Therapist of The Month: How to Get a Perfect Tan

Hey Everyone,

Well… this will be my first ever blog and I thank Sienna X for asking me to write one! feeling quite nervous about it…but I hope you all find it useful. At first I was in a quandary of what should I blog about… there’s so much to say!! Then I decided on what’s important to my clients when getting a spray tan.  How their tan looks is extremely important, but also what a client DOESN’T want their tan to look like is, I would say, just as important!!

Here are the top 5 most common worries new clients have about spray tanning:

• The “You√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ve been Tangoed√¢‚Ǩ¬ù look (no one wants that, yuck!)
• Patchy or stripy tan
• The “You√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ve obviously had a spray tan!” comment
• Too dark, too light
• Tan doesn√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t last long√¢‚Ǩ¬¶

It is down to me the therapist to make sure these things do NOT happen to you, but in turn it’s very important for the client to take responsibility in following out the Skin Prep & After Care instructions very carefully. What you do before a spray tan can mean the difference between a good and a bad spray tan! Preparing your skin before your spray tan is crucial√¢‚Ǩ¬¶here goes:

1. 1 or 2 days before your tan, you should exfoliate your entire body.  Exfoliation will remove dead skin that would otherwise flake off and helps to promote even coverage and lengthen the duration of your tan.  When you exfoliate, pay particular attention to the lower half of your legs, knees, ankles, top of feet, toes, elbows and knuckles. You may use an exfoliating lotion, face cloth, scrubbing mitt or loofah.  Use a pumice stone on feet if necessary.
2. Best to shave or wax at least 24 hours before your tanning appointment. No waxing on the same day of your tan. Waxing during the life of your tan will remove it – therefore we recommend that you do not wax for at least 7 days after the application.
3. Do not apply moisturiser or use any roll-on deodorants until after your post-tanning shower (see below), lotions can act as a barrier and prevent the spray tan solution from making contact with the skin.  The same applies to your face and the wearing of make-up.
4. Wear loose fitting clothing, preferably a sundress, along with sandals to your tanning appointment.
5. Immediately following your tanning application, for at least 5 hours, you should:

• Not wash your hands or wear tight clothing.
• Not exercise. Perspiring immediately after tanning alters the chemical reaction of the sun spray.
• Not swim or immerse yourself in water.
• Not apply moisturiser.
• Not wear closed in shoes.

Next is the After Care instructions (equally as crucial):

1. Wait at least 8-10 hours after your spray tan before showering (ideally) or bathing. You need to allow enough time for the reaction to take place Рthe longer the better.  You will notice a brown tinted colour washing off the first time you shower, do not worry this is just the guide layer application. Your Sienna X tan will be glowing underneath.
2. After you’ve washed off your tan, apply moisturiser morning and evening. Well hydrated skin is essential in maintaining a longer life to your tan. It keeps the top layer of your skin from shedding as quickly and will prolong the life of your spray tan. Fab-U-lous!!!√Ǭ†Note: Lotions containing Alpha Hydroxyl Acids are used to increase exfoliation, therefore their use will accelerate the fading process of your tan.
3. Each time when drying your face or body after washing √¢‚Ǩ‚Äú √¢‚ǨÀúpat√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ your skin dry, don’t√Ǭ†rub.
4. Face and hands are the first to fade as we wash these more. I advise to top up these areas with the Sienna X Gradual Glowing Self Tan or Express Tanning Mist.
5. Start to gently exfoliate 3/4 days after your tan to encourage an even wear off and to start preparing your skin for a top up!

If you follow these simple steps, you will be able to maintain an optimal tan for around five to seven days, some even say they get longer!

You will be amazed by the fantastic results, want to try a spray tan?  Make an appointment with me Jackie – Sienna X Spray Tan Therapist of the month by calling or texting 07745 980556.

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