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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.
What is a HVLP Tanning System?
At the tanning salon you’ve probably heard or seen HVLP, but didn’t know what it stood for. HVLP simply means high-volume low-pressure. HVLP airbrush tanning systems have an airbrush that holds high volume sunless tanning solution that is powered by a low-pressure air compressor. A 1/8 hp motor, moisture filter, pressure gauge, and airflow adjustment knob make up the compressor.
Most HVLP airbrush tanning systems use dual action airbrushes. One type is a gravity-feed airbrush that keeps the tanning solution reservoir on the side or top. The second is a suction-feed airbrush that pulls tanning solution upward. Overall, HVLP systems tend to give even, overall coverage.
Mom to the Rescue
This past weekend was Homecoming at my daughter’s high school. Following the big football game, there is a school-wide Homecoming dance. My daughter saved up her own babysitting money to purchase the dress that she wanted; a beautiful purple halter top gown.
Unfortunately, she had some stubborn tan lines from spending the summer outdoors. When she tried on her dress the day before the dance she freaked out when she saw how prominent the tan lines were. Thankfully, I was able to book an appointment for her at a local salon that has a fabulous airbrush tanning system. The technician was able to cover up the tan lines and even out her skin so she looked flawless at the dance.
Ocean Spray Tanning Solution “WOW”
Ocean Spray Tanning Solution has Ingredients such as CoQ10, Collagen, Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid to help diminish wrinkles, bind moisture, strengthen and help repair damaged skin cells from UV rays. Ocean Spray Tanning Solution also ia a Aloe Vera based formula that helps to aid in skin moisturization and preventing dried out skin from spray tanning solutions.
Ocean Spray Tanning Solution uses Organic DHA and other all natural botanicals and will leave your skin with a deep golden bronze tan within hours and it will last. Ocean Spray Tanning Solution applies evenly with no running, streaking or orange color and is a Fast drying formula without feeling sticky after it has been applied. Ocean Spray Tanning Solution uses a fresh scented Citrus Fragrance and is Paraben Free.
Trial and Error
There is no “one blend fits all” when it comes to airbrush tanning solutions. Various skin colors react differently to various amounts of DHA in solutions. It is important to test out different solutions before using them in your salon.
Conduct an experiment using friends of various skin types. Offer them free airbrush tans in exchange for allowing you to use them as guinea pigs. Take photos before and after the tanning session, and then again a few days later so you can see how well the airbrush tanning solution holds up. After your experiment, select the best solutions for use in your salon.
Why is My Tan Blotchy?
Who doesn’t love the feeling of coming out of a spray tanning salon with a perfectly even golden glow? Unfortunately, that feeling can be ruined when a seemingly perfect tan begins to fade in a blotchy pattern. What are the reasons a tan becomes blotchy?
One culprit can be getting a spray tan over an existing tan. Airbrush tanning solution cannot properly react with the skin if there is an existing tan in the way. Another cause of a blotchy tan can be using too deep of a color. Skin cells die and shed at different times, so if the applied color is too far away from the natural skin tone then as skin sloughs off it will look patchy.
Getting Vacation Ready
I live in the Pacific Northwest and even though it’s now mid-July we’re still experiencing what I consider to be spring weather. Most days it’s been slightly breezy and in the 60s – far better than the sweltering 90 plus degrees weather other parts of the country have been experiencing. The cooler weather has kept me in jeans and light sweatshirts thus far, which would be fine except that I’m going to the Southwest on vacation next week.
The weather down south is far hotter and more humid than it is here. I’ve neglected tanning since I’ve been so covered up, so I needed to find a quick solution. Fortunately, I got a great spray tan salon recommendation from a friend. I explained to the technician the color I wanted and she adjusted the DHA levels in the spray tanning solution accordingly. Now that I’ve got a natural looking glow, I’m truly ready for vacation.
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.
How Sunless Tan Solution Works
Have you ever wondered what makes sunless tan solution so effective? The answer lies in the active ingredient called dihydroxyacetone (DHA). Often, DHA is derived from sugar cane and beets.
DHA binds with proteins on the top layer of the skin and goes through a chemical reaction akin to browning bread, which is where the tan comes from. DHA itself has a more yellow or orange hue than a normal tan, so over the years additives have been incorporated into sunless tan solution to give a more natural glow. A sunless tan fades in approximately two weeks precisely because DHA only binds with the top layer of skin which is constantly renewing itself, unlike deeper layers of skin.
Supplies For Anything
You need supplies for everything. It doesn’t matter you are doing, you need some sort of supplies. For example, if you’re avid biker. Then you’ll need supplies like, a bike, a helmet, water bottle, and riding gear. It can be as simple as going to the beach; you’ll need supplies for that as well. Such as, sunscreen, food, etc.
Tanning is the same. You need to make sure that you have all the supplies that you need. Spray tanning supplies can be anything from a barrier cream made of Vaseline, vitamin e or cocoa butter to stop finger and toe nail discoloration. A shower cap is a good idea. Take a dark towel with you as well. These are the kind of supplies that you will need when you go get your spray tan.