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    Default How often to get a spray tan & what products in between?

    I want to keep up a nice tan through the winter but don't fancy sunbeds. Spray tans only last about 3 days on me so i'm wondering what you all do to keep up a tan? Do you just go get another spray when needed, or use something in between to boost it? Thanks x

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    Default Re: How often to get a spray tan & what products in between?

    I have a spray tan machine (my BF sprays me) and we spray every Wednesday night (mostly because my good days at work are Thursday and Friday and then I can maintain it until the next Wednesday. So for me it lasts 7 days. I do have to really scrub it off on the 7th day too.

    You HAVE to moisturize your skin at least once a day to keep your tan. Most salons will sell a colour extender but you really can just keep your skin extremely well moisturized. I find around day 4, I do need to some bronzer on my face (since my face fades faster). But really the key is just moisturizer.

    If your tan only lasts 3 days still, I would advise finding out which solution brand your salon is using. I find some solutions don't hold as long. We use the Norvell brand and I love it.

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    I don't spray tan @ all, too expensive in my opinion. I am thinking of getting L'Oreal 350 degree spray. or there's a lady on here that recommended: http://southseasskincare.com You can get a regular spray can or the machine type set up


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    Default Re: How often to get a spray tan & what products in between?

    Thanks ladies. Yes I've seen that Whirlerz and thinking of it myself, looks good. Well today I went and got a "cherry" tan. Looks lovely atm lol, i'm thinking of not washing it off... boyfriend will hate me though as it stinks lol

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    Default Re: How often to get a spray tan & what products in between?

    The Neutrogena spray on works really well, and if you have any yellow pigment to your skin (instead of pink), then Whole Foods has a self-tanning lotion that gives you a deep, non-orange glow in a day :0)

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    I've been tempted to try the spray tans, but I am a cheap ass and the cost for the amount of tan you get isn't worth it for me.
    I use self-tanner at home. I really like the one by Victoria's Secret. I'm really pale and it gives me a good color. I can actually get pretty dark (for me anyway) if I use it a few days in a row. Also it smells good and has some bronzer shit in it, which I like.

    I know you were asking about spray tans, but if you decide to try self-tanning lotion here are some tips.

    It is important exfoliate your whole body really well before you put it on, and moisturize every day after.
    Before you apply the tanner, put moisturizer on your hands to keep them from turning orange. If they do anyway, scrubbing with lemon juice will fix it. Apply the tanner in circle motions (this helps with streaking).

    When I apply it, I also put moisturizer on my knees, elbows, feet, and ankles. After I finish the rest of my body, I wipe those areas off, mix some of my tanning lotion with moisturizer, and then apply this mixture to those areas. Because of the way the skin is in these spots, applying the tanner the way you do the rest of the body will make them look splotchy and orange. Mixing the tanner with moisturizer and then applying it makes it come out much, much nicer. You can also use this to tan the back of your hands.

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    Default Re: How often to get a spray tan & what products in between?

    Quote Originally Posted by transcendentalii View Post
    The Neutrogena spray on works really well, and if you have any yellow pigment to your skin (instead of pink), then Whole Foods has a self-tanning lotion that gives you a deep, non-orange glow in a day :0)
    what is it? I am very olive/yellow...
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    Default Re: How often to get a spray tan & what products in between?

    I tried the South Seas Tahitian Tan. It was way to subtle for me! I like Quick Tan by Body Drench. (http://www.amazon.com/Body-Drench-Qu.../dp/B000VDYXT0)

    Very dramatic dark color, and lasts forever!
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    Do all your prep correctly before fake tanning. Exfoliate, wash your body and face with a soap free mineral oil free cleanser, and moisturize lightly with a mineral oil free lotion. Now apply the sunless tanner.

    You can touch it up with that cheap Quick Tan spray by Body Drench.....
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    Default Re: How often to get a spray tan & what products in between?

    I get airbrush tanned weekly. I have a direct debit membership with the place I go. They do an amazing job! I don't do any aftercare except use lotion. Because I'm weekly I need to scrub it off before the next tan so I really only want it to look good 4 days anyway. On the fifth day I start mega exfoliating to get it all off before the next round. I just use a regular nivea moisturizer. I've used St tropez tanning products for at home and they are great, also le tan is really good.

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