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Old 04-12-2011, 07:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Question NEED A DARK SOLUTION

I have used Sjolie, Ocean, and Norvell solutions. I have found Norvell double dark to be the best - it doesn't specify but i assume the DHA is a 12 or 14 and it has double the double the cosmetic bronzers. Only problem is, its expensive. I tried Sjolie 14 percent - several bottles, and NONE of them turned me dark- it was comparable to a 9%. I have been searching EVERYWHERE for a solution that is really dark and not so expensive. All my clients also love Norvell double dark - but they too want to be darker. Thankyou!
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Re: NEED A DARK SOLUTION

I use Montego Bay from Jamaica Me Tan on my clients who want to be dark & they love it! 12% DHA & you can always add DHA drops if they want even darker.
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Thanks. Is jamaica less expensive than $45 a liter? & what dha drops do u recommend?
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Not sure on prices per liter, I order by the gallon. They have Montego Bay in all different sizes, you can see the prices and sizes on their website :-) I order my DHA drops from JMT as well. They have clear and regular drops. I usually buy 1 oz :-)
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i saw the pictures of their 12% and i'm wanting something even darker than that. A good 14% with dark bronzers im thinking
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If you think the Norvell is the best one so far, and your clients like it, DON'T BE CHEAP. Buy what works. We use all Norvell. They also have a new solution out- Black Out. It's intended for body builders I believe, but you could try it on those wanting darker than the Double Dark.
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Re: NEED A DARK SOLUTION

I just ordered Natural Glow's - 12.75% and some bronzing/dha drops with it. All the reviews are really good on it so ill have to try it out. I have heard about Black Out as well and it is more expensive unfortunately. I have the most affordable tans guaranteed in my city and i do free double dipping, therefore i don't make a lot of profit using Norvell. Thanks
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Most affordable doesn't equal better. If you're doing free double dips, that's your mistake. Why would you not charge for an ADDED service? I do charge a little more for the ONE and Black Out solution , as they do cost a bit more. For all my other Norvell sprays, I charge $32/person. I just ordered a new ever fresh box today- Charging $32/spray, I'll have that box paid for in 4 sprays. Maybe you need to re-work a few things.
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Well tans around my area are about $25, and so i charge $20 - and i've got a lot of business because i am the cheapest. If i charged 32, i'd lose the majority of my clients. But i have stopped doing free double dips because i almost think the more solution , the more uneven the fading is
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Re: NEED A DARK SOLUTION

Hi there... I am also located in the Kansas City area. I have been in business since 2008. Have you been doing spray tans for awhile? If you are just starting out, it might be good to keep your prices low and offer an introductory special, but if you have experience and feel comfortable that you do a good job for your clients, I would highly recommend raising your prices. People are willing to pay for quality.
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