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| Salon | Ninotch | Fit to Be Tan | Kellys Mobile Tan | Palm Beach Tan |
| Location/Contact Info | 7720 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 217; Bethesda; 301-913-0345 | 1626 U St., NW; 202-332-0360 | 703-655-6025; kellysmobiletan.com | Multiple area locations; palmbeachtan.com |
| The experience | Tanistas customize the perfect shade for you with four organic options—there are no smelly chemicals. | HGTV meets MTV in this hand-spray tanning spa tucked in back of an antiques shop. | Kelly Lovallo brings her equipment and a pop-up tent to keep your bathroom—and you—spotless. | Three-minute booth spray tans. You're on your own, so learn the four tanning positions and smooth barrier cream on your hands and feet to prevent streaking. |
| Cost | $45 | $50 | $90 to $120 depending on location | $45 for a single session |
| Bottom line | A lightly scented, believable bronze color, plus add-ons such as a shimmery topcoat for extra glow. | Expert airbrushers save the whitewash finish for their coffee tables, leaving you with a golden glow as natural-looking and long-lasting as they come. | Smooth, streak-free color in less than 15 minutes—plus no need to don dark, loose clothing afterward to prevent streaking. | VersaSpa delivers a more natural, goof-proof, sun-kissed glow than the Mystic booth. Tan lasted four days, half as long as hand-airbrushed versions. |
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