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So, I was eager to find out firsthand.
Valerie Fischel
I knew that the new color would be temporary, but what if I didn’t like the results?
So, I took my chances and hoped for the latter.
I scheduled an appointment with St. Tropez Tan USA’s official brand ambassador, Sophie Evans.
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You have to completely remove all hair off of your body and exfoliate the night before.
You’re not supposed to wear any deodorant, perfume, or lotion on the day of your appointment.
When I read that instruction I automatically started to have second thoughts.
Valerie Fischel
Maybe this really isn’t for black girls?
Skipping lotion is a huge no no for me, especially since I have dehydrated limbs.
Dry-limbed and fuzz free, I showed up to the salon ready to get my first spray tan.
I wanted to truly experience the real deal, so I chose the classic.
Before beginning, Evans warned me that the force from the spray tan applicator would be strong.
I closed my eyes and braced myself as she began blasting my face.
The gust of wind wasn’t that bad, and actually felt like a refreshing mist.
Evans moved the applicator down to complete the rest of my body.
I couldn’t help myself, and I peeked at the first layer.
From that moment on I knew I would become hooked on spray tans.
It looked as if I had just spent a couple of weeks in Jamaica.
It’s like turning up the saturation on a picture before you upload it to Instagram.
It didn’t change my color, but enhanced it.
And another major plus, it evened out my splotchy complexion.
Consider me a spray tan fan for the rest of my life.
Im definitely planning on fitting in another appointment the next time I have a special event.
It adds a luminous glow, that will stay put for days.
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