Just yesterday we had a young girl come into Sunkissed who had a spray tan gone wrong. (No, we did not do it!) She had gone to a facility with a booth and had come to us for help. After tan remover and various scrubs and enzymes her hands lightened a bit and we were able to even some of her color out to look more blended. She was very fair and said she went to the booth because she was afraid to have someone see her naked.
*Moral of the Story: Unless you are already dark toned it's probably not a good idea to go to a booth.
    I understand the good thing about them is that no one has to see you nude or even partially nude which for some of us is an extremely vulnerable position. The bad thing is there is no one to make sure the tan is going on evenly and in all the right places! I'm going to say for the record---HAVE NO FEAR LADIES! We are truthfully not looking at your bodies in judgement when we are spraying you. We are looking for evenness, adjusting the lighting in all possible directions to make sure that line is only a shadow, etc...You get the point.
    Even though I have been sprayed many times in my life when it came down to having one of my employees (and friend) do it I was rather nervous. I think she knew I was nervous so when she began she complimented my cute underwear which made me laugh and loosen up. We all have insecurities and things we would like to change about ourselves but one thing I have learned is that no matter the flaw, it always looks better with a tan!~

In trying to get the word out about Sunkissed Spray Tans I have noticed there is still a lot of hesitation from folks who have or know someone who has had a negative experience. These are a few of the things I hear and you will probably recognize as things you may have said yourself.

1. "It will make me orange."

Yes, unfortunately some spray tanning solutions will turn you into an oompa-loompa. This may sound weird but SunFX is a green-based solution unlike some other brands that may have orange or pinkish undertones. Now, because a lot of folks are concerned with this issue many companies are jumping on the green-based bandwagon because it gives such a natural, bronzed effect.

2. "It doesn't last very long."

On average spray tans can last 5-7 days. It all depends on how WELL you take care of it. We always provide you with a post care sheet of how to properly take care of your tan to prolong the life of it. This includes things like staying moisturized, avoiding exfoliation, etc...I personally have clients that are able to get up to 10 days with their tans.

3. "It looks fake-people are NEVER naturally that tan."

There are some companies (and clients) out there that think the darker the better but at Sunkissed we promote a healthy, realistic looking tan. We have various solution shades that we choose for different skin tones so that you do look natural! Of course, if you want to be super dark we can do that but our goal is to make you look natural and healthy. :)

4. "Don't need it-I'm already using the tanning bed."

(What I want to say) "Ok, that's cool. How do you feel about losing part of your pretty face to melanoma at age 45?" (what I really say) "Do you know how bad that is for your skin? It breaks down your collagen and elastin which makes you look older and not to mention on average 1 person dies every hour from melanoma." I'm an advocate for constantly educating clients about the the dangers of ultraviolet rays but sometimes it still doesn't work. There will always be folks who won't give it up and there is simply no convincing them. Sometimes, it takes a family member being diagnosed or they wake up one morning, look in the mirror and notice those fine lines or sunspots that came up overnight. For old or new believers its not too late to get your healthy glow on. 

5. My friend got it in her mouth!

There are a couple different ways to administer spray tans. Booths being 1 kind. This is where you go stand in a booth and the machine sprays you down. You have to turn around and are in charge of making sure your hands are turned the right way, hold your breath at the right time, knees are bent, etc...The other way (how Sunkissed does it) is with a spray tanning gun. A person administers this tan and not just a blind machine. Instead of YOU being in charge of your tan like the booth, WE are in charge of your tan and that makes it much more customizable. We are able to adjust the intensity of spray to better blend certain areas of your body including hands and feet and forewarn you before spraying your face so you don't have to worry about getting solution your mouth.

As you can see, spray tanning has advanced over the years and we are excited to be a part of that revolution. And remember-Instead of going off of others opinions, call or email us and we will be happy to answer any questions for you with updated information!

There have been many times over the course of my 5 year marriage that my husband has said "Why don't you go lay in the sun Mol? You are always happier when you have a little color." 7 years ago he wouldn't have had to even ask because I worked in a tanning salon and was always brown but after going to school for Esthetics (skincare) this statement is like asking me to SIN! My reply would always be, "Do you want me to look good now or when I'm 50??!"

Well, now that I have opened Sunkissed I have found a solution for both myself and my clients who are struggling with "embracing their whiteness". We deliver an all natural bronzing solution to the skin that will develop into a beautiful, glowing tan. Remember, that prevention is key and that Sunscreen and Spray Tans should be your best friends this summer! :)