Tanning Blog: Airbrush and Spray Tanning

Spray Tanning Celebrities: Get Their Look...

With the recent ugly news of the "tanning mom", we thought we'd highlight some celebrities who are doing tanning that's healthy -- namely spray tanning.

Here are some celebrities who do spray tanning.

#1: Kim Kardashian:

 

#2: Jessica Alba:

 

#3: Anna Paquin:

 

#4: Denise Richards

 

 

#5: Melissa Gorga

 

#6: Paula Abdul

Of course, we'd all love to look like a celebrity, but how can you get their look? Simple...

...check out EnvyTan.com. We have everything you'll need to get started in spray tanning. The best place to start is...

...this exclusive sunless intro kit. With this $425 kit, you can get started with spray tanning for yourself. It has everything you need for spray tanning, including:

• HVLP Spray System, Optional* (Equipment, hose, and warranty)
• Show Off-Training DVD (Training and technique)
• Training Solution (32 oz bottle)
• Interested: Envy Solution Split Kit (4-8 oz bottles, Sinful 8%, Greedy 12%, Habit 8%, Strung Out 12%)
• Hide Out: pH Balancing Spray (16 oz bottle)
• Security: Pre-Tan Barrier Balm (8 oz jar)
• The Cleaner: Gun Cleaning Solution (16 oz bottle)
• It's Official: National Course & Certification** (and Extras)

The extras include:

• Framed Certificate
• Know It All: USB Drive
• Spray Artist Pro Club Registration
• EnvyTan National Locator Listing

It's the best way to get the polished, smooth spray tanning look that these celebrities have and to get started in the spray tanning world.

 

 

EnvyTan: New Envy Products

Tada!  We’ve done it again!

Out with the old and in with the new…  new products, new sizes, new favorites!  Check out our EnvyTan Products.  We’ve made it super simple for you!  Click “EnvyTan Products” on the homepage or go straight to our Envy Store.  It doesn’t matter how you get there, just get going!

My personal favorite?  Mmmm… the America’s Sweetheart: Sweet Honeysuckle.  And now it’s available in 2 ounce bottles! 

Will EnvyTan ever stop being awesome?!  Um…no.

 

Melanoma: Tanning Beds and Sunshine Cancer

 

Tanning beds and too much sunshine can lead to cancer.  Duh.  We all know that, or at least we should know that.

But some of us don’t.  Or at least we’re not putting two and two together.  We spend oodles of money every year on sunscreen, anti-aging regiments and beauty products…and then get in tanning beds…and that just doesn’t add up.

The big, bad tanning industry is always popping up in main-stream media.  While California makes the historic move to ban anyone under the age of 18 from using tanning beds, tan-obsessed mothers bring tiny tagalongs to tan time.

Prom-tanners, bridal-tanners and all-tanners beware!  “…The Mayo Clinic announced that over the last 40 years melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, has increased eightfold for young women. The study attributes the dramatic rise to an increase in the use of indoor tanning beds. …The Food and Drug administration (FDA) estimates that people who begin using indoor tanning before the age of 35 increase their melanoma risk by 75%”  (Yahoo, Healthy Living).

If you know anyone who has melanoma (or any other cancer or life-threatening illness), you know the pain and suffering it can cause.  Wouldn’t you do whatever you could to prevent it to happening to someone else?  It’s always heartbreaking when young people pass—but even more so when it could have been prevented.

Just say no to tanning beds.

So how you get that coveted gorgeous glow?  Easy.  There’s an entire industry devoted to beautiful, UV-Free tanning. 

I know, I know.  You don’t want to look orange.  Thankfully, it’s 2012 and not the 1960s.  Over the past sixty years since over-the-counter sunless products made their first big, icky splash, the sunless industry has come a long way! 

Don’t believe me?  Do a little research?  Just look at all the options you have now.  EnvyTan has two lines of solution and 6 solution strengths in each (1 training solution, 1 competition/bodybuilding solution, 4 DHA tanning solutions).  And don’t forget about Combat Envy: DHA Booster Drops to custom create any shade in-between! 

Still not comfortable getting a spray tan?  Grab DYI products like Lasting Envy: Spray Tan in a Can, Confidential: Self-Tanning Lotion or Body Armor: Tan Extender Lotion.

Save your skin.  Save yourself.  Live a full and healthy life.

EnvyTan: We're Still Here!

 

Nobody panic!

EnvyTan is still in business and we plan to stay that way!

In the past few days, we have received numerous frantic phone calls from our die-hard customers looking to buy out our remaining inventory.  And while you can purchase as much as you’d like—we’re not going anywhere.

Let me explain.

While the similarity in names may be causing the majority of confusion, EnvyTan (us) and Tan Envy (not us) are two separate companies.  We are two different entities; we are not partners, affiliates, etc. 

EnvyTan (us) would like to reassure our customers, first-time and millionth-time, that our doors are remaining open.  If you’re already a customer, keep coming back; if you’re a former Tan Envy customer, check us out at EnvyTan.com!

 

EnvyTan: Envy Academy

Looking to go back to school?  Looking for a lucrative, at-home business venture?  Look no further.

Let EnvyTan’s Envy Academy school you in the professional world of spray tanning.  Don’t worry; Snooki is not an instructor! 

Attention Skeptics: Spray Tans Do Not Turn You Orange.

Ok, so now that I’ve got your attention... just what is spray tanning?  

I could drone on for pages about the chemical processes that take place before, during and after a spray tan, but it boils down to this:  Spray tanning is the super safe alternative to the [now illegal in some places] tanning bed tan.

Spray tanning achieves that gorgeous glow without the potential for skin damage down the road.  Don’t worry, with today’s technology, there is a spray tanning solution to fit any skin tone.  No need to worry about an oompa-loompa spray tan.  Every technician knows the key to a fabulous spray tan is selecting an appropriate shade for your natural skin tone!

Learn the right way to apply a spray tan.  Learn from our EnvyTan pros.  You can “enroll” for free!  Check out our Envy Academy page.  With three levels of instruction, there’s something for everyone!

 

EnvyTan: VIP All Access Pass

 

So you’d like access to wholesale pricing?  Bam!  You’ve got it.  Not a single hoop to jump through.  Check out our new (updated) EnvyTan Spray Artist Pro Club.  It’s super easy—not to mention FREE—to join.

Visit our new Spray Artist Pro Club page today and start saving your hard-earned dollars!

 

EnvyTan: Promotions

 

At EnvyTan, we’re all about saving our customers money.  And we’re all about changing it up.  After all, the same product offered at 20% for 12 months doesn’t mean it’s on really on sale!

For up-to-the-moment information on our *monthly* promotions, check out our Promotions page on the new EnvyTan.com.  This month enjoy 10% savings on Bodyguard.  Just because you’re a grownup doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy bath time too!  Get sudsy! 

T-10 days until we release our May promotion!  Let the countdown begin!

Is there a promotion you’d like to see?  Email it to us.  We’re good, but we’re professional spray tanning technicians, not mind readers!

 

EnvyTan: Guaranteed Same Day Shipping

 

Guaranteed same day shipping?!  Score!

If you’re a frequent customer, you know that we’ve always had a “Same Day Shipping” guarantee.  But now it’s even better.  Out with the old (9am EST) and in with the new (2pm EST).  Now you have until 2pm EST to place your orders and qualify for same day shipping!  That’s an extra 5 hours!  What, what?!

And don’t forget about our new flat rate shipping options: 

• Orders from $1-$250 ship for just $5*
• Orders over $250 ship FREE*

At EnvyTan, we are proud to ship our products all over the world! Our international clients are very important to us, whether they live just across the border or half way around the world.

All of our international packages travel via the United States Postal Service, the USPS. To determine shipping charges, simply place the item in your shopping cart and enter the shipping address.

Come on!  Get shoppin’!

 

 

*Domestic orders only.  Ships via ground, standard.  Expedited options available, shipping charge will adjust accordingly.

 

EnvyTan: Tanning Locator

Maybe you’re looking for a new tanning salon?  Or looking for a true professional? 

Maybe you’re looking to increase your clientele?  Or just getting your name on the map?

EnvyTan’s Tanning Locator is the number one place to start.  Search for your local spray tanning technicians wherever you are, whether it's some idle Tuesday or an impromptu tropical getaway.  Find professional, certified technicians right in your backyard.

The Tanning Locator is perfect for technicians too!  Get your name buzzing around town and across the country.  Double your business with a simple [powerful] listing.  Everyone’s on the web.  Make your presence known…and your business found.  Supplement your regular clientele with people just passing through. 

Tanner or Tannee, EnvyTan’s Tanning Locator is your spray tanning bff.

 

 

EnvyTan: Gallery

Put your eyeballs back in their sockets and wipe up the drool!

Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about.  I know you’ve found our new EnvyTan Gallery.

Since we’ve launch a beautiful new website, we’ve including a glamorous new photo gallery!  Check our out gorgeous models—complete with before and after pictures.

Don’t be jealous.  Be Envied!

 

EnvyTan: Spray Tan Tools

Isn’t it great when everything you need to know is all in one place!?  Um, yea!

Enter the new EnvyTan.com.

Yes, I know I keep talking about it, but that’s just because it’s so awesome. 

Today’s feature is the “Spray Tan Tools” section, located right smack-in-the-middle of the red bar at the top of every page.

The “Spray Tan Tools” page is like the Wikipedia of spray tanning.  This is where we keep the “need-to-know” information, whether you are just inquiring about spray tanning, are looking from answers to FAQs or want to become more involved as a business.  It’s all here. 

I can’t imagine anyone having questions about spray tanning that aren’t address here or somewhere on our site—don’t forget about our search box in the upper right corner—but if you need to know something else, just give us a call.  Oh yeah.  That’s on the page too!

 

EnvyTan: Red Carpet Reviews

 

Check out our new Red Carpet Reviews page!

EnvyTan’s customer loyalty program has really taken off.  Luckily we don’t have to judge the winner based on review content--they're all glowing!  Our customers just love our products and service, start to finish.  We've recieved so much feedback we had to dedicate an entire page to it!

The worst thing I’ve ever seen in a Red Carpet Review?  “…the kit lasted only 1 day! As soon as I sprayed my first person, clients and employees alike all wanted to know what I had done differently.” 

But don’t take my word for it.  Visit the Red Carpet Reviews page today—and when you’re done there, check out our product reviews and ratings, available for every EnvyTan item!

Turn your 2 cents into $100 of free EnvyTan loot!

 

EnvyTan: Why Choose EnvyTan?

Why Choose EnvyTan?  Ummmm… Because we’re awesome!

Here are just a few fabulous reasons, but you should definitely check it out for yourself.  We decidated a whole page on our new site just to answer this question.

• Knowledgeable and Friendly Representatives
• Super easy to Contact Us
• Amazing Shipping Deals

 

And those buzz words everyone’s always talking about??

• Organic
• PETA-Approved
• Gluten-Free
• Hypoallergenic
• All-Natural
• Skin-Firming
• Anti-Aging
• Anti-Cellulite
• Anti-Oxidant

 

Really, it’s more like “Why not?”

 

 

 

 

 

EnvyTan: Contact Us

“Whenever you need me, I'll be there…

…Just call my name, I'll be there.”

-The Jackson 5

 

Though we’re not the Jacksons, we’re there for you.

At EnvyTan, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service!  We are more than happy to help our customers, existing or potential, in any way we can.  And now with our new website, it’s even easier to get in touch with us.

What company doesn’t have the old standby, the phone?  You’d be surprised how many companies you can’t contact over the phone!  Not us:  866 ENVYTAN (866.368.9826). 

And don’t forget to check out our new Contact Us page.  We are also available by email (info@envytan.com) and now… by chat using almost any instant messenger platform.  AOL?  Yep.  Yahoo?  Yep.  MSN, Google Chat, Jabber?  Yep, yep, yep.

Feel silly asking?  Don’t worry.  We’ve heard it all and just want to ensure you make the right moves for your business.  Remember:  The only dumb questions are the ones you don’t ask!

Connect with us online:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube

EnvyTan: Thank You!

 

We wanted to take a moment to thank all of our customers for being so awesome!

We really appreciate your business.  If you are a returning customer, you already know our EnvyTan Representatives will bend over backwards to assist you. 

We are proud to say that we have never raised our prices, even through two recessions.  With our new website, you will notice many of our items reduced in price to accommodate our customers.  You may also notice, that through everything, we continue to deliver faster (more cost effective) shipping, better prices, more social media presence (including our EnvyTan Blog that is updated at least twice a week), and this brand new, user-friendly website.

We hope you find our new website as fabulous as we do.  This project took tons of hard work and many man-hours.  We are thrilled with the final product, but as always, we continue to be tuned-in to your needs, so let us know if you have a great idea for a new feature!  Simply send your idea (or general feedback) to loveourwebsite@envytan.com.

Thank you for taking this backstage tour with us.

 

EnvyTan: Spray Artist Pro Club!

 

Move over Indiana Jones.  Forget “only the penitent man shall pass.”

Our new EnvyTan site has a VIP section for our exclusive Spray Pro Club members!

I bet you’re wondering what the Spray Pro Club is and how you can be a part of it.  Don’t worry…I’m getting there.

Our new Spray Pro Club is just for our special clients who purchase in wholesale.  No longer do you need to order 6 of this and 3 of that to qualify for wholesale pricing.  There are no special quantities needed!  But hold up.  There’s a tiny catch.  You need to apply.

The application process is super simple and FREE.  Just check out the Spray Artist Pro Club page or Business Opportunities page of our website.  Fill out the application and send it in to be processed.  Have no fear—we’re not a car dealership, we won’t check your credit history or employment records!  We just need to know that you really are a spray tanning pro and not some Joe Schmoe off the street.

Once you are approved, we’ll let you know.  You’ll receive our Spray Pro Card, and very own EnvyTan account.  This is what will grant you access into the Holy Grail of our website.

You can begin saving 20-30% on our products immediately.  And you don’t have to purchase in huge quantities!  Order smaller bottles of solution more frequently to ensure you are using the freshest product available.  And with our new shipping prices, you can’t go wrong!  Save money on your order.  Save money on shipping!  Give yourself a raise.

Feels pretty good to be part of our exclusive club, doesn’t it?  It doesn’t cost a cent and you can save a pretty penny.

 

EnvyTan: Solution Prices!

Prices changed.

Confusion avoided.

 

In the good ‘ol days—like last month—solution pricing could be a bit confounding.  I’ve even caught our Employee of the Month double-checking prices.  Not only did the price increase by bottle size, but also by strength.

And people dreamed of simpler times.

Welcome to the future!  Go shopping with us!  All our solution sizes are the same price, regardless of strength.  Score!  Now a 16 ounce bottle of DHA solution is $25, regardless of whether you purchase the 5, 8, 10 or 12%!

Save yourself time, hassle and hard-earned cash.  Don’t forget to save this solution to your “Favorites” in the “My Account” section of our new site for easy reference when it’s time to reorder.

 

Cha-change.

Cha-ching!

 

EnvyTan: New Pricing!

 

Aha!

Welcome!  I see you are still checking out our fabulous new EnvyTan Website!

While you are here, have a look around.  You may notice a few new products and practices.  This blog is part of a series of articles to help our customers to get the most of out of our new site.

Whoa, Buddy!  New pricing!

Anyone who hasn’t been affected by the recession(s), raise your hand.  Just as I thought, not a single hand raised.  We know and we understand.

In hopes of getting you back on your feet, maintaining your business on solid ground, or offering you the opportunity to start your new business venture, we have taken your pocketbooks into consideration and made some fabulous, money-saving changes.

First on our list, our new Steals and Deals page.  Fed up with bulk kits that you only use a few items of?  Our new Steals and Deals are the best of the best.  Check out the new products offering bundles of your favorites!

Next, be sure to check out our newest feature, the Bargain Bin!  While we pride ourselves on our fabulous products, every now and again we end up with a boo-boo item.  Perhaps it’s a tent with a bit of black transfer on the clear plastic; or maybe it’s a perfectly good product that came in unscented!  Regardless, we wouldn’t dream of selling it to our customers at full price. 

And finally, don’t forget to check out our Free Envy Swag section.  Feel like a VIP when you receive our professional EnvyTan products for free!

 

EnvyTan: Ship, Ship, Hooray!

 

The days of paying through the nose for shipping charges are over!

We understand that our customers need the best, most efficient shipping service and generally that means the cheapest!  We always strive to “deliver” savings to our customers, which is why, in the past, we liked to offer Free Shipping Promos.

But now, you don’t have to wait for that monthly promotion!  Every day is FREE SHIPPING DAY when you order $250 or more!  Didn’t quite make that cut—no problem.  In addition to offering free shipping on $250 or more, we’ve also made the switch to a flat rate shipping system. $5 to ship your order anywhere in the USA!*

Now you have two great options…

• Order all at once to hit that magic $250 mark
• Don’t feel guilty about placing smaller (more frequent) orders!

Win-win.

Ship, Ship, Hooray!

*$5 flat rate shipping on standard ground domestic orders between $1 and $249, before tax (if applicable).  Expedited shipping is available, and the shipping rate will adjust accordingly.

 

EnvyTan: My Account

Everyday I’ve had to explain to customers, new and returning, that “I’m sorry, but we don’t keep ‘that kind’ of information on file.”

But today is a new day!

 

One of my favorite features of our new site is the “My Account” information!  In just a few simple steps you can create your own EnvyTan account.  Use it to remember your favorite products, create a wishlist, check what you ordered last time…and now you can reorder in seconds because billing and shipping addresses are saved right to your account!

That’s a mega timesaver!  No need to call and place an order or check on past orders.  And soon there will be no need to dig in your purse for your credit card!  You’ll be able to save it right to your account!  What will you do with all that extra time?

Best of all?  All of your tracking information is (soon-to-be) right at your fingertips—don’t interrupt your busy day to drop everything and call us.  Just log into your account.  Bam.  Done.

Let us know your favorite new feature for a chance to win Envy Loot!  Email us at favenewfeature@envytan.com!