Airbrushing
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What is Airbrushing
Airbrush Tanning is where a certified technician applies a sunless tanning solution to your entire body and it produces a tan in 24 hours. There are no UV rays to worry about, as it is a completely natural and safe way to tan. Ladies and women ages 14 and up are welcome to come in and get Airbrushed (at this time we do not airbrush men).
When should I schedule my appointment?
I always suggest making your Airbrush appointment, at least, two days before your event. For instance, Prom is on a Saturday, your Airbrush should be on Thursday. The solution needs a full 24 hours to fully develop and you have to wait 24 hours to take a soap shower.
8 Hour Solution & Rapid
Intuitive Sun & Body carries two types of solutions:
Bronzite 8 hour, and Obsidian Dark Rapid.
Let me explain the difference, but keep in mind that BOTH of these
Sunless Solutions fully develop in 24 hours.
8 hour - is the time you have to wait to RINSE OFF the cosmetic bronzer. Meaning you have to wait 8 hours after you have been airbrushed to get in the shower and rinse it off. It does not mean that you will be tanned in 8 hours. ALL DHA products fully develop in 24 hours, including UV Tanning bronzers with DHA in them.
$50
Rapid - allows the client to RINSE OFF in as little as two (2) hours (for a light tan, 4 hours for a med tan, 6 hours for a dark tan, 8 hours for a dark AF tan). Remember your tan won't fully develop for 24 hours.
$55
Airbrush Prep
2 Days Before
Tips for a Flawless Airbrush Tan
2 Days Before
*Moisturize twice a day. In the morning and before bed, paying close attention to your driest areas like knees and elbows.
*Drink plenty of h2o to hydrate from the inside out.
*Get any and all beauty services done. i.e. manicures, pedicures, hair services (balayage, highlights, coloring), waxing,
1 Day Before
Tips for a Flawless Airbrush Tan
2 Days Before
*Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! Use oil-free exfoliants, paying close attention to your driest areas (knees & elbows).
*If you remove body hair by shaving, it is best to shave the day before your appointment. This makes sure your pores have contracted fully.
*Wash and condition your hair.
Moisturize before bed one last time.
Day of your Airbrush
Tips for a Flawless Airbrush Tan
Tips for a Flawless Airbrush Tan
*Shower the morning of your appointment, (making sure your shower is 4 hours before your appointment) to rinse off any residual moisturizer that didn't absorb. Do not use any poofs or a washcloth as these will over-exfoliate your skin. Soaping your hands and lightly washing is just fine.
*Come to your airbrush with clean "naked" skin. N
*Shower the morning of your appointment, (making sure your shower is 4 hours before your appointment) to rinse off any residual moisturizer that didn't absorb. Do not use any poofs or a washcloth as these will over-exfoliate your skin. Soaping your hands and lightly washing is just fine.
*Come to your airbrush with clean "naked" skin. NO Lotion, Deodorant, Perfume, or Makeup.
*Wear comfortable, loose, dark clothing to your spray tan session.
Avoid tight or heavy clothing. Bring flip-flops to wear after, to avoid rub off
Tips for a Flawless Airbrush Tan
Tips for a Flawless Airbrush Tan
Tips for a Flawless Airbrush Tan
* Do not wash or condition your hair the day of your appointment (shampoo and conditioner have moisturizing agents in them and this can leave a barrier on your back resulting in no tan or a blotchy tan)
*Do NOT use DOVE products. (while Dove is great, it contains lots of moisturizing ingredients that will block the DHA from processing )
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* Do not wash or condition your hair the day of your appointment (shampoo and conditioner have moisturizing agents in them and this can leave a barrier on your back resulting in no tan or a blotchy tan)
*Do NOT use DOVE products. (while Dove is great, it contains lots of moisturizing ingredients that will block the DHA from processing )
*Showering minutes before your appointment will throw off your skin's pH levels resulting in a blotchy tan.
*Wear an oversized top, so you don't have to put your bra back on. Sometimes your bra straps can leave strap marks making a tan line.
Airbrush After Care
After Your Airbrush
After Your Airbrush
After Your Airbrush
*During the time between your airbrush and your rinse time, take it easy. Just 'marinate' in your glow. Do NOT get wet. This means no doing dishes, tell your S/O or the kids to do them. Do NOT sweat, the gym can wait. This is your time to bask in your beauty!
*Did you get airbrushed later in the day and are sleeping in the solution
*During the time between your airbrush and your rinse time, take it easy. Just 'marinate' in your glow. Do NOT get wet. This means no doing dishes, tell your S/O or the kids to do them. Do NOT sweat, the gym can wait. This is your time to bask in your beauty!
*Did you get airbrushed later in the day and are sleeping in the solution? No worries, just wear loose-fitting dark pajama pants and a long-sleeved top. This is to avoid skin-to-skin contact that can produce darker spots in the crook of your arm or behind your knee.
Rinsing
After Your Airbrush
After Your Airbrush
*At the 8th hour (or earlier depending on which solution you choose) feel free to rinse off the cosmetic bronzer. This is a quick in and out of the shower with no soap. You are just rinsing the bronzer off, don't be alarmed when you see the bronzer going down the drain. Do Not rub your skin because the friction will rub off your tan.
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*At the 8th hour (or earlier depending on which solution you choose) feel free to rinse off the cosmetic bronzer. This is a quick in and out of the shower with no soap. You are just rinsing the bronzer off, don't be alarmed when you see the bronzer going down the drain. Do Not rub your skin because the friction will rub off your tan.
*After your rinse, hop out of the shower and blot your skin dry. Again no rubbing because you are still in the developing phase.
*After rinsing and patting yourself dry, apply a spray tan-safe lotion (mineral oil-free lotions) all over. This protects the development of the tan during the first 24 hours.
Soap Shower
After Your Airbrush
Soap Shower
*24 hours after your spray tan, feel free to shower with soap. You may shave, but I suggest using a brand-new razor, an old one will exfoliate your tan, prematurely.
*Lotion up after your shower.
*Drink water to hydrate from the inside out.
Tips
After Your Airbrush
Soap Shower
*When blotting yourself dry, especially after your rinse shower, use an old cotton t-shirt. Terry Cloth Towels can create a fiction which will prematurely exfoliate your tan away.
*Don't use any poofs, or washcloths, or use scrubs until you want your tan gone. using these can lead to exfoliating your tan off too soon.
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*When blotting yourself dry, especially after your rinse shower, use an old cotton t-shirt. Terry Cloth Towels can create a fiction which will prematurely exfoliate your tan away.
*Don't use any poofs, or washcloths, or use scrubs until you want your tan gone. using these can lead to exfoliating your tan off too soon.
*Want your tan to last even longer? Purchase some XTan Sunless Mousse to extend it.
*Use XTan Sunless Remover to remove all the DHA away before your next Airbrush Appointment.
* Always wear sunscreen when out in the sun
*Use Mineral Oil Free Lotions during the life of your tan. All Natural, fragrance-free lotions are best. CeraVe non-scented is a great OTC moisturizer. We also carry some.
