THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS
MONDAY AUGUST 14, 2006
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006
BEAUTY
OFF THE HILL
9D
Stay golden
Keep that summer tan year-round
BY ALISSA BAUER
Tanning's popularity reaches new levels with each passing day.
Girls or guys, student or profession
What has now become a $7 billion industry, the quest to be bronzed and beautiful is a trend that has taken Lawrence by storm.
at the taming craze dips in to a wide variety of demographics proving that spending 15 minutes every few days napping in a canopy bed of lights isn't just a girl thing.
"A lot of businessmen come in to get that more professional look and college guys too, I think, are starting to realize that appearance does matter," said Jenny Peck, Lawrence Celsius Tannery manager.
manager.
Although the primary goal is to obtain the 'Of course I lay around on the beach all day, don't you?' look, others tan simply for the pleasure of feeling the imitation sunlight enveloping their bodies, while some even use the high-watt bulbs to clear up acne.
Maggie McCoy, Winfield senior, said that Body Boutique was her favorite tanning salon.
One of 12 Lawrence tanning salons, Body Boutique houses a wing of tanning beds within its health club and salon, created for women's use only.
"A lot of businessmen come in to get that more professional look and college guys too, I think are starting to realize that appearance does matter."
McCoy liked it for the inexpensive, unlimited package the salon of
JENNY PECK Manager, Celsius Tannery in Lawrence
fered while she was getting ready for a special occasion that she knew would be enhanced by a natural looking tan.
The habit can become quite pricey, especially depending on the tanner's bed of choice.
One session can range to as little as a $4 trip in a level one bed and can get all the way up to a $30 per session in a high
pressure, UVB-blocking bed.
Celsius Tannery, for example, uses Ultra Bronze technology that can block up to 99.7 percent of the UVB exposure, known as the burning ray, making it less likely to burn the skin compared to a level-one bed. The company refers
to its beds as high-pressure beds, instead of Ultra Bronze.
"We're not going to say that it's safer because it's not proven one way or the other," Peck said. "There is a less likely chance that you'll burn in a high pressure bed than a low pressure one."
With 800,000 cases of skin cancer diagnosed every year, making it the most prominent form of cancer according to the American Cancer Society.
Technology that takes away the burn may be worth the extra cost.
But even with the no-burn alternative offered, for some the risk is still too much to overcome.
The American Cancer Society claims that those who tan frequently before the age of 35 are eight times as likely to develop skin cancer
"It's cancer filled so I don't even go at all anymore," McCoy said.
For those not willing to give up their island-dwelling look, spray tans are also becoming more popular.
The tanner stands in a type of shower that basically just drenches the body in a fake tanning lotion.
Usually, the spray-on tans take 24 hours to mature on the skin and don't last as long as being under the lights, but it's a safe alternative to stay tan.
Kansan senior staff member Allisa Bauer
can be reached at abauer.kansan.com
Lawrence offers several tanning options, including standard beds, stand-up beds and Mystic tanning. Mystic tanning is a UV-free spray-on coat. Maggie Morrie, KU graduate, uses a standard tanning bed at Sunkiss Tanning, 2540 Iowa St. to build a base tan at the beginning of the summer.
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There are a few miles left for its engine, and in order to get the most of Old Blue, or any car, it's important to get regular maintenance checks.
But, like any 13-year-old car, my four-door sedan with a salvage title and a Maaco paint job has had its rough days.
It's made noises, shook,
stalled and smoked. But being old and far from trendy doesn't mean Old Blue is headed for the scrap yard — at least not yet.
Maintenence is simple enough. Every 2,500 miles or so, I take my car in for an oil change.
My car has been good to me.
"Old blue," my Ford Taurus,
has helped me get where I need to.
Taking my car to the shop was a task my dad was in charge of, but since I came to college, it's been my responsibility.
Car advice should come from experts
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My car has been good to me.
Because of the miles on my car — it has well over 100,000 it needs more than an oil change.
BY AMANDA O'TOOLE
Any phone book has a number of listings for auto diagnostic services.
Some mechanics specialize in different areas. For example, there are transmission mechanics, oil and lube shops and places like Wal-Mart that offer services.
However, choosing a place to put your beloved wheels is more complicated than a flip through the yellow pages.
Also, it's important you tell the mechanic to call before they fix anything.
Call the mechanic and ask whether the shop is certified, and if so, in what.
If you don't know a lot about cars, ask someone you trust who knows what's what to go along with you to drop the car off.
I've found it beneficial to ask friends, professors and even teaching assistants for advice on mechanics. If they've lived in Lawrence for more than five years, chances are, they've been to a mechanic.
Recommendations or complaints are helpful in weeding out the good mechanics from the bad.
If you don't think a test needs to be run, or you know you can change an air filter yourself, tell them not to proceed. It's okay to say — it is your car.
Don't feel stupid trying to re-enact noises or explain strange shakes or smells.
Once you've found a mechanic, explain to whomever takes your keys what exactly is the problem.
That said, keep in mind it's not a good idea to ignore problems because you can't afford to fix them or because you don't have the time. Charge the maintenance on a credit card and find time.
Ignoring a problem could make your troubles worse and seriously ruin your car. A $500 bill is much better than buying a new one.
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