How does shaving affect a tan?

MuscleUp101 · 07-26-2006, 02:45 AM

I've heard that shaving can make a tan fade a little, but I was wondering about how much? For example I just shaved my arms and now they look a little whiter, is it usual for the tan to fade a bit when you shave? I'll be tanning tomorrow anyway so I'll be dark again but I was just wondering how shaving affects a tan. Thanks.

billable · 07-26-2006, 05:44 AM

When you shave, you take off some dead skin. That skin was tan. You are not fading you tan, as such, you are actually removing it. Can't be helped. Shave before you tan, not after.

blondjuls · 07-26-2006, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by billable

When you shave, you take off some dead skin. That skin was tan. You are not fading you tan, as such, you are actually removing it. Can't be helped. Shave before you tan, not after.

Yep, its also why a lot of customers will complain about their legs not being as tan as the rest of their body. Along with the whole thicker skin thing...

pcstutsman · 07-26-2006, 10:15 AM

Yeah we always have complaints about the legs. I try to explain the shaving and thicker skin as well, but sometimes they dont' get it. Have them try Dark Sexy Legs by Matahari, that seems to go over well here, or have them use slight tingles on their legs to boost. And make sure you shave before you tan and moisturize alot.

TanWorldOrder · 07-26-2006, 10:18 AM

usually it's only 5 tans into their program and they need to just stop rushing the situation or stop being a cheap *** ***** and spend $3 on some tingle oil.

glotan · 07-26-2006, 10:22 AM

You shave your arms?

ChristineE · 07-26-2006, 10:26 AM

From his screen name I would say he shaves everywhere ;)

MuscleUp101 · 07-26-2006, 10:51 AM

How much tan is lost when you shave? Like 70% or so?

missyhot · 07-26-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by glotan

You shave your arms?

I do.........cant stand hair anywhere, ick!

blondjuls · 07-26-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MuscleUp101

How much tan is lost when you shave? Like 70% or so?

I dont think it would be a set percentage. It would change from person to person. Shaving just rushes the whole natural exfoliation process....and drier skin will sluff off faster.

07-26-2006, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
MuscleUp101 Join Date: Jul 26 2006 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	How does shaving affect a tan? I've heard that shaving can make a tan fade a little, but I was wondering about how much? For example I just shaved my arms and now they look a little whiter, is it usual for the tan to fade a bit when you shave? I'll be tanning tomorrow anyway so I'll be dark again but I was just wondering how shaving affects a tan. Thanks.

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billable I'm Banned Join Date: Feb 1 2006 Location: Tennessee Age: 47 Posts: 4,181 Rep Power: 0	Re: How does shaving affect a tan? When you shave, you take off some dead skin. That skin was tan. You are not fading you tan, as such, you are actually removing it. Can't be helped. Shave before you tan, not after.

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pcstutsman I'm Banned Join Date: Jun 27 2004 Location: Indiana Age: 28 Posts: 8,293 Rep Power: 0	Re: How does shaving affect a tan? Yeah we always have complaints about the legs. I try to explain the shaving and thicker skin as well, but sometimes they dont' get it. Have them try Dark Sexy Legs by Matahari, that seems to go over well here, or have them use slight tingles on their legs to boost. And make sure you shave before you tan and moisturize alot.

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TanWorldOrder Join Date: May 23 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 758 Rep Power: 4	Re: How does shaving affect a tan? usually it's only 5 tans into their program and they need to just stop rushing the situation or stop being a cheap * *** and spend $3 on some tingle oil.

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ChristineE OFFICIAL BFF MEMBER Join Date: Jan 7 2005 Location: BFF Headquarters Age: 35 Posts: 2,700 Rep Power: 97	Re: How does shaving affect a tan? From his screen name I would say he shaves everywhere ;) __________________ No longer a ban virgin. I feel so dirty.

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