Hello All,

Just thought I would share with you a video I found that discusses some tips and advice on getting a spray tan for newbies.

In the video Shez covers:

• What to ask a spray tan therapist before getting a spray tan
• Whether to use a spray tanning booth or therapist and why
• Some basic tips on preparing your self for a spray tan
• What to wear after getting a spray tan
• What to do after getting a spray tan
• And how to keep your spray tan looking good

Most of the points I agree with except for where the video talks about applying the barrier cream and that Shez feels that this is a sign of an inexperienced therapist.

I actually think this can be completely the opposite.

I have always judged whether to apply a barrier cream based on my clients skin. If my client shows signs of really dry skin in certain areas then I will get them to apply a barrier cream. Doing this allows for a more even tan as it develops.

If the solution is applied in the dry areas then these areas will look a lot darker. Applying the barrier cream minimally will help even the tan out.

The older the persons skin, the more chance a barrier cream will be needed for ankles, elbows & knees etc.

This is not a sign of an inexperienced therapist.

However if they get you to lather the cream on all over the place then yes that is a sign of an inexperienced therapist or spray tan technician.

Barrier cream only needs to be applied minimally over dry areas plus the cream can be applied to the tips of your nails to avoid staining.

I often don’t get my clients to apply barrier cream to the palms of their hands, however I do sometimes get them to apply it to the soles of their feet. This is because as the client is turning they can stand on over spray and therefore tan their feet.

Some salons use sticky feet on their clients to help avoid the staining of the feet. I just get my clients to stand on a towel and move the towel as they turn. This way the floor stays clean too!

There are some great basic tips on the video so enjoy.

It goes for about 8 1/2 minutes.





I hope you enjoyed the video.

If you want to watch some more videos I have selected you can subscribe to my youtube channel “Spray Tanning Tips On Youtube”

I have already favored quite a few I have found so far that I will be posting here soon.

Until next time…….

Happy Spray Tanning!

Cheers

Jacinta

P.S If you have any questions on spray tanning leave a comment here or send me an email via my contact page. “Got A Question”

P.S If you are interested in learning how to spray tan then check out my manual “Spray Tanning Success”