skin.
Loofas, Clarisonic brushes, or anything abrasive. Treat your skin gently to lengthen the life of the tan.
No touching! To avoid the tan transferring on to your palms, it's best not to touch your skin before your first shower.