Spray tanning help - Tips and tricks to get the perfect spray tan


For when things don’t quite go to plan, here are a selection of the most commonly encountered problems:-

Stained Fingers and Hands

  • Obviously refrain from spraying on or near palms etc.

  • Use a buffing mitt as a mask over palm, when spraying wrist area.

  • At the end of the tanning session use a Sienna X tan removal wipe and show your client that their hands are free from tan.

  • Warn client that any touching of their body until after showering will result in staining which takes days to wear off

  • If a tan has been done earlier in the day, advise client to shower before bedtime.

  • If the tan has been done later and needs to be left on overnight, recommend wearing loose socks on hands in bed, to ensure no accidental touching of body during sleep.

Darker Areas of tan after Development

  • Some areas of the body i.e. knees, knuckles, heels, elbows etc can appear darker, and this is due to dry skin and absorption of too much tan.

  • Ensure these areas are applied with Sienna X Barrier Cream before tanning.

  • When spraying stand back and do a lighter spray over these dry areas (approx 12 inches / 30cm away from body).

Armpits Turn Green

  • Customer has used deodorant.

  • Ask customers beforehand if they have used deodorant and remove with Sienna X Exfoliating Spritz, which will clean and neutralise the skin.


These problems/solutions have been extracted from our Accredited Training – for more information about training click here… For any other problems, please call 01905 27070 to obtain advice from our dedicated customer service team

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