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Are you one of those Dancing With The Stars fanatics that has been dying to know how to get a picture-perfect tan like seasoned veteran dancer Kym Johnson? Summer is officially in the air and there is no better time to acheive that perfect healthy glow. Read on as Emmy award-winning chief makeup artist Melanie Mills of Dancing With The Stars breaks down how those spinning beauties achieve such flawless, golden looks.

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While Giles Marini secured his lead last night on Dancing With The Stars with a score of 27 (an uncanny three 9’s!), show newcomer Melissa Rycroft also made her way into the spotlight with a sensational performance that judge Carrie Ann Inaba called “Slammin’!” But Melissa didn’t only dance like a super star - she also looked like one!

Dying to know how you can achieve Melissa’s breathtaking look? Appease your fans with a flawless golden tan! Turn to St. Tropez Every Day Body Moisturizer like chief make-up artist Melanie Mills does to help the stars achieve a healthy glow. Apply eye shadow from Urban Cowboy to get soft smokey eyes that can’t be ignored. Finally, finish with high-gloss tinted lipglass from MAC Cosmetics to get sexy kissable lips.

Now that’s a look that’s worthy of a perfect 10!

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Are you one of those Dancing With The Stars fanatics that has been dying to know how to get a picture-perfect tan like seasoned veteran dancer Kym Johnson? A lot certainly happens in front of the camera, but a whole lot more goes on behind the scenes in the makeup room. And, recently, we had the chance to catch up with the show’s Emmy award-winning chief makeup artist Melanie Mills to find out how, exactly, those spinning beauties achieve such flawless, golden looks.

SeenON!: Dancers Kym Johnson and Brooke Burke definitely stood out on the show. How did Kym get such a flawless tan and Brooke a natural glow?

Melanie: For Kym, we used layers of spray tan mix as well as St. Tropez’s line of self-tanners. It’s a line that’s used in many high-end hotels. Guerlain bronzers are also applied to the shoulders and clavicals. On Brooke, we used St. Tropez’s loose powder bronzer in addition to the self-tanners to help her achieve that healthy natural glow.

SO!: We understand that you also have your own solution called “Mel’s Mix” that’s used on the contestants. How is it different from St. Tropez and is it available to the public?

M: “Mel’s Mix” is what really gave the dancers that iridescent glow. It’s a cosmetic shimmer glow - not a self-tanner. I’m working with St. Tropez right now to sell the product in their line.

SO!: That’s great news! So maybe fans of the show will finally be able to look like the stars?

M: People should know that we spend up to five hours making these already beautiful people even more beautiful. But they can certainly achieve a beautiful color with the help of these products.

Check back every week for more insider makeup tips from Melanie Mills as we cover the biggest season ever of Dancing With The Stars starting Monday, March 9 at 8/7c!