Have you ever been fully booked with mobile spray tans, and a client calls begging you to squeeze them in? But you don’t have enough clean sheets/towels? I’ve been keeping these disposable table cloths in my car lately, and I’ve already been GRATEFUL to have them on more than one occasion! They’re way smaller than storing extra sheets in my car, and I can reuse them or even throw them away when I’m done. That sure beats having to turn away a client! See what else I carry in … [Read more...]
Katie’s Fake Tan Fix-It Trick Makes Beauty History
To be able to contribute one of your tried-and-true beauty tips to The Coveteur is nothing short of a PRIVILEGE...but to see your name pop up in their beauty section TWICE feels like winning the lottery! It is such an honor to see one of my favorite tricks featured in THE 10 BEST SUMMER SKIN AND HAIR TIPS IN COVETEUR HISTORY! I know I'm not the only self-tanner out there who has experienced a faux pas during the sunless process, and I hope this trick saves you all from feeling anything … [Read more...]
ASTP’s Las Vegas Sunless Summit Features Katie Quinn’s Contouring Class
photo credit: Sunless Solutions Thank you to Shonna at the Association of Sunless Tanning Professionals for pouring her time and energy into creating another MIND-BLOWING Sunless Summit! This annual event hosts spray tan pros from all over the world, bringing them all together in one room for the BIGGEST networking and learning conference that sunless-only spray tan professionals have ever seen! We are grateful to have been invited back to share Katie's contouring magic in her … [Read more...]
Katie’s Lucky Magazine Feature – Summer Beauty Problems
Great article on Lucky Magazine's website! Check out how to fix the most common summer beauty emergencies, including issues with hair, skin, makeup, and the body! Katie Quinn shares her secrets on how to fix botched self-tanner problems: So your self-tanner application resulted in streaks? According to body makeup artist Katie Quinn, you have two options: “If the streaks are minimal, apply self-tanner on a cotton ball or swab and fill in the pale sections until the borders blend and match the … [Read more...]
The Spray Tanner’s Trick to Keeping Moles From Absorbing Too Much Color
One dab of this convenient product in the center of moles, and any areas of rough skin that tend to get "spotty" after tanning, will prevent your sunless tan from absorbing too much color! Spray Tanners, carry one of these E.L.F. lip lock pencils in your mobile tanning or makeup kits, and clean after each use. Your clients will love it! Or, offer clients their very own packages of pre-sized mole protectors, with Sunless SpotShields! ARTISTS: Find out how to get the best … [Read more...]
Reviewed: Kona Tanning’s Gradual Tanner
We just received this lovely review on the Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner from sorority beauty blogger The Beauty Chapter by Ali ("the beauty blog of a sorority girl, who loves everything and anything to do with makeup"). Thanks for the feedback, Ali! Read below to see what she has to say: Current Favorite Brand: Kona Tanning Company My Thoughts: I absolutely love this product, I used it in areas where I usually get weird tan lines like my shoulders since in the Summer it's … [Read more...]
Kona Tan Extending Kit: Make Your Sunless Tan Last and Last (and Last!)
Short shorts, bikinis, over-sized hats and sunglasses...sounds like California beach weather alright! For a limited time, take an extra $5 off our Kona Tan Extending Kit, already priced together at an incredible savings! Use code 'BIKINIREADY' at checkout. Happy Tanning! … [Read more...]
Canadian Living Interviews Kona Tanning’s Katie Quinn on The Perfect Sunless Tan
We love Canadian Living Magazine! We had a blast working with their fantastic beauty editors on the article The Perfect Sunless Tan: Tanning Tips From a Pro. "All women can benefit from a sunless tan, whether they have fair, medium or dark skin." That’s one of the unexpected things that Katie Quinn, owner of Kona Tanning Company in California and body makeup pro at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows, told me on the phone. A faux glow can literally give anyone’s skin—even those with … [Read more...]
Who Needs Airbrushed Abs, When You Have This?
Abdominal Contouring took a dark turn when we received this fantastic (but, sadly, fake) little treat from one of our wonderfully loyal subscribers, Kimberly W.! They're just so realistic... Katie’s expert tanning tips have been featured in such mega magazines as Australian VOGUE, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan UK, Lucky, Shape, and SELF Magazines. She has worked with supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Lily … [Read more...]
Gadgets Team Kona Can’t Wait For
Ladies! The gorgeous bracelet above measures sun exposure! It's true - the device was launched at the 2012 International CES show in Las Vegas, and it syncs with an iOS device to alert users when it's time to go indoors. Also monitors: UV intensity, tracks daily habits and advises on how to better care for your skin. Read all about it at Netatmo's website. We can confidently say that we'll be the first in line for this one! Questions? Ask us on our Facebook Page! Looking for … [Read more...]