Harlequin
Well-Known Member
Hi all
I recently purchased a HVLP TS10 MidiMist Machine from LA Tanning. Now I have only just recently qualified and I am still practising but I am looking for some advice.
I love the machine; its compact and lightweight and the feedback I've had for the LA Tan solution has been great however; I do seem to get a lot of runny bits when I spray. I don't think I'm too close to the client (I know I'm usually at least 8 inches away from the skin). Is it the spray that needs adjusting? Does any body have any advice on that (I don't know if its the same for all machines but there is a dial on the rear of the gun and clockwise reduces the amount of solution that's sprayed and anti clockwise increases it)?
Also the girls I sprayed were still tacky and wet half an hour after spraying. Is that normal?
The other thing is I'm getting orange hands and feet. i know I'm new but is there any way to stop this? I know there is a retail barrier cream but will moisturiser or vaseline over the fingernails and palms prevent the build up of tan in the creases etc?
Also the tan solutions have different percentages on the bottles; I get what this is for but I was never taught about this at college. LA Tan goes from 8% to 18%; I've been using 10% and 12% because I assumed most females would want to see a noticeable tan but has anyone used an 8% solution? Is it worthwhile have 6 different shades of tan or do you think as I am starting out the two I have will suffice?
And final final thing (sorry if this causes a debate or I'm asking too much) there is also a gold tan solution i got with my kit. I take it the gold is meant to shimmer? Would I be right in guessing that the gold tans are better for clients with lighter hair?
I'm new to this forum so I am sorry if these questions have been asked before. Thanks in advance for your help.
Caroline
I recently purchased a HVLP TS10 MidiMist Machine from LA Tanning. Now I have only just recently qualified and I am still practising but I am looking for some advice.
I love the machine; its compact and lightweight and the feedback I've had for the LA Tan solution has been great however; I do seem to get a lot of runny bits when I spray. I don't think I'm too close to the client (I know I'm usually at least 8 inches away from the skin). Is it the spray that needs adjusting? Does any body have any advice on that (I don't know if its the same for all machines but there is a dial on the rear of the gun and clockwise reduces the amount of solution that's sprayed and anti clockwise increases it)?
Also the girls I sprayed were still tacky and wet half an hour after spraying. Is that normal?
The other thing is I'm getting orange hands and feet. i know I'm new but is there any way to stop this? I know there is a retail barrier cream but will moisturiser or vaseline over the fingernails and palms prevent the build up of tan in the creases etc?
Also the tan solutions have different percentages on the bottles; I get what this is for but I was never taught about this at college. LA Tan goes from 8% to 18%; I've been using 10% and 12% because I assumed most females would want to see a noticeable tan but has anyone used an 8% solution? Is it worthwhile have 6 different shades of tan or do you think as I am starting out the two I have will suffice?
And final final thing (sorry if this causes a debate or I'm asking too much) there is also a gold tan solution i got with my kit. I take it the gold is meant to shimmer? Would I be right in guessing that the gold tans are better for clients with lighter hair?
I'm new to this forum so I am sorry if these questions have been asked before. Thanks in advance for your help.
Caroline