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Spray Gun Tanning Procedure Video Guide

Welcome to our spray gun tanning procedure video page!
Please note that the procedure described is just one way of using a spray gun for tanning; the best method is one the client and the technician is comfortable with. You may find that the procedures here are only partially applicable to your successful tanning session, and we provide them as guides to learning your personal technique.


Procedure Preparation
At a bare minimum, you will need a large towel for the client to stand on and adequate ventilation. Ideally, the client should have exfoliated and applied any barrier/blending creme to the palms and any rough skin areas. More elaborate setups and preparations are described elsewhere on the website.

The products used in the video are: UltraMist HVLP 3G system, Bionaire Galileo® True HEPA Air Purifier for Large Rooms, Japanese Shoji screen with cherry finish, Mystic Tan Barrier/Blending Creme, Ocean tanning solution, terry cloth towel.

Fan Pattern Air Cap Adjustment
The air cap on your spray gun will have two "prongs" that indicate the direction of the fan pattern. If they are aligned, horizontally, you will get a vertical spray pattern. If they are aligned vertically, you will get a horizontal spray pattern.

There are two spray strokes that you will be using. Each step in our procedure is illustrated with the spray stroke we used. If you move the spray gun side-to-side, you should have the prongs on the spray cap in a horizontal position, denoted by in the following guide. If you move the spray gun up and down, you should have the prongs of the spray gun in a vertical position, denoted by a . Basically, the rule of thumb is to point the prongs in the direction you are moving the spray gun.

 

Turn cap horizontal for a vertical spray pattern

Turn cap vertical for a horizontal spray pattern


SPRAY TANNING VIDEO GUIDE

Front Torso



1. Have the client stand normally with arms to the side. Starting at the waist line, spray a horizontal stroke that borders the bottoms or trunks. With only slight overlap of strokes, repeat horizontal strokes up to the bra top if present.
2. If a bra top is present, use a "U" shaped spray stroke to cover the cleavage. Then repeat horizontal strokes with slight overlap up to the tops of the shoulders and beneath the base of the neck.

Cross Hatch Pattern: If doing a second front torso coat, you may want to use vertical strokes from one side to the other. This can better prevent missed spots.



Sides



Have the client raise their arm to allow access to their side. Use one vertical spray stroke to cover the side.

Repeat for the other side.

(Alternate Procedure Note: It is also possible to do the underside of the arm from this position.)



Back Torso


Have the client stand normally with their arms to their side.

Starting at the top of the bottom cover, spray a horizontal stroke from side to side. Repeat horizontal strokes with slight overlap to the tops of the shoulders.

Have the client hold up any hair draping the back of the neck, if not using a hair cover. Use a short stroke from each side to cover the back of the neck.

Cross Hatch Pattern:
The video demonstrates a second coat being applied to the back using vertical strokes from one side to the other. This can better prevent missed spots.

Finally, note the dangling strings on the swimsuit. Spraying over these strings will create a pale "shadow" on the client. In this case, the operator subsequently sprayed lightly over these "shadows". (Not shown.)


Arms & Hands


1. Have the client raise their arm vertically, exposing the underside of the arm. Use one-two spray strokes as needed along the length of the arm, pulling away at the wrist and releasing the trigger.


2. Have the client lower their arm diagonally downward and hold their fingers in a half-clench, claw-like position. This will stretch creases in knuckles so that the client will not have "pale lines" where tanning solution does not reach. Spray the top of the arm with one-two strokes as needed down to the wrist. Come back with a light stroke for the hands. Hands may exhibit excessive tanning solution absorption. It is better to err with a lighter rather than darker application.

3. Have the client raise their arm to horizontal, exposing the side of the arm with the inside of the elbow. Use one spray stroke to cover the side of the arm.

4. Have the client bend their arm, exposing the outside of the elbow and flexing the skin at the elbow. Use one stroke to cover this area of the arm.

Repeat the steps for the other arm.


Legs


You will be using a vertical alignment of the prongs on the spray gun. This will producte a horizontal spray pattern.

1. Have the client step slightly forward with one leg while rotating to expose the inside of the leg. Use one or more vertical spray strokes as needed to cover the inside of the leg.

2. Have the client stand normally. Use one-two spray strokes as needed to cover the front of the leg.

3. Have the client stand normally. Move to the side of the leg and cover with one or more spray strokes as needed.

4. With the client standing normally, move to the back of the leg and spray with one or more spray strokes as needed. If necessary, you may need the client to bend slightly forward to stretch any creases where the buttocks join the top of the leg.

5. For the knee, there may be "dimples" or lines where spray solution may not penetrate. It may be helpful to have a small prop for the client to rest their foot on. This stretches the skin of the knee so there are no "dimples". Spray the knee cap area.
Repeat the steps for the other leg.


Feet


Since the feet may inevitably receive some settling spray drift, they are best sprayed near the end of the procedure. The sides and soles of the feet tend to be rough and over-absorb tanning solution, which may produce an unsightly result. So, light spray strokes may be called for. As with the hands, it is better to err on the light side.
One light, horizontal stroke on each side of the foot, and a vertical, light stroke for the top finishes each foot.


Face


Have the client stand normally.

You will be making an upward angling horizontal stroke from the chin to the front of the ear across the face. This will be followed by the same upward angling stroke from the chin to ear on the opposite side of the face. The final stroke will be an arching horizontal stroke across the forhead that barely encroaches on and feathers into the hairline.

Have the client hold their breath and close their eyes. Complete the three strokes described above. Tell the client to open their eyes and to breath normally. If necessary, pause and allow the client to breathe normally if you cannot complete these strokes in a timely manner or the client is uneasy.