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Nuress Tanning System


Nuress Tanning System - $149.95

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High Performance LVLP and HVLP 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 takes about 15 minutes. What's the truth and what does it mean to you? Airbrush tanning produces a superior result, but can be limiting as your clientele (and time pressure) increases. Ultimately, what's important is your scheduling. How often can you schedule appointments and can you keep to your schedule. Realistically, any process that can cut the spray tanning procedure in half will be more than adequate.

How can the time be reduced? Basically, an airbrush sprays a maximum pattern of about 2 1/2 inches. 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. There's no big secret. 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. To pull this off 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. These are discussed below:

The High Performance Airbrush Series

The Tanning Store offers two approaches to high performance spray tanning. The first aproach utilizes an optional pistol grip spray gun (actually a large airbrush) that sprays a 5 inch elliptical background spray pattern. This approach requires an Iwata Power Jet or Power Jet Lite compressor to provide adequate air flow. It is an ultra-quiet system and provides the most flexibility. You can still use an airbrush for fine tanning details and for services such as airbrush make-up.


ColorMyst Airbrush Tanning Kit

ColorMyst Airbrush Tanning Kit - $499.95

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Salon Pro Studio Kit

Salon Pro Studio Kit - $699.95

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The HVLP Series

In addition to the high performance airbrush series, The Tanning Store also also offers HVLP spray tanning systems. Briefly, hvlp systems come in two classes - turbine systems and hvlp conversion systems. 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 horse power 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 bounceback. Excellent atomization and a wide spray pattern reduces application time without sacrificing quality. First generation HVLP tanning systems tend to be quite loud however, similar to a shop vacuum cleaner. They also were overpowered for the application, employing too many turbine stages or using too large a needle/nozzle. However, the AccuSpray HVLP turbine unit shown below is quiet and employs needle/nozzles more appropriate to spray tanning.

The UltraMist 3G, derives from HVLP conversion technology, and has many advantages for spray tanning. In fact it lies in the LVLP subset of HVLP that has the softest spray and the least overspray and material usage -- all in the quietest hvlp type unit on the market.


TurboAir UltraMist 3G Kit

TurboAir UltraMist 3G Kit - $399.95

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3M/AccuSpray Low Noise HVLP Tanning System

3M/AccuSpray Low Noise HVLP Tanning System - $699.95

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