Well it's that time of year again - Winter Formal!

We've been getting tons of calls from young ladies looking to get a quick spray tan before the big event.  Seeing as this will be the first formal dance for some, here are a few pointers to help make sure everything is just right and you 

1) Ask your spray tan technician for the lightest possible shade of spray tan. Don't even think about a dark spray tan for your prom. If you do, your spray tan will take away all the attention from your special dress. The function of spray tan is to enhance your dress (not overwhelm it), and provide a flawless skin for your make up. A lighter shade will also make your hair shine, eyes sparkle and give you a brilliantly white smile. Rest assured you will look great in your photos!

2) Make sure that you exfoliate really well the day of your for your spray tan. Be sure to get all those hard to reach places like your knees, elbows and feet. That will ensure that your spray tan will goes on evenly and also fades nicely.

3) At least one day before your spray tanning appointment be sure to shave or wax. Shaving or waxing on the day of spray tanning can leave the pores of the skin open and the bronzer in spray tanning solution can lodge there giving you a spotty look. Looking for a good waxing salon?  OC Waxing and Aesthetics is where we recommend.

4) The best day to get your spray tan is 2 days before your event. For example - if your formal is on Saturday evening, than get your Spray Tan on Thursday evening. Our spray tan solution takes up to 12 hours to fully develop. Additionally, if anything goes wrong with your tan (rare, but it does happen occasionally) you will have a whole day to repair it.

5) Be sure to get a tan extending lotion - this is very important to extend the life of your tan. 

6) If at all possible, try a trial spray tan a few weeks before your formal event. That way you can see how your skin reacts to the solution and also, you will learn how to care for the spray tan. It is great to have a practice run, so you know what to expect.

Some occasions demand for you to look your absolute best, and nothing short of perfection will do. That is why if you are getting married, going to a prom or have some other, important function that you need to look great for, you want to be sure that your spray tan turns out amazing.

There are few steps that you can take to ensure that your tan looks amazing on your big day:

1. If you have never had a spray tan before, it is important to do a test run a few weeks before the big day. Since you haven't had a spray tan before, you can't be sure how your skin will react to the solution. This test allows you and your South Coast Glow spray tan technician to figure out the best level of color for your skin type to ensure that you look your best!
2. Don't go too dark. You want the attention to be on you and not your tan! The spray tan should compliment how great you look, adding just a little "glow".
3. Take extra care in your preparation before the final tan. Be sure to exfoliate thoroughly with the proper products. Be sure to ask your spray tan technician if you have any questions about prep or care for your spray tan, or visit our FAQ page for more tips
4. Buy a South Coast Glow tan extender kit and learn how to use it to prolong your tan. Believe me, on the days immediately before your wedding, and straight after, you will have (many) other things on your mind other than taking care of your tan!
5. Make sure that you have your spray tan done at the same salon, by the same technician using the same solution as during your trial (if you liked it, of course). Our spray tan technicians take note of the color used during your trial run so there won't be any confusion if you don't remember what the technician used last time.

A spray tan for wedding, prom or any other special occasion is a wonderful idea and will give you that extra boost of confidence!

The cost and effort is very small when compared to the fabulous benefits.

Looking to book an appointment? Contact us or call us at 949-951-4569

Thanks everyone who attended our Grand Opening. We had a blast!  Here are a few pics from the evening.

Tonight is the big new salon grand opening celebration at South Coast Glow. We have been busy putting the finishing touches on the salon and getting ready for the party! We can't wait to see you tonight!

Hey all you Spray Tanners!  South Coast Glow is proud to announce our Grand Opening celebration of our new salon. Come join us on Wednesday November 2nd, betweeen 5:30 and 9:00pm for champagne and appetizers. We'll have amazing raffle prizes and swag bags for all. 

Come help us celebrate our new salon, we'd love to see you!

Haley and Hillary
Your South Coast Glow Tanologists

Are you doing all the preparation and care necessary to get the most out of your spray tan??? The preparation and care practices noted in "The Daily Beast" can make or break your spray tan! Read for details....

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2010/07/07/spray-tan-horror-stories-and-photos.html

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For those of you that may not have used enough sunscreen this weekend....vinegar, dairy and tea may help bring sunburn relief!!! Check out this article for Five Soothing Home Remedies. Oh and next time you are going to be out in the sun....use more sunscreen!!!!

http://sunny1043.radio.com/2011/07/03/sun-101-five-soothing-home-remedies-to-cool-a-lobster-red-4th-of-july-sunburn-2/.

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All spray tans are not created equal and these celebrities prove it!!! Spray tans do not have to be orange and fake....they can be bronzed and beautiful!!! If you ever see spray tans that resemble the spray tans of these poor celebs, tell that person to get their next spray tan from South Coast Glow!

http://www.celebuzz.com/photos/bad-celebrity-spray-tans/donatella-versace-too-much-time-2/

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