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A review is offered for several tanning salons and spas in the U.S. including The Spa @ Equinox, Joi Salon and Spa Escape, and Kinara Skin Care Clinic & Spa.

A directory for spray tanning salons and spa in U.S. is presented.

A directory for waxers in the U.S. is presented.

The article presents experiences from spray tanners and waxers. Lidia Tivichi, a facialist and waxer at Maris Dusan, mentions that she has no problem to be naked and she has no problem facing at naked people. According to Dennis Stovall, a manager and therapist at the Standard Spa, he would not say he has become unresponsive to nudity, but he works in an environment with no invitation from any emotional attachment.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the spray tanners and waxers, model Heidi Klum and actress Debra Messing.

The article offers tips on how to look better naked. Spray-tan expert Anna Stankiewicz of the Rita Hazan Salon in New York City suggests using self-tanner to camouflage cellulite. Author Janice Novak says a good posture can reduce the size of the midsection. Salon owner Susan Ciminelli recommends using a homemade body scrub at least once a week.

The article evaluates the self-tanning treatments offered by tanning salons in the U.S., including Brazil Bronze Glow Bar by Joy Romano, Rita Hazan Salon and Glow Tanning Salon.

The article offers tips on how to get the best spray tan. It advises applying a non-oily scrub to exfoliate the skin, particularly the knees and elbows on the morning of an appointment in a tanning salon. To ensure a smoother tan, it recommends putting a light layer of lotion on the soles of the feet, between the toes and fingers, and on palms, knees, and elbows. It suggests not to let the skin wet for 8 hours after the tanning procedure.

This article examines the health risks posed by suntanning. According to David E. Fisher of the Massachusetts General Hospital, it may not be possible to elicit a tan without simultaneously producing mutations within deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). A study found people who visit a tanning bed prior to age 35 have a higher risk of melanoma than those who do not. Melanoma risk is also higher among affluent people due to the possibility of additional sun exposure during vacations.

This section offers news briefs on health issues. According to the "Journal of the National Cancer Institute," 158% higher rates of melanoma occurred in women who had used tanning beds monthly in their 20s compared with those who had not. Anna H. Wu, a professor at the University of Southern California, says getting adequate sleep could help prevent breast cancer. According to Jean Krutmann of the Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf, along with skin cancer, indoor tanning is commonly believed to cause premature skin aging.