Aloha Tanning Sunless Tanning System

"Custom" Airbrush Spray Tanning

PRIOR TO AIRBRUSHING: It’s necessary to exfoliate your skin (and shave if necessary) no more than four hours before your appointment. Use a gentle cleansing formula (Swanky Girl Exfoliating Shower Gel is one of the best) with exfoliating beads or a loofah or nylon puff. This will remove any dead skin cells that will diminish the appearance of the sunless tan. Also, don’t moisturize before your visit (at least 4 hours). The solution needs to adhere to dry, smooth skin, and newly moisturized skin can cause the solution to bead up and produce uneven color.

DURING THE AIRBRUSHING: Follow the instructions of the airbrush technician. She or he will direct you as to body positioning and turning. It’s important that you NOT touch your skin where it has been sprayed until after it has dried. When the spraying is finished, the technician will go over your skin with a blow dryer to be sure your skin is dry before having you dress. We offer a 5-minute session in our VHR vertical unit after being sprayed to further speed up the drying process. This is especially good if you’ve had a full-body spray. Recommendation: bring a loose; button up shirt and comfortable pants to wear after being sprayed. Tight fitting clothing may rub some of the application and create an uneven area. Any Exotic solution that rubs off on your clothing will wash out easily. You can wear underclothing or swimwear while being sprayed.

AFTER THE AIRBRUSHING: We highly recommend waiting at least 8 hours before showering. Waiting longer, even better. The DHA and eurythrulose need time to develop a bond on the skin surface where oxygen will pass through and tan color will continue to deepen. It’s best not to do any exercising or activity that will cause you to sweat during this time. Your skin may feel just a little tacky in certain areas: neck, inside of elbows, etc. These areas have thinner skin and the spray takes a bit longer to bond. Be a little more careful with those areas until the skin feels dry to the touch.

SHOWERING: it’s important to clean your skin gently after being airbrushed. For best results, let the water lightly spray over your skin. You’ll see some of the brown washing off your skin-don’t worry! This is excess solution that your skin didn’t need. Now, put some gentle cleansing liquid in your palms and lightly apply it with just your fingertips. Rinse your skin. DO NOT USE A LOOFAH, BUFF PAD, NYLON PUFF OR WASHCLOTH!! Exfoliating should not be done at this time or you will greatly diminish your dark tan results. Pat dry with a towel and allow your skin to dry completely before applying any moisturizer. You should see a beautiful, tanned-looking person in the mirror! Use the recommended after-products as suggested to prolong the life of your tan.

IMPORTANT: Like perfume or cologne, the sunless solution reacts with each persons skin chemistry and this determines color depth, tone and longevity. Most people will develop natural even color from the solution if they follow the Before and After recommendations completely.

Some people will get a golden-tan color and others will develop more of a brown-tan color. The color difference is mostly due to the uniqueness of each persons skin chemistry. Not the solution. Other factors that play a role in color tone are perfumes, moisturizers and cleansing agents used prior to the airbrush session. It is VERY important for the skin to be clean and free of any other agents before airbrushing.

NOTE: Sunless airbrush tanning is a cosmetic tan and is only surface-deep. It does not cause melanin production, nor will it offer protection from sunburn. With any exposure to sunlight Please use proper precaution to prevent sunburn.

SPECIALTY ITEMS

The Swanky Girl Exfoliating Shower Gel

This a non-abrasive exfoliating crème made from mixed fruit acids adn Colalipids, which contribute to a more even skin tone and brighter, satiny-smooth skin. It exfoliates without harsh abrasives found in many products sold today. All natural fruit exfoliating beads gently loosens dead skin cells, improves skin tone, and leaves skin healthy and rejuvenated. Another ingredient, sugar cane, gives you that long lasting skin smoothing feeling that ensures superior hydration. It also aids in the exfoliation process and helps reduce fine lines on the skin.

Designed for face, hands or the entire body. Use 3-4 times each week for best results. Apply a moderate amount with hands on damp skin, allow to remain on skin for a couple minutes, then rinse with warm water. Avoid contact with eyes.

Exfoliating Crème is a must before having a sunless airbrush session, It’s also recommended before tanning with a bronzer or the use of any sunless product. Use approximately four hours before the sunless airbrush session or tanning appointment.

Tan Extended Daily Moisturizers

An important part of tanning is keeping your skin moisturized.  Dry skin will not tan as well as moisturized skin, it will actually reflect the rays from the beds. We offer a nice selection of moisturizers to chose from.  Angel, Ritual, Swanky Girl, and Hempz are just a few of our most popular moisturizers.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

• “Will the solution hurt my hair?” No. DHA and eurythrulose won’t harm hair or skin. We’ll have you put up your hair if it’s long so it doesn’t block your neck or interfere with the airbrushing.

• “Could I get airbrushed on my lunch hour and return to work?” Yes. The solution dries very quickly and your skin will feel normal. There’s no offensive odor. It takes less than 20 minutes to do an entire body and about 5 minutes to do the upper body and face.

• “Are there any reactions to the solution?” DHA has been approved by the FDA for over 30 years for cosmetic application and is widely used in today’s tanning lotions and products. While it’s possible there could be a person who’s skin didn’t accept the solution for some reason, DHA rarely causes any negative reaction.

• “I’m very fair and don’t hardly tan at all. Will this give me a tan?” Yes! Because this is a cosmetic tan only, it will work for any skin type.

• “Will it turn me orange or streaky?” No! The QT days are over! Our unique blend of DHA and eurythrulose will gradually cause a beautiful, natural tan color to appear.

• “How long does the tan color last?” Most people see dark tan color lasting 3-4 days with a gradual fading over the next couple days. Results can and will vary depending on several factors such as, smoothness or flakiness of the skin, dry or oily skin, after-care, etc.

• “Can I swim or exercise after being airbrushed?” You need to wait until after you’ve had your first shower (minimum 8 hours). After that, it’s business as usual. Any fade off on clothing will wash out.

Note: chlorine in pool water may cause the color to lighten a little and will add to skin dryness, which may result in increased fading.

“What about getting airbrushed for a special occasion. When is the best time to do this?” It’s best to get airbrushed 1-2 days before the special event so the color has time to bond to your skin and take hold. This will also reduce any fade off onto clothing. You’ll look like you just returned from a vacation!

• “Should I get airbrushed right before my vacation so I look tan immediately?” You can get airbrushed before any vacation or special event. Be sure to schedule your appointment 1-2 day’s prior.

NOTE: A sunless tan DOES NOT offer any protection from sunburn. You may look very tan, but it’s only a cosmetic tan. Be sure to use proper sunscreen or other sun protection when exposing your skin to ultraviolet rays.