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Old 06-04-2011, 10:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Male Spray Tan Techs

I'm wondering if there are any male spray tan techs out there and if so, how do women feel about a man spraying them? One of my ex's that I'm still friends with sprays me. And he's really pretty good at it. If I needed him to fill in for me sometime, I'm wondering if my Clients would be uncomfortable with that. I guess I would just have to ask them.
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Old 06-05-2011, 11:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Re: Male Spray Tan Techs

i think as long as the male tech is professional it shouldnt be a problem. (im a guy) if they do feel uncomfortable you can provide them with the disposable undergarments or a female tech. everyone is different though
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Re: Male Spray Tan Techs

I would like to think that a man could be successful in this profession but... that being said, I have a really hard time with my first time clients feeling comfortable with me and I'm a 36yr old female with a curvy body! I get a lot of clients from a girl down the street because she always has a new 16yr old there and the girls want consistency and need to feel comfortable when getting naked.

I think a really good niche to get into if your a male would be the adult entertainment industry. They don't care and are so comfortable with there body, sexuality and are around men naked all the time. Hope that helps. Also, going mobile as a man, a lot of girls would not feel safe.
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Re: Male Spray Tan Techs

Ive been spray tanning for just over 8 years and have applied just over 4800 tans. In my experience the women just want the very best tan at the best price. Period. Several of the local salon\spa owners actually come to me for their tans as well. That being said, i am very professional in the way i run my business as well as how i treat and respond to my clients. I dont allow nude tanning, its too easy to just move straps and things to get that "nude" look to take chances or raise eyebrows with the whole naked thing. Im 51 yrs old and been in the business for 17 yrs, own and operate a small neighborhood salon\spa thats inexpensive and offers a good quality service, things have never been better in the tanning business!! Hope my input helps!!
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I think besthands can do it because of his age and not allowing nude spraying. I would think anyone that is a younger male would have problems. before I updated my site to mention who did the spraying, most my calls were asking if it was a female or male. I am in my 30's and a current cheerleader, I still get peeps nervous when they come in, and have to put them at ease. I can't imagine if I was a guy.
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Re: Male Spray Tan Techs

We have 3 techs to do the spray tanning . 2 women and 1 man, me. Many of our customers will ask who is the best when they hear we have 3. When my daughter says DAD is, many of them say , I'll go wth him then. I think we all do a good job and most people will stick with the person who original sprayed them if they are available. BTW, I am 53 years old.

I try to be professional and engage them in conversation as soon as come in the room. The conversation seems to put people at ease. I think silence is what makes many uncomfortable.

I do think being older puts women at ease. The father effect I guess. A little gray hair goes a long ways.
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It depends on the client & their level of comfort. I got a few clients from a salon that had a male sprayer... their complaints ranged anywhere from being uncomfortable to unprofessional... their ages were 20's to 50's and the male was 40ish. Conversation does put people at ease, but feel a good majority of women would be uncomfortable with a male sprayer... especially as female-to-female, you occasionally have to talk one out of holding their towel so tightly!!! LOL
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