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At our salon, we use Black Magic tanning solution. This is a product made by an Australian company right here in Australia. We are certainly happy with the product and results. So are our customers also. See below some of what others are saying about this brand of spray tanning products.

Pros: beautiful natural colour, easy to remove, odourless (no offensive smell)
Cons: The colour guide makes you look like a zombie who has rolled around in newspaper.
The final verdict: The best tan I have come across for a while.

This tan is somewhat peculiar and I must admit I had doubts the first time I ever tried it. Like no other tan I have ever come across, the solution is sprayed on as a grey mist. Yes, you look like a dead person; however magically, your skin slowly develops into a beautiful golden tan over 6-8 hours even though the solution is already gone! This has added benefits such as no lingering smell and the ability not only to go out in public. Furthermore the supposedly quality DHA is claimed to have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties which we’re not complaining about! You all have heard about the benefit of aloe vera and green tea extract right. Apparently there are infused in this product.

Although the spray tanning solution is intended to be left on for minimum 8 hours, you can leave it on a little longer if you want a deeper colour (recommended for those who are DHA-resistant), however there is a warning from the manufacturer not to leave it on for too long. The tan lasts a good 7-10 days and fades beautifully, with no patching at all. And, just when you thought this tan couldn’t get any better, it was incredibly easy to remove in a hot shower with only body wash and an exfoliating glove. There are certainly some other good tanning solutions on the market which are extravagantly priced that simply don’t deliver in terms of colour and quality, however this is definitely not one of them. Easily my favourite tanning solution, it is not to be overlooked.

Who would have thought that fake tan can get this popular? If someone had told us five years ago we’d be lining up to stand in the buff while a stranger with a spray gun hit us with faux tan, we’d probably have shook our heads and laughed. But the devastating effect of overexposure to tanning beds or the Summer sun had changed the perception of spray tanning for good.

It’s such common practice, we schedule spray tans into our weekly beauty routines for an all-year glow. Below are some of our tips for getting a spray tan at our salon or any salon which you choose:

Here is a YOUTUBE video showing what spray tanning is

Plan ahead:
Which day do you want to look most gorgeous? Book your spray tan for the day or two before this.

Always make sure your skin is exfoliated. If you haven’t exfoliated your body for a while, do it every couple of days in the lead up to your spray tan. Concentrate on areas such as knees, feet, elbows and ankles. Try Garnier Skin Naturals BodyTonic Sugar Scrub or your favourite skin care products.

If possible, have a shower before your spray tan appointment — you need to remove moisturiser, deodorant and particualarly, sweat.

Timing is everything:
If you have your spray tan in the morning, you risk smelling like fake tan for the rest of the day (while you also go deodorant free). Although if you choose our salon. We use Black Magic tanning product which is an Australian cream based product that are almost odourless. Afternoon tan? Well, you might not have time to leave the office and have a shower first. Our advise is: Make an afternoon appointment, and if there’s no time for a shower, wipe yourself over with a cleansing wipe first.

Wear lose, dark clothing to your appointment — even go sans bra if you can. Don’t wear anything you’d want to risk fake tan ending up on. Remember to take thongs — slipping strappy heels straight back on will only cause patchiness on your feet.

Don’t be shy. Spray tanners have seen it all, from drag queens to grandmas in the nude. The less you wear, the better the results. If you feel more comfortable wearing your underwear, go ahead. Otherwise take advantage of the disposable paper g-strings our nails and beauty salon provide.

Keep it calm and relax. There’s no point forking out good money for a great look if you’re going to head straight to the gym or out on the town within four to eight hours of your tan. You’ll just sweat and your colour will either come off or become patchy. Give it time for the tan to develop completely. You will be happier with the result and it will last much longer.

Wait at least eight hours before washing, and remember, it’s normal for some colour to come off when you first shower. Keep your water temperature at cool to warm and don’t scrub your skin. Instead, gently wash your body (without a loofah) and when drying, pat your skin rather than rub it.

Keep your body moisturised over the next seven days. You can’t stop the natural cycle of shedding skin cells, but you can keep your skin hydrated so that patchiness is reduced as your tan fades.

Spray tanning is the new summer trend and it is safe beauty routine for everyone.

Thank you to all our new customers and old customers who had come to support us by visiting our nail and waxing salon in Northbridge in the last 14 days or so. Thank you also to all the local business owners who expressed their heart-felt support. We feel wonderful to be part of this local business community and hope to continue providing our high standard of service to everybody now and into the future. Manhattan nails are here in Northbridge for a long time.

Thank you!

We’ve done our share, hope you can help too! Especially to those children in affected areas who are virtually our neighbours. See below letter from Save The Children organisation!

Please donate now to the Asia Pacific in Crisis Appeal. A survivor of Typhoon Ketsana sorts through his family’s soiled clothes. Thousands of people in the Philippine capital and nearby towns were marooned by flashfloods after the typhoon hit the main island of Luzon. The typhoon then moved to Vietnam where thousands of children have been forced to flee. At the same time earthquakes and tsunamis battered West Sumatra (Indonesia) and Samoa. REUTERS/Erik de Castro. For the latest information and updates to our response please click here Asia Pacific in Crisis Appeal Funds are urgently needed for tens of thousands of children across the Asia Pacific region affected by the devastating typhoons, earthquakes and tsunamis that have battered the area over the past few days. Thousands of people have been killed and millions more are homeless throughout the Philippines, Vietnam, Samoa and West Sumatra in Indonesia. Your continued support of our Global Neighbours program has made a real difference to children’s lives throughout the world. Thank you. Children are the most vulnerable in times of crisis and Save the Children has issued a global appeal for emergency funds for the current crisis in the Asia Pacific region. These funds will enable us to respond to children’s immediate humanitarian needs and initiate longer-term recovery programs. Save the Children is mobilising staff and resources to provide humanitarian assistance to children and families in Western Sumatra, Indonesia where a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Padang on September 30. According to early reports, the quake destroyed homes and buildings, cut communication and electricity, and damaged bridges in and around Padang, home to 900,000 people. “Children and their families have been forced from their homes and into an extremely stressful and dangerous environment,” said Mike Penrose, Director Emergency Programs for Save the Children Australia. “We are currently sending teams to help and assist in their recovery”. “Save the Children is providing assistance to support our partner organisations in the Samoan capital of Apia and we are in contact with our programs in the affected areas to get a sense of the extent of the damage, and the immediate needs,” he said. Save the Children Australia is leading a major relief effort in the three worst affected provinces of Vietnam. Typhoon Ketsana which, struck the Philippines and Vietnam, has caused the worst flooding in decades. Millions of people have been affected, many losing their homes and belongings to the torrents of water that swept through their neighbourhoods and communities. The next days and weeks will be crucial to children’s survival and well-being. They have endured a disaster on a scale they and their families have never seen before. We need your help now to support children and families devasted by this crisis. Across the Asia Pacific region, Save the Children expects to: Deliver essential relief packages such as non-food items and shelter Distribute food Provide health and nutrition activities Prioritise child protection work, including Child Friendly Spaces that provide a protective environment for children Emergency education Livelihood support to help families regain income and provide basic needs. Thank you for your current support of Save the Children around the world. Any additional help you can provide for the Asia Pacific Crisis Appeal today will help children and their families in their time of need. Yours sincerely Suzanne Dvorak Chief Executive

It is official, Manhattan Nails salon has once again made it to the short list of the Mosman Daily 2009 Business Achiever Award this year in the very competitive category of Beauty Services. We would like to extend our greatest appreciation to all our wonderful customers who had voted for us.

Don’t forget that you are in a draw for “a weekend getaway prize for 2 at the Crown Plaza Terrigal” from the paper publisher. It has just came to light that one of our loyal customers and long term dear friend voted for us last year and she won that prize. It was quite a treat she told us. So good luck to you all! The winner could very well be one of our customers again this year.

So times are tough and we’re no exception. But come visit us at Manhattan Nails salon this Winter season to relax and get away from all that doom and gloom everybody is talking about. Life is more than just those big headline news about money going down the drains.

So lets talk about keeping some in your pocket at Manhattan Nails. We’re pleased to offer our customers selected nail care services and nail care products at a super discount during these Winter months of up to 35% off and more.

Click here to see the full details -> HUGE WINTER NAIL CARE SALES

Looking forward to seeing you at our nail salon soon !

It is that time of the year again. Here is a chance for our valued customers like yourself to win an indulgent weekend escape for two at the newly transformed Crowne Plaza Terrigal!

Do we stand out from the crowd in Mosman? Nominate us as your favourite business and WIN!

Follow this link and click the vote icon to vote online  - > VOTE NOW

or look for the voting coupon in The Mosman Daily or vote when you visit us at your next appointment.

Thank you for your continued support.

Manhattan Nails team.