These are a few of my favorite things...to have had during my first trimester! I really can't complain, my first trimester was EASY compared to the stories that I've been hearing from my friends. I didn't throw up once, but I had plenty of nausea to go around, and I had a lot of trouble sleeping. I wasn't hungry for ANYTHING. Ever. Fortunately, I had these wonderful things to keep me comfortable, and I highly recommend them all to ANYONE you know who has just started her pregnancy … [Read more...]
“Behind All Your Stories is Always Your Mother’s Story” – Mitch Albom
“But there's a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple, and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking. But behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begin.” ― Mitch Albom, For One More Day Those who can't celebrate with their mothers, there's no reason to feel sad this Mother's Day... There are mothers everywhere who have more love to share, than children to share it with! … [Read more...]
Spray Tan Faux Pas: Breastfeeding and Spray Tanning
Made you laugh! Our sources tell us this is NOT from a spray tan, but we still think it's funny! It certainly stirs up an important question: What should nursing mothers do when it comes to spray tanning? We encourage nursing mothers to wear pasties while spray tanning - our favorites are by Leg Avenue: If a little more coverage is needed, we recommend wearing a bikini top, and let your spray tan tech know that you'd like the strap lines not to show. Voila...no mess, no … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes of Fitness Guru Natalie Jill – Tan By Kona Tanning
Behind the scenes of Natalie Jill and photographer Steven WetherbeeCheck out this amazing before and after set of Natalie Jill being shot by Steve Wetherbee! It's always so fun to see what's happening behind the camera - thanks for sharing Natalie!!From Natalie:"Sneak peek! An image from yesterday's shoot with Steven Wetherbee! Like his page Steven Wetherbee Photography to see more awesome images- this guy is TALENTED and a commercial photography genius! LOVE working with him and watching him … [Read more...]
Can Pregnant or Nursing Mothers get a spray tan? Frequently Asked Questions About Sunless Tanning
In most cases it is safe to airbrush tan if you are pregnant or nursing. However, it is best to check with your doctor before tanning. The active ingredient (DHA) is proven not to enter the blood stream and has been used in cosmetics since 1960. No problems have ever been reported concerning DHA penetrating the skin, or causing problems during pregnancy. We recommend nursing mothers wear adhesive petals or a bathing suit top while tanning. Nose filters and disposable undergarments are available … [Read more...]
It’s Almost Summer Time – Is Your Skin Ready for the Beach? by Orange County’s Kona Tanning Company
We've been spray tanning in Orange County and Los Angeles since 2005, and the question we hear most often is, "HOW DOES AIRBRUSH TANNING WORK?"The active ingredient in virtually all sunless tanning formulas is DHA (dihydroxyacetone), a carbohydrate (monosaccharide sugar) compound approved by the FDA for use in externally applied sunless tanning solutions. DHA is usually derived from a vegetable source like beets or sugar cane. When DHA is applied to the skin, it causes a harmless chemical … [Read more...]
FROWNIES: Naturally Reduce Frown Lines While you Sleep
FROWNIES: Naturally reduce frown lines while you sleep - been using these since I was 16! They really work! :o) Buy them HERELooking for the best spray tanning in Orange County for Spring Break? Click HERESpray Tanning for BRIDESShop Kona Tanning's online storewww.konatanningcompany.comFollow us on Twitter and join the conversation -Like us on Facebook to stay on top of Kona Tanning news and special Facebook friend promotions! OrangeCountyAirbrushTanning.com | MobileTanningDirectory.com … [Read more...]
12 Surprising Signs You’ll Live To 100 | via Prevention.com
Wondering if you're going to ring in the triple digits someday? We found a great article on MSNBC.com that'll tell you what you're doing right - and wrong! - if you're itching to become a centenarian. By Sandra GordonYou're the life of the partyOutgoing people are 50 percent less likely to develop dementia, according to a recent study of more than 500 men and women age 78 and older from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Participants also described themselves as not easily … [Read more...]
Kona Katie’s Ode To C-Section Scars And Stretch Marks
I wanted to post this in time for Mother's Day, but better late than never! For all the moms who tan with me, you should know something about those self-proclaimed "embarrassing" scars you get from having a baby...from a non-mom's point of view. I don't know if I speak for all beauty professionals, but when I see a c-section scar or anything that identifies you as a mother, I'm envious! In all honesty, here's what's going through my mind when I'm airbrushing a mother: I almost never … [Read more...]
Spray Tanning 101 – Everything You Need To Know
Airbrush tanning has become one of the most rapidly growing must-haves in beauty! From the fast-paced moms, to people in films and photography, or anyone who is just too busy to spend countless hours in the sun - airbrushed tans are fast, convenient, and even work on those who can’t tan naturally. Everyone agrees that they feel better, younger, and thinner when they are tan. But, the dangers of UV-tanning overwhelmed the media in 2008, strongly encouraging sun worshippers to seek cover – and … [Read more...]
