EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 15 MIN
Episode 2: The Rise of the “Glow-Up” Obsession
from Burnt Truths
Step into the glowing blue booths of the 2000s. From mall salons to reality TV, we explore the founding story of tanning beds, how they became a pop culture phenomenon, and why the glow was never just skin deep. Plus, hear firsthand from an ex–tanning bed user about how these habits form and how hard they can be to break. Featuring insights from Leah Adams (@theleahalexis), a melanoma survivor, skin cancer educator, and marathon runner. This is Burnt Truths: Uncovering the shady side of getting sun-kissed.Sources & Further ReadingRefinery29 — These 2007 Beauty Trends Are Back & Better Than BeforeNIH — Lifetime History of Indoor Tanning in Young PeopleIMDb — Laguna Beach: The Real Orange CountyCosmedico — Sunbed Inventor Friedrich Wolff DeceasedWolff System — HistoryYouTube — Official Throwback Clip | Jersey Shore | MTVTropical Sunsations Tanning — What is High-Pressure Tanning
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Step into the glowing blue booths of the 2000s. From mall salons to reality TV, we explore the founding story of tanning beds, how they became a pop culture phenomenon, and why the glow was never just skin deep. Plus, hear firsthand from an ex–tanning bed user about how these habits form and how hard they can be to break. Featuring insights from Leah Adams (@theleahalexis), a melanoma survivor, skin cancer educator, and marathon runner. This is Burnt Truths: Uncovering the shady s...
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