Bare Bottom Tan: Leave Bronzed and Happy

The tanning salon business has become a five-and-a-half billion dollar industry. Bringing a golden glow to one’s skin is a desirable look that many people enjoy. Young and old alike frequent the tanning salon to achieve this look. Whether they’re planning a trip to Aruba or just don’t want to look pasty, the tanning salon can give someone a tan without the sun.

Walk into at 27 Winn St. looking white as a sheet and walk out looking like you just came back from vacationing in the Caribbean. At Bare Bottom there are many ways to get the bronze look — from the tanning beds to a UV-free spray tan or custom airbrush tanning. They have different types of tanning beds. The usual tanning bed where one would lie down enclosed in a capsule, VIP 3200, the vertical tanner in which one would stand and get their tan, Sun Capsule and the Matrix. The Matrix tans in 15 minutes bringing your color up 2 shades instantly.  All tanning beds have guidelines for use and recommended times listed according to individuals’ skin type.  Bare Bottom tanning offers both spray tanning and airbrush tanning which is done by trained staff using organic high quality products. It results in a great tan without the sun and is dermatologist approved. It’s a good way to conceal skin imperfections. More detailed information can be found on barebottomtanningsalon.com.

Kellie Fallon is the owner of Bare Bottom Tan. She has been in the tanning business since 1990. It’s a spacious salon with a good selection of tanning beds to choose from. Fallon sells attractive boutique outfits available all months of the year and unique jewelry. If a vacation to a warm spot is planned in January, Fallon has the perfect warm weather outfit to wear on the beach. There’s also a large selection of lotions available which are applied before tanning. The lotions keep the skin moist, prevent dryness and help the tanning color develop faster.

It’s a good idea to pre tan before a vacation to a warm climate where strong sun exposure is inevitable. The pre tanning prevents a burn from over exposure to the sun. In controlled doses tanning can be good for the skin allowing the body to produce vitamin D, good for bone and joint health.

It’s interesting how Fallon became a tanning salon owner. It started over 20 years ago when she met her now husband. He had a coy way of asking her out on a date. Knowing that she was versed in the bible and bible studies he asked her to teach him about the bible. In a totally unrelated way he then took her tanning. This way he could take her out again because well, everyone goes tanning more than once. They have been married over 24 years with 3 children and in the tanning business.

Fallon is in the process of writing a book along with her husband about her experiences with marriage and how to deal with and overcome its problems. Fallon is working on an upcoming seminar as well on the same subject area. Both projects are works in progress.

 “I want to strengthen marriages by doing this” says Fallon.

Fallon’s first job is being a mother and after putting in her day at Bare Bottom Tan she’s off to spend time and take care of her children.