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
www.calicolorspraytanning.com
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(866)559-9723
4478 Market Street #703
Ventura, CA
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
Facebook.com/calicolorspraytanning
(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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