{"id":35,"date":"2019-05-11T08:06:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-11T08:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bronzebright.com\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2021-02-09T09:38:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T09:38:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bronzebright.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Doris"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hi, I\u2019m Doris Harris<\/a>.<\/p>\n I love to tan, and I\u2019m excited to talk about tanning with you.<\/p>\n So who am I, and why should you listen to me?<\/p>\n I\u2019m from a small town in Michigan where the winters are long and dark.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When I was a kid, my mom bought a sunlamp so my brother and I wouldn\u2019t lack for Vitamin D in the winter.<\/p>\n When I was about twelve, I figured out that I could tan myself with the lamp.<\/p>\n It was only big enough to do a small part of my skin each time. But I liked the way I looked. While most kids were ghostly pale in February, I was bronzed.<\/p>\n Some of my friends begged to know my secret. While my mom was at work, I\u2019d bring them over to the house so they could tan.<\/p>\n My first tanning salon was going great until the parents started noticing and complained to my mom. Fortunately, my mom was very understanding. But as a nurse, she understood the risks of UV radiation and explained them to me.<\/p>\n Then she had me do extra homework to learn about skin care.<\/p>\n That experience was one of the reasons I came to love cosmetology and tanning.<\/p>\n Once I graduated high school, I went to the University of Northern Michigan. I got a two-year certificate in cosmetology then went to work in a hair salon.<\/p>\n The cosmetology courses taught me how to clear up acne<\/a> breakouts and blackheads<\/a>. It became an obsession for me that benefitted my family and friends, too. It\u2019s impressive how much self-confidence a person gets from having clear skin.<\/p>\n At my job, I focused on facials, custom makeup, and body treatments. I was much better at eyebrow shaping then cutting hair.<\/p>\n Also, I had excellent exposure to choosing makeup for different skin types and situations.<\/p>\n It was a lot of fun, and there was always something new to learn. I enjoyed building relationships with clients, too.<\/p>\n Just down the road, there was a tanning salon. It didn\u2019t take me long to buy a monthly pass there.<\/p>\n For a couple of years, I just worked on paying off school debt and enjoying life.<\/p>\n But when the tanning salon had a part-time opening, I applied and got the job.<\/p>\n They arranged for me to take a course from the National Tanning Training Institute (NTTI). That\u2019s how I became a Certified Tanning Consultant (C.T.C.). The NTTI certification is recognized in all fifty states.<\/p>\n I didn\u2019t stop there. I really enjoyed working at the tanning salon, so I continued my training. Pretty soon, I also began working there fulltime.<\/p>\n I studied lotions and skincare, salon operations and procedures, and even sunless tanning. I also went to national conferences to learn about the latest products and newest technology.<\/p>\n Soon, my family and friends learned to stop asking me about my job. They knew I would keep gushing about the details.<\/p>\n I\u2019m lucky that I get to do what I love almost every day of the week. Now that I\u2019m managing the tanning salon, it\u2019s inspired me. I hope to open my own tanning business one day.<\/p>\n In total, I\u2019ve been involved with the tanning industry for almost a decade.<\/p>\n I love to share what I\u2019ve learned about tanning. There\u2019s a lot of misinformation and fear out there. I want to educate you so you can enjoy all the benefits and minimize the risks.<\/p>\n I hope you plan to visit me often. My blog will guide you to the best products for tanning. I\u2019m constantly researching and reviewing new ones.<\/p>\n What do I mean about products for tanning? I\u2019ll talk about tanning accelerators, indoor tanning lotions<\/a>, outdoor tanning lotions<\/a>, tan extenders, sunless tanners, and more.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a tip: most tanning salons (including where I work) will happily sell you tanning lotion at a premium price. But you can find many of the same ones online for much less.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t mind when my client shows up with a bottle they purchased elsewhere. Instead, I ask them what they like about it. I hope you\u2019ll also tell me about the products you love to use when you go tanning.<\/p>\n I will also answer questions about how to tan safely, how to build a base tan, how to go darker, and so on.<\/p>\n Lastly, don\u2019t be surprised if I share what I\u2019ve learned about makeup and skincare. I know that the selection of personal care products is overwhelming. I hope to help you select what\u2019s right for your needs, no matter what skin type you have.<\/p>\n If you have a question, leave a comment for me.<\/p>\n Doris always has a smile for me. I\u2019ve been to other tanning salons, but no one knew as much as she does. She helped me get a gorgeous tan in record time for my wedding last April.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n -Tammy Shields<\/p>\n I’m a redhead. Everyone always told me I\u2019d never get tan. They were wrong. The first time I met Doris, she set me up for a spray tan. But she also talked to me about building a real base tan in a sunbed. A month later, I was sun-kissed!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n -Jordan O\u2019Connor<\/p>\n I was Doris\u2019 client at the hair salon. I came back after an illness to find that she had left. But the kind folks there directed me to the tanning salon. I had no interest in tanning; I just wanted to see her. Doris took one look at my pallid face and told me I needed some sunshine. She convinced me to try a short session. I keep going back because having a little color in my skin makes me feel younger and sexier.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n -Linda T.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hi, I\u2019m Doris Harris. I love to tan, and I\u2019m excited to talk about tanning with you. So who am I, and why should you listen to me? How I got interested in tanning I\u2019m from a small town in Michigan where the winters are long and dark. When I was a kid, my mom […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow I got interested in tanning<\/h3>\n
My training and certifications<\/h3>\n
Why I\u2019m sharing my knowledge with you<\/h3>\n
What this blog can do for you<\/h3>\n
Testimonials from my clients<\/h3>\n