Archive for the ‘Airbrush Tanning Equipment’ Category
Marketing Sunscreen
As a successful spray tan business operator I’ve learned to make money off of selling product. While I do make most of my profit off of spray tan sessions, selling moisturizers and tan extenders has proven extremely beneficial to my bottom line. One product you might be surprised that I sell is sunscreen.
Yes, you read that correctly, sunscreen. I frequently remind my clients that a spray tan does not protect them from damaging UV light. They still need to wear sunscreen when they’re sporting their sun kissed looks out of doors. With so many women more conscious about the health of their skin, tinted sunscreen has become one of my top sellers!
Leasing Tanning Equipment
We’ve often discussed how to go about opening your own spray tanning business. Here’s a tip to cut down on your initial overhead: rent instead of buying. Ideally, you should buy your own equipment, but if money is tight, then renting is a good option.
Put in an application with an airbrush tanning equipment rental company. They’ll check your credit history and your business to make sure you’ll be able to keep up with monthly payments. If you’re approved, the proper equipment will be delivered to your store. You may even find that the company periodically updates its inventory, which is nice because then you have access to the latest and greatest tanning technology.
Purchasing Airbrush Tanning Equipment
Do you find yourself spending hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars a year on spray tans and spray tan maintenance? If so, then it may be worthwhile to purchase your own airbrush tanning equipment to use at home. By administering the tan yourself you save yourself the cost of going to the salon every few weeks.
Do a little bit of research to see what type of airbrush tanning equipment you feel comfortable operating by yourself. Typically people feel most comfortable with a spray tan compressor. Once you have a system you like, you will need to purchase tanning solution and cleaning solution (to keep your equipment hygienic).
Buy a Spray Tan Tent with quality
Spray Tan Tents are not all the same, some will look the same but they are not in quality! Pop up spray tanning tents will come in a variety of looks colors and prices. We have tested many on the sunless spray tanning market and have found you want good border wires better fabric and a nice long handle shoulder strap bag to keep your spray tanning tent in.
A spray tan tent can be used in a home or in a salon. Most spray tanning tents are used by mobile spray tanning professionals around the world. Professional top quality spray tanning tents can be found on line at sites like www.SprayTanTent.com and www.ArtesianTan.com for less than you would think!
Keep It Hygienic
Congratulations! You have a successful tanning salon. If this is true, you’ve successfully learned the proper spray tanning techniques, as well as how to properly market your salon. That being said, there is one major roadblock to continued success: cleanliness.
You must clean out your spray tanning booths and keep your spray tanning supplies clean, too. While some booths have self-cleaners, it is still a good idea to clean out the booths and filters by hand. Even one unhygienic experience by a customer could be the end of your business, so remember to always keep it clean!
Purchasing Airbrush Tanning Solution
Do you know what to look for when it comes to spray tanning solution? If not, read on. For starters, you need to know that the depth of color depends largely on the percent of Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) used in the solution; more DHA equals a darker tan. Also note that bronzer is often included in tanning solution to give immediate color as DHA takes time to develop. The bronzer will wash off and may not reflect the final color.
There are also different base formulas that can be broken down into three basic categories. The first is oil-based that has a thick consistency that takes a while to dry, but has the benefit of attracting moisture to the skin. Water-based formulas have a naturally thinner solution, so other elements like aloe are added in as thickening. Quick dry tanning solution contains high alcohol content and a thin consistency. It’s important to think of how your skin reacts to oil, water, and various chemicals when deciding what tanning solution to purchase.
Tanning At Home
I mentioned in my last post that I tried airbrush tanning on myself. I’m sure that some people are wondering how I pulled off such a feat. The truth is that I had a little help from friends.
Using the airbrush tanning system was relatively easy on my arms, legs, stomach, neck and face. My back, unsurprisingly, was a bit of a challenge. After trying to contort my arms to reach around, I realized that I would not be able to hold the sprayer far enough back to get an even, non-blotchy coat. Thankfully, my friend stepped in and sprayed my back for me, and did a pretty good job with contouring.
At-Home Tanning
For the 4th of July this year I celebrated America’s independence by attending an outdoor concert. The weather was gorgeous- 70 degrees with a slight breeze and sunny. As I was sprawled out on the grass listening to the performance, I couldn’t help but notice that I was the whitest person in the audience.
Every other person in the audience was sporting a healthy summer glow except for me. I don’t tan naturally, plus I hate the idea of baking in the sun, so I decided to go for a fake tan. On the recommendations of some friends, I bought airbrush tanning equipment and gave myself an at-home tan. For my first go it turned out pretty well, but I’ll probably go to a professional before I head out on my week-long beach vacation.
Investing in Airbrush Tanning Supplies
Tanning is not a mere fad; the tanning industry has been doing quite well for itself, as more and more people desire a summery tan year round. When breaking into the airbrush tanning business there are many upfront costs. Primarily, you will want to invest in a quality set of airbrush tanning supplies.
Experts suggest that rather than buying each item individually, an airbrush entrepreneur should purchase airbrush tanning supply sets. It saves a little bit of money overall. Investing in high quality airbrush tanning supplies is a wise move as higher quality supplies tend to last longer than the cheaply made supplies that clog or break easily. Tanning solutions tend to last only nine months, depending on the brand, but without proper storage can be rendered useless. Be sure to read the storage instructions before use and perhaps utilize the trick of keeping tanning solutions in the refrigerator between uses.
What Do You Know About Airbrush Tanning?
So what exactly do you know about airbrush tanning? Most people know it’s a type of spray tan mist that’s a much safer alternative to traditional sun tanning, but to get into specifics a little more in depth, airbrush tanning uses an air compressor and air brush to spray a fine-mist tanning solution on the client’s body.
The airbrush tanning equipment, combined withpremium solution, delivers a flawless spray tan that takes about 10 minutes to apply. The actually tan itself, however, can take up to 12 hours to fully develop its rich caramel coloring. A spray tan usually lasts from seven to 10 days for the average person, depending on skin type and maintenance. You can keep your tan looking fabulous with specialty moisturizing lotion that should be applied twice a day starting the day after your spray tan.