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Spray tans are applied by a professionally trained beautician using the California Tan Spray Gun and Solution.
It can be tailored specifically to your requirements.
It should take no longer than 5-7 minutes for a full body spray. This unique system helps to dry as it sprays so you should be able to re-dress almost straight away. You will see some instant colour which
will further develop in the next 2-24 hours. The instant colour is very natural and will not prevent you from carrying on with your day as usual.
Your natural looking tan will last for approximately one week. We also stock a full range of California Tan retail products to create and maintain your tan.
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Exfoliate your skin with California Tan Primer before your sunless tanning application for smooth skin and even tanning results. Spend a little extra time on
knees, elbows, feet and hands. Exfoliate at least once a week to maintain, smooth healthy-looking skin.
Shave at least 6 hours before your sunless tanning session. It is best to wait 24 hours after waxing prior to sunless tanning.
Do NOT moisturise skin within 2 hours prior to your sunless tanning application. Lotions can create a barrier, preventing the absorption of sunless tanning solution or lotions.
Remove makeup prior to sunless tanning for best results.
Wear dark loose fitting clothes. Sunless solution washes out of most clothing, but the cosmetic bronzer could wipe off on lighter coloured clothes, giving temporary discolouration.
Do not wear wool, nylon or silk during or after your sunless application for at least 8 hours as the sunless ingredients could cause those materials to stain.
As with most sunless spray applications, you will need to apply barrier cream to the palms of your hands, on nails and cuticles of both hands and feet and on any other areas where you do not wish to have
a sunless tan develop. Ask your salon for instruction if you are unsure in the use of barrier cream.
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After your sunless tanning application, wait at least 6 hours before you shower. This will allow time for the self-tanning reaction to occur in the skin. Ideally leave overnight.
Do not moisturise until after your first shower. This could affect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin and cause streaking.
Do not swim after your sunless tanning session. Immediate contact with water, chlorine and salt water could affect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution. Also, keep in mind that chlorine and
salt water may dry your skin and cause your sunless tan to fade faster.
Wait at least 6 hours before you exercise. Excessive perspiration could effect the immediate reaction of the sunless solution on the skin.
Do NOT exfoliate for at least 48 hours after your sunless tanning application. When you do exfoliate, remember to do so gently and evenly to preserve an even, sunless tan.
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Don’t worry if you see colour washing off from your first shower – this is normal. What you see washing off is the cosmetic bronzer. What is left is a beautiful, sunless tan.
Moisturise your skin with California Tan Extender every time you bathe to maintain colour. It has a light DHA bronzer to help extend and even out colour while
moisturising the skin to keep it smooth, soft and glowing. Apply to the face and body using a circular motion and wash or wipe hands after application.
Even out results with California Tan Self Tan Lotion or Spray. If your tan starts to fade unevenly, or you just need a tanning “pick me up”, apply the
sunless tanning lotion or spray to the face and body. Wash hands with soap immediately after application. A great looking tan will develop in 2 to 4 hours. Reapply as needed for deeper colour.
Fill in tan lines and stay sun kissed. Use California Tan Bronzing Powder if your facial tan seems to fade faster than the rest of your body, or you need to
fill in tan lines.
Remember to wear extra protection in the sun. The Self Tan Lotion or Spray does not provide any sunscreen. Although you look like you have a tan, remember to
apply a California Tan SPF sunscreen when outdoors to keep your skin from burning.
Show off your tan! You look great!
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What is DHA?
The active ingredient in California Tan's sunless tanning solutions is Dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA was initially discovered in the 1920's but was
first used as a tanning agent in the 1960's. It is derived from sugar beets and for over 4 decades scientists have studied it's tanning mechanics, skin
tolerance and physiochemical properties. Coppertone were the first to sell an over-the counter product - Quick Tan. Unfortunately Quick Tan's
streaks and orange colour quickly encapsulated everything viewed as negative about sunless tanning! Thankfully formulations have moved
on somewhat since then and the tan you can expect from any of the California Tan Range is golden, and most of all natural!
How does is work?
DHA reacts with proteins, including amino acids in the outermost layers of the skin to effectively dye the skin. Because the colour change only occurs
on approx the first 2-3 layers of skin, as the skin sheds, so does the colouration. Skin replaces itself naturally every 28 days.
Therefore most sunless tans will not last much longer than 4-7 days. This can be prolonged by using the California Tan, Tan
Extender (see the self tan lotions in the Product Guide)
Is DHA safe?
DHA was first approved for cosmetic use in 1973 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is approved for application externally.
Its is therefore recommended that customers follow these instructions:
- Close eyes during spray applications
- Purse lips (cover lips) or apply lip balm during spray applications
- Avoid directly breathing in solution during spray application
- Do not ingest the any of the products
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** CANCELLATION POLICY **
All bookings for Beauty Treatments of £10 and over will require a 50% cash deposit.
24 hours notice to cancel must be given for this to be refunded.
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