Meet Mary Elizabeth Perkins | Spray Tan Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Mary Elizabeth Perkins and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mary Elizabeth, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I was diagnosed with skin cancer in my early twenties. Since then I have been very conscious about the amount of sun exposure I get and the types of skin products I use. My business started 11 years ago (in my garage!) when looking for a solution for a beautiful tan without having the damage of sun exposure. Over these years, I have enjoyed working with some wonderfully loyal friends and family who are now my routine clients. I am now excited to have grown my business by offering my services to my community.

What should our readers know about your business?
Shaded by ME tanning solutions are all-natural, free of parabens, and vitamin enriched. No orange tones, odors, or sticky feeling! I offer medium to dark alternatives to suit your tanning preferences. Our Signature Shade treatment suits all skin tones. Every spray tan focuses on accentuating your curves with our custom body contouring while focusing on creating a tan that achieves your ideal color. Our natural, 100% vegan formulation leaves no sticky residue or mess. The solution develops and fades evenly and glows naturally of that just off the beach color.

I am so proud that my clients allow me to be a part of their weekend getaways, special events, or even just some well-deserved self-care. I currently offer services in my own home but am also happy to come to you.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I am thankful for my dear friend, Dana Doss of Doss Design and Co, who encouraged me to start my own business. She has been with me every step of the way and built me a flawless website that made booking so easy for this working mother of three.

My Clients! I couldn’t do this without them! The positive uplifting feedback they give me each and every week makes me love what I do. Whether it be for their weekly beauty routine or special occasion, I am so thankful that they trust me with their tanning needs.

Website: https://www.shadedbyme.com/

Instagram: @shadedbyme_athens

Image Credits
Heather Crouse Photography heathercrousephotos.com