When it comes to achieving a sun-kissed glow without the harmful effects of UV exposure, SUGARED + BRONZED offers an impressive tanning solution. They provide a tanning and sugar hair removal process that is both effective and luxurious.

Courtney Claghorn’s sugar hair removal and airbrush tan salons have 11 locations in Los Angeles, four in Orange County, one in San Diego, as well as salons in Washington DC, Miami, Philadelphia, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and New York City.

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I visited the salon in Studio City for my first sugar hair removal treatment and air spray tan. The small space was clean and inviting. First I received a sugar hair removal treatment on my upper lip.

SUGARED + BRONZED offers a wide assortment of hair removal packages including lip, chin, hands, bikini, underarms, thighs, arms, chest, back, legs, stomach, and bikini line.

The sugaring process is all-natural and has only three ingredients: sugar, lemon juice, and water. It is much gentler on skin then traditional waxing or threading, and leaves no damage or scarring. Sugaring removes hair from the natural direction of growth and is more likely to prevent ingrown hairs than traditional waxing. My lip treatment took 10 minutes and I walked away with smooth, hair-free skin.

The spray tan rooms are large and resemble bathrooms with a space to undress and a shower area. Guests first choose their level of tan (1 to 4—4 being darkest, from subtle glow to deep bronze) and then apply barrier cream on their elbows and heels.

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The technician then sprayed my entire body until the desired tan shade and then I dried myself with a drying hose. I was then instructed to shower 3.5 hours later with only water. After 24 hours guests can shower with soap.

I was then provided a range of aftercare products including tinted mineral sunscreen to protect against UV exposure with a hint of bronzer and creamy shea butter; sunless tanning lotion to nourish skin and provide a natural-looking tan and extend my spray tan; and sunless tanning water to give skin on-the-go glow.

My tan was even and approximately three shades darker than my original skin tone. SUGARED + BRONZED provides an outstanding tanning experience combining quality, convenience and experience.

Whether you are prepping for a special occupation or want to maintain a year-round glow, SUGARED + BRONZED is a good choice for your tanning and sugaring needs.

An airbrush tan starts at $69 and sugaring costs start at $29, with a Brazilian sugaring at $69. For more information about Sugared + Bronzed, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @sugaredandbronzed

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Shaena Engle is a lifestyle, travel, entertainment, and food writer for a variety of publications including the Los Angeles Times, AOL, The Daily Meal, Justluxe, Perception Magazine, NARCity, The WeHo Times, and the San Diego Union Tribune, among other outlets.  She has authored three books, The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Las Vegas (Globe Pequot Press), The Best Places to Kiss in Southern California (Beginning Press, a romantic travel guide) and Silver Linings: Triumphs of The Chronically Ill and Physically Challenged (Prometheus Books). She is also an amateur magician and often writes on gambling, poker, and magical happenings. She travels the world covering stories and resides in Los Angeles.