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| - OMG Laura at the Bronze Bar is fantastic. All the 5 star reviews -- yes all 55+ of them -- are absolutely deserved. Stop looking and GO TO THE BRONZE BAR.
Here's why:
It turns out I am spray tan challenged. I tanned in beds in high school for a few years and had that down to a perfect science (high pressure, bronzers, tingles, when to shave, moisturize etc.) I had a wonderful and perfect tan.
But years have passed and now I'm paler, a bit redder on my face and arms, much heavier and now afraid of skin cancer. Hence I googled and yelped my way for a airbrush tan salon in Scottsdale.
I was drawn instantly to The Bronze Bar for its super creative and adorable name and then I did a double-take: 5 star overall rating with 59 reviews?!!
I'm a Yelper and have yet to see another business even even somewhat close to this kind of rating. Well ladies and gents, those 5 stars ring true.
Here's a quick rundown but you can read my full review below:
QUICK REVIEW
- adorable business: clean, well-decorated, feminine and comfortable
- stocks Fantasy Tan spray tan products (lotion/shower gel) but no sales. Just on the shelf if you want to buy
- Laura is kind, friendly, easy to talk to
- She makes you feel comfortable regardless of weight/shape
- She personally trains all of her employees
- Scheduling is easy and availability is usually open a few days in advance
- TALENTED in proper color and technique: even, gorgeous bronze tan
- Takes AMEX
- Extremely affordable
- Not pretentious
- Very knowledgeable on how to modify spray tan (pre and post care) for skin type
- EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE: Laura does everything possible to make sure you LOVE your tan. Available pre and post tan to answer questions, ease fears/concerns.
- Great work ethic
- Offers mobile airbrushing
- Great location, close to 101: easy to get to and leave
FULL REVIEW
I diligently scoured through each Yelp review because I tend to research everything to death (I literally suck the fun out of something out of fear I'll be unprepared...) There were a few 4 star reviews but when I read them they didn't make sense (knocking down a star because you wanted a booth and it's an airbrush? seriously?). Stuff like that.
I made an appointment easily and quickly online via The Bronze Bar's website. Fantastic scheduling and instant email confirmation along with a reminder email.
I went in for my first ever airbrush tan thinking I was totally prepared. I had read all the dos and donts for hours from the internet, bought an expensive exfoliant to ensure success because I'm just high-maintenance like that -- and took the plunge.
Laura was totally sweet and didn't care that I was a few (okay maybe a lot) of pounds overweight. I felt totally comfortable in my g-string and flabby, pale stomach.
We discussed color and Laura explained it goes from 1-8 (or 1-7, I think). Since this was a trial run before an event, I went with a 1. The spray tan took about 15 minutes and Laura was friendly and easy to talk to. She's clear with instructions.
I've since had three spray tans with Laura in 3 weeks and it looks phenomenal. Even. Perfect color. No smell. The first two I kept messing up (shaving too soon before the session, shaving too soon after, etc.) and Laura worked with me -- but never acted irritated or annoyed -- even when I'd continually mess up her gorgeous work.
****I even spilled WATER all over myself the day of my airbrush tan -- about 3 hours after -- and Laura made time to correct my wonky tan that day despite her 12-hour booked solid day. She didn't even charge me or make me feel like I was a pain (even though like I said, I'm spray tanned challenged). That was yesterday and my tan came out absolutely perfect. She works miracles.****
The shop seems like it's located in an odd location but it's actually SUPER easy to park and leave. (If you are heading west on Indian School just turn left onto 78th St then your first right onto 1st Ave and then another right on to Kalarama Ave (you do a loop and it's much easier).
The Bronze Bar adorable and well-decorated -- very feminine -- and super clean. There is product for you to buy (lotions and shower gels) but Laura doesn't even mention them. No pushy sales.
Will never go another salon (and I live in N. Scottsdale and drive 25 minutes each way).
LOVE THE BRONZE BAR.
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