spray tan

[gem_35]

just asking others opinions on salon spray tans??? i had one done last wk, as i have not used the sunbeds for ages i went for a light spray tan as was quite pale, it only lasted 3days tho! was really disappointed!

[puddicat]

gem not au fait with spray tans but i think they only average 3 days!!!

[carron81]

hi

i'm a spray tanner. what products did the salon use? was it an actual therapist doing the tan or a booth?

i've found from using booths a couple of times in the past that the first time i got a good tan then a few weeks later the prices were halved and i was sure the solution must have been watered down as it wasn't as good as when i paid full price

you might be better getting a darker solution next time. different products have different strengths or just pale, original or dark.

also, if you have products on e.g deoderant, body lotion etc this can affect the tan

spray tans tent to last for 3-5 days and a lotion tan will last longer

you can also buy products that can help maintain the tan.

how long did you have after the tan was applied did you wash?

i work with fake bake and i know that they don't do testing into products that fade the tan but they have had comments from people saying that Dove seems to strip the tan

it might just be that the products used on you are not for you. you should mayby see if the salon stocks 2 types of tans (some do) if not it would be worth trying out another salon rather than using sunbeds

[gem_35]

i had fake bake light spray tan done, it was done by a therapist. i had it done at 6 in the evening and didnt wash it off until the following afternoon. i didnt have deodrant or any creams on my skin at the timeof tanning.
i was told that the tan would last at least a week even tho i shower everyday. i do use dove bar soap tho, do you think this could be why it faded so quiclky? i was really disappointed. getting it done again on tues, was thinking bout getting fake bake dark or they use couture also. what do you recommend? x

[carron81]

hi

dove could be the culprit. i've been meaning to use dove next time i have my tan on so i can see the effects but never got round to getting a bar.

i would probably go for original next time. i'm pretty pale too and I have always used the original lotion and at my training for the spray the lady said the darker would've been fine on me too. as i'm the sprayer i've not yet had the dark on me but it does look good on people i've seen with it on and are pale

did you tell the therapist what you thought of the results? even though its not good i'm sure she'd like to know

your salon might have some products to help maintain your tan. you can get a mini travel like set that includes moisture oil, tan and exfoliator - to use before your next tan. would maybe be worth getting this. not sure the prices in your salon but they'd be between �6-10

or you could try the lotion tan. it does take longer to apply but i've seen me still have white bits up to 10+ days after

[gem_35]

i will stop using dove and see how i get on, the salon i go to does sell tan extender kit and was guna get 1 but then realised that it was �29.95! couldnt believe it, have you any suggestions on summit i could buy from boots or supermarket that would help to prolong the tan?
i think on tues im guna go for the dark fake bake and see how long that lasts as well as not using dove!
thanks for replying xx

[zxyvixy]

i would go back to the salon and let them know it has faded.you may well get it done again free of charge.as st topez and fake bake should last seven days.

[gem_35]

ok, will mention it on tuesday when i go bk, thanks again for replying, have been very helpful x

[carron81]

totally agree with zxyvixy. i think the salon would rather you tell them about the problem than you going elsewhere.

rather than sound like your complaining i would maybe call them up tomorrow and explain that you've had the light tan and wasn't impressed with the result and that you've now booked in for a second tan and are unsure what to do as you don't want to spend money to not get a result your happy with and see what they say. if it was me i'd offer some sort of discount.

most beauty places are shut on a monday so you might get an answer machine which is easier to speak to !!!! lol. i hate doing that sort of thing

god, i wonder what they were trying to sell you. nothing like starting with the dearest thing going!!!!

if i had any of those kits i'd have sent you one but just been moving and had to gut the house in 8 days so tanning has been put on hold and needing to place a big order. you should ask about them. there a good wee thing for folk to buy or for salons to use as a promotion

[carron81]

hi

let me know how you get on tomorrow

:)

[sara3]

I had a spray tan by a "therapist". for some strange reason I had 2 white triangles at the back of my legs, under my bum.

it's not like my arse hangs down, and certainly not in triangles!

I didn't go back.. it all faded so quickly that I wouldn't bother again.

[gem_35]

carron - yea i will let you know how i get on tomaz, looking forward to looking tanned again, just really hope it last longer this time, was hoping to get it done every 7-10days, we will see!!!