Get Sun Kissed this Spring

How to Get the Best Spray Tan

•  Prepare yourself. The morning of your appointment, use a nonoily scrub to exfoliate your skin, particularly the knees and elbows (which tend to absorb more tanner and turn dark), as well as the neck, chest, shins, and face (where the skin is thinner and streaks show up). Coat any scabs or recent scars with Vaseline, and if you use Retin-A (or an over-the-counter retinoid) or take Accutane, talk to your doctor about going off it one week before your appointment. These can affect how the active ingredient, DHA, is absorbed, which can lead to a splotchy tan.

•  Go it alone. Spray-tan booths tend to be less expensive than an application by a technician, but the color won't be as even, and you might not catch any mistakes. If you're using a booth, put a light layer of lotion on the soles of your feet, between your toes and fingers, and on your palms, knees, and elbows; this will ensure a smoother tan. After the tanner has been sprayed on, look for drips or pools and gently blot them—never wipe. To avoid tanning the soles of your feet, stand on a towel in the booth, and when you step out, wipe your feet on another towel.

•  Make it last. It's best not to let your skin get wet for eight hours. Don't exfoliate for at least a week, shave your legs as infrequently as possible, and moisturize from head to toe after you shower.

HAIR and MAKEUP DON'TS

Find out which looks to avoid with help from these hair  disasters.

Don't Choose the Wrong Hair Color

The wrong hair color not only gives you an unflattering skin tone, it also has an impact on your overall look, can age you beyond your years and bring down your makeup and hairstyle. The right hair color should bring your complexion to life, looknatural (or at least flattering), and ensure your hair strands look healthyand shiny. If your current hair color doesn't do that, then find a color that will.

Don't Overdo Your Look

 

Unless you really, really want to be the centre of attention, or it's halloween, we don't recommend copying this hairstyle or makeup look. From the mile high beehive to the harsh blush, over-the-top fake lashes and layers ofeyeliner, this look is everything that you shouldn't do.