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Mobile Spray Tanner Supply Back-up MUST HAVE!

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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 Quinn Teaches Spray Tan Contouring Class at IMATS LA

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What an honor it was to represent the spray tanning community AND teach makeup artists how to contour at IMATS LA! Katie Quinn's class on spray tan contouring was held at the Los Angeles IMATS, and in attendance were makeup artists, estheticians, cosmetologists and other beauty professionals eager to bring contouring to their beauty menus. Katie shared her contouring tricks for airbrushed abs, leg and arm contouring, back and shoulder contours, and her favorite - face … [Read more...]

Reviewed: Kona Tanning’s Exfoliating Body Mitt

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We just received this lovely review on the Kona Tanning Exfoliating Body Mitt 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: My thoughts: This mitt is perfect for spray tans, it makes exfoliating so much easier instead of using a wash cloth that can irritate your skin, or a body scrub. I'm one all about spray tanning … [Read more...]

Spray Tan Faux Pas: Getting Emotional After Spray Tanning

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  Many of us have spilled liquids on a fresh spray tan, but this was too funny not to post! To fix a problem like this, we would recommend: rinse the tan as soon as possible use a cotton swab, apply the Kona Tanning Spritzer anywhere that your tears have wiped away the solution wait 12 hours to rinse again repeat as needed, incorporating a moisturizer after showering eventually, blend 1-2 sprays of Spritzer and moisturizer in hands, and apply to entire body to extend the life … [Read more...]

Lovely Review on Kona’s Tanning’s Spray Tan Tutorial Manual

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Check out the latest review on Kona Tanning's spray tan tutorial manual, "The Art of Airbrush Tanning"! "Many people today want the look of a spray on tan over the traditional tanning using tanning beds. The health benefits alone speak in volumes that spray on tans are much safer and doesn’t cause adverse effects to your skin. Plus, spray on tans are fast and can be done in just an hour or less in some cases, so why wait for weeks using other methods. There are many options available when it … [Read more...]

SHAPE Magazine Interviews Kona Katie On Self-Tanner Application Tips You Won’t Find On The Bottle

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Check out SHAPE Magazine's recent interview with Kona Katie Quinn on sunless tanner application tips!  Great article with tons of great ideas!  Here's one of our favorites:  “You never want to apply self-tanner in an up and down manner—there are no straight lines on your body,” says Katie Quinn of Kona Tanning Company and lead body makeup artist at the 2012 Victoria’s Secret fashion show. “Follow the curves of your muscles.” Thanks again, SHAPE Magazine, we love you! Get your own perfect glow … [Read more...]

Make March Memorable – St. Patrick’s Day SALE

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Kona Tanning Irvine is ready for St. Patrick's Day!  Are you? Until the end of March, get $10 off all products at konatanningcompany.com! If you're near our Orange County studio, you can make them GREEN with envy with $20 off your Kona Tan, paying just $45. Can you think of a better reason to make March memorable? Questions?  Ask us on our Facebook Page! Looking for the best spray tanning in Orange County for the Summer? Click HERE Spray Tanning for … [Read more...]

Throwback With A Kona Spray Tanned Playboy Playmate

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Today's #ThrowbackThursday comes from the world of Playboy Playmates, when Kona Tanning Company had a Beverly Hills store within Oliver Ifergan Atelier!  Lovely Miss October Spencer Scott stopped by for a quick Kona Tan for Glamourcon, and I had such a blast chatting her up.  Thanks for stopping by, Spencer! Questions?  Ask us on our Facebook Page!  Looking for the best spray tanning in Orange County for the Summer? Click HERE Spray Tanning for … [Read more...]

Kona’s Airbrush Tanning Featured In Oxygen Magazine

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Can you spot fitness model Suzanne Freeman's Kona Tan, or are you as distracted by her abs as we are? Only two days to go for Olympia Weekend, so stay tuned for one last super-fit photo posted tomorrow, certain to put you in the mood for the Olympia! Ready to book your Kona Spray Tanning Treatment? Click HERE To shop Kona Tanning's online store, please visit http://www.konatanningcompany.com/boutique.html www.konatanningcompany.com Want to see more of Suzanne? Visit his website at … [Read more...]