Hi, I did the spray tan training a couple of years ago and did very little with it as I was getting loads and loads of overspray - and I mean room filling even when I turned down the pressure and the airflow on my gun - turns out after lots of reseach it was the gun so I have now changed the gun to one where you can alter the amount of solution released plus air flow and spray pattern but I'm still struggling to find the right balance of air & solution flow - I sprayed my sister last night but was struggling to see the guide colour (using sudo dark solution) and I totally missed parts of her - mostly her inner arms (massive white stripe), although her back, stomach and legs were lovely. I sprayed my daughter and turned the flow of solution and air up but got runs and spatters everywhere but she is a lovely lovely colour but a few dark stripes on her arms. Can anyone offer an easy way of being sure that I have the air and solution flows right and acheiving a good tan as I'm very very frustrated at the moment. I have read the tutorials on here - any advise would be much appreciated
Spray tan help
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redsadie
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Hi hun
The only thing I would suggest is to practice with some couch roll to get the solution spraying correctly. If it's too wet, adjust down. I would probably start off with the gun spray adjuster turned right down to begin with and adjust up until you get the right amount spraying.
With regards to not spraying properly, just take things slowly. When I started I was spraying much too quickly, resulting in bits being missed. When you have done a tan, ask whoever it is to slowly turn around so you can see any bits you may have missed as I too used to forget the inner arms and inner legs so my sister had a nice white stripe right down her inner arms and legs
I took things a bit slower and did it in a methodical manner and within a few sprays everything just slotted into place.
HTH's :hug:
The only thing I would suggest is to practice with some couch roll to get the solution spraying correctly. If it's too wet, adjust down. I would probably start off with the gun spray adjuster turned right down to begin with and adjust up until you get the right amount spraying.
With regards to not spraying properly, just take things slowly. When I started I was spraying much too quickly, resulting in bits being missed. When you have done a tan, ask whoever it is to slowly turn around so you can see any bits you may have missed as I too used to forget the inner arms and inner legs so my sister had a nice white stripe right down her inner arms and legs
I took things a bit slower and did it in a methodical manner and within a few sprays everything just slotted into place.
HTH's :hug:
Hi, yes test it on some couch rolll like she said, it really helps.
You sound like me, when I first trained, I was a bit scared and frustrated about getting the right amount of solution. I also find that the different % come out slightly differently, so I have to adjust it accordingly to what solution I'm using. I still get a bit flustered now with the flow but testing it on couch roll make my life that bit easier!
I think as long as you don't rush and keep calm and check the client you'll be fine. I just go over any parts I think I may hve missed and they say it blends in fine.
:hug:
You sound like me, when I first trained, I was a bit scared and frustrated about getting the right amount of solution. I also find that the different % come out slightly differently, so I have to adjust it accordingly to what solution I'm using. I still get a bit flustered now with the flow but testing it on couch roll make my life that bit easier!
I think as long as you don't rush and keep calm and check the client you'll be fine. I just go over any parts I think I may hve missed and they say it blends in fine.
:hug:
If you've been in active for some time try going back to basics..can you still call your trainer.
It can be better to turn the dial down gradually rather than all the way down and then back up...by reducing say half a turn every few days you stand a better chance of not falling into insecurity issues.
If you are missing areas as you sound to be try and focus less..sounds odd but its so easy to look to close and miss the while picture(cant see the wood for the trees kind of thing)...maybe even try and spray slightly further away than you currently do so you get a "wider" picture of the area your spraying.
Also ensure you have proper lighting as this is a major factor in missing areas.
Just sit back for a while..accept you've got a lot yet to grasp..start from the beginning and slowly work your way through things.
If it helps PM me your addy and I will happily E mail you our application manual...which in addition to text instruction also has lots pretty pictures of the action of movement of the gun over the various parts of the body.
Just stick in there and don't let it get you down :hug:
Done..good luck :hug:
