The 5 Most Common Airbrush Tan Freak Outs ( & how to deal with them! )

Evolv Tanning

As professionals who’ve been in the airbrush industry for years, we’re familiar with the most common first-time client “freak outs” and how to resolve them.

First-time clients usually experience these concerns on their way home from their appointment, a few hours after they get home, or the next day.

Whether you’re an airbrush technician wondering how to help your first-time clients–or a first-time client looking for answers to these common concerns, this blog post is for you!

Freak out #1 – “My tan looks very dark”
Don’t worry. Your tan will be darker before your first shower (8-10 hours after your appointment) because the airbrush solution contains a cosmetic bronzer that rinses off during your first shower. On a similar note… If you see your tan going down the drain, don’t worry, that’s the cosmetic bronzer, NOT your airbrush tan. The cosmetic bronzer is just a teaser until your real tan develops underneath. After you’ve rinsed the cosmetic bronzer off, you’ll have a natural, glowing tan. Gorgeous!

Freak out #2 – “My tan got messed up after I sat down, is my tan ruined?”
Not at all. While your tan is developing (this could take 8-10 hours) it’s perfectly normal to see smudging, smearing or creases somewhere on your skin. it’s actually pretty hard to avoid that because you’re bound to sit down and move around during this time. But don’t worry. After your first shower (again, 8-10 hours after your appointment) those marks will disappear, and everything will be perfect!

Freak out #3 – “My tan is fading. Is that normal?”
Airbrush tans don’t last forever (unfortunately!). They last 7-10 days and fade away evenly. Everyone’s skin holds a tan differently, so your tan may fade at a different pace than your friends. That being said, there are certain activities that can accelerate the fading process, such as swimming, rubbing your skin with a towel after a shower rather than patting dry, shaving and forgetting to moisturize your skin… Remember to moisturize! We recommend using Evolv Daily Glo Moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and to extend the life of your airbrush tan. The Daily Glo Moisturizer is a tea tree oil enriched, DHA-enhanced, and cell stimulating moisturizer. It’s amazing! If your tan has faded and you’re ready for another tan, use Evolv Body Scrub to exfoliate, renew and prepare your skin for another flawless airbrush tan.

Freak out #4 – “Will the airbrush tan wash out of my clothes and sheets?”
The cosmetic bronzer washes out of most materials. Avoid light nylon and other light synthetic materials. If you choose to wear a bathing suit or undergarments while getting your airbrush, make sure they’re dark colors. Most salons provide disposable thongs as well. Regardless, make sure you bring dark, loose clothing to wear after your appointment. If you’re worried about your bed sheets, wear loose pajamas or put dark sheets on your bed until after you’ve taken your first shower.

Freak out #5 – “Its freezing cold!!!”… Not if you’re getting an Evolv Heated Airbrush Tan!
Evolv provides the ONLY HEATED Airbrush Tanning System in the World, so our clients never experience this freak out. Let’s face it, no one wants to freeze while they’re getting an airbrush tan. Not only is it uncomfortable, but the results also aren’t as good as a heated airbrush tan either, because goosebumps = uneven surface = uneven tan. In other words… cold airbrush = uneven airbrush. An Evolv heated airbrush tan is so warm and pleasurable you almost don’t want it to end. We take the chill out of airbrush tanning.

Love,
Evolv Team