I am just about to go onto the wow website & put in an order for EOS! I was wondering what this would be like for a while now, then found this thread & it answered my thoughts.

The Vanilla Spice one sounds really yummy too - can we get this yet?

I have just about enough solution left to spray my 2 clients on Sat & have some more tans booked in at the end of next week so hopefully should have my new EOS to use on them.

I can't wait. I also can't wait to test it out on myself - my fiance is super sensitive to the smell of DHA. I have had to stop tanning myself as when I am covered in (any) fake tan, he says I smell like a damp dog basket (!) & refuses to come anywhere near me.
He can even smell it on me if I have been spraying other people.

Thanks for all the posts everybody

xx

Trials out in variouse salons are basically now complete and all is looking good so the Autum Gold should be made available by the end of this month

good luck with your Fiance reaction to your new spraytan liquid
Remember though when you spray with EOS...less is more..the initial colour dye is minimul and it is completly normal for first timers with this product to overspray..trust the liquid..it's far better to initially underspray and add to the tan than it is to overspray and have to deal with the mess.

Good luck though

hya help colin - have just realized that i used 10% instead of the 8% on a fiar lady who states she tans easily without burning and wanted to be a darker tan!!! just know she'll be on the phone first thing!!!any advice? as you probably have gathered, am still a novice!!!

OK now this is something we have all done and doesnt necessarily mean the end of the world..even though it may seem so to you right now.

It may well be that she is in fact more than happy with the outcome of the tan..after all she did ask for a darker tan

I would be inclined to take the bull by the horn ..call her up(showing good customer service) and ask how the tan is developing ..dont mention any concerns you may have.
if she is happy..well good job done....if she feels its to dark ...well explain the tan will of course fade ..its at its darkest point right now and recommend that next time she comes in that she has the 8% which may suit her skin type better.

Novice you might be but nothing stopping you acting as if you've been doing it for years...its all about how you come across to the customer..remember they will naturally assume you are experienced ..so your in a good position to show them you are

It is always advisable to face things head on ..be up front and professional at all times.
Given your posted question you clearly are an individual that "cares" and as such that makes you a good professional.
Good luck with your call and I'm sure all will be well....do keep us informed as to the outcome with this customer

HTH

Its probs too late, but you could of gettin her to shower a bit earlier, say after 4-5 hours rather tan the full time, this will give her the colour of 8%

hth (for next time)

xx

Doesnt the solution carry on developing within the skin though, regardelss of wether the guide is showered off?! or does the water cease the development? Im confused now, because i have showered after only 3 hours but still had full development.

Ooo! that made me giggle MrsR!!!!

Different skin types absorb DHA solutions at different rates..I.E. an oily skin or moisturised skin will "draw in " the solution at a much slower rate than say a dry skin will act like a sponge.

Additionally the solution used also is absorbed into this skin at different rates...I.E. a water based solution will be absorbed much faster than an oil based solution as will a solution with less initial colourant guide.

So no water does not "cease the development" but dependant on the level of absorption into the skin one can ,only to a certain degree, reduce the tanning effect by taking a shower quickly after a spray tan application.

Its all a bit "hit and miss" though so best try and use the spray tan colour chart right from the offset and select the correct DHA % for the skin type of the individual being treated.
HTH

Yeah thats what i thought collin. Thanks for confirming.

It is weird though, because I sprayed with original tantrick 5% when i washed it off quick. And i have oily skin. Have to be awkward dont i! lol.

as always Katelisa
It really is hit and miss this wash of thing...its best only used as an emergency measure as the ability to dilute the tan is so variable from person to person,solution to solution as well as time issues.

Use the correct solution for the appropriate skin type is always the best course of action

Its obviously not gonna work for every one...

BUT if you are in a situation like melb its worth a go... noting worse than a client ringing up next day saying they are orange in result of overdose of DHA.

agreed..its lways worth a go

I just had a mental image of someone being wheeled into hospital, bright orange, with medics shouting "they've had a DHA overdose, we need help, quick" lol.

A bit like that stupid hair shampoo advert you mean