Melissaw1010

Ok. I know most people and myself do the "bear Claw" with 1 spurt of solution . I am perfecting it however I find the tips of the fingers and sides of the hands do not get any solution . That does not look that great especially on very pale clients

Do you hold the gun above the top of the hand or a little lower towards the nails?

SunlessBeauty04

aviva teaches the feathering technique...have you tried that??

Melissaw1010

I never even heard of that . Did you do the online training or go to Ma?

SunlessBeauty04

Online training. And even though it's online it's VERY informative and easy to learn. The way Norvell taught me to spray is exact opposite of Aviva's technique. I must say though, Aviva's technique takes longer. Norvell teaches to spray the body in an up and down technique, Aviva teaches a side-to-side technique and body mapping. Norvell teaches to do the bear claw and arc over the hands, doubling ur spraying distance. Aviva teaches a feathering technique, as you're moving down the length of the arm arc ur sprayer off into space to employ the feathering technique to prevent spraying too heavily on tops of the hands and fingers.

Melissaw1010

Thanks. I wish I had the $ to take one of them but will soon. I spray up and down now. I did a search here on "feathering" and found informative info. Thanks
Which course would you recommend between the 2?

NatalieEllen

I tan from the top of the arm down towards the hand & when I get to the wrist I "flick" the gun & let up on the trigger for a lighter spray. I tan the arm in three downward paths so a portion of the hand is covered in each path. The hands look great & the "flick" keeps the solution coverage lighter on the hand portion. My "flick" may be someone else's "feather" I'm not sure :-) I was trained by Mandy owner of Jamaica Me Tan & Airbrush Tanning by Mandy and loved all the tricks she taught me during live training.

itsmeamg

I went and did the Norvell training which was very helpful but Im still finding Im having some problem areas now that Im actually getting into it. I was real green when I went to the training. I would like to attend other trainings to maybe try different techniques anyone have any suggestions or any offered in or around Massachusetts???

Melissaw1010

Aviva has training in Ma. You can check it out on the website