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Question of the Month:
Q. I’m going to a formal Christmas party and want to be nice and tanned
in my strapless cocktail dress. I’m terrified of using self-tanners because
of the streak factor, and don’t really want to use a tanning bed. What
should I do?
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You’ve got two options: one is
fairly inexpensive, but convenient and the other is pricier but a nice way
to pamper yourself at a busy time of the year. I’d recommend both
but it all depends which suits your needs.
Option 1: Sunless tanning booths
I’ve used sunless tanning booths – or “mystic tans”
- three times in my life. The first time I simply wanted to try it, and
see if it measured up to all the hype. The second was for my 30th birthday
party, when I was the belle of the ball and wanted to look great. And the
third time, I was asked to be a bridesmaid in a strapless, cornflower blue
dress and, again, I wanted to look nice and tanned. Each time, though, I
was nervous. Although I watched an instructional video, there’s something
nerve wracking about stripping down, grabbing a shower cap, then getting
into a booth where jets spray your entire body up and down with self-tanner.
The process takes less than two-minutes, and once you get out of the booth
and dry yourself off with towels, it’s a done deal. Four hours later,
you’re magically bronzed. Every time I’ve tried it, I’ve
been amazed by the results. And even though it lasts only a couple of days,
it’s the most even, attractive tan. One thing to keep in mind: make
sure to wear grubby clothes because the excess self-tanner rubs off on your
clothes.
Option 2: Spa Self-Tanning Treatment
This treatment is going to run you about $60 plus, but it’s a wonderfully
pampering treat for the winter. This is how it works: you go into a treatment
room where an esthetician gives you a full-body, head-to-toe exfoliation.
That way, your skin is silky smooth and absorbs the self-tanner better.
Next, you’re escorted to a shower where you rinse off the exfoliant.
Then, it’s back to the treatment room for a full body self-tanner
application. Your bonus? Not only are you tanned, but the application process
is like having a light massage. And you’re also guaranteed a streak-free,
completely even tan.
But take it from me - no matter which option you choose, you’ll be
glowing and radiant for your special occasion.
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ANSWERED BY:
Stacy Kennedy
Senior Editor
Oxygen |
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