If you are looking to maintain your tan and come in about once a week, the Unlimited Membership is for you.  If you want to come in at least three times a month, this package will definitely save you money.  Usually to join it’s $75 for your first month, plus an additional $50 start-up fee.  You only have 10 days left to get in on the May special for the Unlimited package. Your first month of tanning is only $1 buck (that is right tan up to 3-4 times for just a DOLLAR) and the $50 start-up fee is waived.  You just have to stay on for three months at the regular rate of $75 a month.  A couple perks of joining the membership are that you can drop by any time for a free touch-up on your hands, feet, or face and you get discounts on our retail products. And all our retail product are awesome!

Give us a call at the salon (317-254-8267) if you have any questions!

To read the article about 26- year old Glenna Kohl, follow this link. She used a tanning bed about once a week since she was a teenager, detected a lump at the age of 22, battled for the next 4 years, and at 26- she died from melanoma. Reading this really hit home with me because I started using a tanning bed 1-3 times a week when I was 14. I didn’t stop until the day I started my job at Air-Tan. I’m happy to say I have been tanning UV free for 2 years now, however, after reading this, I’ve already made an appointment with a dermatologst to get checked. Using a tanning bed even one time before the age of 30 increases your chances of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) by 75%.

75%!!!!! That is not a risk I am willing to take…ever again!!! I think I will stick with my Air-Tan…forever and ever. :)

P.U.P. is a local non-profit that promotes and advances public transit, environmental awareness, and urban progress. The organization has been working for the last few months on ideas and creations for the miles of banner fabric.They have clutches, purses, beach bags, and even shower curtains. Not only do they have Super Bowl fabric items, but they also still have RCA Dome fabric items for sale.

Their first batch of Super Bowl creations is now available at the following locations:

PUP Offices – 1043 Virginia Avenue, Suite 213

Outpost, Indiana Local Apparel – street level next to La Margarita downtown

First Friday – various locations

Etsy.com

What a cool way to get a piece of history! Get your Super Bowl XLVI memorabilia swag before it’s gone!

Why? The solution has instant bronzers in it. The only purpose of these bronzers is to show you what your spray tan will end up looking after you take your first shower. They also help me see what I am doing when I am spraying it on. In about three to six hours, when the tanning agent (what gives you your longlasting tan) starts activating, you will start to look REALLY dark. At this time, you will look twice as tan as you are actually supposed to look. This is why I avoid doing much after my spray tan – I really prefer to just go home and go to bed. Once you shower, the bronzers wash off and your tan lightens up to look natural and matte.

Another reason I don’t like to go to a formal event immediately after my spray tan is because we have lots of aloes and moisturizers in our solution. Spray tans naturally dry your skin out and these moisturizers help protect your skin from that. For this reason, not only are you extra dark until you shower, but you are extra sticky and shiny, too. The bronzers and aloes can rub off on your clothes, so if you are wearing a light-colored formal dress, the likelihood of you muddling it with bronzers is very high. Also, if you are going to be doing any dancing or have any chance of sweating – two things will happen. First, the bronzer will run (see picture) as you sweat and your tan will not take to your skin as well. It needs a full 8 hours to set before getting wet at all, even lightly sweating. For these reasons, I highly suggest Air-Tanning in enough time to fit in a shower before any formal event you plan to go to – ideally, I would come the day before any formal event.

Also, if it is your first time or it has been a long while since you’ve visited us, I highly suggest trying it out a week or two before your event. This way, you can see exactly what shade you like the best and what day you like your tan best. This will help you in scheduling your appointment and choosing your color level.

Emily featured this picture on one of her recent blogs and this is a PERFECT example of what I am talking about…Even Christina Aguilera could use some spray tanning tips. Pardon the crude “Bridesmaids” reference, but if the “steam-heat from your undercarriage” is so powerful that it may result in sweating off your tan, please get sprayed the day before. If she would have just planned a little better, got her spray tan earlier, then took a shower, the bronzers would have washed away and this unfortunate mishap would have never occured!

Disclaimer: Every Air-Tanner has their own preferences so the way you tan is totally up to you, but this is just my professional opinion when it comes to Air-Tans and formal events. :)

But if you are good at do-it-yourself-ing, one of our part-timers, Courtney, filled me in on this AWESOME blog called Chloe’s Nails, that has tons and tons of ideas and tutorials for chic and funky at-home manicures.

Here are some pics of some of my favorites:

Matte/shiny french mani--LOVE!

The "Water Marbled" effect

This method is called "Konading," and it's basically like a stamp pad for your nails!

Do you know of any other cool nail blogs I should check out?

Louisville, Kentucky – Just a short drive away – about 2 hours, Louisville is one of my favorite party spots. Fourth Street is located in the middle of downtown and is a covered, heated plaza with bars, restaurants, and shops. You can usually pay one cover for several bars and you can do something you cannot do here in Indy – walk from bar to bar without throwing your drink away! Ahh, it’s the little things in life. :) Maker’s Mark is a wonderful dinner option and Lynn’s Paradise Cafe is a must for a day-after brunch. The food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is bright, vintage, and very Allison-in-Wonderland-like.

Chicago, Illinois – Another short drive away – about 3 hours and what an amazing city. I went here last summer for an awesome bachelorette party. We stayed at the Sax Hotel in the Thompson Suite. The Sax is adjacent to the House of Blues and walking distance to Michigan Avenue. The Thompson suite is HUGE and on the 15th floor. Lil’ Wayne stayed in it the weekend before us! It has one bedroom with king bed, 2 bathrooms, living room with several pull-out couches, kitchen, and a grand entryway. We packed about 20 girls in the room (brought some air-mattresses, but did not even end up blowing them up!), but all had plenty of room. We went for a day bar crawl around the city, had our own in-suite party that night, and then went to the Kit Kat Lounge in Wrigleyville for brunch before we left town. The food was top notch, the mimosas were all-you-can-drink, and there was even a mid-morning drag queen show! Only in Chicago. :)

Indianapolis, DUH! Treat yourself to a room at the Conrad or the JW Marriott and indulge in all that downtown Indy has to offer. With so many dinner choices – Capital Grille, Mesh, Harry and Izzy’s, Barcelona Tapas…just to name a few – and so much nightlife – Six, Bartini’s, Subterra, Hue, Nicky Blaine’s, Howl at the Moon- you are sure to have a great night. Or try my favorite place for dinner and partying – Sensu. All of their food is DELICIOUS. My favorites are the Kobe beef, lobster tacos, any of their sushi, and their macadamia nut cookie dessert (freshly baked, but still a little cookie dough-y on a hot skillet with ice cream). Then, just hop on downstairs and dance the night away!

Of course, you will need a healthy glow for your party, so don’t forget to come see us at Air-Tan! We have a Buy 4, Get 1 Free package that can be shared with your friends. It drops the price of a tan from $30 to just $24. We also do mobile at-home parties.
Happy Party Planning!

Here are some cute new bathing suits for 2012 fit for every budget:

1. Target – I found this super-cute “swimdress” for $34.99! Metallics are in for spring/summer 2012 and this black/gold foil print is definitely in the now!

2.  Victoria’s Secret – Love this floral bikini. Florals are hot for spring so this will definitely be hot for summer too! I love the bright colors with the girlie floral. Push-up top is $42, bottoms are $32. I love these bottoms! The width of the sides is narrow enough to still be sexy, but wide enough to not cinch your sides!

3. AllWetBeachwear.com – This suit is $205 and called the “Muy Caliente V-Ring Bandeau” and it is MUY MUY caliente!! I would never attempt this myself, but if I had a body like that, I would definitely rock this sexy ass swimsuit!

As part of your membership, you can come in for touch-ups on your face, hands, or feet at any time without an appointment.  You also get discounts on our retail products–the Air-Tan Exfoliating Scrub, Moisturizing Extender, Face Spray, and Bronzing Brush.

The membership is definitely the package for you if you want to stay tan all spring and summer long without having to damage your skin out in the harmful rays of the sun!!  Please call us at the salon if you have any questions!

1. Pastels…They are EVERYWHERE! Pastel colored jeans, purses, dresses, shoes, skirts are going to be all the rage this spring. Pastel is an easy way to incorporate some color into your wardrobe without being over the top. I am not even a fan of pink, but I am diggin’ these pastel pink pants (H & M $34.95)!

2. Gold smokey eye (especially with an Air-Tan!)…The smokey eye has been dominating eyelids since the Jersey Shore craze hit. This spring is all about lightening it up a little by trying a smokey eye in something other than black/gray. Try a gold, silver, or mauve smokey eye for something stunning, but appropriate for daytime.

3. Box-shaped bags…This classic yet modern shape is structured, but still relaxed enough for everyday wear. Wear over your shoulder or as a cross-body, like this classic leather stewardess bag from Coach ($358).

Katelyn Fry

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Check out the article accompanying this pic here.