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I have graced the bikini stage in the bodybuilding world for about a decade.  As I have gone along, I have tested, tried, and got getting stage ready down to a science.  This includes tips and tricks that I still use today when doing a self-tanner at-home.  The below steps help me have an even, dark, and long lasting tan every time. Shower & Shave :  Enjoy a nice long shower and give yourself time to shave.  Shaving is a way to start the exfoliating process.  Most shave gels/creams/lotions leave a residue, so use a soap without any oils in it after you shave.  I like to use a Japanese washcloth with a little soap on it.  Liquid Dial is great as well as Liquid Sun Rayz pH Balancing Body Wash. Balance & Exfoliate :  If you use a pH balancing soap like the one mentioned above, you can skip this step.  Our body requires balance to function.  This includes the pH of the skin.  To help buffer your skin, I suggest using...

The 2012 NPC USA Championship is six weeks out and most of us have begun booking travel, making appointments, and training harder than ever.  Stephani Guzzardo, owner of Jua Salon in Cherry Creek North, will be available 7/26-7/28 to spray athletes who are competing.  She is a perfectionist when it comes to her technique and uses a paraben free spray by South Seas.  Stephani will be limiting her schedule to 10-15 clients during the competition.  This is to ensure the best one-on-one service and flawless tan. Fees are as follows:   Mens & Women's BB, Women's Physique     $150      2 day spray:  2 base coats, up to 3 competition                                            ...