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contouring techniques


Kerri adds: “Using an airbrush gun or pen that is smaller and imparts a finermist, you can pick out and tan ‘abs’ or othermuscles and contours, which will define and create amore shapely look that is extremely slimming.”


James Harknett, spray tanman to the stars at BOBSOHO, agrees that using a good technique is essential for creating a slimming effect:


“If you can’t tone it, you can tan it!” he says. “Using a gentle sweepingmotion across the body, working fromthe edge of the body inwards, it is possible to create a real trimming effect, particularly on the abdominal area.Also, by focusing on the inner thighs and buttocks it is possible to really slimdown the look of these areas. Contouring gives a beautiful finish and clients are always so thrilled with results.”


Some therapists prefer to wait a day before adding the contour layer of the tan, this is known as ‘Double Dipping’. It allows the base layer of tan to fully develop, before the 3D tan effect is applied.


kitted out


For contouring you will need to use equipment that allows you to give a very fine and precisemist to pick up the detail of themuscles.


“Ideally an airbrush is better for defining detail as it is finer and can producemore detail,” saysAnnette. “This can also be achieved using the normal HVLP gun, however lower levels of solution should be used to lightly layer the desired areas.”


spray solutions


TheA-List Bronze equipment and solution is ideal for body contouring, offering varying depths of tan colour.The equipment used is lightweightmaking the contouring process easier, allowing for precision and attention to detail.


TheA-List Bronze solution comes in a range of concentrations, fromsix percent all the way up to 16 percent DHA.


CrazyAngel is a new collection of professional and retail self-tanning products that provide deep and natural results, worthy of two weeks in the Caribbean. Alcohol, paraben andmineral oil free, CrazyAngel combines ultramoisturising Bearberry extract to nourish and hydrate the skin with naturally derived tanning agents. CrazyAngel will create a flawless finish to your clients’ skin, whist delivering luxurious and long lasting results.


Designed with spray tan contouring in mind, the CrazyAngelTakeMe HigherTan Intensifier Drops are ideal for clients who want to create definition and contouring during their self-tan.


They are suitable for all skin types and contain 34 percent DHA, allowing you to create endless shades to tailormake each tan colour specifically for your individual clients.


By adding the drops to your regular base solution, you can get different depths of tan, allowing you to get the right contrast in colour to suit your contouring needs.


TakeMe HigherTan Intensifier Drops also allows you to personalise each client’s tan by adding a few drops to their regular tanning solution to deliver an all over deeper darker result.


He-Shi is an Express LiquidTan, available fromAustralian Bodycare, which can be used for spray tan contouring.


He-Shi has a good tan guide colour, so you know instantly that no parts have been left uncovered.This is essential for contouring, as you need an accurate guide of the areas you have sprayed, and how dark they will develop.The He-Shi tan fades naturally like a real tan and will last for approximately five days.


Sienna X offers a selection of spray tan solutions, available in different DHA strengths allowing themto be used for contouring. Fromeight to 16 percent DHA, there is a shade to suit every client.The different DHA percentages can be used together when contouring, for example starting with a light base coat of eight percent, then using 12 percent to fill in the contours of the body shading where appropriate.


The 3D tan can be achieved by a therapist during the St.Tropez SprayTanTreatment by concentrating on certain areas during the second spray application, rather than the entire body.


Applying extra colour in these areas gives a slimming effect by drawing the eye inwards.


St.Tropez’s cosmetic bronzers can also be applied as an extra ‘finishing touch’ just after the treatment to bring life back into the skin. Create extra definition on the face by applying Bronzing Powder to the cheekbones and under the chin. Bronzing Rocks or RadianceMousse can be used to highlight and bring forward areas of the face and body such as the upper cheekbones, collarbone, arms and legs.This


is the perfect opportunity to retail these cosmetics onto your clients so they recreate the look at home.


training


Puri-tan offer salons advanced spray tan contour training, to help you get to grips with the basics. Puri-tan was created through years of knowledge and experience within the tanning sector, and they have extensive knowledge when it comes to spray tan contouring.


They offer special training deals such as free places on their advanced tanning courses when you spend over £100 on equipment or products. Puri-Tan also offer first time customers their ‘Money Back Guarantee’, whereby if you’re not satisfied with their spray tan solution within seven days, you can have a refund.


body beautiful


Once you havemastered the basics of spray tan contouring, the sky’s the limit. Not only can you provide an extra service for regular male and female clients, you now have the skills to offer tanning to amore niche clientele.


3D Tanning by St Tropez at London FashionWeek, with Training Manager Tammy Baker applying Skin Illuminator to the backs of models legs.


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