Karen Marillier tanning services at shows - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

John Hodgson · 19-11-2007, 11:46 AM

Received an e-mail from IFBB Pro Karen Marillier who has decided to offer a great service to athletes that require the perfect tan. Karen asked if we could notify everyone of the service she is offering.

My aim is to provide a professional and hassle-free tanning solution for athletes and promoters at bodybuilding venues throughout the UK.

This type of service is common in America and it's going to be available for competitors here next year, starting with Paul Smith's South Coast Show Easter weekend.
I had years of competitive experience so I know how important it is to have a good colour on stage. I also know that tanning is messy,time consuming and stressful, not only for the athlete but also for the person that's helping them! Many instant tans rub off easily on surfaces, creating problems with the venue and causing grief for show promoter too.

I plan to provide a complete, professional backstage tanning service, looking after the athletes right up until they go onstage, making sure that they have perfect, winning tans and one less thing to worry about!

We will be using spray products that will give competitors a perfect competition colour. Competitors will need between 1 - 3 coats of tan depending on their skin tone. Tan can either be applied the evening before the show or at the venue. The tanning application will take about 5 minutes and will dry just as quickly, giving you more time to relax, chill and eat!!

Tan will be applied in a tanning tent using a spray gun. We also use an extracter fan to collect excess spray and fumes. Before going onstage we will apply a glaze to give a polished, finished look.

If you want a perfect, hassle free tan for your next show, or more info; contact Karen on 07711746192 or e-mail karen@theforestgym.co.uk

clarkey · 19-11-2007, 11:50 AM

Great idea think this will be a big hit with competitors. Great to see you post on the board John.

John Hodgson · 19-11-2007, 12:12 PM

Not a problem your welcome. I agree this is a great service which will take a lot of pressure off competitors.

Nine Pack · 19-11-2007, 12:19 PM

That's a brilliant idea. When I was at the Birmingham qualifier there were people helping backstage with tanning & it made a massive difference so a service like that will be brilliant. Whatever they charge for the service, it's gotta be worth it.

**Tinytom** · 19-11-2007, 02:12 PM

Im going to sticky this is the SHows section

**Pscarb** · 19-11-2007, 04:46 PM

Karen is a great professional both on and off the stage so you can be guaranteed a great service, this will take away alot of the pain of what tan to use in the UKBFF definitely the way forward shame this was not available at the British...

**robdog** · 19-11-2007, 07:18 PM

This sounds like a great idea.

dezikrate · 19-11-2007, 10:30 PM

John
Would this service be available north of the border at the scottish shows(2008) as I sure there would be plenty of interest

karenmarillier · 20-11-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezikrate

John
Would this service be available north of the border at the scottish shows(2008) as I sure there would be plenty of interest

Hi, I'm hoping to get to any place there's a market for me. It will be down to the show promoters, who I'm contacting at present.

Kx

Littleluke · 05-12-2007, 04:50 PM

This is great, I'll be down to see Harold on monday so will have to talk about this.. Tan is something I'm worried about as I've read countless threads of tan going wrong. Sign me up, I'll be at the ukbff South Coast!

Borris · 13-12-2007, 11:25 PM

fk me hodgson, your a tank

ah24 · 14-12-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Borris

fk me hodgson, your a tank

Lol, he's IFBB pro!

pitbull · 07-04-2008, 07:45 AM

Let me be the first to congratulate Karreen on a top notch, faultless service..

I haven't got any pics but i'm sure some of me or Littleluke will be posted on UKM just so show the quality of her work, Also thanks to her college who was working with her, whos name i never did find out.

Not only did she get the tanning done she also kept track of time and class line up so as i was there munching my food in my own little world (nothing new there then lol) i'd here my name shouted and to get a coat of tan or sheen applied.... Which standing there legs spread arms against the wall being rubbed down by two females was an experieance all by itself !!

Well nothing more i can add other then any guy/gal competeing this year and if Karren happens to be working at that show i 100% advise you to use her..

Hassle free tanning, couldn't ask for more on a day which we all know is anything but hassle free.

S

jjb1 · 07-04-2008, 03:20 PM

how did you place bro you were competing wernt ya?

pob80 · 28-04-2008, 04:37 AM

Sent my form off will be using this service at the muscle mayhem 1 less thing to worry about come show day

19-11-2007, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
John Hodgson I lifts weights now and then!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Karen Marillier tanning services at shows Received an e-mail from IFBB Pro Karen Marillier who has decided to offer a great service to athletes that require the perfect tan. Karen asked if we could notify everyone of the service she is offering. My aim is to provide a professional and hassle-free tanning solution for athletes and promoters at bodybuilding venues throughout the UK. This type of service is common in America and it's going to be available for competitors here next year, starting with Paul Smith's South Coast Show Easter weekend. I had years of competitive experience so I know how important it is to have a good colour on stage. I also know that tanning is messy,time consuming and stressful, not only for the athlete but also for the person that's helping them! Many instant tans rub off easily on surfaces, creating problems with the venue and causing grief for show promoter too. I plan to provide a complete, professional backstage tanning service, looking after the athletes right up until they go onstage, making sure that they have perfect, winning tans and one less thing to worry about! We will be using spray products that will give competitors a perfect competition colour. Competitors will need between 1 - 3 coats of tan depending on their skin tone. Tan can either be applied the evening before the show or at the venue. The tanning application will take about 5 minutes and will dry just as quickly, giving you more time to relax, chill and eat!! Tan will be applied in a tanning tent using a spray gun. We also use an extracter fan to collect excess spray and fumes. Before going onstage we will apply a glaze to give a polished, finished look. If you want a perfect, hassle free tan for your next show, or more info; contact Karen on 07711746192 or e-mail karen@theforestgym.co.uk

19-11-2007, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
clarkey Cardio King... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 415	Re: Karen Marillier tanning services at shows Great idea think this will be a big hit with competitors. Great to see you post on the board John.

19-11-2007, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
John Hodgson I lifts weights now and then!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Re: Karen Marillier tanning services at shows Not a problem your welcome. I agree this is a great service which will take a lot of pressure off competitors.

19-11-2007, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
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05-12-2007, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
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07-04-2008, 07:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
pitbull Gym Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 343	Re: Karen Marillier tanning services at shows Let me be the first to congratulate Karreen on a top notch, faultless service.. I haven't got any pics but i'm sure some of me or Littleluke will be posted on UKM just so show the quality of her work, Also thanks to her college who was working with her, whos name i never did find out. Not only did she get the tanning done she also kept track of time and class line up so as i was there munching my food in my own little world (nothing new there then lol) i'd here my name shouted and to get a coat of tan or sheen applied.... Which standing there legs spread arms against the wall being rubbed down by two females was an experieance all by itself !! Well nothing more i can add other then any guy/gal competeing this year and if Karren happens to be working at that show i 100% advise you to use her.. Hassle free tanning, couldn't ask for more on a day which we all know is anything but hassle free. S

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