S_E_H
Well-Known Member
Hey, I spray tanned my sister last night - it was my first proper tan since training (Sienna X) and I made a complete rookie mistake of not doing a patch test (she doesn't have sensitive skin but hasn't had a spray tan before). I totally didn't think to do one as I hadn't had a spray tan before my training day either and was completely fine.
Anyway this morning she had a shower and then came out in a rash pretty much all over her body (she is not sure if the rash was there before the shower too) apart from her legs and face (although her face felt 'tight' like she'd been sitting in the sun). The rash is pimply and initially not itching although she has not long texted saying it is starting to itch. Tried calling Sienna X for advice but they are closed over weekend so thought I'd seek advice from you fellow salon geeks!!
I feel so disheartened with the whole experience but I won't be making the patch test mistake again - would you suggest to always do one or just if they have not had spray tan/used fake tan products for and/or have sensitive skin?
I've advised her to try and get rid of the tan as soon as possible but obviously don't want it to aggrevate her skin further.....what do you suggest she should do?
I thought reactions to spray tans were pretty rare - typical it has to happen with my first one (good job I did it for free and she's my sister!!)
Any help would be great! Ive asked for a call back from Sienna X on Monday.
Anyway this morning she had a shower and then came out in a rash pretty much all over her body (she is not sure if the rash was there before the shower too) apart from her legs and face (although her face felt 'tight' like she'd been sitting in the sun). The rash is pimply and initially not itching although she has not long texted saying it is starting to itch. Tried calling Sienna X for advice but they are closed over weekend so thought I'd seek advice from you fellow salon geeks!!
I feel so disheartened with the whole experience but I won't be making the patch test mistake again - would you suggest to always do one or just if they have not had spray tan/used fake tan products for and/or have sensitive skin?
I've advised her to try and get rid of the tan as soon as possible but obviously don't want it to aggrevate her skin further.....what do you suggest she should do?
I thought reactions to spray tans were pretty rare - typical it has to happen with my first one (good job I did it for free and she's my sister!!)
Any help would be great! Ive asked for a call back from Sienna X on Monday.