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Katie Quinn is a skin enhancement and airbrush tanning expert, trusted by some of the most beautiful bodies in the world to enhance their natural glow.
Katie started her company, Kona Tanning Company, in her kitchen, in 2005. She was tired of striking out with tanning beds and smelly spray tans that didn’t compliment her fair skin and freckles.
She and her husband Kenny decided to customize a formula just for her, and then went one step further by adding skin nourishing ingredients and extracts. Once the formula had been perfected, Katie knew that the other challenge to achieving the perfect tan was in the application.
She spent countless hours studying the curvature of the human body through the eyes of a makeup artist, in an effort to discover ways to accentuate key muscle groups and highlight attractive features through shadow manipulation.
Because of this approach to sunless tanning, a Kona Tan has become a security blanket for those continuously in the public eye, fashion and media tastemakers.
Her most notable work was seen on the Victoria’s Secret runway at their latest nationally televised fashion show.
- In Studio Tanning Session — $65.00
- Mobile Tanning — Price Varies
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Spritzer
A fine mist atomizer containing one ounce of our famous formula, for touch-ups on the go! The atomizer is fine enough to act as a makeshift airbrush gun, and depending on the skill of the beholder, this may be the ticket to traveling with your very own Kona Tantress! Available in 1 ounce and 4 ounce mist bottles.
Bronzing Powder
Turns your everyday powder brush into a tropical bronzing tool! We’ve packaged our makeup artist-approved bronzing powder for easy contouring from home, pro artist or not. Dust this shimmery bronzer onto the face or body to help create the illusion of defined lines and curves, or simply for a little boost to your summer glow. Also provides UVA / UVB protection.
Kona Tanning Company’s Gradual Tanner — The Original
Kona Tanning Company’s Gradual Tanner is a lavish, moisture-rich lotion designed to give anyone the chance to build a Kona Tan, from a yacht in the Virgin Islands to a sleeping bag in Alaska. Or, for those who enjoy receiving an airbrushed tan treatment, the gradual tanner can be used daily between your sunless tanning visits to continue saturating new skin cells, lessening the frequency of pricey sunless tanning visits. This product is designed with the “girl on the go” in mind, but can be used by anyone concerned with youth and beauty of their skin, and safety of their health. This hydrating body lotion gradually builds existing sunless and UV tan color with each application. The caramel tint and gold shimmer dust provide instant glow, and if used daily, the color received will resemble a rich, golden brown color.
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 reaction with the existing amino acids in the skin to produce a tan, much like the sun does, but without UVA and UVB damage. The tanning solution is manually airbrushed in a fine mist all over the body or desired areas. There are absolutely no tanning beds or spray tanning booths at Kona Tanning Company. The process will take about 20-30 minutes including drying time.
IS THIS SAFE FOR MY SKIN?
DHA sunless tanning has been recommended by The Skin Cancer Organization, American Academy of Dermatology, The American Cancer Society, The American Medical Society, and has been approved for cosmetic use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It has been used for over 30 years without any harmful effect.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO YOUR TANNING SESSION.
HOW LONG WILL MY TAN LAST?
Depending on your activities and skin type, the tan should last 5-10 days. With follow-up applications, you can maintain your tan indefinitely. USE LOTION/MOISTURIZER ON YOUR SKIN DAILY TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR TAN AS WELL AS HELP YOUR TAN FADE EVENLY. Tight clothing may cause the tan to naturally exfoliate if any material rubs against the skin, so keep this in mind when dressing after application.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR MY TANNING SESSION?
Swimwear is the most popular choice, although our female clients may opt for no tan lines. Males must wear a swimsuit or boxers.
WILL I STINK?
The water-soluble tint in our solution has a faint odor to it, so slight that it is not necessary to shower before going out. Most do not notice any odor at all. After showering for the first time, the tint wahes away to reveal an odorless, flawless tan!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SET UP YOUR MOBILE TANNING SYSTEM?
Upon arriving at your location, your tantress will be ready to begin the session in approximately five minutes. All we need is an electrical outlet!
HOW MUCH DOES A TANNING SESSION COST?
An individual tanning session costs $65 in our studio, and we have packages that lower each tan's price to as little as $45 each! Please call for mobile tanning estimates and day / week rates. Brides enjoy complimentary tanning for the big day when two or more of their bridesmaids tan, too!
WILL THE TAN ACTUALLY BE EVEN ENOUGH TO WEAR A SWIMSUIT WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT FLAWS?
Abso-flipping-lutely!