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All therapists seem to have an individual 'secret' technique. Some might buff the skin with a mitt around the wrists and ankles for perfection when they're done, or others may dry you down with an air hose to ensure you're fully dry. All should wipe down the palms of your hands and cleanse your nails for you so you don't leave looking like you've got a bad a-day fag habit.
When you're dry you can get dressed. You should ideally bring loose, dark clothing and nothing that may rub the tan off, like tight ankle boots. Most formulas nowadays aren't too funky-looking before the wash-off, however the guide colour of your tan will probably appear darker than the finished result. Don't freak out! When you go about your day you should pass for looking like you've upped the ante on the bronzer, not like you've been dipped in Ronseal. You may smell a little bit like malty biscuits but it's nothing like as potent as fake tan used to be.
Apply perfume to your clothes, not your skin, if you want to disguise it. As it's your first time it's probably best not to make big plans for the rest of the day — chances are, you'll look totally fine but you may want to go home and hide. You can shower after hours, or less if you have a tan with an 'express' formula that brands like St. Tropez offer. If you're planning on washing it off the next morning it doesn't matter if it's more than 8 hours later, just be prepared for a bit of a mess if you have white bed sheets.
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All spray tan products contain the same active ingredient, but that doesn't mean they all contain the same percentage of it. Generally speaking, the higher the percentage of DHA, the quicker and darker the spray tan will develop, Shaw likens it to medication. Thanks to the chemicals therein, spray tans can be customized by the spray tan artist to accommodate your unique skin and desired result. The best way to find out what percentage of DHA works for you is to talk with your spray tan artist ahead of the actual application, says Shaw.
Aside from having a conversation with the spray tan artist, another way to decipher which DHA percentage is best for you is through good old trial-and-error. This is especially true if you're planning on getting a spray tan before a big event brides beware!
Two weeks is just enough time for a spray tan to develop and subsequently disappear due the skin's natural exfoliation process. Tanning companies add a cosmetic bronzer into the tanning solution. If a consumer doesn't know that DHA is the real tanning ingredient, they'll reach for bronze formulas over clear, since that implies greater efficacy. But Shaw says that it's the cosmetic bronzer that rubs off on your clothes and sheets and leads to a greater potential for streakiness and splotchiness.
Some cosmetic bronzers can stain the skin, so take note of how your skin reacts to a spray tan before booking your next appointment. Spray tans are meant for everyone—no matter your skin tone or preconceived notions. A tan fits everyone," says Shaw. However, it's important to note that a tan certainly isn't necessary for confidence—it's just an option should you want to add a bit of warmth to your existing skin tone.
The first thing you need to do before heading to your spray tan appointment is to exfoliate. This fresh skin is primed and ready to absorb the spray tan solution evenly and deeply. Ditch the razors with the moisturizing strips right before a spray-tan. Those strips have the potential to create a barrier on your skin, which will not allow the self tanner to settle properly and therefore create streaks. As Bennett knows, showering can also be hazardous: "Nobody wants those pesky black dots on your legs.
This happens due to your follicles opening and the bronzer settles in there to create the black dots for about a week. If you must shower before I suggest a cold water rinse only. A spray-tan salon is a judgment-free zone, but if going fully nude sounds a tad scary, you can wear a bathing suit or underwear.
After a spray tan, remain in loose-fitting clothing this gives the solution access to oxygen, which is needed for the tan to develop. Depending on what percentage of DHA is used, you should shower somewhere between six to eight hours after and use soap.
Believe it not, some people avoid it altogether after a spray tan, which is simply not necessary—Shaw likes Dr. Bronner's due to its natural and effective formula. DHA is absorbed into your top layer of skin cells and causes a chemical reaction that makes them darken. This coloration process is completely harmless and DHA has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for external use. There are two types of spray tans you can choose from.
You can buy spray tan bottles for self-application or you can go to a spray tan salon. In a spray tan salon, you strip down in a special booth and the tanning solution is applied to your body in a fine mist.
This technique is performed by a specially-trained technician who uses a compressor and an airbrush to apply tanning spray evenly all over your body. An airbrush tan typically lasts between 4 and 10 days. Is a spray tan salon better than a self-tanner? Better might not be the best word, but visiting a spray tanning salon is certainly easier than applying a self-tanner. When it comes to do-it-yourself tanning, it can be very difficult to apply your tanning product evenly all over your body, especially in those hard-to-reach areas.
Using spray tan salons can be helpful because you will have an experienced assistant to help you with the spray tan booth and make sure that your color is applied without leaving streaks, blotches or tan lines. Using a spray tan salon may also be faster. Most spray booths have a second application time, so you could very well be in and out of the salon in about 5 minutes. Airbrushing is a bit more extensive and takes about 25 minutes.
Similarly, if you are using self-tanner, you will want to set aside about 30 minutes to ensure that you can take your time applying an even coat all over your body without feeling rushed. How long does a spray tan last? Only your top layer of skin cells receive color; these skin cells are already dead, which means it is only a matter of time before they slough off. After about 5 to 7 days, nearly all of these cells will be gone and you will return to your normal color.
How should I prepare for a spray tan? There are two big must-do spray tan tips that you should follow before you spray tan: Exfoliate and moisturize.
The night before you spray tan, take a good exfoliant and loofah sponge with you into the shower and scrub off all those dead skin cells. Spray tan only colors your outermost layer of skin, so why waste your tan on skin cells that are about to slough off? Scrubbing down to that new layer of skin will help ensure that your color lasts for a full 5 to 7 days.
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