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Specializing in: Kona Headquarters: About Us| Resume | News | Preparation | Credits | Portfolio | Media | Press Room | FAQs | Online Boutique | WHOLESALE | Beauty Blog | Contact Kona Tanning Company's Blog Glamour Magazine put out a list of “Do’s” and “Don’ts” on getting engaged over the holidays! Did you get engaged??? Would you get Engaged on the holiday? Here’s the list! Do bring holiday cheer to your family gathering and announce that you’re engaged for the group (keeping in mind the caveat below). Don’t make a big announcement if anyone in attendance may be sensitive to the issue of engagement, like an older sister who’s been dying to get engaged herself or a recently divorced cousin. (Tell people in private in that case.) Don’t share your news online until you’ve told your family at the holiday gathering. And if you’ll see your best buds for New Year’s, why not wait ’til you can tell them in person? Do think about when (approximately) you’d like to get married. That question will definitely come up at family holiday gatherings. Don’t feel bad if the Christmas or Hanukkah gift you got your boyfriend doesn’t match up with the engagement ring he bought you. He knows you wouldn’t have gotten him socks if you knew an engagement ring was coming! Do get your guy a nice engagement gift once your budget’s recovered from holiday present-buying. Don’t expect an additional holiday gift from your now-fiance. Engagement rings are expensive! Don’t throw an engagement party before the New Year (if you want people to show). Your friends already have a billion holiday parties they’ve agreed to attend, and they’ll need more notice than a few days. Don’t take it personally if your friends don’t text you back after you tell them your news on Christmas Eve or Christmas. This may be the one time of year they’re not glued to their phones–or they’d rather get in touch when they’re on their own turf instead of at Aunt Mary’s holiday dinner. Do look your best for any potential proposal outing if you care about how those first engagement photos come out. (I looked like crap for mine!) And if you don’t get engaged, at least you’ll look hot! Ready to book your Spray Tan? Click HERE Check out our recent segment for The TU Show, with Sue Evelyn Gil! Featuring Kona Tanning Company, and model Leolani T. getting spray tanned! (www.leolanit.com) Ready to book your Spray Tan? Our lovely tanning client Ieva Laguna being interviewed backstage at the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show! We LOVE her! And, of course we love her tan!! We're celebrating and smiling ear to ear! We'll be preparing our usual candids photo album for our studio, but in the meantime we'll be posting photos and sharing stories of our own to our Facebook friends and Tweetos. Keep an eye out! Every single year we work as hard as we can to be of "Victoria's Secret model" quality; to be worthy of tanning for the most famous fashion show in the world. And, to bring the same exact tan that the most beauty-conscious and critiqued supermodels trust as their security blankets, back home to our friends, family, and treasured clients to enjoy. We are extremely proud to have been involved with this event - it has reinforced our beliefs that we're providing the very best tan we can create, to anybody who wants one! Receive 20% off a full body custom Kona Tan in our Costa Mesa studio during the month of November! And don't forget to watch the big show on November 29th! Christian Dior Diorshow Iconic Lash Curler Mascara in Navy Blue is the best mascara for mature women. Smashbox- Photo Finish is a lady’s best friend when it comes to aging skin. This super light makeup primer fills in all the nooks and crannies, as well as smooths and perfects with or without Kona Tanning Company just launched their fabulous Bronzing Powder to contour and sculpt your cheekbones, with the perfect shade to match your fresh airbrushed tan. Smashbox- Illuminizing tinted moisturizer is an excellent choice for a light foundation. This formula really highlights your skin tone with a very light, reflective gold overlay, creating youth and glow. Have you been looking for an indelible lip color that won't dry out your lips? I have the right product for you. MAC Pro long wear lip color has a wide selection of youthful shades to choose from. Have you just had a fresh Kona Tan applied by a member of Team Kona Tanning? Make sure to purchase the complimenting Kona Gradual Tanner, to extend the life of your tan indefinitely. Works wonders in the Winter, when the arms and legs are all that's peeking through your thick Winter sweaters. Kona Spritzers are great for the gal going on vacation, or just on the go. Come in for your Kona Airbrush Tan and take home one of our 1 oz. or 4 oz. original Kona House Blend spritzers, the same unique formula that we use in our shop. Prepping and exfoliating before your Kona Tan? We have the best MicrodermaMitt for tanning preparation AND just to keep skin looking healthy and smooth. Say goodbye to those messy and oily sugar scrubs that can leave you and your shower feeling like an oil slick, not to mention can create a barrier between your skin and your tan. Some scrubs can even leave tiny abrasions or cuts on the skin, and who wants that? Scary! Celebrity makeup artist Lettie Mix was southern raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and currently lives in Southern California. In 1994, Lettie began her makeup career with Olan Mills Glamour Studios doing hair, makeup and photography. Realizing that she had a passion to work in the fashion and film industries she moved to California in 1998. In 1998, Lettie was personally trained by Celebrity artist Donna Mee, owner of Empire Makeup Academy and is currently certified in all aspects of makeup artistry. After receiving her certification, Lettie began working for Internationally known Smashbox Cosmetics and Studios. Lettie was with Smashbox Cosmetics for 8 years and traveled nationwide as the National Artistry Trainer. In 2007, Lettie began a freelance career to focus more on her passion for the fashion and film industries. Read more about Lettie at LettieMix.com.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Is Katie not the most beautiful bride you've ever seen?
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
A Kona Tanned Laurie Young for Performance Boats Magazine cover shoot
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Can you Spot Kona Tanned Brides in the February 2012 Issue of Ceremony Magazine?
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A Kona Tanned Tiffany Toth - Place Your Vote for Playmate of the Year 2012
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Valentine's Day at Kona Tanning Company Costa Mesa
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Treat Yourself to a Kona Tan This Valentine's Day
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Natasha Yi Voted RUKUS Magazine 2011 Girl of the Year

Natasha Yi for RUKUS Magazine - Tan by Kona Katie of Kona Tanning Company

Natasha Yi for RUKUS Magazine - Tan by Kona Katie of Kona Tanning Company
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Celebrity Makeup Artist Kandee Johnson Gives DIY Contouring Tips!
Sleepypod Campaign With Laurie Young - Tanned by Kona Katie of Kona Tanning Company
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Beauty Tips From Anderson Cooper: Razors Last A Year if Dried After Each Use
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
8 Foods That Keep You Full (and 4 That Don’t)
For everyone who's working on their New Year's Resolutions, here's a great find for sticking to a healthy eating plan :) Enjoy!

Food That Keeps You Full: Eggs

Food That Keeps You Full: Soup

Food That Keeps You Full: Avocados

Food That Keeps You Full: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt

Food That Keeps You Full: Oatmeal

Food That Keeps You Full: Apples

Food That Keeps You Full: Beans and Lentils

Food That Keeps You Full: Nuts

Food That Makes You Hungry: Cookies, Crackers and Croissants

Food That Makes You Hungry: Alcohol

Food That Makes You Hungry: Cereal

Food That Makes You Hungry: "Diet" Foods
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Fitness Model Leha Long Tanned by Kona Katie for FitnessX Magazine Cover - January 2012
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Fitness Model Lauren Abraham Airbrush Spray Tanned by Kona Katie for This Month's Oxygen Magazine
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Kona Katie's New Year's Resolution: Be Better to My Skin!
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
It's Summer in Winter - Orange County Bikini Weather in December
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Hope Everyone's Holiday Parties Were a Blast! Ring in 2012 with $40 Spray Tans at Kona Tanning Costa Mesa!
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Happy Holidays With Our Ugly Sweaters!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Lauren Abraham's Kona Tanning Store is now LIVE
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Spray Tan for $40 at Kona Tanning Company Costa Mesa Through 12/31/11 by Booking Online
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Athlete and Fitness Model Lauren Abraham Flashing Her Kona Tan

Friday, December 16, 2011
Getting Engaged Over the Holidays? What You Need to Know | Reposted by Kona Tanning Company Orange County
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Beauty Natasha Yi for Iron Man Magazine Swimsuit Edition - Airbrushed Tan by Kona Tanning Company Orange County

Thursday, December 8, 2011
Who DOESN'T want a little tanning contouring for their holiday party this month?
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
A section from Lauren Abraham's November "What Makes A Real Man?" Article in Fitness Gurls Magazine! Tan by Orange County's Kona Tanning Company

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Did anyone see our adorable tanning client Ieva Laguna on last night's VS Fashion Show?

Sunday, November 27, 2011
Just 2 Days Until the Victoria's Secret Show | Featuring Kona Tanning!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Ieva Laguna for the VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW After Her Kona Spray Tan
Pretty Ieva Laguna all tanned up for the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show! More spray tanning photos from the VS Show at http://konatans.com. Catch the show November 29th at 10:00 pm on CBS!Monday, November 21, 2011
Say CHEESE! At Caroline Brasch Nielsen's cute apartment in NYC, getting her Kona TAN on!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show newbie Caroline Brasch Nielsen strutting her stuff - tan by Kona Tanning Company!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Our Lovely Tanning Client Ieva Laguna Being Interviewed Backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Victoria's Secret Model Jacquelyn Jablonski Tanning for the Big VS Fashion Show
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Lauren Abraham's Insane Scorpion Pose in This Month's Oxygen Magazine! Tan by Kona Tanning Company

Saturday, October 29, 2011
Happy Halloween!

Thursday, October 27, 2011
Cute as a Bug!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Amber Elizabeth, Oxygen Magazine, and Kona Tanning Company: What a Team!!!
Model Amber Elizabeth Dodzweit, Oxygen Magazine, and Kona Tanning Company's luxury spray tanning: what a team! Amber Elizabeth was featured in Oxygen's October 2011 inside spread, with a stunning Kona Tan from head to toe. We love Amber, don't you?
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Playboy's Miss September Tiffany Toth looking downright DAZZLING in her Kona Tan

Friday, October 21, 2011
Kona Tanning for the Entire Bridal Party - Not Just Brides!

Thursday, October 20, 2011
More Bridal Photos From the STUNNING Susan Kim




Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Makeup by Lettie Mix (aka KONA LETTIE!) Featured in Inside Weddings Magazine Fall Issue

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The lovely Jaimarie showing a little Kona Glow

Friday, October 14, 2011
This Just In: Mike O'Hearn's New Movie Alter Ego Opens Christmas Weekend

Thursday, October 13, 2011
Kona Lettie Preps Fitness Model Lauren Abraham's Tan for Cover Shoot

Thursday, October 12, 2011
Kona Tanning's SPOOKY Halloween Spray Tanning Special!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Kona Tanning on Bikini & Fitness Model Alexis Skye

Friday, October 7, 2011
Special Kona Tanning Shot of the day for this BEAUTIFUL Friday

Thursday, October 6, 2011
Beauty Heather Theisen for Kona Tanning Company | Photography by Eternal Exposure

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Going Gray Beautifully - A Makeup Artist's Guide to Making Gray Work For You

Eye Shadows like Revlon’s Illuminance Cream Quad Eye Shadows in shades Twilight or Wild Orchids are best for women with graying hair. Not only are these shadows creamy and glide on easily, but the color tones are cool, which wear great on mature, tanned skin tones. If you experience any creasing with the shadow, you may lightly dust lids
with a light translucent powder, like Laura Mercier’s Loose Setting Powder.
A great way to brighten up your eyes and bring back youth is to use the MAC Powerpoint Eyeliner pencil in Guilded White. Apply to the water line of the eye - this is the inside part of the lids that tends to be pinkish in tint - making us look tired or even under the weather.
Cream liner is easy to apply and stays on all day, and can also be used as cream shadow base.
The navy shade is more subtle than black and highlights the eyes gently. Your tanned skin will give you an instant boost of color, but top your look off with a fresh coat on your winkers.
foundation. This product is known in the industry for taking a few years off. Ask your makeup artist to match your tanned skin tone, and feel like a million bucks year-round! Most bronzers are too shimmery, and cause the skin to look older, and your pores look larger. But, this super soft focus powder allows you to apply generously without looking like a disco ball.
Keep in mind that if you need coverage, you may need to add concealer to even out your skin tone.
This formula is the best on the market, and will last all day - even for the chattiest of Cathy's! Forget what your mom told you about the best shades for mature skin, as times have changed - these days you can lighten up your lipstick shades and have a fuller looking, youthful pout, so long as you maintain some color in your skin tone, faux or not. You know that looking young again is what it's all about, but that doesn't mean you have to refer back to your oldest beauty tricks. Get with the times, and spend some time with a few new wild shades. Surprise yourself! You might just love it!
Our lotion is creamy, easy to apply, smells delicious, and is packed full of high end natural ingredients, like Soybean, Coconut and Sunflower Seed Oil, plus Shea Butter, Honey and Plumeria Flower Extract. Enjoy while traveling the world, or in the comfort of your own home! Warning: might cause extreme confidence!!
The spritzers are great for touch-ups on the face and body, or to use by themselves for a blast of color. Do you own your own airbrush machine or have a friend who does? The 4oz spritzer is enough to do a full body tan with just one bottle, making it a virtual tan in a can!
The MicrodermaMitt is 100% Silk Floss infused with 100% Olive Oil, and is perfect for shedding those unwanted dead skin cells, without stripping the skin of their natural oils. The Mitts last over 6 months and are great for removing any lingering sunless tanners. Exfoliating on a regular basis promotes healthy skin habits and new skin regeneration resulting in softer, younger looking skin.Thursday, February 17, 2011
Spray Tanning 101


Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Sarcastic Anti-Valentine's Day Hearts
Our favorite sarcastic anti-Valentine's Day candy hearts! Courtesy of our favorite blog, www.Oddee.com. Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Awesome Repost Alert: Body Confidence Tips from Brooklyn Decker - Self Magazine

By Ashley Mateo, SELF magazine
"I just try to be the best version of myself," says Brooklyn Decker. "Once I settled into that idea, I felt much more comfortable with myself and what I could do." Get her tips for looking and feeling your best, all the time.
Find the silver lining. "I moved [to New York] to be a fashion model. I wanted to do runway. I wanted to be in the pages of these high fashion magazines, and I failed miserably. That's how I ended up doing stuff like Sports Illustrated. Because my want for this high fashion supermodel life completely failed. You look for pictures. There will not be one picture of me walking on a runway. It's not because I didn't try, it's because I failed at it. Now, I'm doing movies. So it definitely worked out for the better."
Think about what you can vs. can't do. "When when I started modeling, I used to worry about what I shouldn't eat. Don't eat carbs, don't eat this, don't eat that. Instead of restricting yourself, just fill your body with goodness--antioxidants, fiber, protein. When you start thinking of food as fuel, your mentality changes for the better."
Consider capability over vanity. "When I first started modeling, I really hung onto the size of my body. Now, it's so much more about capability. When I'm filming and I can go hiking for four miles or lift something heavy in a scene and I don't get exhausted, that's where I notice the benefits of exercise. It's not about size. It's about endurance, how much I can lift, how strong I feel. I'm a lot stronger, because my body is healthy and I'm not concerned with size. It took me a long while to get here, but I really appreciate it."
Have a realistic role model. "Heidi [Klum] and I have similar bodies. We're both athletic and we both have curves. That was not and still isn't so accepted in the fashion world. There was a lot of pressure from designers and photographers, and you can imagine the kind of mental toll that takes on you. You put so much stock into trying to be skinny and you put so much stress on your body. You can't wreck your body like that that, especially that young. I have an enormous amount of respect for [Heidi] and the way she's gone about her work."Tuesday, January 18, 2011





















