Tannopotamus

Hey all,

I went out on a mobile tan last night and everything went perfectly, just like normal but then my client called this morning and said her legs were incredibly blotchy--like to the point she couldn't wear a dress. I'm totally shocked, we've NEVER had this issue before and we've done about a million tans. I was wondering what you think the reason could be, and also what I should have her do to remedy the situation? Obviously I am going to visit her today but wanted some suggestions.

Esglow

could she have shaved with a razor that had a moisturizer strip on it? sometimes it can leave a residue on their legs and the solution won't adhere-leaving it blotchy

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Tannopotamus

Ooh okay, that might have been it. She did mention that she took a shower and shaved like an hour before we arrived. What is the best way to fix it if someone is looking blotchy??

eileen

I would re-spray her. You should be able to avoid spraying the already dark parts. Then I would sell her a self tinted moisturizer . It could've been the way she slept if she sweats.

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engfant

Yeah, the moisturiser she used on her legs from the shaving creme or other was mostlikely the reason it didn't take. She should wait a few hours after shaving like as long as possible.

Tannopotamus

Okay, well good to know it wasn't us at least. Should I have her exfoliate again before I re-spray her?

Esglow

I have mixed feelings about respraying it isn't always for the best- legs wouldn't really bother me as much as respraying someone’s chest or face. You really won't be able to decide until you see for yourself some people have a tendency to make a big deal out of nothing. If they just look really light colored then I would just go over them and not have her exfoliate - do remind her not to shower or get wet for 8 to 12 hours. If they do look terribly blotchy I would be hesitate to respray them and possibly having them look really dark and blotchy. Unfortunately spray tanning works for my clients 99% of the time too, but every once in the while it can have a different reaction to 1 person's skin.

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Erica/Love My Tan

excusemesir

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Tannopotamus

Yeah I know, I'm a little wary of re-spraying too, but she has an event tomorrow and a "hot date" which she bought a new strapless dress for...so unfortunately she can't just ride this one out. :-P

kggonline

what solution and what spray unit did you use?