Lost when purchasing spray gun!

[MendiBStar]

Hi all!! I'm I so lost if I should purchase an airbrush or an HVLP, or if there is really a difference between the two. After that obstacle is tackled; what brand and style number is best? I'm so lost with all the websites and ebay styles. I've not really found a website that gives real reviews on which is best for starting a business and how much I will be spending on my equipment. Plus -no one does personal spray tanning in my area, so there is no one to ask!Thanks for all your help!!!XXX

 

[St.Moriz]

I'll try to explain as simply as I can, hope this helps you to decide. An HVLP gun is actually an airbrush that offers a reasonably powerful spray from a lower pressure hence the meaning of HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure). HVLP offers maximum spray at a faster rate than smaller LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure) airbrushes. These tend to offer a finer mist rather than a spray which comes out of the nozzle at a slower speed.

HVLP v LVLP

HVLP GUN is faster to apply and covers a larger surface area in one pass. Slower to dry because slightly more product is applied. Ideal for busy tanning professionals, especially in a salon as less time is spent on each client. Not suited for offering body contouring and detailed coverage of smaller areas.

LVLP AIRBRUSH takes longer to apply but can offer a slightly better and more detailed finish if applied correctly. Faster drying due to the mist created being finer. More suited to mobile professionals who are not in a busy salon with the next client waiting their turn. Ideal for offering body contouring service.

Hope that helps, there's a lot more to it but that's the shortened, simplified version

You need to decide which is best for your circumstances of course.

Good luck and happy tanning!

St.Moriz Salon

 

[MendiBStar]

I'll try to explain as simply as I can, hope this helps you to decide. An HVLP gun is actually an airbrush that offers a reasonably powerful spray from a lower pressure hence the meaning of HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure). HVLP offers maximum spray at a faster rate than smaller LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure) airbrushes. These tend to offer a finer mist rather than a spray which comes out of the nozzle at a slower speed.

HVLP v LVLP

HVLP GUN is faster to apply and covers a larger surface area in one pass. Slower to dry because slightly more product is applied. Ideal for busy tanning professionals, especially in a salon as less time is spent on each client. Not suited for offering body contouring and detailed coverage of smaller areas.

LVLP AIRBRUSH takes longer to apply but can offer a slightly better and more detailed finish if applied correctly. Faster drying due to the mist created being finer. More suited to mobile professionals who are not in a busy salon with the next client waiting their turn. Ideal for offering body contouring service.

Hope that helps, there's a lot more to it but that's the shortened, simplified version

You need to decide which is best for your circumstances of course.

Good luck and happy tanning!

St.Moriz Salon

Thank you that does help! What brands are best for small businesses?