Even Celebs Have To Make Time To Tan!

Everyone's fav reality star Kim Kardashian sneaks out of Golden Globes party for a spray tan!

Kim Kardashian definitely pulled out all of the stops for her glamorous Golden Globe Awards after-party ensemble on Sunday night, including the perfect accessory: a spray tan!

The entrepreneurial fashionista and reality TV star snuck out of the swanky InStyle/Warner Bros. soiree just after midnight to get her spray tan fix.

Proud of her flawless faux glow, Kardashian tweeted, “I left the Golden Globes party and came home to a midnight spray tan! LOL…Thanks Jimmy CoCo for the late nite tan!”

Now there's a celeb who knows how to prioritize!



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Q & A time with the Senior Tanologist!

Question:  Can I tan while pregnant?

Great question, I get this one a lot!  Consulting your doctor on this topic is always a wise choice, as each pregnancy is unique and has it's own considerations.  At this time there are no studies on the effects of tanning beds on the unborn child, so anything you hear at this point is just a myth.

Because the UV light used in solarium tanning does not ever reach the child, your baby is not at risk from UV.  The real thing that you need to monitor is your body temperature, specifically keeping cool.  During the first trimester your doctor will most likely advise you not to do anything that will raise your body's temperature, such as hot tubs, saunas, and tanning.  However, after the first trimester, it may be okay to have moderate sessions while using a tanning bed or booth. The most important thing to remember is to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids.  

One thing you should take into account, however, is that your skin during pregnancy is more sensitive than usual so you should start with shorter sessions until your body has built up your base tan.  Happy Tanning!

Party With Hollywood Tans Willmington and DJ Pauly D!

Not sure what you're plans are for this weekend?  How about dancing the night away with Jersey Shore's DJ Pauly D and scoring some sweet Hollywood Tans prizes!

Hollywood Tans fans in the Philadelphia area are invited to come party with HT, Q102, and DJ Pauly D this Sunday at 9pm at the Roxxy, be sure to check it out!

Inject-a-tan: Innovation or Injurious?!

If you're super up to date on the latest tanning gossip, you may have heard about the latest craze in the tanning world: tanning injections.  While they may sound the like the best thing since sliced bread, new research is proving they may have significant long term side effects.  Hollywood Tans has done our fair share of research and we're got the 411!

In an effort to steer clear of solarium beds, many lifetime tanners are choosing to inject themselves with Melanotan I and II, also known as the "Barbie Drug".  Like solarium tanning, Melanotan injections claim to help increase the bodies natural production of melanin, but the catch is they work without the sunlight.  The unregulated (and in some countries, illegal) injections claim to have all the benefits of tanning without any of the side effects.  Well think again TanNation!

As tanners are more frequently trying out this new bronzing craze, more and more negative side effects are surfacing.  Not only has the drug presented side effects such as nausea, vomiting, depression, high blood pressure, and panic attacks, recently it has been suggested that severe long term side effects exist.

"Quite apart from the risk of HIV or other viruses from using dirty needles, the [Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency] says the side effects could be 'extremely serious' and is concerned it could soon see people in hospital as a result."

One of these potential long term effects is the activation of melanocytes in the skin.  Melanocytes are cells that aide in the widening and darkening of moles and can become cancerous.  In other words, this drug that is marketed specifically to bring you all the benefits of tanning without any of the negative risks of UV, may actually put you more at risk than good ol' fashion tanning (and you miss out on all that vitamin D).

Until there are more facts to help us evaluate this new tanning fad, I stand by the notion that the best way to get a gorgeous glow is from a solarium tan or a spray tan.  What do you guys think, anyone out there ever tried tanning injections?    

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Fear Not! A Spray Tan Doesn't Always Mean an Orange Tan!

One of my personal favorite new moments of 2011 was being reintroduced to my pals down at the Jersey Shore, I seriously can't get enough of those GTL-ers.  As my girlfriends and I gathered around the TV, eager to see what the season 3 opener had to offer, they kept pointing out to me that they were scared to try spray tanning for fear of looking "Snooki Orange".  Thats when I realized that most people don't know theres a right way to spray tan, and a wrong way!

Anne Hathaway's character in the movie "Bride Wars" clearly didn't do her tanning research!

Firstly, let me say that it is very easy to avoid looking cheez-puff orange and it all starts with picking the proper product/method.  To ensure a gorgeous faux glow, do your research and choose a brand and a salon that has a good reputation, like Mystic Tan.  Brands like Mystic are outfitted with the best technology and specialists who can ensure that you are using the correct color solution for your unique skin tone.  They also will help keep you from using too much solution or letting it overdevelop on your skin.

After spray tanning, you need to allow 6-8 for your tan to set on your skin before showering, however you're free to (and encouraged!) to shower anytime after that.  If you are applying your spray tan too often or letting it sit on your skin for too long, then you may cross over to the orange side, Jersey Shore style.  

Just remember that when it comes to spray tanning, as long as you're working with a licensed, trained professional, you won't have to worry about being day-glow-orange, all you'll have to worry about is how to best show off your awesome faux glow!

And the 2011 Hollywood Tans People's Choice Award goes to...

The People's Choice Awards kicked of the 2011 Award Season this evening and Hollywood Tans has the scoop on all the glam tans...and the not so glam!

Minka Kelly, a.k.a. The Hottest Woman Alive (via Esquire magazine), rocked a cream Vivenne Westwood dress, suede pumps, and the most important accessory of all: a beautiful tan!  While the verdict is out on her dress, (Hot or Not?!) her gorgeous glow definitely earned her the Hollywood Tans' People's Choice Award for "Ultimate Glam Tan".

Runners up for the "Ultimate Glam Tan" award include:

The stunning AnnaLynne McCord, who rocked a hot electric blue dress and a lovely subdued tan.

Soap Opera star Virginia Williams, who showed off her Hollywood Tan with this sexy open back number.

And now the not so glam....

Emma Roberts looked beautiful as usual, but she definitely looked like she forgot her most important accessory...a tan!  While I love her black ruffled mini, a golden glow would've accented it perfectly.

High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale totally missed the mark.  The Disney actress looked a little burnt out...while it may not be obvious in this picture, she's definitely crossed over to the orange side.  While I'm all for dark tans, its important to keep it looking natural!

So what exactly is a Tanning Accelerator Lotion?

Ever wondered what it is about a "tanning accelerator" that makes it different from normal tanning lotions and bronzers?  I've got your answer!

Tanning accelerator's are perhaps one of the indoor tanning industry's most effective products for a deeper, darker, long lasting tan.  Accelerators are lotions that increase the amount of melanin your skin naturally produces when it is exposed to ultraviolet rays.  Melanin is a dark pigment that intensifies a tan and also helps protect the skin.  By increasing melanin, tanning accelerators help speed up the tanning process, so that the time of exposure under uv light is less.  In other words, using tanning accelerators helps you get a dark tan in a short amount of time. 

So what is it that makes accelerators so effective?  The most common substances found in accelerators are tyrosine and psoralen, two are amino acids extracted from different plants and citrus oils.  These amino acids are what help stimulate pigment cells to create more melanin.  Other substances that are usually found in tanning accelerators include Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, both of which are important in preventing wrinkles and keeping the skin hydrated and smooth.

Want to try out a tanning accelerator?  Stop into Hollywood Tans and pick up one of our many awesome accelerators, like our hypo-allergenic Power Lunch, or our naturally sophisitcated Pure Glam lotion, available at your local salons today!