Humankind has been playing with fire for years; now we can harness the bronzing essence of the fiery sun in a gentle mist, proving once and for all our dominance over the weak, inanimate solar system. For $14, today's Groupon gets you one spray-tan session at Air-Tan in Broad Ripple, a $30 value. Call ahead for an appointment.

Using a scientifically balanced formula of DHA and soothing aloes and citrus oils, your golden sun-spray is expertly applied by one of Air-Tan's experienced technicians in a fine mist, leaving even coverage in its wake. Trained to leave no unwanted streaks, polka dots, or graffiti tags on your skin canvas, the airbrushing gurus will tailor the color to your desires and are known for helping unsure patrons achieve a natural-looking glow that's not too dark, too orange, or too tasty to let dry. Each Air-Tan session takes an average of 10–15 minutes and typically keeps skin a few shades darker for 7–10 days. With customers in mind, each session is safely performed without the use of ultraviolet light, though Shy Violet may make an appearance to solve any lingering problems or color-theory disputes.

Tanners can change their stripes as if they were a futuristic chameleon, amazing friends and enemies alike with their newly effulgent complexion. Get rid of tan lines, or add a few unusual ones of your own design with the help of the expert sprayers at Air-Tan. Sure, getting tan is free in some parts of the world, but obtaining an even, UV-free coat from a whale's blowhole blast is risky at best.

Reviews

Three Yahoo! Locals and four Citysearchers give Air-Tan unanimous five-star ratings:

• I decided to try Air-Tan before an event this spring and was so impressed with the results. The tan was exactly the color that I wanted and gave me the sun-kissed glow that I was looking for. – curliegirlie10, Citysearch
• This place is unlike any other spray tanning salon I've been to!! The outcome of the tan looks like you have spent a week in the sun. – happytobetan, Yahoo! Local