FAQ for spray tanning (tanners, please read)

[NewGeekGem]

Hi Geeks

I'm still relatively new to SG but even in a few months I have noticed the repetitiveness of some of the threads. I hope no one minds but I thought it might help to put together a thread for newbie tanners that will answer some of the questions that are asked everyday. I am no where near as experienced as most of the members on here so if any body would like to chip in and add bits then feel free. If we can try and keep the thread bumped up on the first page it might give the more experienced (& extremely helpful) members a rest from answering the same questions from us newbies. Here goes:

1) The search button is the most useful tool on this forum. It can be found either at the top of the page under the SG logo (this will allow you to search all forums) or on the blue bar (under the advert) this will allow you to search within The Skin Forum. The best bit of advice I could give to new SG members is to do a search first, if you don't feel you have found the answer then start a thread.

2) Tanning - Is it worth it?

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/178658-how-much-has-tanning-added-your-business.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/164043-advice-regarding-spray-tanning-please.html

3) Courses/Training

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/178739-spray-tan-training.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/167488-wanting-do-spray-tan-course-need-advice.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/148815-spray-tan-re-training.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/148022-nouvatan-sienna-x.html

4) Equipment

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/172043-what-should-i-buy-spray-tan-machine.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/174487-mobile-spray-tan-machine.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/175695-let-there-light-please.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/175621-transporting-your-kit.html

5) Cleaning Spraytan Gun

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/167996-maximist-ts20-gun-cleaning-set-up-video.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/167987-new-spray-tan-machine-ts50-review.html

6) Mobile Kit

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/171619-have-i-forgotten-anything-spray-tan-bag.html

7) Technique

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/172664-new-spray-tanning-technique-tips.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/173620-using-far-too-much-solution-wrong-technique.html

8) Samples

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/111091-spray-tan-solution-samples.html

9) Solutions

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/176691-lets-see-your-tan.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/163589-calling-all-spray-tanners.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/161625-vote-spray-tan-solution.html

10) Mixing Solution

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/178915-tan-mixing-different.html

11) Disposals

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/178876-tanning-sundries.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/...ny-extras-spray-tanning-should-i-retrain.html

12) Prep & Aftercare

The Do's and Don'ts of Spray Tan Preparation and After Care

13) Consultation Forms

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/175770-client-disclaimers.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/169259-client-consultation-cards.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/174843-non-branded-consultation-cards.html

14) Tutorials

http://www.salongeek.com/beauty-tutorials/141360-guide-spray-tanning.html

http://www.salongeek.com/beauty-tutorials/78085-tanning-hints-tips-tutorial.html

I could of added a lot more threads or maybe ones that are more relevant but its a start for any newbies that are a bit unsure. I've probably missed loads of things so if anyone would like to comment or add feel free.

Gemma x

http://www.salongeek.com/training/182579-products-avoid-after-spray-tan-some-aftercare-advice.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/182576-list-products-avoid-after-spray-tan.html

 

[dwickham]

This is fantastic. I am new and this is a great help. Than you!

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[MisstyB]

I dont do tanning but I had to comment and say how amazing that you have gone to all the trouble of posting all this info, well done!
xxx

 

[lila22]

Great idea, I don't do tanning either but maybe we can all do this with certain threads that people feel are answering over and over, all the info you have found and posted is great x x

 

[Only-me]

Hi Geeks

I'm still relatively new to SG but even in a few months I have noticed the repetitiveness of some of the threads. I hope no one minds but I thought it might help to put together a thread for newbie tanners that will answer some of the questions that are asked everyday. I am no where near as experienced as most of the members on here so if any body would like to chip in and add bits then feel free. If we can try and keep the thread bumped up on the first page it might give the more experienced (& extremely helpful) members a rest from answering the same questions from us newbies. Here goes:

1) The search button is the most useful tool on this forum. It can be found either at the top of the page under the SG logo (this will allow you to search all forums) or on the blue bar (under the advert) this will allow you to search within The Skin Forum. The best bit of advice I could give to new SG members is to do a search first, if you don't feel you have found the answer then start a thread.

2) Tanning - Is it worth it?

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/178658-how-much-has-tanning-added-your-business.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/164043-advice-regarding-spray-tanning-please.html

3) Courses/Training

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/178739-spray-tan-training.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/167488-wanting-do-spray-tan-course-need-advice.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/148815-spray-tan-re-training.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/148022-nouvatan-sienna-x.html

4) Equipment

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/172043-what-should-i-buy-spray-tan-machine.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/174487-mobile-spray-tan-machine.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/175695-let-there-light-please.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/175621-transporting-your-kit.html

5) Cleaning Spraytan Gun

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/167996-maximist-ts20-gun-cleaning-set-up-video.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/167987-new-spray-tan-machine-ts50-review.html

6) Mobile Kit

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/171619-have-i-forgotten-anything-spray-tan-bag.html

7) Technique

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/172664-new-spray-tanning-technique-tips.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/173620-using-far-too-much-solution-wrong-technique.html

8) Samples

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/111091-spray-tan-solution-samples.html

9) Solutions

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/176691-lets-see-your-tan.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/163589-calling-all-spray-tanners.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/161625-vote-spray-tan-solution.html

10) Mixing Solution

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/178915-tan-mixing-different.html

11) Disposals

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/178876-tanning-sundries.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/...ny-extras-spray-tanning-should-i-retrain.html

12) Prep & Aftercare

The Do's and Don'ts of Spray Tan Preparation and After Care

13) Consultation Forms

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/175770-client-disclaimers.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/169259-client-consultation-cards.html

http://www.salongeek.com/skin-geek/174843-non-branded-consultation-cards.html

14) Tutorials

http://www.salongeek.com/beauty-tutorials/141360-guide-spray-tanning.html

http://www.salongeek.com/beauty-tutorials/78085-tanning-hints-tips-tutorial.html

I could of added a lot more threads or maybe ones that are more relevant but its a start for any newbies that are a bit unsure. I've probably missed loads of things so if anyone would like to comment or add feel free.

Gemma x

Hi Gemma,
I am looking at training in tanning in the future and want to say thanks for the above info - and taking the time do it.. its very helpful x

 

[NewGeekGem]

Thanks Ladies, I feel like SG has helped me so much just wanted to give something back I suppose x

 

[ohlalabeauty]

Thank you NewGeekGem, this is so kind of you to do :biggrin:

As a newbie myself your thread is ever so helpful!

Thanks!! :biggrin:


Kathleen

 

[Pedifan]

This is a great post for anyone thinking about spray tanning, (me included).

Thank you x

 

[Nazberry]

From one newbie to another newbie

What a lovely thing to do NewGeekGem

I am sure anyone looking to start up a Tanning business would very much appreciate this x

xxx

 

[Chezzababy]

Wow thanx sweetie!! How thoughtful

xxxxx

 

[NewGeekGem]

Just bumping up x

 

[pinkfairy]

Well done you! This is great, it is slightly annoying answering the same questions all the time but a lot of newbies don't realise we have the search function and what a fan resource it is.
Great initiative and I'm sure this thread will be very helpful x

Also it may be better if you change the tile of this thread, you may need to ask a mod to do it for you, to make it clear what it's about eg. FAQs about spray tanning

 

[NewGeekGem]

Well done you! This is great, it is slightly annoying answering the same questions all the time but a lot of newbies don't realise we have the search function and what a fan resource it is.
Great initiative and I'm sure this thread will be very helpful x

Also it may be better if you change the tile of this thread, you may need to ask a mod to do it for you, to make it clear what it's about eg. FAQs about spray tanning

Thanks Pinkfairy just managed to change the title myself x

 

[NewGeekGem]

Thanks Pinkfairy just managed to change the title myself x

No I haven't lol I'll contact one of the mods now x

 

[CazCardiff]

Thank you for this thread!
I mnew to spray tanning myself, and while Ive read ALOT around the subject over a few months, and searched and read loads on here, theres still plenty on your list I have never come across! Will have to make myself a cuppa, grab some choccie and have a sit and read and make notes
xx

 

[NewGeekGem]

Thank you for this thread!
I mnew to spray tanning myself, and while Ive read ALOT around the subject over a few months, and searched and read loads on here, theres still plenty on your list I have never come across! Will have to make myself a cuppa, grab some choccie and have a sit and read and make notes
xx

We should hear from you in a week or so then lol x

 

[lauraj]

Wow this is great thank you for taking the time out to put all that information together x

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[ClaireL]

Just a bump! thanks again! x

 

[kizzycat]

This is a great idea and hopefully should cut down on the constant repeat of the same threads you see over and over again. Perhaps a mod could sticky it?

Great work, well done for the time taken x

 

[immx]

Bump