Dos

1. Research the prices! Given the increasing popularity of sunless tanning, spray tan products are no longer as expensive as they once were.  There are numerous companies in the market, so do your research and be sure to choose a high quality, well-priced brand.  You should be able to buy a spray tan machine very affordably by purchasing it in a kit with other products.

2. Buy packages or kits. Spray tanning kits are complete packages of the products and equipment needed for spray tanning. Although these kits can vary, they generally include a spray tan machine, spray tanning solution, portable enclosures, G-strings, hair nets, wet towels, clean feet and a barrier cream. Spray tanning kits are suitable for tanning salons, mobile spray tanning businesses and even individuals who tan at home. A great one is the Naked Tan Classic Kit which includes:

The Naked Tan products are sourced from Germany and made in Australia. The company is popular for producing tanning products with the best quality organic DHA and a blend of the most natural ingredients. No alcohol or Paraben is added to their solutions and the products are odour-free. With Aloe Vera as one of the main ingredients, Naked Tan products are both nourishing and hydrating.  The spray tanning kit by Naked Tan is intended to be a 10-minute spray treatment that produces a gorgeous tan within 2 hours.

3. Make bulk purchases online. You are far more likely to find well priced deals online than in store. Adore Tanning sells tanning products for less than the RRP and we are currently offering free shipping on large orders.

Don’ts

1. Purchase in a hurry. Tanning machines come in all shapes and sizes depending on your tanning requirements. For a mobile spray tanning business, the equipment requirements are likely to be different to those of a salon.  Your spray tan machine is an investment so do the research and know what you need before purchasing!

2. Purchase large amounts of a solution you haven’t used. If you buy the full sized bottle and the colour is different to what you expected, you can save a lot on money on solutions! Adore Tanning offers sample bags with a variety of solutions, so it’s best to try new products in this way to avoid wastage.

3. Spend more than you need to! Once you have decided which equipment you would like, take the time to order online and save money off the RRP that you will find in stores.

With everyone going gaga over spray tanning, there is no doubt that a spray tanning salon can be your key to fortune!  But if you’re thinking about opening your own salon, you must prepare by getting all the necessary spray tanning supplies! If you’re not sure where to start, then let us lend you a hand and show you all the things that your salon must have.

Equipment The first things that you need to purchase are tools to apply your client’s spray tans. The most important spray tan equipment includes:

Accessories When it comes to professional spray tanning, it’s important that you have all the accessories that your clients will need. These include the following spray tanning supplies:

Solutions and Creams No spray tanning salon is truly prepared unless their solutions and creams are fully stocked! These are an essential component of a salon’s spray tanning supplies! You will need to make sure you have the following at all times:

So there you have our list of important spray tanning supplies! Now it’s time to get that salon going – spray tans really are the most popular thing this summer!

Over the years, spray tanning has become increasingly popular. This is a fantastic trend for tanning salon owners, as the potential for business growth is on the rise!  Given the high demand for artificial tans, most spray tan technicians are now well practiced at the application process. So if you’re already a tanning pro, are there any new tips to help increase your client base? The answer is yes! Key to your business is not only delivering premium tanning results, but also providing a pleasant tanning experience.  Here are some techniques and tips to help you become a true tanning pro.

Tip #1: Prepare clients for their appointment When a new client makes a booking, instruct them about how to prepare for their tanning appointment. This includes informing them about exfoliating and moisturing, as well as warning them not to shave too close to their appointment.

Tip #2: Make the experience as comfortable as possible Making the spray tanning experience as pleasant as possible will increase the likelihood of clients returning. There are many ways to make your clients comfortable. The most important factor is to maintain a clean tanning salon, including the spray tan machine! It can also help to monitor the temperature of your tanning rooms, remembering that the clients will be undressed for the appointment. Lastly, some friendly, casual conversation is a great way to make your clients comfortable.

Tip #3: Prepare your client’s skin When the client arrives, it is important to apply moisturising lotion or barrier cream to their elbows, knees, ankles and palms. These areas tend to absorb the spray tanning solution more readily, so barrier crème can help to avoid them turning too dark.

Tip #4: Prepare your clients stance Standing still is critical in order for the tan to be applied evenly. There are a couple of ways that you can help your client to remain steady during their application.  Firstly, have them stand on a damp towel, as this will stop their feet from raising or fidgeting during the procedure. Secondly, it is best to instruct the client about what to expect. Let them know that the spray tan machine will produce a cold spray, as this will help them to avoid flinching once you begin.

Tip #5: Be careful with their face! The face can be a tricky region to tan, and can also be the area that makes clients most nervous.  Try to keep your client calm and informed about this step. Firstly, never spray their face first as it can startle your client. Instead ease them into the process by spray tanning other areas first.  Secondly, ensure that their hair is tightly tucked under a shower cap, especially if they have blonde hair. This helps avoid their hair from soaking up colour and smell. Lastly, ask the client to hold their breath while the spray tan machine is focused on their face.

Tip #6: Drying their tan and preparing them for home Ensuring that the client’s tan dries before they get dressed is critical. Providing a fan is the best way to speed up this process, however either way you should give them at least 10 minutes to let their tan set after turning off the spray tan machine.  Preparing your clients for when they leave the clinic is another way to ensure that the client receives optimal results. Inform them not to shower for 8-10 hours and to avoid any strenuous activity that may cause them to sweat. Also instruct them to moisturise after each shower for the next 10 days.

With these tips, your salon can become one of the best spray tanning salons around. As you can see, using your spray tan machine to apply an even tan is just the first of many important steps!

Want a year round golden glow? Want that perfect sun-kissed look without exposing your skin to the sun’s damaging rays? Well with spray tanning you have your answer. However, not all tanning products are equal and selecting the right sunless tanning brand and product is critical to achieving that perfect tanned look.

Generally the best spray tanning results are achieved by a visit to your spray tan salon and having a professional spray tan technician apply the spray tan. Yet this may not always be an affordable option. Instead, you can try using a spray tan or tanning lotion in the comfort of your own home. When buying tanning products there is a big difference between the products and brands you find in supermarkets compared to those from professional outlets, such as salons or specialist online tanning stores. The age-old rule of thumb “you get what you pay for” could not be more true when it comes to tanning products.

Supermarket tanning products may be cheap, but they also tend to contain cheap, low-quality ingredients, which may prove to be harmful for the skin. Paraben is one such ingredient and it can be found under the names of these prefixes – methyl, ethyl, benzyl, propyl, butyl, and isobutyl. Paraben is also used in benzyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid and methyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid. Such chemicals have been commonly found to lead to rashes, allergic reactions, skin burns and acne. Most professional brands are paraben free, making them safer for regular use than supermarket brands.

Professional brands on the other hand are more likely to use high quality and naturally based ingredients. Most professional spray tanning brands tend to steer away from using synthetic ingredients wherever possible and instead use more organic, naturally based ingredients to help condition the skin and achieve a better tanning result. Naturally based ingredients that are commonly found in professional brands include aloe vera, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A and green tea. Professional sunless tanning brands also tend to be designed with your skin’s condition and health in mind. For this reason most professional products are also oil-free and free of any synthetic fragrances.

With the cheaper supermarket brands, generally less time and money is spent on research and development (R&D) in an effort to keep the product cheap. The end result is typically an inferior product. With these cheaper brands you are more likely to be left with an orange, streaky, patchy and uneven tan. With supermarket brands you may also find that your tan fades quickly and unevenly, leaving your skin blotchy and in overall poor condition. Professional spray tanning brands tend to invest heavily in R&D as they need to supply the professional spray tan salons with the best possible products in order to remain competitive and in business. For many professional brands, spray tan solutions are their core business and focus, so they work hard on creating a premium formula.

Another major negative factor of supermarket spray tanning products is that they are more likely to have poor instructions and even misrepresent the actual end results. They are also less likely to have a money-return guarantee and a lower level of customer service. This means that buying a good product from a reputable tanning salon or a well-known retailer is more likely to give a superior level of customer service and money-back guarantee. They will also give advice to customers on which spray tan brands to choose according to your skin type.

If you think supermarket brands are cheap, you will get what you are paying for! And no one wants a cheap looking tan. Choose a well-known professional spray tanning product for a professional tanning result and to take good care of your skin.

There are a number of ways that a tanning salon can benefit from selling retail tanning products.  Not only is it another means of income, selling retail products can also be a fantastic way to sell off any extra overstocked products.   If you’re contemplating whether to sell retail products in your salon, here are some reasons for why we think it’s a great idea.

Opportunity for extra profits Selling retail tanning products to your customers is another stream of revenue for your business.  As a small business owner, bringing in steady profits can be difficult so why not expand the reach of your salon and introduce retail products?  Items that are most likely to sell readily are those that help to complement a spray tan.   Selling products such as tan extending moisturisers or self-tanners that can be used in between spray tans are a simple way to bring in some extra revenue for your salon.  You’ll be surprised how many customers will purchase an item or two at the end of their appointment!

Enhance the customer’s experience Not only can you increase your salon’s profits, but providing retail tanning products can also help to enhance your customer’s tanning experience.  Having premium products available and recommending them to your customers is a great way to help them achieve a perfect, year-round tan.  Tan extenders can help your customers to get the most out of their spray tan, while self-tanners can help them to maintain a bronze glow in between their spray tan sessions.  Another great product to sell is a high quality tan-off mitt, which helps your customers to remove the remnants of their old tan before having their next spray tan.  The greater the range of helpful tanning products that you can stock, the more that you will be able to maximise your customer’s tanning experience.

Profit from every type of customer As a spray tanning clinic, your regular customers are those who like to have regular, back to back spray tans. However what about those who love being tanned but don’t have the time or money to get spray tanning that regularly?  In order to be a successful and highly profitable business, it’s important to cater to all types of customers.  Selling retail products may keep customers that only have occasional spray tans coming back in between sessions to purchase self-tanners and other useful products.  Maximise you profits by extending your business reach to both regular spray tanners and home self-tanners. And remember, if a customer returns to buy self-tanning products, they are more likely to have their occasional spray tan at your salon.  This is the best way to retain sporadic customers and maximise your market reach.

On-sell extra products Another great thing about selling retail tanning products in your salon is that many of them will overlap with what you use when you’re spray tanning customers. Therefore, you can on-sell any extra products that you have overstocked such as barrier creams or tanning solutions. Often purchasing products in mass is much cheaper, so you’re best to buy supplies in bulk and sell any extra products at retail value to your customers.  With the increasing popularity of sunless tanning, there are also an increasing number of people who now own their own tanning machines, so you can even sell extra bottles of spray tan solution that you aren’t able to use in time.

For these reasons it can be extremely beneficial to add a retail line to your spray tanning salon.  So next time you’re doing your salon order, purchase some extra products to sell as retail and watch your profits rise!

Often people with naturally fair colouring are interested to try sunless tanning but too nervous, fearing their tan may look fake or orange.  Although there are certain products intended for naturally dark skin that may give excessively dark colour, there are lots of fantastic tanning solutions that can give a natural and even glow for those with pale skin.  Here are two of the best fake tan for fair skin, one for self-tanning at home and the other for professional spray tanning. With these products there is no reason for fair skinned people to fear fake tanning – they can achieve a subtle but stunning glow.

Oztan Golden Honey The Golden Honey formula by Oztan is formulated with 7% DHA, being one of the lightest professional spray tanning solutions.  This product is extremely popular with brides who wish to achieve a subtle natural glow for their big day.  Not only is this the best fake tan for fair skin, but it’s also long lasting and renowned for fading evenly.  This product is perfect for transforming fair skin into natural olive tones.  Using the highest grade Eco Certified Organic DHA, this odourless, Australian made product is formulated without alcohol, parabens or synthetic fragrance.  This Vitamin E enriched tanning solution will leave your skin glowing and feeling silky smooth.

Moroccan Tan Gold 8% DHA

The lightest natural colour, moroccanGold is the perfect choice for weddings, that special day or anyone wanting a natural golden glow during the colder months. Infused with argan oil, it leaves the skin feeling soft and nourished while igniting skins natural glow. MoroccanGold is perfect for fair skin types. Long lasting, this 2 hours tan drys quickly, is not sticky or oily and has a sweet honey scent.

When skin is healthy and supple, light reflects off the surface, enabling it to literally glow. Moroccan Tan™ combines the deep absorbing nourishment of Argan oil with their exclusive spray tan formula of triple enhanced bronzers and moisture lock to create the perfect natural bronze tan. Enriched with Argan oil and vitamin E, Moroccan Tan™ helps soften and moisturise the skin, producing a deep bronze tan that leaves the skin soft and silky.  The flawless, streak-free spray tan, infused with Argan oil helps hydrate the skin, making your tan last longer.

With such amazing products, there’s simply no reason to fear an orange and uneven tan!

Have you ever wondered how spray tan solutions work to tan your skin? Or questioned whether the process is safe and the active ingredients are ok for your health?  If you’re interested in knowing how sunless tanning solutions work and what they are made from, here is an explanation to help put your mind at ease!

The active ingredients

Tanning solutions generally contain either Erythrulose or Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), or a combination of the two.  These active ingredients are alike in composition, both reacting with the amino acids in the outer layer of dead skin cells.  Through a non-toxic reaction, a brown colour change is produced, giving the appearance of suntanned skin. Since the skin cells that are affected are only the very outer layer, there are no long-term effects to the skin from these ingredients.

Where do they come from?

Erythrulose is a tanning agent extracted from plants such as lichens, raspberries and beets. This natural ketone based sugar is a yellowish-red, sour liquid produced by the fermentation of bacterium Gluconobacter. DHA is a simple carbohydrate derived from plant sources such as sugar cane and by the fermentation of glycerin. As you can see, both these products are derived from natural plant sources.

Why do some spray tan solutions use both active ingredients?

Erythrulose takes longer to react with skin than DHA, taking between 24 and 48 hours for a tan to finish developing. The tan it produces is also lighter and quicker to fade than that produced by DHA. So why not just use DHA? Because Erythrulose has a less drying effect on the skin’s surface and gives a smooth, even tint to the skin. The combination of the two active ingredients creates a sunless tan that lasts longer, looks more natural and fades more evenly than either product used alone. Tanning solutions such as Black by mine use Erythrulose to help hydrate the skin during the spray tan process.

We hope this information has helped you to understand how spray tan solutions work, and the active ingredients used in these products. As you have read, the reactions that are created from sunless tanning products are non-toxic and the ingredients are naturally derived from plants and fruits. Approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), there are no harmful effects associated with these tanning ingredients. So why not enjoy a summer glow without sitting in the sun’s damaging UV rays?

Among the Black Magic tanning range, there is a solution for everyone. Whether you like your tan to develop quickly or gradually, to be extremely dark or a more subtle glow, there is a solution to suit your needs!  These spray tan products are loved by everyone who tries them. Not only do they use professional, top-of-the-line ingredients, but they won’t leave you feeling even the slightest bit sticky. Below is a review of our favourite Black Magic spray tan solutions.

Midnight Magic 8 Hour For some of us who love a summer tan, a dark tan solution just isn’t dark enough. If you consider yourself a serious tanner and like the sound of a midnight black tan, then you will love the Black Magic Midnight solution. In order to achieve optimal results, you’ll need to allow your tan to develop over 8 hours, so leave yourself some time.

Premium 8 Hour Just like Midnight Magic, this Black Magic spray tan solution requires 8 hours to develop before you can shower. This spray tan solution has been designed for all skin types – light, medium or dark. It is formulated with the highest quality DHA on the market, giving a stunningly even tan.  Your skin will feel nourished and odour-free after applying this product!

2 Hour Regular This magic tan solution can be washed off just 2 hours after application! You’ll love the ease of using this product, being odorless and suitable for just about every skin type. Whether your skin is oily or dry, light or dark, you’ll achieve an even and natural glow with this solution. Formulated with Aloe Vera and Green Tea, your skin will feel nourished and radiant after your spray tan. The best thing part is, your tan will last for 7-10 days and will fade evenly!

2 Hour Dark Just like the regular solution, this Black Magic spray tan solution will leave you feeling clean and fresh, being free of any sticky ingredients. This solution is perfect for anyone who loves an extra dark tan and is tanning in a hurry. In just 2 hours, your skin will have transformed to a strong summer glow and will be silky smooth from the Aloe Vera and Green Tea.

So there you have our four favourite Black Magic solutions. No matter what your tanning needs, there is a solution for you. Give them a try – we know you’ll love them!