What is Airbrush Tanning?
What is an airbrush tan?
You deserve to love your skin! Join me in a healthier alternative to tanning. Great, but what exactly is an airbrush tan? It is a beauty treatment in which your body is sprayed with a product containing a liquid product that reacts with the skin to produce an artificial suntan. A fine mist is sprayed onto your body. This mist has an ingredient in it called Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) that interacts with your own skin’s chemistry to turn it bronze.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I prepare properly for my spray tan?
Exfoliating is SO important! It is best to use a loofah or scrub gloves to fully exfoliate, 48 hours prior to your appointment. On the day of your appointment, shower 8 or more hours prior, so your skin has time to cool down. Wear (or bring) loose fitting, dark clothing so you can wear it afterwards.
What do I wear during my session?
This is solely upon your comfort level. I am a true professional and your comfort level is a top priority of mine. Many of my clients are sprayed completely naked. If you do not feel comfortable doing so, you can wear a dark colored bathing suit or underwear.
How long does the appointment take?
Appointments take 20-30 minutes. The process is quick and easy! I will give you time to privately undress/re-dress.
How long should I wait before I shower?
It is best to wait 8 to 12 hours before showering. The products I use are designed to stop developing after that. It is completely safe to shower the next morning.
How long will my tan last?
With a normal shower schedule (once a day) your tan can last 5 to 8 days. Staying hydrated and moisturized will help extend your tan! Please know that full submersion into water, like bathing or swimming pools/hot tubs can cause your spray tan to fade faster.
If I am fair skinned, will I look “orange”?
Every solution I use is eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, fragrance free, alcohol free and oil free. You’ll leave my SHElon with a “just off the beach look”. I customize your tan as my clients vary from fair to dark.
Does a spray tan contain SPF and will it protect me from the sun?
Although you may appear to be bronzed and protected, your spray tan will NOT protect you from the sun. You are just as susceptible to burning as you normally would. Please continue to wear sunscreen when laying out in direct sunlight.
Is sunless tanning safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
I request my clients that are expecting to ask their physician for approval first. Breastfeeding moms, please wear a dark colored bra or bathing suit top.
Why does it become “patchy or scaly” looking after awhile?
As your skin goes through its natural exfoliating process , the dead skin cells begin to shed. Some cells shed at a faster rate, causing the bronzed effect to shed as well. However, you can prevent this to the best of your ability by moisturizing daily. This has nothing to do with solution I use or how I sprayed you. My clients have told me that the products I use fade naturally.
Can I resume normal activity after getting a sunless spray tan?
While your tan is developing, please stay dry, do not exercise or sweat. Avoid all water activity such as swimming, showering and doing the dishes. Do not apply lotion, perfume, oils or makeup. You may resume all of this after your tan has fully developed and you have showered. Pat dry after all water activity during the duration of your sunless spray tan.