Airbrush tanning (spray tanning) is a brilliant way of avoiding the risks of cancer that comes with UV exposure, and the orange look that gives self tanning lotions a tacky reputation, which is why it is a modern fashion phenomenon.
Although at first these high quality results were reserved for the wealthy, now you can find a spray tan salon that specializes in airbrushing tan's in just about every city in America. Most often you can find someone to do this procedure at a hairdressers, or a tanning salon.
The internet can help you in your search, and locate the nearest spray tan provider in your area. There are also many sites that offer reviews and ratings on certain salons, which is a great way for the potential customer to know where to go and what to avoid.
Yelp.com is a good one.
As the process will vary by the salon, many reputable retailers will ask you to fill out a record card with each visit. This is a very important step in the process because it not only lets the salon technicians aware of any allergies you may have, but allows them to know how much sunless tanning solution to use based on your weight and height.
Another recommendation, and in some cases a requirement, is a patch test 24 hours before you plan on tanning. This minor inconvenience could quite possibly save you from a painful and embarrassing allergic reaction, as the spray tan will cover most of your body.
There is a changing room where you can strip down to your underwear in preparation for the tanning process. Many people are most uncomfortable with this aspect of the process, but you can rest assured that the salon assistant is a professional. If you have any doubts at all about your safety, stick with it and choose another salon. However, they are usually just doing their job, which is applying a spray tan, and not judging a clients body. Spray tanning never requires full nudity, and if a salon assistant asks you to get fully nude, it is always best to contact the authorities after you leave the salon.
Rather than rubbing in a lotion or crème, spray tanning offers streak free results that are more natural looking. There are now specialist salons that have developed a better technology called Electrostatic, which uses static energy from your body to evenly disperse the tanning spray over the skin.
Before going to your spray tan appointment, it is important to properly prepare yourself so the results are not affected. It is best not to shave or wax before an appointment because this increases the chance of an irritation, however, it is good to exfoliate the skin before the session so there is a smooth surface for the spray to go onto.
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Tyler Powers is a contributing writer and webmaster for
Tanning Advisor.
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