{"id":28292,"date":"2023-07-12T05:16:13","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T04:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wakeupformakeup.com\/?p=27958"},"modified":"2023-07-12T05:16:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T04:16:13","slug":"how-to-get-a-great-spray-tan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/12\/how-to-get-a-great-spray-tan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get a great spray tan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Want to hear something crazy? People, more specifically the youth<\/em>, are still using tanning beds. I see them on TikTok, talking about the UV index and their tanning routines. I’m over here, 39 years old, stressing out for them, assuming they just don’t know how to get a great spray tan.<\/p>\n

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While I’m aware of the streaky orange stereotype, by now, the spray tan game has evolved. There’s no reason you can’t get a beautiful, realistic spray tan these days and I’m here to tell you exactly how to do it.<\/p>\n

When it comes to spray tans, I’ve done it all. From the mystics to the versa tans, the beginner spray tan artists to the established spray tan experts.<\/p>\n

I’m also a professional makeup artist, with a heavy focus on weddings and special events, so I personally see a ton<\/em> of spray tans up close. That has allowed me to see the good, the bad and the oh dear.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Speaking of oh dear. While sometimes it’s the artist or the quality of the product used, often times, the client isn’t always right and they may be at fault for a poor result.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I’m here to tell you how to avoid all the spray tan pitfulls and oopsies and make sure you get glowing and<\/em> your money’s worth.<\/p>\n

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HOW TO FIND A SPRAY TAN ARTIST<\/h2>\n

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When it comes to spray tan services, you may have access to several options.<\/p>\n

There are traditional tanning salons that still offer dangerous bed tanning, but alongside it, spray tan booths. These booths are often Mystic Tan or Versa Tan. You step inside a booth solo and are guided by a recorded voice. While some seem to make these work, my Versa Tan experience resulted in something my husband and I called my “Jersey Shore tan.”<\/p>\n

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There are also independent spray tan artists who work for themselves, either renting a room or coming to you as part of a mobile spray tan business.<\/p>\n

If they are a mobile spray tan artist, they will bring a pop-up tent, enabling them to tan you in your home, mess free.<\/p>\n

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Then, there are dedicated spray tan studios, with multiple artists working under an owner. These studios have often grown as a result of one very successful spray tan artist who built a team to keep up with demand.<\/p>\n

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I’ve had the best results from dedicated tanning artists, rather than a place that offers multiple services, spray tanning just being one of them.<\/p>\n

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I find that spray tan artists, especially the ones with their own studio, take their craft seriously, prioritize good customer service and want to send out work they stand behind.<\/p>\n

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As with any service, reading reviews helps, however, a great spray tan is a combination of proper client prep, spray tan artistry and maintenance so read the negative reviews you might find with a discerning eye.<\/p>\n

SPRAY TAN TIMING<\/h2>\n

If your tan is for an event, the common recommendation is 2 days prior, allowing you to get in at least 2 showers. For example, if you are getting a spray tan for a Saturday event, you’d go in Thursday.<\/p>\n

If this is your first time, or you’re mostly concerned about being too dark, go 3 days prior, so Wednesday for a Saturday event.<\/p>\n

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PREP<\/h2>\n

The best spray tan actually starts at home, before you even leave the house. Hopefully your spray tan artist or studio provides you with prep tips, but if not, here’s how to insure your tan looks and wears beautifully.<\/p>\n

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SHAVE<\/strong>
You want to remove body hair, but not right<\/em> before your spray tan as the pores stay open for a bit. Shaving the night before is ideal.<\/p>\n

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EXFOLIATE<\/strong>
You can do this with a mitt or set of exfoliating gloves. This removes dry skin buildup and without doing so, your spray tan solution will stick to it and wear unevenly. Make sure to spend extra time on your elbows, knees, ankles, feet and anywhere else that is prone to dead skin build up.<\/p>\n

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I love using Sonia Roselli Sex-A-Peel<\/span><\/a> to make sure I get every bit of dry skin off pre-tan. This gommage exfoliation spray is excellent for attaching to dry skin cells and with manual friction, rolling them off.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WHAT TO WEAR<\/h3>\n

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The looser the outfit, the better! Ideally, you’d wear dark colored, breathable, loose sweats with long sleeves. If you can go bra and undie-less, even better.<\/p>\n

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If you’re a frequent tanner, you might invest in something like this set<\/span><\/a>, shown above. I recommend going 1 size larger than normal. You can reserve this as your spray tan uniform. I even have a brown fleece “spray tan blanket” that I use when I want to sit on the couch after a tan.<\/p>\n

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WHAT NOT TO WEAR<\/h3>\n

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