Tanning Blog: Airbrush and Spray Tanning

Mobile Spray Tanning: Double Your Business With These Tools...

Just a quick post today on how mobile spray tanning professionals can double their income with three special tools. Here's how to do it...

Double Take: 2 Guns At Once

With this attachment, you can spray tan two clients at once. Simply attach it to your T700 or TC3. Then, two technicians can run two spray tan guns from the same unit, at the same time.

This allows you to have simultaneous spray tanning going on at the same time in two different rooms. In other words, you can make double the money for every minute you're spray tanning, without needing another piece of equipment.

But you'll also need...

Full Of It: 14-Foot Air House

You then hook up this air hose to Double Take: 2 Guns At Once. But there's one more final thing you need and it's...

Extra, Extra T5020 Gun

This is the final piece for doubling your business. Attach the Extra, Extra T5020 Gun to the 14-foot air hose, and then to Double Take: 2 Guns At Once. You can do two simultaneous spray tans.

Again, you'll want Double Take: 2 Guns At Once, Full Of It: 14-Foot Air Hose, and Extra, Extra: T5020 Gun. It's the boost your business needs.

With Double Take, you can literally double your income in half the time.

If you have questions about this product, please do not hesitate to email me directly or call me at 1-866-ENVYTAN ext. 707.

Can You Buy A Business For $500?

What can you buy today for $500?

• A great stereo?
• A few Kobe beef steaks?
• A coffee maker?

What about a business with the potential to make you $71,000 a year? Let me explain...

...for $500, you could get started with a mobile spray tanning business

For the startup costs of $500, you get everything you need to create your own mobile spray tanning business. To be fair, $500 is a lot of money but let's quantify the upside of a mobile spray tanning business.

First, let's establish some basic formulas and some definitions...

• Revenues – Costs = Profits (aka, $$$).
• Revenue: Income earned from business activity.
• Cost (Cost of Goods): The amount paid for a good(s).
• Profit (Gross Profit): Excess revenue left over after subtracting cost(s).

Let's discuss a hypothetical mobile tanning business (let's call it Chloe's Tans) and the numbers involved...

Chloe’s Tans earned $4,500 in May of 2011 (revenue). Chloe paid $580 in May of 2011 for her business supplies, marketing, etc. (costs). At the end of the month, Chloe has $3,920 left over (gross profits).

How It Breaks Down...

At a minimum level, you can get everything you need to get a mobile spray tanning business for around $500. For more information on how to start your own mobile spray tanning business, click here.

Understanding The Mobile Spray Tanning Business...

The best way to understand the spray tanning market is download our 120-page book, Money Maker: Spray Tanning As A Business. It's the best, simplest way to understand the economics of the spray tanning business.

Where can you start your own spray tanning business for as little as $500.00? EnvyTan, that's where!

Spray Tanning FAQs

It seems like every day, here at EnvyTan, we get asked the following five questions more than any others. With that in mind, here are the "big 5" frequently asked questions about spray tanning and the spray tanning industry...

Do I need a license and/or insurance to spray tan clients?

As of now, most states do not restrict the application of sunless tanners to cosmetologists or beauticians. However, it is always better to be safe than sorry, so you will want to check with your state Board of Cosmetology to be sure. You can locate this information by simply googling “Your State + Board of Cosmetology.” With respect to insurance, it is never a bad idea to protect against what could happen. We have been in business for quite some time and have never needed to file a claim for anything; however, I would highly recommend purchasing some type of liability insurance. You wouldn’t operate a vehicle without insurance, why would you run your company without it? Insurtec is a reputable specialty insurance vendor in this industry available here.

How do I get certified and trained as a professional spray tanning technician?

The best way to become certified as a sunless tanning technician is to get certified through EnvyTan Training Academy. To start your training, you may purchase a sunless tanning training video. However, the real training will come into play once you have your equipment and a couple of friends who are willing to be your training models. Be sure to use a training sunless tanning solution (Superficial or Withdrawal) during those first few attempts. Training solution has no DHA, so there are no lasting effects. In other words, when they shower, the color will completely wash off, and you can spray tan them over and over again until you feel comfortable with the application process.

Of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention our Bargain Shopper: Spray Tanning Bundle. At $125, it's a bargain. You get:

• Show Off: Spray Tanning Training Video
• It's Official: National Course and Certification
• Preview: 15 Minute Guide To Spray Tanning
• Money Maker: Spray Tanning As A Business
• So Serious: Professional Guide to Spray Tanning

Additionally, you should read any available eBooks about spray tanning. Why would you want to reinvent the wheel? Learn from the pros.

What kind of sunless tanning equipment should I use?

Over the years I have learned that the right type of equipment for your tanning environment is much more important than the right brand of equipment. We carry the Apollo line, as they have been leaders in the field of HVLP technology for many decades and we know that our clients are always very satisfied with the equipment performance when using the Apollo line. There are many, many vendors selling equipment online, so shop around and make the best decision for you and your business model.

Who makes the best DHA sunless tanning solution?

This is a question that you could spend hours on the Internet trying to answer, so I will spare you that trouble. The answer is... drum roll please... no one company makes the best solution. If there were one solution on the market that was always considered the best, then every single sunless tanning company on the planet would sell it, because they are all trying to sell their customers the best sunless tanning solution available, right?

For only $35, you can purchase the Interested: Envy Solution Sampler Kit. This allows you to try both solution lines, before you purchase solution in a larger quantity.... What are you waiting for? Get started today!

 

All About Spray Tanning (Part 2 Of 2)...

In our earlier blog post, we started discussing all the aspects of spray tanning. Let's continue with a discussion about DHA, the all-natural, FDA-approved ingredient in spray tanning.

More About DHA...

The common understanding about the DHA reaction with the skin is that it takes the skin approximately 6-8 hours to fully absorb and react with the DHA, which is the reason people are asked to wait several hours before showering after their spray tan, or application of a sunless tanner.

Though DHA got off to a rough start decades ago with the introduction of certain sunless tanning lotions, which produced strange odors and orange-like color results, the technology of sunless tanning has come a long way. Today, sunless tanners produce beautiful, natural looking tans that are uniform in color and lack the odor once associated with sunless tanning.

It is important to note that the growing interest in sunless tanners is a result of consistent and reliable research that links premature aging and skin cancer to the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin. As such, DHA-based sunless tanners have been recommended by the American Cancer Society, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Caring For Your Spray Tan...

Before Your Sunless Tan:

If you need to shave or remove hair with a depilatory cream, you should do it at least 24 hours before your sunless tan in order to reduce irritation. The real key to a great sunless tan is proper exfoliation. Your skin is like a canvas, and you will get much more even color results if your skin is well-exfoliated and free of body oils, deodorants, etc. You should exfoliate both your body and your face prior to your sunless tan. Your skin is better able to absorb the DHA if there are no barriers in the way and the pH balance of your skin is correct, which is why it is important to use a pre-tan prep spray or wipe to remove any oils or lotions from your skin just prior to your sunless tan. Pull your hair up to avoid any discoloration, and cover your hair with an Over It: Disposable Hair Cap. You will want to protect your lips with Chapstick and your nasal passages with Nobody Knows: Nose Filters to reduce inhalation of DHA overspray. Lastly, you should put a barrier cream on your hands, feet, knees, ankles, and elbows to reduce the amount of DHA which is absorbed by these typically drier areas of skin.

During Your Sunless Tan:
You should wear dark-colored undergarments, a bikini, or Fling Disposables so that the clothing that you are wearing is not stained by the color guard (or bronzer) that is present during the first stage of the tan. You will want to listen to the tanning technician’s instructions, or follow the directions on the sunless tanner to avoid contact between DHA and your palms and the soles of your feet. To completely protect the soles of your feet, you should apply Sole Patrol: Protective Sole Shields to your feet prior to the spray tan. If you are spray tanning or airbrush tanning, you will be instructed to move through a series of poses so that the technician or booth is able to spray the tanning solution evenly on your body.

After Your Sunless Tan:
It is very important to avoid showering, coming into contact with water, or excessive sweating during the first 6-8 hours after your sunless tan. This will allow your skin to fully absorb the DHA and develop ideal color results.

We always recommend that the client wears loose-fitting, dark-colored clothing after the sunless tan to minimize color guard rub-off onto lighter fabrics, and reduce the possibility of sweating in tighter clothing. Ideally, the client would also wear dark flip flops home after the sunless tan. The tan color that is immediately displayed on your skin is only a color guard, which is added to sunless tanning solution so that the technician or client can see where the product is being applied and guarantee that the color is applied evenly. This color guard will wash off with your first post-tan shower - which is completely normal - leaving behind the color results from the fully-absorbed DHA into your skin.

The sunless tanning process does not end with your first shower. If you want the best color results than you should use the products that are known to increase the life of your sunless tan. You should use Body Guard: DHA-Friendly Body Wash and a soft shower puff. Avoid alcohol-based products and hard exfoliants, as these will reduce the duration of your sunless tan. Remember: Sunless tanners do not offer adequate protection from the sun, so be skin smart and use a sunscreen every day. Traditional sunscreens are known to reduce the length of a sunless tan, so we always advise the following combination for our clients:

• After your morning shower, always apply a moisturizer with sunscreen of at least SPF 15.
• In the evening, apply a lotion that is created to extend the life of your sunless tan.

Of course, you can get your own DHA tanning solutions here from the EnvyTan store.

All About Spray Tanning (Part 1 Of 2)...

This blog post is designed to get you everything you need to know about spray tanning. Here goes...

...first, some definitions...

• Sunless taning/UV-free tanning--this refers to the entire industry of tanning without sun or artificial UV-rays.
• Sunless tanning--this concept refers to the industry built around healthy tanning that prevents skin cancer and premature aging.
• Sunless tanning product (aka. Self-Tanners)--this refers to producs with DHA, an FDA-approved skin coloring agent that causes no harmful side effects and produces a healthy, natural looking tan that wears away within a reasonable period of time.
• Bronzer--this type of sunless tanning agent is only temporary. It's equivalent to lipsticks. Unlike DHA-based products, bronzers will wash away during your first shower.
• Tan Extenders--these products are similar to self-tanners, but they have a lower level of DHA, which produces a lighter tan. These products are used to extend the life of a spray/sunless tan.
• Airbrush/Spray tanning--refers to the application of a DHA-based sunless tanning solution to a client’s skin by a tanning technician using airbrush/spray tanning equipment.

 So with those commonly asked questions, let's get into...

What is DHA?

Dihydroxyacetone, otherwise known by its street name, DHA, is a derivative of certain plant sources, namely sugar cane. In other words, it is not spray paint, dye, or any of the other things that you hear rumors about.

DHA was first discovered in the 1920s after doctors realized that it had the ability to turn their patients’ skin brown. It was discovered by accident, because it was routinely spilled on patients and staff who noted that it would turn their skin brown during medical procedures. I could go on here and tell you all about the biology and chemistry of DHA, but if you are anything like me, you only care about one major thing: Is DHA safe?

The answer is yes. DHA was approved by the FDA as a permanent ingredient on their list of approved cosmetic ingredients in the 1970s. They approved DHA for topical application to the skin, as research has proven that the coloring effect of DHA is a reaction with the amino acids in the surface layer of the skin. The skin reacts to contact with DHA by producing a brown color that resembles a suntan. The DHA reaction, aka the spray tan or sunless tanner, will wear off as the upper layer of surface skin wears off. This will happen at varying rates for different people, as everyone has different lifestyles, skin conditions, climates, and products that come into contact with their skin. The coloring effect of DHA on the skin has not been proven to be harmful in any way, on either a temporary or permanent basis.

Click here for Part 2 where we'll cover the other things you need to know about spray tanning.