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The art of a perfect spray tan.

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A number of years ago I discovered spray tanning. I loved it so much that I went ahead and set up my own salon in a beautiful little town in Australia called Byron Bay.
I thought it would be really easy, because every spray tan is the same - perfect. Right?


Well, I was in for a surprise.
There is so much more to spray tanning than meets the eye.


I have learned the hard way, that when you are dealing with human skin, there are a lot of variables.

However, with a bit of knowledge you will almost always get a great tan.



Later I gave up my salon, because I discovered joys of working on internet, from home.
But my years in spray tanning business did not go to waste (I am still deeply involved in the industry).
I have heaps of information about all aspects of spray tanning that I thought you might find useful.

Best spray tan guide. 

Spray tan booth, airbrush tan or self tanning products - which way is the best for you?
Pros and cons of each method to help you choose your favorite.
How to get an even spray tan.
Preparation is the key. Skip it and endure streaks and blotches.
Keep your spray tan a long time.
Insider tips on how to get the most of your spray tan, and what to do IF THINGS GO WRONG!

Forget skin cancer - there is a "better" reason to switch from UV to sunless tanning. 

When I had my own salon, most of my clients were in their 20s. When you are that young, you do not really believe in your own mortality, so the idea that you might get skin cancer is not really a deterrent.


However, one day I saw a very real proof of how quickly UV tanning can affect the skin.


Two friends walked into my salon. One deeply tanned brought her very pale friend for a spray tan before a big night out. From what I saw I assumed that the pale one was in her early 20s and the tanned one was around 30.

While the pale one was in the spray tan booth I had a conversation with her friend and discovered that the tanned one was addicted to solarium beds, and has been tanning regularly for 3 years.

To my horror I found out that they were BOTH 22years old.


I never imagined that 3 years of tanning beds could add 10 years to your skin's appearance.
And what is your chance that it might happen to you if you sun or solarium tan regularly, you might ask?


100%


Skin cancer might not seem very real to you, but are you ready to look 10 years older than you are?

Spray tanning hazards. 

Spray tan dangers.
We know that UV tanning is dangerous, but is spray tanning as safe as they say?
Tanning in pregnancy.
What effect will tanning and spray tanning have on your unborn baby? Know the facts, avoid the risks.
The safest self tanner on the market.
Yes, you can have a great tan without any of the consequences - be it radiation or chemicals.
Advantages of sun tanning.
Suntanning is not all bad. VERY controlled suntanning is very beneficial for your health. See this report (you will have to suffer through an ad first since I have not find a way to avoid it).

The products for a great tan. 

Get to know how to use the right products that will give you a great tan and/or enhance your spray tan and save yourself lots of $.
How to choose a self tanning product for your skin.
The product that is great for your friend can make you look orange. Choose the right self tanner for your skin type.
Tan extending products.
OK, so you have your great new spray tan. Learn now how to keep it in a tip top condition for many days with the right products.

My spray tanning blog. 

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Some great links for you to learn more about spray tanning. 

How does a spray tanning booth work? - Have a look at a video of VersaSpa by MagicTan.
New to spray tanning? Here you will see what happens in a spray tan booth and what results you can expect.
Spray tanning myth busters.
What is true about spray tanning and what is not? Some common myths busted!
How to determine your skin type.
Find out your skin type to determine what sunless products to use.

New Guestbook 

LenieLen

I never knew that you can write a whole lens (or website for that matter) about spray tanning. I wasn't really interested, but found myself reading anyway, and learnt a lot.

Posted February 08, 2008

MonicaL

I read everything on this lens and yesterday I went for my first spray tan and I knew more about spray tanning than the owner of the salon! Awesome.

Posted February 08, 2008

When spray tanning is an act of mercy... 

One very brave man with the whitest legs on earth getting spray tanned in a shopping center (!)

Scott's Spray Tan

On Saturday when we were at the shops minding our own business we were approached by a woman working for a shop that was having an open day. They asked if the boys would like a free spray tan. I think the real appeal for the guys (those of you who know them will understand) was that they got to get down to their undies in front of everyone. The spray tan was done out the front of the shop in front of passers by. These were taken on my phone so you will have to excuse any poor quality, and also excuse the voices etc (and strange laughs) in the background coz the format my phone took it in, wouldnt let me edit it out. OH AND HERE'S THE PLUG...... THE SPRAY TAN WAS DONE AT THE NEW SHOP, 'HAIRHOUSE WAREHOUSE' IN TUGGERAH WESTFIELD (NSW AUSTRALIA). I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN THAT IF YOU GO THERE FOR ONE YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO STAND OUTSIDE THE SHOP FOR IT.

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