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Old 07-12-2008, 08:16 AM   #31 (permalink)
 
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That's exactly what I meant when I said it sounds like a major pain. $100 might still not cover the time, trouble, gas and liability. Liability is another issue I would be scared of. I would be very afraid of overspray getting on something at someone's house, no matter if you use a tent of whatever. Or, I would be afraid someone would claim that I did it, even if i didn't. I have met alot of strange people in this business...you never know. Unless you're a celebrity, I'm not sure why you couldn't just go to the salon and get it done.
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:47 AM   #32 (permalink)
 
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I have the L.L.C. so atleast they cant take my personal stuff or any earnings if i get sued : ) I just love doing it because i cant do 9-5 jobs, i want to be a "stay at home" mom with my 2 year old, so while he goes to his little "school" from 9:30-1:30 i go spray a few people and im done. Sometimes on sat. so for 3 hours of work 3 or 4 days a week, a $1,000+ in profit/week is worth carrying my cute bag with my cute system and i havent had to drive too far or in traffic because of the time i schedule appointments, so far so good. As long as people keep paying i'm fine with it. I think when people tip, theyre giving me gas money haha, so thats pretty cool.
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:52 AM   #33 (permalink)
 
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Also, I live in louisiana, and after katrina, people think baton rouge is the new N.O. and now there trying to make it the next holly wood building these fancy stores and people running around spending all kinds of money, for me, its GREAT business. I mean if there going to put all these types of stores, might as well bring the type of V.I.P. service these people have been longing for.
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:56 AM   #34 (permalink)
 
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That's exactly what I meant when I said it sounds like a major pain. $100 might still not cover the time, trouble, gas and liability. Liability is another issue I would be scared of. I would be very afraid of overspray getting on something at someone's house, no matter if you use a tent of whatever. Or, I would be afraid someone would claim that I did it, even if i didn't. I have met alot of strange people in this business...you never know. Unless you're a celebrity, I'm not sure why you couldn't just go to the salon and get it done.
....why cant they go to a salon? i'll tell you why. KIDS, LAZY, KIDS, NO TIME, did i say KIDS? ..... kids is the number one reason i get. "Can you come by while my little ones napping", or "i cant find a baby sitter" , "i wont have time to get out later..." and so on.

I thought of doing this because i understand : ) I also wax people (moms mostly with no time to do it).
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Old 07-24-2008, 01:25 AM   #35 (permalink)
 
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I'm a licensed Cosmotologist and I do Mobile hair right now. And now I'm adding this service. I'm afraid to charge to much for mobile tanning. The prices quoted are huge. I want return clients and sunless tanning isn't permanent like hair. I just can't see very many return clients if they are paying $75-100 every 7-10 days. I wouldn;t do it and I love to be tan. Do you guys having some special thng you tell them that they feel they need to keep tanning. Also I think that mobile credit card machine is great. I can see people spending so much more money if they can use cc. Are they expensive to use? My husband is discouraging me but tips for hair are great, I can imagine tanning especially if you have great service with wine and giveaway's.
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Old 07-24-2008, 06:29 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Braxton, Maybe make some calls in your area either to salons who offer and add $$ or to other mobile spray tanners. Seems like every area has their own amount that people can afford to pay. Like $25.00 in farm country and $100 in Manhatten.
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Old 07-24-2008, 10:27 AM   #37 (permalink)
 
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I live in Louisiana. This is not hollywood or anything! The only uv-free tanning here is mystic for $25. My fee is based on me being a professional, licensed esthetician, so i have that advantage. Also, when someone comes to you for a beauty service, it should cost more!! There are so many reasons people love it. They will pay not to have to get a babysitter, or to have a girls night, or just to be comfortable in their own home. ANd yes credit cards make a world of difference. The one i got plugs into my phone, and is about as big as my cell phone (voyager..sp?) and it prints receipts to, also sends info to my QuickBooks program on my Mac. Set up fee $40, actuall device $250-$300.
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Old 07-26-2008, 01:30 AM   #38 (permalink)
 
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Cool! I looked up on craigslist for mobile tanning and saw nothing in San Diego. And looked on the web. Not sure where else to look but I might advertize but a little weirded out wondering who is answering the post. Im not comfortable going to peoples house i dont know but it could possibly make money. I'm thinking $60 per tan with maybe and extender to go with it and then 2 tans for $100. I charged $65.00 for hair right now and that includes a cut and being cheaper i get huge tips so i always come out with 15 to 20 dolllar tips. I like to keep my clients and get referrrals. IF i charged to much they might just go to a salon.
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Old 08-12-2008, 04:06 PM   #39 (permalink)
 
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I just wanted you guys to know (bc i am always b****ing about people not charging enough for mobile) a place called Exotica Airbrush Tanning charges $145 for one mobile session (cheers to them). Just an F.Y.I.
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Old 08-13-2008, 12:58 AM   #40 (permalink)
 
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What the heck. I dont think that would fly here. Im thinking $40.00 for one person house calls. Or 2 for $70 Or three to four for $30 And five or more $25.00 each. How does that sound? Cant charge to much in san diego. We have free sun:)
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