We Know Tans Don't Last Forever....But You Can Extend It & Here's How.

The results of our custom spray tans last anywhere from 7 to 14 days. During this period, it is important that we keep our skin moist to slow down the process of our skin exfoliating. Avoid using harsh soaps (bar soaps, exfoliating body washes or washes that have a high pH level) for these can shorten the life and affect the outcome of your tan and also dry out your skin. To extend the life of your tan, it is best to do a custom spray tan touch up or use a tanning extender when your tan starts to fade. Our 'Love My Tan' tanning extender lotion has our very own DHA in it and will extend your tan for another 2 weeks. We also have 'Touch n Go' spray tan in a can which is great for touch ups. We have a 2.75 oz for $14 and out 8.75 oz for $30. 'Touch n Go' does not only give you a fresh new tan, but can help rejuvenate the life of your old tan by also reacting with the amino acids on your skin. It's the same solution we use in our spray gun when we give you a custom spray tan by hand. There are many spray tan cans out there but many spray leaving spots and splotches. Ours sprays like a ultra fine mist giving you a nice even tan. Our small can is great for face, arms, and legs and our big can can easily give you 2 full body tans. The tan will start to develop is as little as two hours and you will see full results in 8 hours. Your tan will last for 7 -14 days with proper care.

How To Avoid Your Tan From Fading Blotchy

“Why is my sunless tan fading Blotchy?” It’s a question we have all heard more than once in our careers as sunless technicians. Before answering this question it is important to understand how the browning affect with solution takes place. The active ingredient in sunless solutions (DHA also known as Dihydroxyacetone) works with the amino acids on the skin and air to create the brown appearance.

Example: If you take a bite out of an apple and leave it for a while the acids in the apple combine with air to create a natural reaction resulting in a browning affect. This reaction is similar to what takes place with the DHA, air and the amino acids on your client’s skin. The solution absorbs into the skin cells and the air activates the solution creating the appearance of a tan.

Proper skin preparation is very important. Removing loose, dead, dry skin cells will prevent an un-even application of sunless solution and will improve and extend your tanning results.

Skin preparation and application technique will determine the end result. There are a few scenarios a technician can explore if their client has a sunless tan fading:

1.)  The client did not properly prepare for their airbrush tan. The purpose of exfoliating prior to a sunless session is to remove the loose dead skin cells that naturally shed from the body every four weeks. That means twenty-five percent of our skin is exfoliated away every seven days. Once these skin cells slough away, your sunless tan gradually fades. Remove as many dead skin cells as you can prior to receiving your airbrush tan treatment. If solution is applied over any loose cells, the sunless tan will shed off pre-maturely in those areas leaving a patchy result.

How to properly exfoliate: Keep it simple. We recommend using a regular washcloth, loofa, or exfoliating mitt and body wash to exfoliate the skin. The fibers found in most washcloths are perfect to loosen and gently remove tired, dry skin. We recommend our natural exfoliating sugar scrub. Make sure to rinse off thoroughly be any residue may prevent the tanning solution from penetrating. Scrubbing hard can damage healthy skin.

2.)  The client did not properly hydrate their sunless tan. A lack of moisture in the skin due to skin conditions or dry air (generally found in the winter months) can cause uneven shedding of the skin. To minimize this natural occurrence, moisturize the skin with a non-mineral oil and petroleum oil based lotion.

3.)  The technician applied too much solution. The over application of a sunless solution is often the culprit for uneven fading or blotchiness. The solution needs air to react with the skin. By over spraying the client, the air cannot penetrate through the solution to react with the skin. The solution must be applied in light, even strokes.

4.)  The technician applied solution over an existing sunless tan. Other than piggyback applications to add depth to your color, you should never apply sunless solution over an existing sunless tan. The skin must be clean and free from previous sunless residue. Leftover airbrush tans from previous sessions will have noticeably darker patches, resulting in uneven fading.

5.)  The technician used too deep a color. Skin cells shed at different times. If the color is too dark for the clients natural skin tone the fading will be more prominent. The fading will appear patchy/blotchy. Always assess your clients skin tone and use the proper color. If a client insists on the darkest possible color, you should set realistic expectations on how their tan will fade.

Some other notable reasons for patchy/blotchy fading can be; the use of deodorant, makeup, perfume, lotions and powders prior to or a sunless application will prevent the solution from absorbing evenly. Exfoliating, sweating, rubbing or excessive exposure to liquids (i.e. swimming, sweat from exercising, etc.) may also result in patchy/blotchy fading.

Like everything else, moderation is the key. Often our desire for perfection leads us down a path of excess. In this instance, excessive sunless application will create the opposite of perfection. Skin is always shedding. This process is random. If the skin is over treated with solution or has been reapplied too frequently, the shedding becomes more obvious. After your sunless tan has faded completely, let your skin breathe for at least a week before tanning again.

4 Facts On The Dangers Of Tanning Beds

1. It's Big Business
Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. tan in tanning salons every year; on average, that's more than 1 million people a day who are baking themselves under tanning lamps. More than 70% of them are Caucasian females aged 16 to 49 years. The indoor tanning industry's revenues have increased fivefold since 1992, to about $5 billion.

2. Our Youth Are At Risk
2.3 million teens visit tanning salons in the U.S. every year. According to a Swedish study, the younger you are when you start indoor tanning, the greater your risk of melanoma. A review of seven studies revealed that your risk of melanoma increases by 75 percent if you're exposed to tanning beds before the age of 35. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for teens to be banned from indoor tanning due to the dangers, only half of the states in the U.S. regulate tanning bed use by teens.

3. It's a Proven Danger
Many studies show that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is a definite risk factor for melanoma. Using a tanning bed more than 10 times a year made people seven times more likely to develop malignant melanoma than those who did not use tanning beds as often. The risk of melanoma was increased by 300% for those using tanning beds occasionally and by 800% for those using tanning beds more than 10 times a year. The FDA estimates that about 38,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma this year in the U.S. and 7,300 people will die from this condition. The United States Department of Health & Human Services names UV radiation from the sun, and from artificial sources such as tanning beds and sun lamps, as a proven carcinogen - a cancer causing substance.

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advise people to avoid tanning and the use of sun lamps. Both the American Medical Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) are fighting to ban the non-medical use of tanning equipment. The CDC report that tanning beds also cause serious eye problems including conjunctivitis, corneal infections and retinal damage.

4. There's no such thing as a "safe tan"
Sunlight contains different wavelengths of UV light. UVA rays penetrate deeper into your skin and cause tanning. UVB rays damage the more superficial skin layers and cause sunburn. Many tanning salons claim that indoor tanning is safe because you are exposed to more tanning UVA rays than burning UVB rays. Medical research disproves this claim. Skin cancer is certainly associated with sunburn from UVB rays, but scientists at the FDA and other respected institutions now have evidence that even moderate tanning due to UVA rays produces the same long-term skin damage as a sunburn, increasing your risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging, and damaging your immune system. UVA rays penetrate deep into your skin, causing significant destruction and loss of skin elasticity. UVA exposure is associated with an increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma.

All Spray Tan Systems Are Not Equal

No they are not and here’s why. As we started Paradise Airbrush Tanning, we tested out many systems in order to find the perfect one that will deliver an even spray tan application.

A small disclaimer: We have been in the industry for 6 years and are always working to make sure everything we produce is the most efficient, durable and profitable systems and products available. Although that is just our opinion, it really is based on facts. We could use any type of system out there, but we only use our two specific ones because they are simply the best for spray tanning. So here is my factual review on the ones we tested.

Airbrush Systems:












Why systems like this one won't cut it:

• A complete tan takes about 45 minutes using an airbrush gun (pin point).
• The mist is good but very small, making it easier to make mistakes.
• Compressor is not designed to handle back to back tans.
• Finger will get tired from pulling back the trigger.
• Thorough regular cleaning of parts required.
• We will say this, this system is great for body contouring and evening out tan lines.


Why these systems below don't cut it: (We have also tested a few others)








• LOUD! Difficult to talk to the client during the tanning session. You need to be educating them about the tanning process, on caring for their tan, and selling them on retail products & tanning packages. Also these systems are not good for environments that require quietness.

• Too wide of a mist. This creates 2 problems. Wasted solution due to no air regulator and is a not-as-customizable tan. While companies boast a 4 minute tan, you don't want to do a 4 minute tan! You wouldn’t be able to even out tan lines or do body contouring with systems like this because the mist is too large even if there is a knob on the gun to turn the mist down. Many compare it to that of a spray booth tan. Because the mist is wider than most parts of the body, solution is wasted due to powerful air pressure that can not be turned down. Systems like these leave your body wet and sticky and when your tan is left wet or sticky on your body, this can cause streaking.

• Heavy/bulky systems. Not easily portable, especially going up stairs. Yes, they may have rollers but when it comes to climbing stairs it’s not easy.

Why our systems are the best:

• Fine mist. Our Iwata is wide enough to do an even 20 minute tan but is still small enough to do body contouring, evening out tan lines, and give a very customized tan. Minimal overspray. The fine mist allows for the most natural looking tan.

• Very quiet and can regulate air flow. Uses 2-3 oz of solution for one person.

• Lightweight and easy to transport. Compressor is 8 pounds with carrying handle.

• Very little maintenance. Run hot water or Windex through spray gun at the end of every day.

• Designed for high volume tanning. Can do tan after tan after tan without stopping. This is true because we've done 15 tans in a row for an event. Also you can use this system to do airbrush arts which we have 20 years of experience in.

• Our other system is our Mercedes Benz of our Iwata. This system delivers a Ultra fine mist and sprays very evenly giving you a perfect tan.

• Uses 2-3 oz of solution for one person.

• Can regulate the air flow and spray mist. System is built with an excel dryer and is heat infused.

• Very little maintenance. Run hot water through spray gun at the end of every day.

• Can even out tan lines and do contouring.

• Minimal to no overspray.

• Small system, weighs about 6 lbs.

And ofcourse with the best system, you need the best solution. Our solution 'Paradise Bronze' dries quickly, does not leave you feeling wet or sticky, and delivers a great color.

Why you should always avoid deodorant before your spray tan

Ever had an airbrush tan and noticed a strange discoloration under your armpits immediately during a spray tan session.

When spray tanning solutions react with the active ingredient in deodorant, this causes the skin to cause a greenish tint if deodorant has been applied. 

The Perfect Finishing Touch For A Bride!

Spring is here and so is the busiest time of the year for weddings. Paradise Airbrush Tanning is hitting the wedding scene full speed. We know every bride wants to look her best for her big day and when it comes to getting married, and we aim to give our brides the perfect bronzed, flawless tan that they desire. Everyone looks better with a tan. There are many benefits to receiving an airbrush tan for your wedding from Paradise Airbrush Tanning and with our formula, you look healthier, younger, and slimmer. Other than giving your confidence a boost as well, having a tan also evens out your skin tone. Our formula gives you instant results, not to mention a flawless airbrush tan. Our tanning formula contains many great additives to benefit your skin like Aloe Vera, Anti-Aging ingredients, and essential vitamins. Paradise Airbrush Tanning sunless tans last anywhere from 7-14 days with proper care. We also have bridal tanning party packages and also the trial pack where the bride can have 1 tan weeks before her big day and another tan a couple of days before her big day. So if you are getting married, give us a call. We are popular when it comes to weddings and you won't be disappointed. (626) 202-7923

All Spray Tans are NOT Created Equal!!!

All spray tans are not created equal and these celebrities definitely prove it! Spray tans should not be orange and fake...they are suppose to be bronzed and beautiful! If you ever see someone with a spray tan that resemble the spray tans of these poor celebs, tell that person to get their next spray tan from Paradise Airbrush Tanning!

http://www.celebuzz.com/photos/bad-celebrity-spray-tans/donatella-versace-too-much-time-2/