Tanning systems

[Mulberry_Sarah]

Hi all,

I'm hoping you guys will be able to advise me with a dilemma I'm having.

I've read lots of your forums on tanning which were really helpful...however I'm trying to choose a tanning machine for my salon.

I've found two machines:

• one for around £300, it's a solglo compressor, gun & hose - this one looks like a stainless steel box with airvents like a computer
• the other is £145 and described on ebay as "the latest hvlp pro spray tan machine" - this one looks like a hoover. See link below - if it works.

eBay.co.uk Shop - THE SPRAY TAN SHOP: HVLP Spray Tan Machines:

so, I've a few questions:

1. Does anyone recognise any of the machines from my dubious descriptions and if so are they any good?
2. Can anyone recommend a machine that isn't too expensive?
3. Should I be considering a mobile machine...so far I haven't but I know alot of people on this site use them?
4. Does anyone know if the 2 types of machines i've described use any tanning products/solutions?

Any help and advice will be gratefully received.

Sparkles & wishes...

 

[loubylou]

Totally honest answer, i wouldn't buy either of them,
the solglo is an air brush compressor, most of us use and get a better result with a good HVLP machine,
the one you have seen on ebay, i had this (expensive mistake) a few years ago, uses around 160 mls solution per tan, applies to heavy and blotchy, you get loads of over spray hth,
if you are looking for a reliable machine that can be used in the salon and mobile and gives great results, your best bet is the T200 :hug:

 

[Mulberry_Sarah]

Thanks very much LoubyLou. I'm going to search the t200 online over the next few days & compare prices. I've found one already which is £245 ex vat (I think I remembered that correctly) so I hope this is a good one. It's new not second hand...so hopefully I'll get at least a one year guarantee.

Thanks for replying so quickly I'm really glad you did because I assumed that the t200 was really better suited for mobile tanning.

Also the descriptions I'd seen on websites said the t200 was better for low volume use...and I wasn't sure what low volume really is...so I guessed not for salon use.

Thanks once again...I feel reassured that I'm going to buy something that will be cost effective and good quality.:hug:

Sparkles...

 

[loubylou]

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[Vixmg]

what does overspray mean?

Sorry to sound a bit thick but Ive no idea. Not until I book in with Lou and get my training done! (still saving Lou)

Vicky x

 

[Sammi90]

i brought a machine from celebrity secrets and its a new machine called sun bliss 08 you can buy the whole kit for 495 which includes loads of goodies plus a pop up tent! i suggest you try and get some information from them in regards to it cause its the latest hlvp machine. number is 0845 4564678 hope this helps x

 

[Suntana]

Hi - Overspray is basically any solution that doesn't end up on the client. Some HVLP machines are not as accurate as others and you may well waste a lot of solution as a result. You need a machine with a very fine nozzle (0.6 mm if possible) to control the application. The brand new Suntana Spray Tan Machine has been carefully developed with this in mind. At £145 it’s a very affordable option

 

[loubylou]

what does overspray mean?

Sorry to sound a bit thick but Ive no idea. Not until I book in with Lou and get my training done! (still saving Lou)

Vicky x

Poor quality machines produce lots of over spray, this is tanning solution that goes into the atmosphere and all around the salon, causing a mess,
you will see how little over spray our machines cause when you come over hun,
i don't use a tent, just a towel for the clients to stand on and i never get any problems with over spray and my salon is pink is white so it would be very noticeable,
(you keep saving & i will see you soon :hug

 

[tonilee]

Thanks very much LoubyLou. I'm going to search the t200 online over the next few days & compare prices. I've found one already which is £245 ex vat (I think I remembered that correctly) so I hope this is a good one. It's new not second hand...so hopefully I'll get at least a one year guarantee.
Thanks once again...I feel reassured that I'm going to buy something that will be cost effective and good quality.:hug:

Sparkles...

Here is a link for the t200 also

www.sunlesssolutions.co.uk