May 2010: "...As promised by the website, I got a (cheery) response within 24 hours and was able to set up a convenient time to come in.
The directions on the website were easy to follow, and the storefront was less than a five minute stroll from the metro. I didn't know what to expect when I walked in, but I was put at ease by the friendly receptionist. The waiting room was pleasantly decorated with a large screen TV, various magazines and comfy couches. I was barely four minutes into Pirates of the Carribbean 2 before I was whisked into one of the tanning rooms.
My technician, Kelly, was awesome -- she told me exactly what I needed to do and was efficient and thorough and funny. In the end, the tan that would have taken me days on the beach was achieved in 15 minutes.
I'll admit I was nervous leaving the building -- it was a hot day and they had told me not to sweat, whatever I did, and the color I walked out with was what my roommate called "Oompa Loompa"-ish when I got home. But I had been assured the darker color would wash off, and it did, leaving me glowing and happy.
I'm so glad I'm addicted to Groupon, and now to Fit to Be Tan ;). "
- Juliana C on yelp.com's Fit to be Tan page
March 2010: "I just wanted to tell you how wonderfull Kelly and Maren are. You are very blessed to have them working for you. Both of them are so kind, professional and wonderful. Last week was my first time tanning and I had such a great experience with Kelly I bought a 5-pack of sessions. This weeek I got to work with Maren, who was also so wonderful and professional and helped me feel safe and comfortable. As a woman who works with and on behalf of victims of violence your staff's ability to put people at ease in a situation where they are standing half-naked and vulnerable is a gift!! You should be proud and honored to have them working for you. I definitely will be a long-time client."
- Randi S.
January 2010: "I came in to be spray tanned by Kelly two weeks ago the day before I had a pageant ... and it looked AMAZING!!! Kelly is awesome at what she does and definitely knows how to do a 'pageant tan.'
I love your spray tanning product, and I have used SOOOOOOO many different types of spray tans in the past several years. And your tan is definitely the BEST and most natural looking."
Leslie McConn, Miss Fredericksburg 2009
Competition Pictures of Leslie: Bathing Suit, Evening Dress, 2nd Evening Dress
December 2009: "...[Definitely] better than a tanning bed b/c its custom and she gets every nook and cranny... not streaky at all and doesnt look like you spent a month in the bahamas- really nice glow!! "
- jenncoyle05 via theknot.com chat forums
November 2009: "I am practically translucent. Spray Tan was a disaster, real tanning beds dried my skin out, airbrush tan is the way to go! I did one session at Fit To Be Tan in Arlington two days before the wedding and looked sun kissed. I highly recommend!"
- RiverFarmBride via theknot.com chat forums
June 2009: "... [Our Tester] was greeted with a surprisingly deep, just-back-from-a-week-in-Rio (or, more realistically, a Dupont rooftop pool) golden glow... The customized hue looked a lot like the natural shade of our tester's sun-worshipping youth. Which means fair- or dark-skinned clients can get colors that will better match their complexions."
- Express Night Out Review of tanning methods
April 2009: "I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and quick the whole process was. I just took a shower and I LOVE the tan. It looks really natural and not orange at all. The tan is also really even and gorgeous. I love the way it looks right now. Thanks so much and I'll definitely be back."
- Hayley, Washington DC
March 2009: "My tan looks GREAT! Even my friends who thought my Mystic looked so fake were amazed at how real and natural it looked!!!!" "
- Craig, Arlington VA
March 2009: "Love love love the tan. The color was just right, and it has brightenened my attitude during the last few days when it seemed like the sun was nowhere to be found. Thank You! "
- Erin, Washington DC
February 2009: "I can't say enough wonderful things about Fit to Be Tan!! I've been going for almost a year now and am completely hooked. The airbrush tan looks so natural and I get tons of complements. It also feels so much more healthy."
- Google Local Business Review
February 2009: "Being from the West Coast where air brush tanning has been around a while, I can absolutely say that Fit to be Tan is THE BEST! If you haven't tried air brush tanning- you are really missing out on a great way to get the bronzed look without destroying your beautiful skin. Check it out! "
- Google Local Business Review
June 2008: "I will admit I was hesitant to try spray tanning because I was afraid it wouldn't look natural, especially because I'm fair skinned. Now after giving it a try, I'm hooked. It looks completely natural and and its safe!"
- Megan, Georgetown, Washington DC
June 2008: "Fit To Be Tan is the answer I've been looking for!! I have extremely fair, freckled skin and burn very easily in the sun. I've always had to start tanning months before spring/summer or special occasions to get that healthy, sun-kissed glow w/out doing damage to my skin w/ sunburns. This sort of timeline wasn't always feasible or convenient so I began using the spray booths often found in tanning salons. No matter how careful I was or how much I prepped my skin for these booths, I would always come out looking orange and streaky. I'd heard about airbrush tanning via the celeb magazines and thought how wonderful it would be to have something like that available in this area AND on my budget. Heather has made that a reality with Fit To Be Tan. Almost instantly after my first session with her, I saw a gorgeous, healthy, natural looking glow to my skin. Now I can have that fresh from vacation look at a moment's notice! In addition to giving you such an attractive glow to your skin, Heather gives her clients the convenience of coming to their homes to spray which allows for a more personal and exclusive feeling. She's highly knowledgeable about her product and the service she offers and is always calling to follow up after a spray. I've been telling ALL my friends about Heather and Fit To Be Tan. This is the best answer out there for those that need a quick and natural fix to attain that healthy glow!"
- Heather R., Arlington, VA
April 2008: "After using those annoying spray booths at the tanning salon for 3 years and never being satisfied, I decided there had to be a better way of sunless tanning. I had heard about airbrush tanning and how the celebrities used it to maintain flawless, non-UV tans. I was on a mission to find a salon that offered airbrush tanning. However, to my absolute surprise, there were NO salons that offered airbrush tanning services in the DC metro area! So when I finally found Heather, I could not have been more excited! She made the whole process so easy and comfortable. After my first session, I immediately saw a beautiful, EVEN and bronze tan - totally unlike the orange, streaky tans I would get from the spray booth. After the third session, I was completely hooked! I had the most perfect, golden brown tan - just like I had been laying out at the beach all day! I immediately cancelled my account at the tanning salon. I really appreciate Heather's genuine concern for my personal tanning needs. I have extremely fair skin but I want to maintain a pretty dark tan, and she has truly made that possible. She takes the time to educate me on after-tan skincare and thoroughly answers all of my questions. She even comes to my apartment and sprays me in the privacy of my own home. I'm so excited to wear my bikini this summer and finally stop being so self-conscious about my tan because Heather will make sure it is absolutely perfect!!!!"
- Julia, Bethesda, MD