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Air Brush Sunless Tanning
Air Brush Sunless Tanning
Air Brush Sunless Tanning is the newest craze to hit the indoor tanning industry. The booths that apply DHA solution can cost
up to $55,000. An economical alternative is to apply the same solution used in the expensive booths with an airbrush spray. The airbrush,
compressor and all the accessories including 3 gallons of DHA solution can be purchased for $695. It takes about 2 oz.'s of solution to spray
one person. That is enough solution for roughly 120 applications. Most salons are charging around $25-$35 to apply the solution. It takes about
5 to 7 minutes per application once you get the hang of it. This is a turnkey package that has everything you need and it's 100% guaranteed.
To apply you simply follow the directions that come with the airbrush, practice on a few friends and you should be ready to start selling
this service to your customers. You will find that many of your existing tanners will use this to augment their regular tanning schedules and
you can now offer a tanning alternative to people that have an aversion to UV based tanning of any kind. You should also be able to sell more skin
care products (moisturizers, exfoliators etc.) when you have a customer base for this service built up.
The DHA solution comes in both clear and tinted formulas. The tinted solution gives the client that instant tan effect and makes it easier
to apply the solution evenly. Full color is produced within 24 hours after application. They should not shower, take a bath or do anything that causes them to sweat for a minimum of 8 hours after application.
Before you tan:
24 hours prior to application have your customer use an exfoliating scrub such as our Platinum Series Exfoliating Gel. Shave or wax legs.
Make up should be removed. Do not moisturize the morning of the application. Moisturizer will inhibit the ability of the mist to soak in
properly. Wear old dark colored undergarments to be sprayed in. DHA solution will completely wash out of cotton. It will not wash out of
synthetic, leather or suede.
After you tan:
Blow dry your body until the solution is absorbed and dry. (About 5 minutes) Wear loose fitting clothing. We recommend dark colored cotton
clothing until the initial shower. Do not work out for at least 8 hours after application. Sweat can cause a natural reaction that results in
poor color and uneven tanning. Using our bronzing moisturizer daily between sessions will improve the longevity of the airbrush tan.
How does the D.H.A. solution make your skin tan?
The D.H.A. solution causes the proteins in the outside layer of your skin to react with the oxygen in the air resulting in a bronzing
effect. The best way to understand this can be illustrated in this analogy: When you take a bite out of an apple and set it down the fruit
begins to turn brown after it is exposed to the air for a while. This is a very similar chemical reaction to what takes place with the D.H.A.
and your skin after an airbrush session. So you can see that you are not applying a dye or color to your skin but rather creating a situation
where your skin develops a beautiful natural bronze color on it's own through a natural chemical enhancement.
Air Brush Sunless Tanning F.A.Q.
1. What is the air-brushed sunless tanning process?
The air-brushed sunless tanning process uses an ingredient called dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to react with the skins amino acids. The reaction is like that of the sun, but is not damaging to the skin. The process results in a golden tan appearance that can last up to 10 days. It is a healthy safe way to tan. This new process appeals to both people who already like tanning beds and those who don't.
2. What kind of results can I expect?
The same results that get from lying in a tanning bed or exposing yourself to the sun. Even though there is no skin damage from overexposure when you use the air-brushed sunless tanning process, with overexposure you could see a possible orange distortion instead of the bronze we are trying to achieve. The darker you tan naturally the darker you will become with the air-brushed sunless tanning process.
3. How long will this last?
This really depends on several factors. The air-brushed sunless tanning process only affects the epidermis layer of skin. Since cells are constantly being naturally discarded is recommended that you exfoliate with some type of scrub before you have the DHA solution applied. Just like with a UV generated tan, using a good moisturizer will prolong the life of your tan. Results can still be seen up to 10 days after application.
4. What are the challenges associated with the air-brushed sunless tanning process?
If you have used a self tanner from the drug store then you know some of the problems associated with the process: orange color, streaking, blotches, and tanned palms etc. The air-brushed sunless tanning process virtually eliminates most problems associated with self tanning. After being sprayed you need to avoid perspiration and don't shower for at least 4 hours.
5. What size room do I need?
Six by six seems to be enough space for most salons. You will need an exhaust fan and a couple of fans or a blow dryer to dry the client after application.
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