Do you like to get DIIRRTTYY??

So do we! Cali Color will have a booth set up at the Mud Run May 19th in Ventura, CA!!!
Hope to see you there!!!
Happy Easter Weekend!

-Cali Color Spray Tanning
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But I need a tan too!

This last Friday Cali Color Spray Tanning went out to Cisco's in Westlake to promote along side the Miss Ca Pageant. I was very excited and wanted to look my best. Of course that includes being tanned.. The whole 2 1/2 weeks prior to Fridays event thought I was just so busy! Which is great, but not for my tan.. I was still tanned, but I like to be 2 shades away from Jersey Shore dark. Anyway Patrick, who normally tans me was up in Santa Barbara and Jessica is still in training. What is a girl to do?!
So that is when I remembered a tan mitt I received with the tan extender inventory.

Amber Sun Norvell sunless mitt. I had never used one, but on my way out of the salon on Friday I grabbed one. With only three hours until the event started I was getting a little panicky! The instructions were easy. Shower. No lotion. Same prep as for a spray tan. Except this is a little mitt you slip your hand into and rub all over your body.

To my surprise it really worked! (I know, why is the owner of a spray tanning salon encouraging the use of a self tanner?) Well, here is the catch, it only lasts until your shower. So as soon as I got back that night and showered the tan was gone, but it was perfect for the little touch up in between my tanning sessions. I think that this would be great to keep for use in between tans. It doesn't go on very dark, but gives a little boost of color! Good Luck!

P.S.
We will be back out at Cisco's in Westlake this Friday and the next! Hope to see you there!

-Cali Color Spray Tanning
4478 Market Street
Ventura, CA
93035
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Importance of Friendship

The philosopher Aristotle said, “In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. They keep the young out of mischief; they comfort and aid the old in their weakness, and they incite those in the prime of life to noble deeds.” Friendships are vital for wellbeing, but they take time to develop and can’t be artificially created.
- You will go through 396 friends in a lifetime but will have
only 33 at any one time.

-Americans have 9 close friends, not including their relatives.

-A in depth study revealed that people with friends enjoy better health, live longer, are happier and find greater fulfilment in life.

So be a great friend and refer two of your friends to Cali Color Spray Tanning and recieve a free spray tan!

-Cali Color Spray Tanning
4478 Market Street
Ventura, Ca

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Ventura, CA
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What is Dihydroxyacetone? (DHA)

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)  is a simple carbohydrate that is primarily used as an ingredient in sunless tanning products. It is often derived from plant sources such as sugar cane. During the 1920's it was first discovered to dye skin by a German scientist after it was spilled on skin.


In 1950, Eva Wittgenstein at the University of Cincinnati did further research with DHA, painting liquid solutions of it onto her own skin. She was able to consistently reproduce the effect, and noted that DHA did not penetrate beyond the dead skin surface layer. Research then continued on DHA's skin coloring effect in relation to treatment for patients suffering from vitiligo.

The skin browning is non-toxic. DHA reacts chemically with the amino acids in the skin, which are part of the protein containing keratin layer on the skin surface.

Coppertone introduced the first consumer sunless tanning lotion into the marketplace in the 1960s. . This sunless tanner was called "Quick tan" aka "QT". It was sold as an overnight tanning agent, and other companies followed with similar products. Consumers soon tired of this product due to unattractive results such as orange palms, streaking and poor coloration. Because of the QT experience, many people today still associate sunless tanning with fake-looking orange tans.

In the 1970s the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added DHA permanently to their list of approved cosmetic ingredients. DHA does not damage the skin, and is considered a safe skin coloring agent and nutritional supplement.

Questions, Comments, or Concerns?
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Ventura, CA
93003

Spray tans don't HAVE to turn out orange!

 There are so many rumors about spray tanning/sunless tanning turning people orange.... and while sure, I suppose it does turn some people orange. It NEVER will, when applied correctly and using the correct type of sunless tanner. The tricky part is that no one brand of solution will work for everyone. For example and like I have said before, Norvell is great for people who already have a little bit of color, but use that on a very fair girl with red hair, and yes, she will turn orange! Some spray tanning salons only carry one brand! That clearly isn't going to make every customer have a perfect tan! Cali Color Spray Tanning has five different brands of solutions and every brand have varying colors!

 *Alcohol based tanning solutions also tend to dry out skin and typically just have a very orange-y undertone to them. They are, in my opinion best to avoid!

 *Also, don't try to go too dark too fast. Gradually over time and after a few spray tanning sessions you will get darker, but going too dark too fast will turn you orange! Additionally, when the tan starts to fade it will be very brutal.

Contact us you have any questions, comments, or concers
-Cali Color Spray Tanning
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Ventura, CA
93003

Spray Tanning Parties!

The trendy new event in the airbrushing industry:

Spray Tanning Parties!

Here is what it is:

 A group of girls, five at least, get together at your house, hotel, or office and everyone is tanned in one convenient session! It is a perfect way to get ready for a Special Occasion, Swimsuit Competitions, Pre-prom, Bachelorette parties or even to just put a fun twist on girls night in!

How it works:

A Spray Tan tech will arrive at your location and set up a pop up tent. This is where every girl will stand while they are getting tanned to avoid any over spray. It takes about 15-20 minutes per application.
*Most of the Spray Tanning companies I have talked to about this actually offer a free spray to the host (Including Cali Color Spray Tanning) Talk about a fun way to save money!
Feel free to ask any questions!
-Cali Color Spray Tanning
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4478 Market Street
Ventura, CA
93003

Thinking about getting your first spray tan?

A few years ago I decided to get my first spray tan. Little did I know I came completely unprepared and messed my own tan up! It happened to be raining the day I got my first spray tan and I walked out side with out and umbrella. The rain hit my arms and legs and lets just say, I looked like a leopard for a little over a week... So here are a few things I think are important to know before you go!

When you are searching for the salon to go to for your sunless tan, look for a place that offer more than just one brand of solution. Everybody has different skin types. Airbrush tanning is essentially like make-up, one type/brand will not work for everyone. Try to avoid alcohol based solutions, as they tend to turn orange and dry skin out. Drying skin leads to uneven fading.

When you call to book your first spray tan, either with Cali Color Spray Tanning or any other professional airbrushing salon, make sure that it is scheduled for a time when you don't really have too much going on for the next six hours. Yes, you can still go run errands and get all of your stuff done, but you will not want to be wearing tight clothing (like jeans and socks) or being so active that you start to sweat. That might not sound do-able especially when most people have a very busy schedule. But don't worry, most spray tanning salons are open pretty late. It is best to get tanned closer to night time anyway so you can just go to bed and shower in the morning.

Exfoliate, shave, and shower before you go! You shouldn't have any deodorant, perfume, cologne, make-up, lotion, anything! Wear loose fitting clothing and easy to slip into shoes.

At the tanning salon you can typically choose if you want to tan nude or wearing a bathing suit. Do this to your discretion. Some of the bronzers in the solution can dye fabric. A lot of the time though, the salon will offer you disposable undergarments. The reason for the bronzer being in the solution is simply so the spray tan tech can make sure no spots were missed and so you get instant gratification! If you have a special event coming up, like your wedding day, and don't want to risk getting bronzer anywhere there is clear solution that some spray tanning salons carry. If your salon does not carry it, you can either ask them to order it (they will need it again) or you can buy a bottle for yourself and take it to the salon with you.

After the spray tan tech has finished applying the tanning solution, they will either dry you or have you stand in front of a fan. Make sure your tan is completely dry before putting your clothes back on. Always wait to shower 8-10 hours. During this time the Dihydroxyactone (DHA) will be developing. The first shower after a spray tan is a little crazy, it looks like all of your tan is coming off, but again do not worry it is just the bronzer. Remember to moisturize! Moisturizing is the best thing you can do to make your tan last and fade evenly!

Cali Color Spray Tanning Before/After checklist:
Good luck! I hope you will love your results!
-Cali Color Spray Tanning
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93003

Common spray tanning questions answered!

Q: Can I go swimming right after spray tanning?

A: My best advice would be to wait until after the 8-10 hours have passed and after you have taken a shower. A majority of spray tan techs use solution with bronzer in it - it is basically used as a guide because the DHA does not take affect straight away. So when you do first get wet all that "make-up" washes off.

Q- My friend recommended a tanning solution to me. She looks perfectly bronzed... I look like an oompa loompa! What happened?

A- Because we all have different skin types/colors the same solutions don't all work the same for every one. The best thing to do is try a few different solutions and just have the tech apply them lightly and see what works best for you! If the color is ever slightly green though, that means the solution went bad. They have a limited shelf life.

Q- Why is my spray tan is peeling on my chest??

A:Although this is a very rare occurrence, I had this happen to a guy who was a fitness competitor . It is caused by perfumes, which were applied either before, or after the session. And it does not matter if you had a shower and scrubbed before your spray tan. Some perfumes just penetrate skin deeply and will still cause peeling.

Q- Does a professional airbrush tan smell as bad as some of those at home self tanners?

A- While a few of them do it is something that is slowly fading out. The tanning brands I personally use never smell to bad, but even they differ. Norvell, which is always my go to product for olive skin tones, has an okay smell. But the extremely popular million dollar tan smells horrific! It has beautiful color but the smell is just awful! Then of course there is Cali Color Spray Tanning Solution and it smells and looks great!

Q- I have had a bad experience tanning... maybe it just isn't for me?

A- Spray Tanning is for everyone! :) Sometimes a few different things can factor into the way your tan comes out.. Such as if you were tanned in a machine or by a person, ( if a person were they skilled? ) the quality of solution, the condition of your skin when you were tanned. Also make sure you always follow before/after tan rules. You can read them at Calicolorspraytanning.com in the before/after section.

Q- Can I tan naked?

A- That always depends on the spray tech who is applying your tan.

Q- Will the tan come out evenly if I have hair on my arms or legs?

A- Yes, the gun is connected to an air compressor that blows the hair out of the way. Sometimes a few drops will gather on the hair, but remember that is just make up and can be easily patted away.

Q- Is there a way to make sure my tan comes out perfect?

A- Of course! Make sure that you exfoliate and shower before you go to your tanning session. It is also advised to not put on any make-up, deodorant, perfume, lotions, etc.. and then wait the recommended 8-10 hours before showering and moisturize twice daily.

Q- How tanned will I get?

A- Everybody’s skin develops its own individual color. Some people get very tanned while others get just a nice glow. For those people, with repeated sessions, the skin tends to get used to solution, and starts to develop more color.

Q- I got spray tanned and I have streaks just on the back of my legs, why?

A- The bronzer in the solution can gather there. Just let the spray tan tech know, and they can wipe it off and fix any problems.

Q- I got the solution on my hand and have an orange spot... what do I do?

A- Don't worry! This happens to me all the time! All you need to do is put a little bit of baby oil on a washcloth and wipe it away.

Q- Can I have sex after a spray tan?

A- I know, you look flawless and want to show it off! BUT hold on... you don't want to sweat and make any streaks. So wait the 8-10 hours, shower and then go for it!

Q- Is a spray tan safe?

A- Yes, it is FDA approved and if using solution that is DHA based it is made from sugar. All natural.

If you have ANY questions or need more information don't hesitate to ask!

-Cali Color Spray Tanning
www.calicolorspraytanning.com
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(866)559-9723
4478 Market Street #703
Ventura, CA
93003

Spray Tanning: The safe way to tan

Don't want to put your health at risk with the sun's damaging rays, but don't want to miss out on that gorgeous sun-kissed glow? Consider the safe alternative: Sunless Tanning. Start by understanding how sunless tanning products work.

What is a sunless tan?

 Sunless tanning, most commonly known as Spray Tanning or Airbrush Tanning will give your skin a tanned look without exposing it to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
 The active ingredient in most sunless tanning products is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). When applied to the skin, DHA reacts with dead cells in the outermost layer of skin to temporarily darken the skin's appearance. The coloring doesn't wash off, but it gradually fades over 7-10 days.

What is so dangerous about tanning beds?

1- Exposure to tanning beds before age 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 75% but melanoma is not the only risk. Tanning bed users are 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma.

2- Nearly 30 million people use tanning booths a year. 2.3 million of these are teenagers, who are at the  highest risk for skin damage.

3-There is no such thing as a “safe” tan or “base” tan. This does not prevent further skin damage from subsequent sun exposure.

4-Both sunburns and suntans are due to damage to the skin cells that can lead to skin cancer, premature aging and pre-cancerous skin conditions. Skin cancer risk doubles with five or more sunburns in a lifetime, but just one bad sunburn can double the risk of melanoma.

Skin cancer is the number one cancer diagnosis in the United States - more common than all breast, prostate, and lung cancers combined.

                                    Please be safe and do not put yourself at risk.


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