SOME HELPFUL ANSWERS TO YOUR AIRBRUSH TANNING QUESTIONS…

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never tried airbrush tanning? here's the 411:

what is Faux Glow?  an amazing alternative to outdoor and sun bed tanning, Faux Glow is a safe and healthy way to tan without the harmful exposure to the sun or artificial UV rays.  Our unique premium organic airbrush product will transform pasty skin into a radiant bronzed glow that not only looks natural, but also will leave you feeling healthy.  Faux Glow will also give a youthful glow that we all enjoy...without the risk of skin damage due to the exposure from the sun, with the help of our organic ingredients.

get ready to prepare... if you need to wax or shave try to do it the day before. of course you can shave after as well, as needed. you will need to exfoliate in the shower before you come (do not use an oil based exfoliating scrub "sugar scrubs or salt scrubs" – this will leave a residue on the skin which can act as a barrier when we apply the product on your body).
please don't put on any lotion…we want to get the product on to clean skin.

what about a manicure/pedicure... it's best to do it before the treatment. if you do it after, just wait until the next day or it will cause streaking.  also if you do it the day after some of the color may come off.

We'll help you choose from the 5 shades below:

"HOLLYWOOD HONEY" - light medium
"SOUTH BEACH BRONZED" - medium
"BAHAMA BLING" - medium dark
"ST. TROPEZ SEXY" - dark
"BRAZILIAN BEAUTY" - very dark

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now we are getting started… after explaining to us the color you are looking for, you will undress to either dark cotton underwear or whatever you feel comfortable in (we can also provide disposable thongs). just remember the product can stain nylon, silk or wool – but washes out of everything else. it takes around five to ten minutes to be sprayed and six minutes to dry. expect to be with us for thirty minutes. please bring something a little bit loose and dark to wear after your appointment as the color can rub off inside your clothes while it is setting. don't wear tight jeans/pants as they absorb the product from the skin. after your tan, do not be alarmed if you see any of the surface color fade from your body (this is from your clothing rubbing against your skin but once you take your shower, it will even out).

how long until I shower... 9-12 hours is suggested – anything less you will have a diminishing result. you will see color washing off the first time you shower…do not be alarmed. this is just the surface color that was applied. the tan left behind will gently and gradually fade until your next exfoliation.

if it's raining outside the day of your service...please try to avoid getting wet - we are not responsible if your color streaks.  we do have umbrellas at the spa to purchase in case you forgot yours at home.  if you do get wet, just leave the color alone on your body and wait the entire 9-12 hours to shower...once you shower, the color should even out.

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what about exercising... again 9-12 hours is suggested – excessive perspiration can hinder the tanning process and lessen the final result of your Faux Glow tan (so make sure if it's hot outside - don't allow yourself to sweat -stay inside with the air conditioner on).
also make sure you rinse off before exercising so you don't have any surface color rub off on your clothing.

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how can I maintain it... take quick, warm showers; avoid long, hot baths; gently towel dry, blot the skin lightly; and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! avoid anything that exfoliates, especially alpha hydroxy and glycolic creams.  also, there are a variety of lotions with self tanners added to give you a gradual glow - use one of these lotions or sprays to maintain the color.  Faux Glow will be coming out with an organic product line soon...stay tuned! 

before your next tan... if you want to start completely over on fresh new skin, you will need to soak for 15-20 minutes in a hot bath and then exfoliate (what a perfect excuse for some pampering...don't forget to light some candles).

what about my furniture, sheets and clothes... yes a little color may rub off – but it does wash out. we suggest wearing pajamas or sweats and putting a little towel on your pillowcase if you are worried ~ oh what we will do to get that Faux Glow. do not sit directly on leather or light fabric seats and furniture after your tanning session (sit on towel or cloth instead).

if it's raining outside the day of your service...please try to avoid getting wet - we are not responsible if your color streaks. if you do get wet...just blend out the surface color with a tissue and wait the entire 9-12 hours to shower...once you shower, the color should even out.

is this process safe... there are no known harmful side effects reported with the use of self-tanners containing DHA…certainly none as harmful as tanning in the sun or a tanning bed. the ingredients in our organic tanning products have been used safely in cosmetics for over 30 years.

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HOW IS THIS METHOD DIFFERENT FROM SPRAY TANNING BOOTHS?

airbrush tanning allows for a more personalized and precise application of the solution.

we can add more solution to areas where the sun would naturally, such as the bridge of the nose, cheekbones, and shoulders. because the tanning solution is applied by your own faux glow color specialist, there will be no "missed" spots or uneven areas that can occur otherwise, as solution application is monitored and controlled per each individual.

BAHAMA BLING

"MEDIUM DARK"

ST. TROPEZ SEXY

"DARK"

BRAZILIAN BEAUTY

"VERY DARK"