To Prep Spray, or Not to Prep Spray

Many spray tanning techs mist their clients with a pH balancing prep spray before spraying them with spray tanning solutions.  Does using pH spray really make a difference in the quality of their sunless tan?

PH balancing prep sprays help to lower the pH levels in your skin.  This helps you to develop more brown tones from the DHA spray tanning solutions.  pH balancing prep sprays also moisturize and mildly exfoliate your skin!

Barrier Cream

Using DHA barrier cream is a great way to keep spray tan solutions from building up on your clients!  It works great for the nail beds, elbows, ankles, or anywhere your spray tanning clients may have dry skin!

You simply apply a thin layer of barrier cream anywhere you do not want to spray tan solutions to develop heavily.  Putting a slightly thicker layer of barrier cream on the nails, palms of the hands, and toe nails will keep solutions from developing there at all!! Simply wipe off barrier cream from clients palms and nails with a damp cloth after their spray tanning session!

Tan in a Can!

Kahuna Bay Bronze Sunless Tanning Spray is a great spray tanning solution, in a convenient spray can! This product is great for both self tanning, and sunless spray tan touch ups!

Spray tan cans are super portable! They are a great product to take with you on vacation so you can get a few extra days out of your spray tan! Kahuna Bay Bronze Sunless Tanning Spray has gorgeous color, and smells great!

DHA Booster Drops

Do some of your regular sunless tanning clients desire to be darker than your spray tan solution is allowing them to be?  You should check out DHA booster drops!

DHA boosting drops are made from all natural ecocert DHA.  You simply add a few drops into your solution cup, along with your favorite spray tan solution.  This will increase the percentage of DHA in your solution, allowing your client to get even darker!  DHA booster drops work best in solutions that already have a high percentage of DHA.

Spray Tan Disposables

It's a great idea to have disposable undergarments available for your spray tanning clients!  They are great for people who are worried about spray tan ruining their bikini, or those who want minimal tan lines, while not being completely in the nude.

We offer many different types of disposable undergarments.  There are great spray tanning safety products available for all your clients.  Men and Women alike!

Spray Tanning and Tattoos

Can you get a spray tan if you have tattoos?  Absolutely!  Spray tanning solutions may temporarily darken colors in tattoos, but this darkness goes away. 

The DHA in spray tanning solutions only effects the outermost layer of your skin.  Tattoos go many layers deeper.  If you are bothered by the temporary darkness you can use a small amount of barrier cream to cover your tattoo.  Be sure not to get the barrier cream anywhere you want your tan to take!

Spray Tan Phone Consultation

Have lots of questions about spray tanning?  Our 45 min spray tan training certification phone consultation is for you!

You will have 45 minuets to ask our professional spray tan trainers anything under the sun!  We can help you set up your HVLP equipment and gun,  and give you tips on proper spray tanning techniques.  Even give you tips on how to market yourself and sell retail products to customers!

Touch Up Spray & Face Extender

My face is always what fades first after a spray tanning session.  That's why I always have a bottle of Kahuna Bay Touch Up Spray and Face Extender on hand. 

This product adds just the right amount of color to my face, keeping it as bronze as the rest of me.  It's also great for the hands, feet, or anywhere you need a little fix!  It has both instant bronzers and a spray tanning solution, so you have that initial glow, as well as the DHA tan! Smells great too, and is gentle on the face!

Kahari Rapid Tan

Looking for a great, fast acting spray tan solution, with beautiful color?  Look no further than Kahari Rapid Tan!! Kahari Rapid Tan is a great 2-4 hour solution, that has the same beautiful bronze tones you can expect from Kahuna Bay Tan.

Simply shower after 3 hours for a light tan, 4-5 hours for a medium tan, and 6-7 hours for a dark tan.  This spray tan solution is great for people who simply just don't have the time to wait before showering. It's also great for unexpected events, that you want to look great for!

Fuji Spray Tanning HVLP Systems

Mobile spray tanning techs will love the Fuji Spray Tanning HVLP Systems!  These units are super light weight and durable.  Even the house is ultra light weight, great for those who's arms start to get tired mid spray tan.  Fuji Spray Tanning Systems are also super quiet, even the mini units are twice as quiet as standard turbines!

Fuji Spray Tanning guns are non bleeding.  This means air only comes out of the gun when the trigger is pulled back!  This feature reduces the chance of any dust partials being blown around the spray area, and of spray tanning solution leaking from the gun. This is a great spray tanning system, with a great gun, for a great price!

Sunless Tanning Benefits

Most people are already aware that UV tanning is not great for your skin. There are many other benefits of sunless tanning other than this!  Here are a few benefits you may not have thought of.

• It's a lot easier to stay tan year round!  Weather does not effect the outcome of your spray tan.  Even when the sun is hiding, you can have glowing skin! 
• Sunless tanning is faster than UV tanning.  You have to build up your UV tan and this can take weeks!  With spray tanning you can have beautiful bronze skin, almost instantly.
• Spray tans can help cover up freckles and blemishes. High quality spray tan solutions will really even out your skin tone. 
• Sunless tanning solutions often contain additional ingredients that help to moisturize your skin.  Many products also contain anti-aging ingredients!

Spray Tan Protective Wear

It is a great idea to have spray tanning protective wear available to both your spray tanning techs and clients.  We offer a variety of products great for spray tan safety.

Eye protection glasses, gloves, and disposable masks are great for all of you spray tan technicians.  They will help ensure spray tanning solution is not breathed in, or over sprayed into the eyes. Disposable undergarments, disposable eye protection, and nose filters are great for your clients.  It will help them feel safe and comfortable with spray tanning, along with adding a very smart and professional aspect to your business.

DHA Smell?

We always hear horror stories about DHA spray tan solutions smelling horribly.  This smell is a natural reaction the DHA has with your skin.

Kahuna Bay products have a DHA neutralizer that dramatically lessens the scent reaction with your skin.  There is little to no smell at all!  Kahuna Bay spray tan solutions are also available in a variety of wonderful scents!

Remember Your Sunscreen!

Spray tan solution will not protect you from the sun so it is always important to wear your sunscreen!  SPF 15 is great for every day activity, but you should wear something with a higher SPF if you plan on spending a lot of time outdoors.

Waterproof sunscreen will actually help keep your spray tan in tact when you are swimming or hanging out at the beach. It takes about 1 oz, or one shot glass full of sunscreen to sufficiently cover and protect your entire body.

Spray Tan Solution Guidline

Sometimes it can be a little tricky to know what solutions to use. This is a simple guideline to help you choose which spray tan solutions work best with different skin tones.  SKIN TYPE COMMON PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS RECOMMENDED SPRAY TAN SOLUTIONS Type I Extremely sensitive to sun. Often light haired, fair skinned with freckles. Usually sunburns easily. Not likely to tan. ·          Original   Type II Very sensitive to sun. Often fair skinned and blue or light colored eyes. Usually sunburns easily. Able to achieve light tan. ·                 Original or Dark     Type III Sensitive to sun. Most Caucasians fit into this category. Sometimes sunburns. Achieves medium tan. ·          Dark       Type IV Moderately sensitive to sun. Often of Mediterranean, Hispanic or Asian descent. Sunburns a little. Usually tans well. ·                      Double Dark         *Booster Drops could be added to Darken Solution. ·         *Please remember, choosing a high DHA% thinking you will be darker does not always work. *Off color development (orange),rapid and uneven fading can result. If you still have questions, contact us for expert advice.

Sunless Tanning Attire

You have many options on what to wear during your spray tanning session.  Many people choose to wear tube top bikinis, or thong underwear, while others go in the nude.  What you wear during is completely up to you and what you are comfortable with.  Your sunless tanning professional may also have disposable undergarments available for you to use.  Spray tan solution will not wash out of everything, but it tends to wash out of cottons and swimwear fairly easy. 

You should have loose fitting dark clothing to wear home from your spray tanning appointment.  Easy to wash cottons are best.  Avoid wearing jeans or any material that will excessively rub against your skin. You don't want to risk rubbing away your fresh spray tan!

Spray Tan Solution Storage Answers!

How do I store my spray tan solution?

-  Spray tan solution is actually really easy to store!  You want to keep your solutions in a cool, dry room out of direct light. This room should always be below 75°F.

Is there anything I need to do to my spray tan solution before spraying it?

- You should always blend your spray tan solution well.  You do not want to shake it as this could cause the sunless solution to bubble up.  Blend it as you would paint, holding the bottle in your hand rolling your wrist so the solution spins in the bottle. 

How long is spray tan solution good for?

-  Most standard spray tanning solutions have a shelf life of about 6 months.

My spray tan solution looks green?!

- This happens when a spray tanning solution goes bad or gets over heated.  The temporary bronzers become off colored.  Accidentally sprayed someone green?  Don't worry!  This color is just temporary and will wash off after showering.