I never thought I'd say this, but what do you know about spray tanning?
When we lived in California I was never without my ever so elegant and attractive biker tan lines. However, in Oregon, those tan lines are down at the wrist and neck, not so hot for a sleeveless cocktail dress.
Anyway, we have a wedding to attend in early June but my true skin color isn't so hot against my dress. A local day spa that I like has airbrush tanning listed on their site.
What do I need to know? Any tips? Do I need to get a test skin patch?
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04-18-2012, 09:12 AM #1
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04-18-2012, 09:24 AM #2
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I have done spray tanning at a salon twice for special occasions. The one I went to did the spray by hand (I was wearing old undergarments) rather than the kind where you stand in a booth and the spray is done by a machine. They have more control that way and can work on the uneven tan lines better.
I did not get a patch test and had no problems. I don't have particularly sensitive skin, though. I did do all the suggested preparations (exfoliating, mainly). I loved the results. It did not completely eliminate my biker tan, but it certainly made it less noticeable. My tan looked completely natural. Unfortunately, it only lasts about a week.
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04-18-2012, 06:17 PM #3
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My friend looked really yellow. I would do a test and see what it looks like first.
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04-19-2012, 07:03 AM #4
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Good point. Thanks.
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04-19-2012, 12:11 PM #5
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When I got married a couple of years ago and wanted to even out my biking tan, I used Jergen's Natural Glow Cream. It's inexpensive and seemed to do the trick. No funny tan lines in the pics and the bride could still go biking!
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04-19-2012, 03:47 PM #6
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I've done the booth spray tans before. You put a special lotion on your nails and palms to prevent them from getting overly orange.
I had no problems with it and liked the result.
Definitely consider doing a trial run now, so if something goes wrong, it will have worn off by the wedding.
Also, be careful if you are wearing a light colored dress. I found that the tan sometimes rubbed off on clothes, and definitely on my sheets. (Not terribly though. I think exfoliating beforehand helps prevent this)
Also, i wouldn't do it the night before the wedding...do it at least 2 days before.
I 'm sure the airbrush tans are probably better than the booth. Good luck!
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