About SprayTanning
Spray tanning involves applying an active ingredient, dihydroxyactone, or DHA, to your skin using a specialist low pressure spraying machine.
DHA is a colourless sugar. It interacts with the proteins and amino acids in the outer layer of your skin to produce a golden brown colour (its a similar process to when sliced apples go brown when exposed to air).
You will be sprayed with a lightly coloured solution of DHA, but the actual tan takes 6-8 hrs to develop and the lightly coloured solution will wash off when showering.
FAQ'sIs it safe?
YES, it is MUCH safer than exposing your skin to the sun's rays and sunbeds, but you still get that great tanned look.
REMEMBER with a sunless tan - there's NO risk of sunburn, peeling, sunstroke or sun related skin diseases.
How long does my sunless tan last?
Your tan will approximately last 5 to 7 days depending on your daily skincare regime and lifestyle. A sunless tan fades just like a tan from the sun. As your skin sheds dead cells, your tan will fade - the key thing to do is moisturise daily.
Can you still tan outdoors or use sunbeds with a Sienna x spray tan?
Yes to both although remember it does not protect you from the suns ultraviolet light so you will still need to use a sunscreen also remember the sun can dry your skin out reducing the longevity of your spray tan.
Hint! - Lots of people have a Sienna x spray tan before going on their beach holiday so they can start off looking tanned and fabulous from day one!
What do I need to do to prepare for my tanning session?
Why is a spray tan by a therapist better than a misting booth or hand application?
Spray tans by a therapist are truly the best way forward for a perfect tan with no streaks... why?? Misting booths means you have to contort your body within the booth to cover each area. One wrong twist by you can spell a double spraying (extra colour) or no spray (no colour). Neither you or the booth has any control over where the product ends up, and how your tan will look.
Han application often results in streaky colouration. If its you applying the tan its hard for you to get the application where you want it, especially on your back etc or to see where you have already applied it.
What will happen during my treatment?
On your very first tanning session, I will ask you a number of questions and then fill in a consultation card for you.
You will then have a few minutes to get undressed and remove jewelery.
Next a barrier cream will be applied to your hands, elbows, knees and around your feet or any other dry patches to prevent them from tanning too much.The spraying will take about 10 minutes plus an additional few minutes for you to dry. For the spraying you will be invited to stand in a tanning cubicle to ensure the spray goes onto your skin, not into the air.
I will then give you some advice on how to care for your tan.
Do I have to get naked?
NO it's entirely up to you. If you don't want to get naked, we suggest you wear old dark underwear or a swimming suit/bikini that you don't mind staining. For men boxers, swim trunks or shorts.It is your tan so whatever you feel comfortable doing I am very professional so will respect your decision.
How dark will I get?
There are different strengths of DHA and your therapist will advise you of the best one for your skin tone, bearing in mind how dark you want to go.
The darker you tan naturally, the darker you will tan with a spray tan.
What should I wear after my treatment?
Wear loose fitting coloured clothing and flip flops as some of the bronzer can rub off on your clothing and shoes can cause your feet to perspire, affecting the final results.
Who should not get a spray tan?
Women who are in their first trimester of pregnancy, anyone who is allergic to self tan or who has breathing difficulties. If in doubt or if you have further questions, please speak to me before your appointment.
