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Old 06-06-2009, 02:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I just purchased an airbrush system and Aviva labs 10% DHA solution , solely for my own use (husband will be spraying me). I am curious to know if when you airbrush , do you spray in a small circular motion? Or do you spray horizontal/vertical?
Also do you use 2 coats? if so, do you also use 2 coats on face as well?
I'll admit, I'm a little scared for my first spray ;)


Advice & tips are GREATLY appreciated! Thank you in advance.
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Re: Questions about AIRBRUSH methods only.....

I have the NORVELL NT-200 and we spray vertically and horizontaly...we only use 1 coat on each client and go back and "touch-up", if needed.

I have never sprayed in circular motion, but have seen it done by others, but I don't know what kind of equipment they had/were using...

Do you have an adjustable knob on yours? If so, my opinion is to spray up/down - side/side.....
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Re: Questions about AIRBRUSH methods only.....

Thanks for your response Amy, I guess I should clarify, I have the smaller airbrush (looks somewhat like a pen), that you have to hold your finger on, not the gun. I looked up the system you have & see it's the airbrush gun. Does that make a difference then?
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Oh, not 100% sure if it has an adjustable knob, expecting it to arrive mid week.......
I'm sure I'll have a ton more questions then ;) lol...
I appreciate the help :)
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Re: Questions about AIRBRUSH methods only.....

Airbrush uses the circular motion, unless you get a gun attachment that is available to for some of the compressors. HVLP is a much unit/larger gun that sprays vertical/ horizontal. The HVLP would be much easier to use esp. for someone new to spray tanning . I am sure you will get the hang of the airbrush method, but it is a much longer process and more labor intensive method vs. the HVLP.
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Re: Questions about AIRBRUSH methods only.....

Thank you, my husband is very familiar with painting/airbrushing and since I will just be using it on myself, I do have the time which is one of the reasons why we chose the airbrush over HVLP. Although I'm sure at some point I will upgrade to the gun.
Will one coat cover everything if you're doing the circular motion?
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I would do 2 light coats vs. one to ensure you don't miss any areas. Everyone is different, you will get the swing of what works for you... with lots of practice ;). Good luck!
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Thank you very much, I appreciate it :)
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I just purchased an airbrush system and Aviva labs 10% DHA solution , solely for my own use (husband will be spraying me). I am curious to know if when you airbrush , do you spray in a small circular motion? Or do you spray horizontal/vertical?
Also do you use 2 coats? if so, do you also use 2 coats on face as well?
I'll admit, I'm a little scared for my first spray ;)


Advice & tips are GREATLY appreciated! Thank you in advance.
I have a dual action airbrush . I spray my face, legs, and chest with circular motions. I do two light coats as well.
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Re: Questions about AIRBRUSH methods only.....

Thank you, we'll try 2 light coats.
Do you guys think I should use a barrier cream, especially for my first spray until my husband gets used to spraying? If so, can I just use vaseline or a moisturizer ? I don't have any specific "barrier creams"......
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