HVLP AND LVLP SPRAY TANNING
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Spray Tanning Solutions
Welcome to our HVLP Spray Tanning Buying Guide page!
Here you'll find the top brands in the salon business, including Tanning Essentials, Iwata and Fuji, all at great prices. Each of our kits are listed below as well as in the category pages Airbrush Tanning Kits and Airbrush Tanning - HVLP & LVLP Kits. We also have helpful HVLP reference links under our HVLP category and we have a complete airbrush tanning online manual.
If you are new to airbrush tanning, may we suggest you start with Airbrush Tanning 101. We are also available to help you by phone -- see the "Customer Service" tab in the main menu above for our full address information.
We have a quick-info tab listed below each kit or click on the picture to reach the individual system's product page with even more detailed information.
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High Performance HVLP and LVLP Spray Tanning Systems
The 5 minute tan. The 3 minute tan. The two minute tan. Claims abound for speeding up the airbrush tanning process, which can take about 15 minutes. Airbrush tanning produces a superior result, but can be limiting as your clientele increases and your time becomes more limited. Ultimately, what's important is scheduling - how often appointments can be scheduled compared to actually keeping that schedule. Realistically, any process that can cut the spray tanning procedure in half will be more than adequate.
So how can the time be reduced? An airbrush sprays a maximum pattern of about 2 1/2 inches where a mini-spray gun airbrush, as described below, can spray about a 5 inch pattern. An HVLP gun will spray a 5 inch or larger pattern. To cut down time without sacrificing quality, the spray pattern must be increased without significantly increasing the amount of solution deposited on a particular area of skin. This requires a higher airflow rate - meaning a bigger compressor or an HVLP turbine system. Realize that an airbrush will always have a higher degree of control on fine details.
The Tanning Store offers two equipment series for high performance spray tanning, the High Performance Airbrush Series and the HVLP Series. |
The HVLP Series
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In addition to the High Performance Airbrush Series of kits listed above, The Tanning Store also offers HVLP Spray Tanning Systems. HVLP systems come in two classes, Turbine Systems and HVLP Conversion Systems, which are briefly detailed here.
HVLP Turbine Systems are driven by turbine motors (essentially vacuum cleaner-type motors) rather than compressors. HVLP Conversion Systems have historically required larger compressors and have not been used in spray tanning. However, recent advances in gun design have enabled the development of HVLP Spray Guns that require as little as 1.8 cfm (cubic feet per minute) and compressors in the 3/4 hp range.
A high volume of air is used to atomize the spray at a very low pressure, usually well under 10 psi, resulting in less overspray and bounce back. Excellent atomization and a wide spray pattern reduces application time without sacrificing tanning quality. First generation HVLP tanning systems tend to be quite loud, similar to a shop vacuum cleaner, and thus was not favored by those working in a salon or other quiet environment. They were also overpowered for the application use, employing too many turbine stages or using too large of a hose or nozzle. However, we carry the HVLP alternatives to noisy, overpowering, impractical systems.
The UltraMyst 3G derives from HVLP conversion technology and has many advantages for spray tanning. It even lies in the LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure) subset of HVLP and has the softest spray with the least amount of overspray and material usage. The Accuspray HVLP Turbine Unit and the Fuji Ultra Quiet HVLP Tan Salon shown below are quiet and use needles and nozzles more appropriate to spray tanning. More information about each system is continued independently below.
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Tanning Essentials Mini Spray Tanning System
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The mini packs a full size system into a subcompact body for the lightest, most compact and most powerful full-featured system on the market. While this makes it an ideal system for the mobile market, it is equally at home in a salon environment -- it just gives you a lot more elbow room!
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The Mini Kit Features:
- Stainless steel needle and nozzle assembly
- Hose quick connects allows easy removal or hookup of gun and turbine
- Sample Pack of four featured tanning solutions
Be sure to check out the discounts on add-on products, such as:
- Pre-Sunless Products including exfoliants, pre-sprays and sunless accelerators
- Post-Sunless Products including tan extenders
- Airbrush Tanning Supplies including bronzer drops, pop-up tents, training media and disposables
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The Classic Spray Tanning System by Tanning Essentials
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The hottest spray tanning unit for 2012 is available .... NOW! Just Arrived! The Tanning Essentials Classic is destined to be the sports car of the mobile tanning industry, a new classic -- the standard that others will strive to emulate.
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Features:
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Beautiful styling with silver highlights convey salon professionalism
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Variable speed control with separate heat function for maximum client comfort.
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Ultra compact & light weight - 5.5 lbs.
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Patented alloy nozzle for easy application.
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Long life spray cup seal
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Quick connect hose
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Direct air intake with easily removeable, cleanable filter
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Adjustable spray pattern applicator
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Super quiet assembly - no portable unit on the market is quieter!
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Easy plug & play settings
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Ergonomic design of unit handle and spray applicator
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Shock absorbing feet
The Classic system includes:
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1 Classic spray tanning unit
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1 Classic spray applicator
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1 flexible hose 2.5 m
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1 Training manual
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Tanning Essentials Pro Spray Tan System
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Tanning Essentials Pro Spray Tan System Features:
- Variable Speed Control & Integrated Power Switch
- Adjustable Fan Pattern
- Easy Solution Flow Control
- Cleanable Filter
Additional Features:
- Whisper Quiet Construction
- Stylish Red LED light indicates operation
- Turbo Heat Function
- Clean Free Operation
- Leak Free Cup Housing
- Ergonomic Comfort Design
- Shock Absorbing Feet
- Incredibly Compact & Light Weight
- Easy Plug & Play Settings
- Wall mountable
- Chrome Highlights with High Gloss Construction
- Conveniently Located Gun & Cup Workstation Holders
- Large Direct Air Intake with Cleanable Filter
Pack Includes:
- 2 x Pro Mist Applicators
- 2 x Spare Cups with Lids
- 1 x Flexible Hose - 2.5m
- 1 x Training Manual
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Fuji HVLP Mini Tan System
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The Fuji HVLP Tan system is designed for portability and straight forward simplicity. While not as quiet as the larger Fuji system below, this smaller system is cheaper and considerably more mobile.
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This kit is based on the Fuji HVLP Turbine System.
HVLP Tan System Features:
- Small, easily mobile, attractive steel case
- 10' lightweight, clear, flexible hose
- Non-bleed, trigger valve spray gun with a brass quick connect
- Speed of motor and spray gun is set specifically for the purpose of spray tanning - no need to adjust
- Stainless steel gravity cup
- UL listed as a cosmetic device
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Ultra Quiet Fuji HVLP Tan Salon System
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Simply the finest piece of spray tan equipment in the world!
Fuji Spray has been the leading manufacturer of specialized spray tanning HVLP turbine systems for over 5 years now. Fuji manufactures not only the quietest system for salon use, but also the simplest to operate. The system is UL-listed as a cosmetic device, and is CSA approved too. This is probably the most important feature for professional use in salons as insurance coverage will be easier to obtain if your equipment appears under these lists.
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This kit is based on the Fiji HVLP Turbine System.
Tan Salon System Features:
- Patented Quiet Turbine runs as 56 dba, below that of normal conversation
- 10' lightweight, clear, flexible hose
- Non-bleed, trigger valve spray gun with a brass quick connect
- Speed of motor and spray gun is set specifically for the purpose of spray tanning - no need to adjust
- Stainless steel gravity cup
- UL listed as a cosmetic device
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The High Performance Airbrush Series
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The Tanning Store offers two spray gun format airbrush alternatives to achieve high performance airbrush tanning. The SparMax GP-70 TurboSpeed Tanning Airbrush sprays a circular pattern using a larger needle/nozzle combination to increase application speed. This airbrush is compatible and works well with most compressors. We also carry the famous Iwata G5, a pistol grip airbrush spray gun that sprays a 5 inch elliptical background spray fan pattern in addition to a normal circular pattern. However, working with a G5 requires an Iwata Power Jet Lite or Power Jet Pro compressor to provide the adequate airflow needed. These are considered ultra-quiet systems and are the most flexible in our selection. Both compressors are capable of powering a G5 Spray Gun as well as a normal airbrush for fine tanning details and airbrush makeup services.
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TurboAir ColorMyst Airbrush Tanning Kit
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A beast of a compressor in a beauty of a package! Hidden out of view inside this elegant mobile case is a dual compressor unit with an air tank equivalent in power to our most powerful airbrush compressor, the Power Jet Pro. Retract the handle, and this unit makes a professional salon-based spray tanning workstation. Store away the hose and GP-70 TurboSpeed Airbrush inside the case, and you're ready to take your tanning service out on the road. You can't buy a system like this for less than $1,000 anywhere!
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Surprisingly, most customers buy this beautiful unit for a fixed salon setting. It serves as a professional, attractive workstation and contains a powerful compressor and air tank. Of course, it's a mobile spray tanner's dream come true too!
ColorMyst Kit Features:
- Packaged in an elegant, silver/platinum finish aluminum travel case with removable train case
- Includes the SparMax GP-70 TurboSpeed Tanning Airbrush with over twice the speed of a normal airbrush with no loss in quality
- Dual piston, 1/6 hp motor compressor that generates sufficient airflow so you can upgrade to the Iwata G5 Spray Gun with a greater fan pattern (for an additional charge)
- Pressure regulator and pressure gauge for precise airflow adjustments
- Airbrush and spray gun holder
- Air storage tank that maximizes compressor life with zero pulsation and an air reserve to assist spraying at a higher air pressure
- Discreet access to the compressor through a discreet, removable side access door
- 32 oz of featured tanning solution included with optional brands and quantities at kit discounts available
- $$ Money-saving options! (choices are listed in drop down menus on the system product page)
Be sure to check out the discounts on add-on products, such as:
- Pre-Sunless Products including exfoliants, pre-sprays and sunless accelerators
- Post-Sunless Products including tan extenders
- Airbrush Tanning Supplies including bronzer drops, pop-up tents, training media and disposables
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Salon Pro Studio Tanning Kit
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This compressor has two ways to spray! The kit includes both an Iwata HP-BCR 2000 premium dual-action airbrush (with a 5 year warranty) and, for the ultimate in performance, an Iwata G6 Spray Gun. Use as a single or dual workstation system and easily switch between airbrush tanning and airbrush touch-up, tattoos or airbrush makup. This kit is the ultimate in flexibility!
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Based on the powerful Iwata Power Jet Pro Compressor. With dual workstation compatibility, it has double the features of the Power Jet Lite.
Salon Pro Studio Kit Features:
- Includes both the Iwata HP-BCR airbrush and the Iwata G6 Spray Gun
- Dual piston, 1/6 hp motor with all the power necessary to generate sufficient airflow for the Iwata G6 Spray Gun or other pistol grip airbrush
- Dual adjustable pressure regulators for precise airflow adjustments
- Dual quick disconnect ports
- Dual mounted pressure gauges
- Dual moisture filters
- Dual built-in airbrush holders
- 2 Lighter Air storage tanks to maximize compressor life with zero pulsation and air reserve to assist spraying at higher pressures
- Attractive, strong protective outer case with carrying handle
- 32 oz of featured tanning solution included with optional brands and quantities at kit discounts available
- $$ Money-saving options! (choices are listed in drop down menus on the system product page)
Be sure to check out the discounts on add-on products, such as:
- Pre-Sunless Products including exfoliants, pre-sprays and sunless accelerators
- Post-Suness Products including tan extenders
- Airbrush Tanning Supplies inlcuding bronzer drops, pop-up tents, training media and disposables
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