Airbrush Tanning

What is Airbrush Tanning?

Custom Hand-Held Airbrush by a Technician

✔ Highly Customized Application – A trained technician adjusts the color blend, contouring, and application to suit your skin tone, body shape, and tan goals.

✔ Precision & Attention to Detail – Technicians can blend seamlessly into areas that are prone to streaking, such as hands, feet, elbows, and knees.

✔ More Natural, Sculpted Look – Many technicians offer contouring techniques to define muscles and enhance certain features.

✔ Better for Special Occasions – If you’re tanning for a wedding, event, or photoshoot, a custom airbrush tan provides flawless results tailored to you.

✔ Longer Process – Takes more time than a booth, usually 15-30 minutes, including drying time.

Standard Airbrush Solution vs. Rapid Airbrush Solution

Both Standard and Rapid airbrush tanning solutions deliver a high-quality, professional sunless tan, but they differ in development time, convenience, and flexibility. Here’s a breakdown of their key differences:

Standard Airbrush Solution

✔ Development Time: 8-24 hours

✔ Rinse Time: Must wait at least 8 hours before showering for full DHA development

✔ Ideal For clients who can plan ahead and don’t mind waiting for their tan to fully develop

✔ Long-Lasting Tan: Lasts 5-7 days with proper care

✔ Varieties Available: Venetian, Dark, Double Dark, and more

✔ Gradual Development: The color deepens over time, reaching its peak at 24 hours

Best For: Clients who want a rich, long-lasting tan without rushing the process. Great for overnight development and next-day results.

Rapid Airbrush Solution

✔ Development Time: 1-4 hours

✔ Rinse Time:

Rinse after 1 hour for a light tan
Rinse after 2 hours for a medium tan
Rinse after 3-4 hours for a dark tan

✔ Ideal For: Clients who need a tan quickly and don’t want to wait 8+ hours before showering

✔ Long-Lasting Tan: Also lasts 5-7 days, depending on skin type and maintenance

✔ Customization: More control over how dark the tan gets based on when you rinse

Best For: Clients who need a last-minute tan or prefer flexibility in their color depth. Perfect for those who don’t want to wait overnight before showering.

How to prepare for Airbrush Sessions

EYou will need to shower, shave and exfoliate your skin. Avoid sulfate (salt) scrubs/body washes as these will dry out your skin and strip your spray tan.
EUse a body scrub and/or luffa on your entire body.
EShave prior to sunless tanning as it is another form of exfoliation as it takes off the top layer of your skin.
EDo not apply the following products to your skin before arriving; makeup, perfume, deodorant, or lotion.
EWear loose-fitting clothing to prevent the solution from rubbing off. Remove all jewelry before coming in to prevent any unwanted tan lines.
EDon’t forget to wear/bring proper clothing weather permitting.

Aftercare for Airbrush Sessions

EWait a minimum of 6-8 hours and a max of 24 hours before you shower, sweat or get wet. These activities may result in decreased results.
EYour first shower should be a lukewarm rinse. Avoid long, hot showers, baths or jacuzzis. You will see your excess bronzers wash off, but don’t worry! This is NOT washing off your spray tan! The delayed bronzers have developed.
EMake sure you are always using sulfate-free body washes! We recommend our sulfate-free Hemp Nation Body Washes available in many different fragrances!
EOnce you get out of the shower, make sure to pat your skin dry to keep the bronzers from coming off.
EMoisturize daily to ensure your color lasts as long as possible!
EYour color may last up to 2 weeks!

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