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Spray Tanning to a “T” By Jessalyn Holsing
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h, how we love to bask in a beautiful, youthful summer-tan glow reminiscent of days spent lazing in the sun, frolicking as kids and teens without a care in the world. You can do this easily – anytime – by introducing yourself to spray tanning! In this fast-paced world spray-tanning has become a great option to achieve that lovely youthful bronze and glow in a pinch. The first time it can be a bit intimidating, just be aware that spray-tanning is all about preparation and maintenance, seek a professional to help you choose the best spray tan option for you. First, what is a Spray Tan? A Spray Tan is a fine mist sprayed onto your body. This mist has an ingredient in it called Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) that interacts with your own skin’s chemistry to turn the color of your skin into a beautiful tan or bronze color. We talked to our local Spray Tan experts at Year Round Brown, about prepping for a perfect, gorgeous glow along with advice on how to make sure your tan is suburb and steady. Year Round Brown offer two types of spray tanning: Booth Spray Tan and Airbrush Spray Tan. Both are applied as a heated spray with strikefree results. While the VersaPro automated is a quick
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walk-in option, Airbrush Spray Tanning does require an appointment. The airbrushed tan is a more luxurious and personalized option. An airbrush artist can custom contour your entire body in pristine locations such as the cheekbones, chest, abdominal section, and legs; some additional luxury add-ons include color-matching areas of your body and providing a dry powder when the airbrush is completed. Today’s spray tans are as subtle and sophisticated as ever. Spray Tanning solutions now offer a variety of colors and tones customizable to light, medium, dark, or extra dark depending on the desires of the client. An instant bronze spray tan with cool toned violet-based solution will help to neutralize yellow color with warm undertones leaving you with a beautiful, fresh from the tropics look. An instant bronze spray tan with warm toned cosmetic bronze will give you that classic beach bronze tan. A Clear Bronzer is the “no fuss” bronzer that allows you to leave the salon with no instant color in your spray tan, the real bronze developing 4-8 hours after your tan. Your spray tan experts at Year Round Brown will ask you questions like, “what event are you tanning for, when is the event, and how dark of a tan are
