christyrenee

Hello!

I am new to the board and in the process of starting a mobile airbrush tanning business. Because this will be a purely mobile business and I will not be offering services at a permanent location as of yet, I find myself obsessing over what kind of tent to purchase to bring into a clients home. I do not want to tan someone in their shower as I feel that it might lack professionalism (nothing against anyone who does this!) and I don't want to spend 10-15min cleaning up someone's shower either.

I've seen some of the pop-up tents out there and they are nice, but I'm just not sold. I am worried about not having adequate lighting inside of a black pop-up and not being able to get into the tent if I have to. I did see a small gazebo type tent with sides that was 5x5, but I can't imagine setting this thing up in someones house? lol. I may still get it for outside events etc in the spring/summer or if I do a tanning party outside.

For those of you that offer mobile airbrush , what do you use? What kind of feedback have you received on it from clients?

Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!!!

Christy =)

On Bronzer

There is a pop up tent that 4x7x7 that has "windows" -works great for mobile.

btan2

I got my tent at Tampa Bay Tan, its been great...its been easy 2put up & take down...I also put a towel down underneath them at the opening of tent & if needed I have them step out abit if I need extra lighting...HOPE this helps:

cowgirl7896

I just bought a tent and I was woundering what is the best way to clean it. Right now its cold here and I can't spray it down with a hose outside and some people say it is the best way. So I was woundering if anyone knew another way to clean the tent and what is the best stuff to clean it with.

kptan16

I have a mobile airbrushing business as well. I use a 4x4x7 tent. It's very easy to pop up and fold back down and fits just about anywhere. Mine is black, but has clear windows towards the top and doesn't have a ceiling...i find this helps let more light in. Lighting can be tricky at times, but overall I don't really have many problems. Also make sure you get one that has an opening in the back for a fan. Mine doesn't have a door to it or anything which I find better since there's a larger opening.

Since it's pretty cold where I live also, I've found that wiping it down with wet towels usually does a pretty good job of cleaning. When i'm spraying, I lay a sheet or towel down on the bottom to keep the tent cleaner (its much easier to just throw those into the wash afterwards).

Be sure to get a tent with quality fabric...they can tear easily if you don't! Hope this helps:)

cowgirl7896

Thank you so much for the help. Mine is the same way has the clear windows and also has the door for the fan. The towel on the floor is a very good idea I didnt think of that. Again thank you for the help.

kptan16

No problem! Also, I forgot to say that when I clean my tent with wet towels, i just use water and it seems to work just fine! I haven't tried any special cleaners since I've never had any problems - it all comes right off. (that might depend on the type of solution you use though)

SunlessBeauty04

Aviva just came out with a spray tanning backdrop. I love it wayyyy more than my pop up tent. The tent restricts light and movement so much! It's hard to spray someone inside a box...so much easier with the backdrop.