Pop Up Spray Tan Tent

If you are going mobile with your spray tanning business, you simply must have a pop up spray tanning tent! They instantly create the perfect space for spray tanning.  You'll never leave a trace of over spray in your clients home!

A pop up spray tanning tent pops up easily and folds down into a compact size perfect for traveling! They are super easy to clean as well.  All you have to do is take a damp rag and wipe down the walls of the tent.  You can even spray tan your client, fold up your tent, and clean it when you get home!

Perfect Spray Tan Prep

What you do before your spray tan can be what makes the difference between an alright spray tan, and a fabulous spray tan! It's so important to prepare your skin for a sunless tan, that way the spray tanning solution can work properly.

Spray tanning solution only effects the top dead layer of your skin. Because of this good exfoliation is a huge factor in the result of your spray tan. You want a fresh, clean canvas for the solution to take to.  This will ensure a flawless, even fading sunless tan. It is also important to shave before your sunless tanning session.  Shaving after can cause your tan to fade faster.  When you go in for your spray tan, do not have any moisturizers, deodorant, or makeup on your skin.  These kinds of products can block the spray tan solution from absorbing. 

Spray Tan After Care

With proper after care, you can get at least 10 days out of your sunless tan! Caring for your spray tan is super easy, and actually will improve your skin. Here's a few steps on how to care for your sunless glow!

First of all, avoid chlorine pools.  Chlorine will strip your sunless tan, causing it to fade at a much more rapid pace.  Moisturize at least twice a day. Keeping your skin moisturized will cause it to stay more supple, thus causing your skin to slough off slower.  Using a moisturizer that contains DHA every other day will help to add a bit of color, keeping your spray tan even, and fresh looking. Avoid products with mineral oils, petroleum, and waxes.  These can actually dry out your skin, and fade your tan!

The Importance of Exfoliation

The best thing you can do to get a perfect spray tan is to exfoliate super well!  Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, revealing soft, smooth, fresh skin.  This is the perfect canvas for an even sunless tan, regardless of what kind of sunless tanning products you are using!

When you exfoliate before using sunless tanning products, you want to make sure you use an exfoliant that is oil free.  Some products that are too oily can leave behind a film on your skin, and actually barricade it from the spray tanning solution! You want to exfoliate before your sunless tan, and then not again until you are ready to start removing it.

Spray Tan Developing Time

If you love the idea of spray tanning, but are looking for a sunless tanning solution that develops faster, you will love Kahari Rapid Tan!  It has all the great benefits of some of our most popular spray tanning solutions, but develops in half the time!

No more trying to schedule your sunless tan early enough to shower for your event.  Three hours and you have a beautiful spray tan!  One of the best things about Kahari Rapid Tan spray tanning solution is that you can choose how dark you want to be by how long you wear it!

Spray Tans and Light Complexions

Some people simply can not tan in the sun!  If you are one of these very light complected people, chances are you have tried, and just ended up with freckles and sun burn.  The sun may not tan your skin, but you can still get that natural sunless glow via spray tan!

Opt for the lightest shade of spray tanning solution.  If you go too dark, chances are you will look orange and silly not bronze and beautiful.  Once you have your new gorgeous tan skin, be sure to still wear sunblock!  Spray tanning solution won't protect you from the sun, so remember under that layer of glowing skin you still are ultra sensitive to the sun!  Waterproof sunscreens are great, and can actually help keep your spray tan longer when you are swimming or sweating!

Spray Tans Get Darker as They Develop?

Many people don't really realize how a spray tan works!  The color you see when you are first spray tanned, is not the color you will look in the end.  Spray tanning solutions take some time to develop into a week long lasting tan.. but why?

Spray tanning solutions aren't merely some stain or dye that soaks into your skin.  Spray tan solutions actually contain DHA which causes a reaction with the top layer of your skin.  The result of this reaction is gorgeous, glowing, tan colored skin! The color you initially see during your sunless spray tanning session is simply a cosmetic bronzer that is used as a guide for your spray tan tech.

Can I Work Out After My Sunless Tan?

Tons of people ask if it's okay to head to the gym after their custom spray tan.  It's really not a good idea though!  Your sunless tan needs time to develop, and if you get sweaty during that time it can cause the solution to run.  The result is a streaky, uneven spray tan mess.

So when is it okay to work out after your custom spray tan?  About 9-12 hours after you've been sprayed. It's also not a bad idea to shower off the bronzer before you hit the gym, that way you don't have any slightly embarrassing bronzer run off!

Mobile Spray Tan?

So we've all heard of those booths you go get spray tanned in, we've heard of tanning beds, and most of us have even heard about customized airbrush tanning... but what's mobile spray tanning? Essentially, a mobile spray tan, is just a spray tan that can be brought to you!

Mobile spray tanning is the easiest, fastest way to receive a gorgeous sunless glow!  You get a great, customized spray tan, right in the privacy of your own home or any location of your choosing! The spray tanning tech will come to your home with all of her spray tan equipment.  She will even bring a pop up tanning tent to keep spray tan solution from spraying over into your home!

Pamper Yourself!

Admit it, we all need to reward ourselves once in a while!  Weather its for accomplishing a goal, or sticking to our diet, it just feels good to do something nice for yourself! Sometimes we get our hair done, our nails, buy a new purse, or that fancy pair of shoes we've been eying. But what about rewarding yourself with a sunless tan?

A sunless tan is a great reward!  It not only makes you look amazing on the outside, many spray tanning solutions actually nourish your skin.  Give your self a thanks for all you do, and reward your skin at the same time!  It's perfect!

Wedding Spray Tan

It's very common for brides, grooms, and wedding parties to receive a spray tan before the big day.  It really can make your skin flawless and glowing in all those ever so important wedding pictures. Since it is such a big event in your life, it's a good idea to do a trial run before your wedding day!

Get your first spray tan a couple months before your wedding day.  That way you can see how your skin will look with a sunless tan, and it has time to completely come off in case you don't like the results.  The tan you will actually have for your wedding can be done a day or two before.  I recommend getting sprayed with a clear solution that way you don't have to worry about bronzer rubbing off on your dress.  If you decide to use a solution with a bronzer, be sure to shower well after the solution has developed, making sure to remove all the bronzer.

Get Answers!

Have questions?  We've got answers!  Check out our 45 Minute Spray Tan Training Certification Phone Consultation! 

Call in and rack the brains of our professional trainers!  We can answer any questions you may have about spray tanning.  We can teach you how to market your self, how to sell products, and give you tips on your technique!  Set up a time for your 45 Minute Spray Tan Training Certification Phone Consultation today!

Get Optimal Color

Using a pH balancing prep spray before spray tanning your clients can really make a difference in the results!  These sprays help to lower the pH level of your skin, which helps to make spray tanning solution the most effective.

You simply mist your clients with the pH balancing spray and allow it to dry before applying your favorite spray tan solution.  Using the prep spray will help the spray tan solution develop more brown tones and reduce the risk of any orange off coloring.  It also will help the spray tanning solution to go on smoothly and fade more evenly!

Mobile Tanning

Offering mobile spray tanning can be very profitable to your tanning company.  Essentially, mobile spray tanning is offering personal spray tans in someones home.  You bring your equipment, set up, and spray tan your clients in their own home!

These days people can be very busy, and simply not have the time to get out and get their favorite spray tan.  With mobile spray tanning, busy people can get great quality spray tans between meetings, or on their lunch break.  You simply bring your spray tanning equipment and a pop up tanning tent to spray your clients in.  Set up in their home, and get spraying!  Luggage on wheels can be great for pulling around your equipment and supplies!

Exfoliation Methods

Good exfoliation is key to getting the most even tan and best wear out of your sunless tanning products. There are many different ways to exfoliate your skin.  All of which will remove dead skin cells and any product build up. Here are a couple methods to try!

Try using an exfoliation wash cloth or glove!  You can use these in the shower with baking soda, body wash, or any exfoliator of your choosing.  Gently rub your body with the cloth or glove to remove dead skin, rinse well afterwards. There are many exfoliating products available, and some are very simple to make yourself!  There are tons of recipes online to make your own.

Dry brushing is another excellent exfoliation method.  This takes a bit of patience, but yields amazing results and helps to increase circulation and re energize your skin. You use a natural bristle brush, brushing your skin in strokes towards your heart. You should always brush your skin towards your heart to avoid rupturing blood vessels.  Once you have fully dry brushed your entire body, hop in the shower and wash per usual. Keep in mind that products that contain oils can create a barrier between your skin and sunless tanning products.  If you choose to use something oily, remember to apply it a couple days before your tanning product.

Spread the Word!

Just opened up your very own spray tanning business?!  Now.. how do you get people in the door?  That can be as simple as word of mouth advertising!  It's the simplest, most effective, and cost efficient way to get people talking about your business!

So you take a couple people you know, the kind of people that other people notice (Students, waitresses, bar tenders.. these sort of people in the public eye work well!), and you give them a fantastic, gorgeous spray tan at no cost to them.  You hand them a few flyers or business cards,  and when everyone is raving to them about how great their skin looks.. they hand them your card!  Another great way to get people into your spray tanning business is to offer free tans, or discounted tans when they refer friends!  One idea that works well is refer 5 friends, and get a free tan!  It really gets people motivated to bring others to you!

What is Spray Tanning?

What exactly is spray tanning anyway?  Well that answer is simple! Spray tan is an alternative to UV tanning, which will cause your skin to appear tan, without being exposed to UV rays!

A spray tanning tech applies spray tanning solution to your skin with an airbrush or HVLP spray tanning machine.  This solution contains DHA which is derived from plant sugars. DHA reacts with the outer, dead layer of your skin, causing the tanned appearance! Because the DHA only reacts with the dead skin, your tan will fade as your skin is naturally sloughed off!

Spray Tanning and Body Jewelry

It seems these days that everyone has something pierced!  Weather it be the ears, belly button, or other random body part. Can you still recieve a gorgeous professional spray tan while wearing body jewelry?

The answer is yes!  If you have a new piercing, it is advised you wait for it to heal before receiving a professional spray tan so you don't run any sort of risk for infection.  If the piecing is new, and you really can't wait to get that gorgeous glow, you can cover the piercing with a fun sticker so you have a cute tan line!  For piercings that are fully healed, you can definitely spray tan.  You do not need to remove the jewelry, but keep in mind that if you don't wear it all the time, you could have a tan line from where the jewelry was! 

Quick Fix Spritz

After using sunless tanning solution, we tend to lose color fastest on our hands and face. This is because these areas of our body get washed the most, and are more exposed to the elements.  A great way to solve this problem is by using a touch up spray! You can even label our touch up spray as your very own retail product!

Touch up spray is a great little spray bottle containing sunless tanning solution!  You simply spritz it onto a cotton ball or makeup sponge and apply to the face, hands, or anywhere that needs a little extra color! Our touch up spray smells great and contains a light instant bronzer so you can see where it is applied.  Let it develop as you would any solution and you will have perfect even glowing skin!  Touch up spray also works on any areas that didn't develop with the rest of your body! 

Winter Glow

Winter months are fast approaching!  This can be a great time to get rid of that off the beach look, and switch to a lighter spray tanning solution!  Many lighter shades of solution can help you have a healthy, natural looking glow, without looking like you live in the tropics!

Keeping a natural light tan in the winter makes your skin look young and fresh!   Subtle tans also look amazing in photographs!  Keep glowing year round, but lighten it up with a light shade of spray tanning solution!