HELP! HELP! HELP! Spray tan.

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Aug 7, 2013

Catarina T.

So next week on Thursday I have to take my senior portraits and I want to have a even skin color. I was considering a spray tan to even it out. But I've never got it done before I'm so lost I don't know where to start. But what I do know is I don't want to look orange! Please help!

Aug 7, 2013

Christina F.

At the salons they have the option of the lightest spray possible, it's for beginners. I think it's at most salons. it's at the one near me, so maybe you should look into it?

Aug 7, 2013

Christina F.

(tanning salons)

Aug 7, 2013

Catarina T.

Ok but when you get a spray tan how long does it last cause I might get it Friday or Saturday but I need it to last until aug 15 for my senior portrait

Aug 7, 2013

Jennifer J.

I recommend doing those ones that take a few hours to change color. That way you aren't so orange afterwards.

Aug 7, 2013

Catarina T.

And when you get it done do you go into a machine or do the salon people spray you?

Aug 7, 2013

Christina F.

Spray tans only last a few days, you have to be consistent and get them often to make it stick!

Aug 7, 2013

Emilie T.

I wouldn't get a spray tan to even out your skin tone. If anything, a spray tan would make it less even. Find a good thick make up for the pictures, photo ready make up should be heavy. If you do end up getting the spray tan, tho, use a creamy lotion like the butter ones and moisturize at least twice a day.

Aug 7, 2013

Catarina T.

So what do you recommend me doing? Because I just want to even my skin color for next week on Thursday

Aug 7, 2013

Skye S.

Natural is best you don't want to put all those chemicals on your skin just let it breath :-)

Aug 7, 2013

Catarina T.

I'm just so Nervous because I'm taking my senior pictures and I want to look back and not regret anything. And now I'm starting to second guess the spray tan cause what if I get it and it comes out bad than my whole photo is ruined! So maybe I should just leave it...

Aug 7, 2013

Skye S.

Makeup,hair,nails perfect! Spray tan no need xx

Aug 7, 2013

Catarina T.

Alright so I guess I will just forget the spray tan

Aug 7, 2013

Catarina T.

Thanks for the advice everyone! :)

Aug 7, 2013

Roz X.

Don't try anything new when it comes to hair color, skin or recipes just before a big event..ever. Best advice my mom ever gave me. Either spray early enough to see how the color takes, your skin reacts, etc. I personally would exfoliate well..lotion up for 2 days..then snag some disposable gloves and Jergen's gradual tan MOUSSE and facial accompaniment.. in light to medium...and go that route. It's easy to remove for me and if you stay moisturized...fades evenly. The Mousse is so much better than the lotion. Still...if you really want to spray..hit up Yelp or Foursquare and read reviews on local salons..and get it a few days ahead as a precaution. Watch your hairline and put lotion on your nails, palms and soles to avoid color transfer. Good luck!

Aug 7, 2013

Roz X.

My mom doesn't tan. She's from "The Old Country" and that's crazy talk to her, but the advice is still applicable! lol.

Aug 7, 2013

Alexis B.

I wouldn't get a tan period my dad had melinoma it's a type of skin cancer:(

Aug 7, 2013

Brittany M.

If you go, use level 2 and don't shower or Wash your face for atleast 2 days to make sure it stays and doesn't look fcked..

Aug 7, 2013

Emily M.

I've had spray tans before, and I love the place I go to, they're amazing! But definitely agree with Rozberry, don't do it before something big (like senior pictures! If you hate it that's in your memories forever!). I'm a lifeguard, so I have a realllyyyy noticeable tan line. My lady helps it look more natural! The place I go is hand-spray, meaning the lady does it herself. She gives me a lotion that I put on the elbows, knees, hands, and feet. I did get lucky and find a great place to go to. And spray is a heck of a lot better than beds!
If you do, exfoliate and shave the morning or night before.
If you do, read tons of reviews and go in and ask as many questions as you can think. Good luck and congrats on senior year!

Aug 7, 2013

Heather B.

I got a spray tan a couple days before my prom and it turned out great. I was a little orange the day I got it but it fades pretty quick just get it done 3 days before and you will look fine :)

Aug 7, 2013

Heather B.

Ps don't exfoliate after your spray tan... It will rub off. Trust me. When you shower just hand wash don't use any scrubber!! And make sure to keep moisturizers

Aug 7, 2013

Zahra M.

Healthy way would be under the sun, ya don't need all those sticky n fake chemicals on ya body!

Aug 7, 2013

Katherine T.

Get the gradual tanning lotion by true blue spa at bath and body works. Works amazing!