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Guide relax Rather than baking in the sun's harmful rays, try a glistening spray tan to achieve that summer glow. faux glow TEN PLACES TO GET THE PERFECT SPRAY TAN THIS SUMMER. by elle eichinger Bella Bronze Tan & Body Spa He re, there are two ways to glow. The automated Mystic Tan takes a mere 90 seconds; while the Couture Spray Tan is applied by an aestheti- cian and uses Infinity Sun, a celeb favorite product that packs anti- aging and antioxidant properties. 1503 S. Michigan Ave., 312-427-6693; bellabronzetan.com Benefit A t 15 minutes max, this airbrush tan is the ultimate "glow and go." The storefront cosmetics counter offers a bevy of bronzers and body balms that help prolong the faux. We love One Hot Minute ($30) for face and Take a Picture...It Will Last Longer ($28) for body. 852 W. Armitage Ave., 773-880-9192; benefitcosmetics.com Celebrity Skin Couture Air Tan I industry to give women a customizable—and completely UV-free—bronzed bod. Services are provided in-shop, or EcoTan will travel to you, offering multi-person packages for weddings and other occasions. 1244 N. Wells St., 312-274-9935; ecotanchicago.com Golden Girl Chicago D espite the name, this loft-turned- salon in the West Loop is a tanning hot spot (minus the heat, of course) for both women and men. Owners/ airbrushers Jenn Dieas and Amie Miller are meticulous with each client and can customize color to goldengirlchicago.com L.A. Tan O t has offered on-site airbrush tanning since 2007, and last fall, Couture Air Tan opened a brick-and-mortar salon. (Fear not: They still offer mobile services.) Waxing and airbrush makeup also are available, and $25 Tuesdays mean a huge discount on the full-body tan each week. 1652 W. North Ave., 773-697-4833; coutureairtan.com EcoTan P reviously a mortgage broker, founder Eva Pawlus only had to experience one bad sunburn before switching to the beauty 158 michiganavemag.com ne tan does not fit all, which is why L.A. Tan offers endless faux-glow options. Besides the custom airbrush treatment, there are three types of automated tanning booths (for a tan in a flash), all of which utilize the latest tanning technologies. And with multiple locations throughout the city, a perfect tan is always nearby. 64 E. Walton St., 312-640-0007; latan.com Mario Tricoci T he St-Tropez self-tan treatment takes longer than most, but it encompasses an entire spa experience—from terry cloth robe to post-treatment meditation room. Marcia is excellent for in-house applications, but the products also are available for purchase so clients can do their own touch-ups or allover tans later. 900 North Michigan Shops, 847-202-1900; tricoci.com Neiman Marcus T hough it doesn't offer airbrush tans, Neiman's cosmetics department is a bounty of top tanners. Our favorites: the one-shade-fits-all Dior Bronze ($33) and the NM-exclusive Omorovicza Sunkiss SPF 15 ($135), a radiant face cream that prolongs the life of a tan. 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com 160 N. Halsted St., 813-784-4906; Ortanic at Fitness create the perfect hue. Formula Club A s the name suggests, Ortanic offers some of the most natural sunless-tanning products on the market. Aestheticians airbrush it on using an atomizing technology that produces super-tiny droplets for flawless coverage. They vary speed, distance, and solution volume to blend your perfect tan. 1030 N. Clark St., 312-944-1030; ortanic.com The Spa @ Equinox B ody Bronze aestheticians consult with clients about skin type and file the info away for subsequent visits. Nonmembers have access to the club's facilities for the day—just be sure to get that workout in before the airbrush appointment. 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-254-2500; equinox.com/ classic/spa MA How do you determine the right shade for someone? "an education in skin studies is our biggest asset; we quickly do a skin analysis to determine skin type, tone, texture, and undertones to formulate the perfect shade. other factors are season and event being prepped for. We're the skin 'geek squad!'" How can people prolong their tan? "after you spray tan, keep skin moisturized [ggc has its own brand of lotions] and avoid prolonged showers." The front-desk area of Golden Girl Chicago Jenn Dieas of golden girl chicago on how to get a fabulous faux tan. A Glow Guru photography by thinkstock (sunbather)