Hollywood Gold: The Perfect Summer Tan

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Midsummer is here, superstars. Got your tan on? Though a year-round trend in Hollywood, it's especially critical this time of year, so don't be caught without it!

The sunless tan is clearly the way to go; least all those horrible no good mean things people have been saying about UV rays are true. I warn my sun-worshiping neighbor about it all the time as he sits by the pool. He doesn't apply SPF. He uses baby oil. Baby oil! He is indeed a deep, crispy brown. I'm not here to judge, but that's an example of what not to do.

Get the glow without the potential risk. There are plenty of ways to maintain a nice base whenever, wherever!

Since everybody has a different skin type and texture, there's no guarantee you'll end up looking like the dewy, sun-kissed perfection that is Hayden Panettiere. But you will find a solution that keeps you from resembling the pale underbelly of a cod fish.

The most popular and quickest way is of course the good old spray tan, your mystics and other concoctions. Typically, the better mists go on clear and slowly develop over several hours. Don't wear white that day. Tan lasts for about a week, so they're perfect for special events.

At home, you can attempt to cost-effectively simulate the spa with spray-on self tanners like Neutrogena MicroMist. The cans actually spray very evenly, even when upside down. I recommend doing this inside the shower stall so you don't end up tanning the bathroom as well.

Lotions and other potions can be tricky to use at first, though many of them also tend to be more subtle. I for one use Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer for a light, constant color. Dove also makes at daily glow product thats gotten good buzz in the beauty world.

For a little va-va-voom, Victoria's Secret has the Bare Bronze line, which features luxurious pre-glow body scrub, shimmering body oil, sheer self-tan mousse, leg perfecting spray tint and an illuminating face tint. Hey, if it works for Gisele!

Finally, sunless tanning comes with a warning - because you can overdo it and look a tragic mess. St Tropez, one of the top at-home brands, makes a Self Tanner Remover that works to remove stains when you have an oopsie! I've also heard people swear by light makeup remover and I've personally had success cleaning up little accidents with an alcohol toner.

There's the sunless website for more prevention tips on the most common problems, including:

1. You are amazingly orange.
2. You are amazingly yellow.
3. You are amazingly... the same? Hey!
4. Your hands are orange, orange, orange.
5. You are amazingly streaked.
6. Your knees and elbows look dirty.
7. Your skin looks cracked or lizardy.
8. You are one big flaking mess.

Okay everybody, that's all for now. I've given you wings, little angels, now bronze away!

Word.
-Wes

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