Hi everyone
When I started my blog (can't even remember how long ago) I had grand designs on blogging 3 times a week and it being reviews and tutorials and life. Guess what!! Life got right in the way of that.
When you are training (still and probably always) running a house, business, looking after kids, husband (sometimes one and the same thing) It starts to get hard to find the time, or does it... I Started off by writing and re writing the same post again and again to get it perfect I genuinely do not have that kind of time, then I realised that actually there were times when thing are going round my brain and the kids are just making guns out of lego to shoot the halway baddies, and what am I doing, sitting with a coffee, reading a mag, watching re runs of made in chelsea (yes thats right and I flipping love it Lucy, Binky and Spencer are my faves) why not use that time to type down the thoughts in my brain.
I like to read random ramblings at times, it makes me feel like I'm not the only one on the planet that feels the way I do. Yes I'm a beauty professional, yes I love beauty and all things beauty and parenting faux pas and what people think in general. In fact one of the first rules of blogging (told by Vivianna does makeup and Lilly Pebbles if I remember correctly) is write about what you love. If you make it a chore it's not what you love anymore and just 1 more thing to do.
A bit of a short one but there's not much to say about it really, unless I decide to do a tutorial in pics or empties or 7 day shred, which all require planning or diary making, I will be a bit off the cuff, write whats in your head because thats what I like and I cant be the only one ..... right !!!!!
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
Saturday, 28 March 2015
Thursday, 26 March 2015
The big bad world of being a beauty profesional
Hi everyone
Today I want to address the fact that being a part of the beauty profession is hard. Im not sure if I would have thought about doing something different had I of known but maybe I would of planned how I would handle bookings, clients, website, blogging, the list is endless especially if you own your own mobile business.
How long does it take to be taken seriously in this industry ??
I have 'proper' qualifications and am wracking up the experience pretty quickly. I believe I can offer a different service to other mobile therapists in my area, using all the knowlage I gained whilst training to provide a salon style service at home. It is only as I write this that I realise that it's only through word of mouth friends and family that I have been gaining experience and building business. This has inevitably meant discounts, freebies late cancelations, I am loosing money and relying on these people to create my income and what thanks do I get, complaints, going to different places because of other offers or cheaper service. I am undervaluing myself for fear of rejection.
Do you know what, it stops now!! Yep thats right I'm making a stand. I spend hours reaserching and trying out products, building contacts, going over all my training material to keep refreshed, take new courses all to give the best service and use my knowlage to help others achieve the best skincare, tan, waxing experience etc... I am the professional. This will take time and a business mind which I am slowly getting to grips with.
I guess what I'm trying to say is there will always be someone more experienced that is threatened by your fresh approach, take it on the chin and move on. There will be the 'cheap therapist' trying to undercut you, show your worth and let them loose money.There will always be the person looking for a luxury service at back street prices. It takes time to build a successful business, use all the tools at your disposal to market yourself well, be patient and don't be tempted to compromise what you set out to do in the beginning, above all carry on loving what you do, keep building your knowlage and providing your clients with the best serice you can. If you feel like giving up find a way to move forward, it's out there if you look hard enough.
A bit of a ramble but hey ho thats life.
Thanks for reading
Lots of Love
Mrs G xx
Today I want to address the fact that being a part of the beauty profession is hard. Im not sure if I would have thought about doing something different had I of known but maybe I would of planned how I would handle bookings, clients, website, blogging, the list is endless especially if you own your own mobile business.
How long does it take to be taken seriously in this industry ??
I have 'proper' qualifications and am wracking up the experience pretty quickly. I believe I can offer a different service to other mobile therapists in my area, using all the knowlage I gained whilst training to provide a salon style service at home. It is only as I write this that I realise that it's only through word of mouth friends and family that I have been gaining experience and building business. This has inevitably meant discounts, freebies late cancelations, I am loosing money and relying on these people to create my income and what thanks do I get, complaints, going to different places because of other offers or cheaper service. I am undervaluing myself for fear of rejection.
Do you know what, it stops now!! Yep thats right I'm making a stand. I spend hours reaserching and trying out products, building contacts, going over all my training material to keep refreshed, take new courses all to give the best service and use my knowlage to help others achieve the best skincare, tan, waxing experience etc... I am the professional. This will take time and a business mind which I am slowly getting to grips with.
I guess what I'm trying to say is there will always be someone more experienced that is threatened by your fresh approach, take it on the chin and move on. There will be the 'cheap therapist' trying to undercut you, show your worth and let them loose money.There will always be the person looking for a luxury service at back street prices. It takes time to build a successful business, use all the tools at your disposal to market yourself well, be patient and don't be tempted to compromise what you set out to do in the beginning, above all carry on loving what you do, keep building your knowlage and providing your clients with the best serice you can. If you feel like giving up find a way to move forward, it's out there if you look hard enough.
A bit of a ramble but hey ho thats life.
Thanks for reading
Lots of Love
Mrs G xx
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Fresh indulgence spray tan review
Hi all
Today Im going to continue with my spray tan reviews, I hope this helps anyone who doesn't know where to start or wants to change company.
The tan I am reviewing today is fresh indulgence.
First off I have to say that this is the best company for customer service that I have come across so far. I have had some emergancies that have resulted in me getting products delivered by the next day, nothing is ever too much trouble for them to deal with so for a start they get 10/10 for customer service. The website is very easy to navigate and the process from choosing the right package for you to completing purchase is simple and quick.
Just a little look at the packaging.
Fresh indulgence offer 3 types of spray tan within thier range so they really do cater for all skin tones. The products are 100% paraben, SLS and sulphate free, packed full of superfruits and natural extracts to help leave your skin feeling soft and looking glowing. There are matching accesories and kits available that work out extremly good value.
The revive is thier anti aging range, this has a golden colour to it and leaves the skin feeling soft and supple, the smell is not too strong and only really developes into that tan smell after a few hours but lets be honest everyone who is not new to the tanning game knows that there will be a tan smell with 99% of the tans that are on the market today, it may not be right away but as the tan develops it does have that smell, it's not offensive so can we all just get over having to mention it all the time. The clients that tend to like the revive tan the most are mature clients as it gives a very subtle colour. They return because they say people ask them if they have been away as they look so well I personally prefer this in a tan.
The electric tan is their fast developing tan. This can be left on for 2- 4 hours for a subtle tan (this is how i use it) 4-6 hours for a medium tan, this is for those of your clients that like a 10% and for 6-8 hours for a deep tan. This is perfect for those of your clients that don't like to wait for thier tan to develop or that just do not have time. Lots of companies have developed this technology now but as this is from a brand I know and trust I stick to this one. The only negative is that I have found the fast developing colour does not wear as well as the standard tan. This is just my opinion and it does not stop me from using it if I'm short on time it is just something to bear in mind.
Finally the carabean tan is the most popular amongst my clients. This is the most beautiful berry smelling tan of them all, you can almost smell the goodness!!!(this wears off by the morning) The colour is a gorgeous mocha colour, non orange just as if you have been in the carabean. It wears beautifully and is a great match for the medium at home tanning foam which can be purchased from them and retailed to your clients.
All in all I don't think there is anything bad to say about Fresh Indulgence. I love love love everything about them. Great people to deal with and a fabulous tan what else do you need !? I hope you found this useful.
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
Today Im going to continue with my spray tan reviews, I hope this helps anyone who doesn't know where to start or wants to change company.
The tan I am reviewing today is fresh indulgence.
First off I have to say that this is the best company for customer service that I have come across so far. I have had some emergancies that have resulted in me getting products delivered by the next day, nothing is ever too much trouble for them to deal with so for a start they get 10/10 for customer service. The website is very easy to navigate and the process from choosing the right package for you to completing purchase is simple and quick.
Just a little look at the packaging.
Fresh indulgence offer 3 types of spray tan within thier range so they really do cater for all skin tones. The products are 100% paraben, SLS and sulphate free, packed full of superfruits and natural extracts to help leave your skin feeling soft and looking glowing. There are matching accesories and kits available that work out extremly good value.
The revive is thier anti aging range, this has a golden colour to it and leaves the skin feeling soft and supple, the smell is not too strong and only really developes into that tan smell after a few hours but lets be honest everyone who is not new to the tanning game knows that there will be a tan smell with 99% of the tans that are on the market today, it may not be right away but as the tan develops it does have that smell, it's not offensive so can we all just get over having to mention it all the time. The clients that tend to like the revive tan the most are mature clients as it gives a very subtle colour. They return because they say people ask them if they have been away as they look so well I personally prefer this in a tan.
The electric tan is their fast developing tan. This can be left on for 2- 4 hours for a subtle tan (this is how i use it) 4-6 hours for a medium tan, this is for those of your clients that like a 10% and for 6-8 hours for a deep tan. This is perfect for those of your clients that don't like to wait for thier tan to develop or that just do not have time. Lots of companies have developed this technology now but as this is from a brand I know and trust I stick to this one. The only negative is that I have found the fast developing colour does not wear as well as the standard tan. This is just my opinion and it does not stop me from using it if I'm short on time it is just something to bear in mind.
Finally the carabean tan is the most popular amongst my clients. This is the most beautiful berry smelling tan of them all, you can almost smell the goodness!!!(this wears off by the morning) The colour is a gorgeous mocha colour, non orange just as if you have been in the carabean. It wears beautifully and is a great match for the medium at home tanning foam which can be purchased from them and retailed to your clients.
All in all I don't think there is anything bad to say about Fresh Indulgence. I love love love everything about them. Great people to deal with and a fabulous tan what else do you need !? I hope you found this useful.
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
profesional spray tan advice
Hi all.
When I started researching professional spray tans I really struggled to find genuine reviews so I thought I'd make a point of reviewing all of the ones I have tried so that it may be helpful to others when they are either just starting or wanting to move forward with something new.
First off look for a company that does a good deal with the machine, tent and solution altogether. Do a breif search on the internet to get a gauge of reviews but bare in mind that if the company is fairly new there wont be that much out there.
Next try contacting the company either by email or by phone. I email the majority of the time as I am constantly out and about and can get emails everywhere, if you are lucky they might even call you back, this is a massive bonus as it saves you money and it connects you to the supplier. I know of some people that order their supplies through ebay shops and they always end up getting stuck with no product when they really need it as shipping hasn't been reliable. Personally I don't feel its worth the risk.
If you already have your tanning equipment you can go ahead and order some samples, some companies may charge and some may not it really depends but it wont be a huge charge if any. Again beware here, you do not want to be stuck with a lot of samples that you wont use. My advice is to get a colour to suit your skin tone and one other that you can try on an existing client or family member. If in doubt stick to a 10% as it is pretty much the mid colour, you can go in with a light application for fairer skin tones or go heavier for darker skin tones.
Always do a patch test of corse. You can never tell if any of the ingredients will react with your skin, chances are you will be fine but its always best to do a test first, this also shows you the end colour result. Get someone to help spray you. My husband helps me he is getting good at it now. You can then give a fair mark on ,colour, smell, longevity, how it wears eg. if it goes patchy. When you have given it a good test run between yourself and any willing guinea pigs you can then give a fair recommendation to clients or decide not to go with that particular company.
What I use...
I found a company based here in the UK called Fresh Indulgence that do fantastic offers on the whole package. I chose the TS50 machine with the helia gun. It is a pro machine and the gun has 3 different spray settings vertical, horizontal and airbrush, with 1-8 spray density. I chose this particular machiene because of the versatility of having the different spray patterns, not all bodies are the same adjustments can be made without compromising on the quality of the tan. In the package I received 3 1ltr bottles of tanning solution. Fresh indulgence have 3 different types of tanning solution catering for every skin tone. Revive is for more sensitive skins with anti ageing ingredients that leave skin feeling so soft and replenished, Caribbean which is a lovely mocha colour that makes you look like you live in the Caribbean, this one smells devine and is packed with skincare ingredients and the electric is a quick developing tan perfect for those on the go. They also sell retail products that can be a profit booster for your company. The customer service from this company is second to none, no call is to small and the delivery is superb I rarely wait more that 24 hours for my order. I cannot recommend them enough.
I do have another brand that I use but not as regularly and I continue to try out new brands all the time as things change in the industry constantly and developments in the formula of different tans are all different. I will be posting reviews of each tan brand over the next few weeks.
I really hope that this was even just a little bit helpful to some of you.
Lots of love
Mrs G xxxx
When I started researching professional spray tans I really struggled to find genuine reviews so I thought I'd make a point of reviewing all of the ones I have tried so that it may be helpful to others when they are either just starting or wanting to move forward with something new.
First off look for a company that does a good deal with the machine, tent and solution altogether. Do a breif search on the internet to get a gauge of reviews but bare in mind that if the company is fairly new there wont be that much out there.
Next try contacting the company either by email or by phone. I email the majority of the time as I am constantly out and about and can get emails everywhere, if you are lucky they might even call you back, this is a massive bonus as it saves you money and it connects you to the supplier. I know of some people that order their supplies through ebay shops and they always end up getting stuck with no product when they really need it as shipping hasn't been reliable. Personally I don't feel its worth the risk.
If you already have your tanning equipment you can go ahead and order some samples, some companies may charge and some may not it really depends but it wont be a huge charge if any. Again beware here, you do not want to be stuck with a lot of samples that you wont use. My advice is to get a colour to suit your skin tone and one other that you can try on an existing client or family member. If in doubt stick to a 10% as it is pretty much the mid colour, you can go in with a light application for fairer skin tones or go heavier for darker skin tones.
Always do a patch test of corse. You can never tell if any of the ingredients will react with your skin, chances are you will be fine but its always best to do a test first, this also shows you the end colour result. Get someone to help spray you. My husband helps me he is getting good at it now. You can then give a fair mark on ,colour, smell, longevity, how it wears eg. if it goes patchy. When you have given it a good test run between yourself and any willing guinea pigs you can then give a fair recommendation to clients or decide not to go with that particular company.
What I use...
I found a company based here in the UK called Fresh Indulgence that do fantastic offers on the whole package. I chose the TS50 machine with the helia gun. It is a pro machine and the gun has 3 different spray settings vertical, horizontal and airbrush, with 1-8 spray density. I chose this particular machiene because of the versatility of having the different spray patterns, not all bodies are the same adjustments can be made without compromising on the quality of the tan. In the package I received 3 1ltr bottles of tanning solution. Fresh indulgence have 3 different types of tanning solution catering for every skin tone. Revive is for more sensitive skins with anti ageing ingredients that leave skin feeling so soft and replenished, Caribbean which is a lovely mocha colour that makes you look like you live in the Caribbean, this one smells devine and is packed with skincare ingredients and the electric is a quick developing tan perfect for those on the go. They also sell retail products that can be a profit booster for your company. The customer service from this company is second to none, no call is to small and the delivery is superb I rarely wait more that 24 hours for my order. I cannot recommend them enough.
I do have another brand that I use but not as regularly and I continue to try out new brands all the time as things change in the industry constantly and developments in the formula of different tans are all different. I will be posting reviews of each tan brand over the next few weeks.
I really hope that this was even just a little bit helpful to some of you.
Lots of love
Mrs G xxxx
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Elf eye palette and eye primer review
Hello everyone
The weather in the south east of England has been so lovely I almost forgot to blog this week.
After my massive elf haul I have used a few of the products both professionally and personally so I thought I'd give my review of them.
First up the 100 shadow palette
The colour range is wonderful in this pallette. I was certain that there are bound to be some dud colours as it is so cheep but so far I'm very impressed. There are a good mix of matte and pearly shades of which there don't appear to be any majorly glittery ones which is good as they just irritate my eyes, they are soft in texture which is only a problem when it comes to picking up too much product a good soft brush is recommended with these as a hard one will not blend they colours as well. The shimmer and mattes blend so well together and are buildable but be carefully to blend fully otherwise they do get a little cakey a problem easily solved with a fluffy blending brush.
I'm so happy I purchased this pallette I've done numerous looks from golden glow to vintage inspired and they really have all day staying power, especially when teamed with the eye primer, which I got in the colour champagne.
The eye primer first impressions weren't great I'm not going to lie, it is a little shimmery which I don't like. It's very pinky which I thought would cause a problem when applying shadow, it glided on lightly evenly and quite sheer. This in itself is not a problem but I didn't hold out much hope. I don't get on with eye primers as a rule, I have slightly greasy lids and this seems to worsen with primer I have no idea why. Oh my goodness I love this one, the shimmer and colour are not a problem as they are completely masked by shadow (as you would expect from a primer) It dries so even tho it is sheer it does provide a good light base, at the end of long hot days I experienced no creasing or flaking and it still felt light weight. Again for the prices such good value I will definitely be repurchasing this in future.
The last thing that I have had a chance to give a good run of is the HD blush in headliner.
WOW this is so pigmented it's unbelievable you only need a tiny amount and it give great colour. I have a theory with cream blush, I believe it's only as good as your foundation in the fact that if your foundation wears away in 4 hours it's most likely your blush will too and vice versa if your foundation lasts all day so should you blush (just a theory) this one most definitely stays all day, I've fond this applies best with the elf stippling brush as you get the best coverage. Beware when I say it's pigmented I mean it half a pea size amount is too much. Less is more you don't want clown cheeks :)
That's just a snippet of my haul but you don't want it in one whack you will be reading all day.
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
P.S sorry there are no pics my google thingy won't let me upload them hopefully will have it sorted next time.
The weather in the south east of England has been so lovely I almost forgot to blog this week.
After my massive elf haul I have used a few of the products both professionally and personally so I thought I'd give my review of them.
First up the 100 shadow palette
The colour range is wonderful in this pallette. I was certain that there are bound to be some dud colours as it is so cheep but so far I'm very impressed. There are a good mix of matte and pearly shades of which there don't appear to be any majorly glittery ones which is good as they just irritate my eyes, they are soft in texture which is only a problem when it comes to picking up too much product a good soft brush is recommended with these as a hard one will not blend they colours as well. The shimmer and mattes blend so well together and are buildable but be carefully to blend fully otherwise they do get a little cakey a problem easily solved with a fluffy blending brush.
I'm so happy I purchased this pallette I've done numerous looks from golden glow to vintage inspired and they really have all day staying power, especially when teamed with the eye primer, which I got in the colour champagne.
The eye primer first impressions weren't great I'm not going to lie, it is a little shimmery which I don't like. It's very pinky which I thought would cause a problem when applying shadow, it glided on lightly evenly and quite sheer. This in itself is not a problem but I didn't hold out much hope. I don't get on with eye primers as a rule, I have slightly greasy lids and this seems to worsen with primer I have no idea why. Oh my goodness I love this one, the shimmer and colour are not a problem as they are completely masked by shadow (as you would expect from a primer) It dries so even tho it is sheer it does provide a good light base, at the end of long hot days I experienced no creasing or flaking and it still felt light weight. Again for the prices such good value I will definitely be repurchasing this in future.
The last thing that I have had a chance to give a good run of is the HD blush in headliner.
WOW this is so pigmented it's unbelievable you only need a tiny amount and it give great colour. I have a theory with cream blush, I believe it's only as good as your foundation in the fact that if your foundation wears away in 4 hours it's most likely your blush will too and vice versa if your foundation lasts all day so should you blush (just a theory) this one most definitely stays all day, I've fond this applies best with the elf stippling brush as you get the best coverage. Beware when I say it's pigmented I mean it half a pea size amount is too much. Less is more you don't want clown cheeks :)
That's just a snippet of my haul but you don't want it in one whack you will be reading all day.
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
P.S sorry there are no pics my google thingy won't let me upload them hopefully will have it sorted next time.
Friday, 2 May 2014
Absolute beauty excitement !!
Hello :):):):)
The smiles are because I have received my massive amount of beauty goodies this week and oh my god I want to scream I'm so excited.
First off a big up to vita liberata on being the nicest company to deal with, I ordered a sample on Wednesday, that evening I had an email with lots of info on the brand, today (Friday) I received the sample wonderfully packed and recorded delivery. Well done the patch test is gorgeous and my friend is tanning me next week so verdict will be posted ASAP.
Elf makeup arrived. I received almost as many freebies as I did items that I purchased so I got to work swatching straight away, I also couldn't resist a little try of the eyeshadow pallette. I went for a nude light smokey eye with the eye primer under and I am so impressed, they are buttery, easy to blend, great colour pay off and so far no creasing. For the price well actually for eye shadows they are pretty damn good. Full post to come.
My latest in beauty boxes also arrived and it was my first purchase from them. They were prompt with delivery, and I'm excited to try out the hair product (of course I am a hair junkie) and the serum.
Short but sweet post but I was too excited not to share.
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
The smiles are because I have received my massive amount of beauty goodies this week and oh my god I want to scream I'm so excited.
First off a big up to vita liberata on being the nicest company to deal with, I ordered a sample on Wednesday, that evening I had an email with lots of info on the brand, today (Friday) I received the sample wonderfully packed and recorded delivery. Well done the patch test is gorgeous and my friend is tanning me next week so verdict will be posted ASAP.
Elf makeup arrived. I received almost as many freebies as I did items that I purchased so I got to work swatching straight away, I also couldn't resist a little try of the eyeshadow pallette. I went for a nude light smokey eye with the eye primer under and I am so impressed, they are buttery, easy to blend, great colour pay off and so far no creasing. For the price well actually for eye shadows they are pretty damn good. Full post to come.
My latest in beauty boxes also arrived and it was my first purchase from them. They were prompt with delivery, and I'm excited to try out the hair product (of course I am a hair junkie) and the serum.
Short but sweet post but I was too excited not to share.
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
Thursday, 1 May 2014
My beau bronze tanning experience and starting out in spray tan
Hello everyone
This is mainly for those tanning therapists just starting out but hopefully will be helpful for making a decision as to what brand of spray tan you want to go for.
When I decided to do my tanning course I went for a city and guilds over the day deploma purely for the fact you learn about the anatomy and physiology, contraindications, and it is just more in depth, this ment I had to do a lot of reaserch into the kits available. This was good for the fact that I learnt a lot about different solutions, paraben free formulas, different deals available etc. it was also bad as there are so many brands out there. I settled on fresh indulgence for my kit, I have the TS50 with helia gun, and it came with, sticky feet, 3 bottles of solution and the tent as well as the machine and gun. The solution has mainly good reviews so I went for it in any case it was cheap for the kit so it's a win win. It makes my skin feel amazing, soft and the colour is nice, it's not the best but it's ok. The fade off is very even and long lasting, I'm currently 6 days post tan and I still have a noticeable tan on my legs, even after 3 exfoliation showers. I must add that I have only done it on myself and will be trying it properly when my friend can spray me. The beau bronze I brought kind of on impulse, I saw it in beauty express so naturally I googled it, there isn't a massive amount of info out there but all that I read was good. I went to the company direct and as it was cheaper via them I bit the bullet very hard and got 3 bottles of tan, all three colours, the dramatic drops, exfoliese and the hydrating lock. It cost more than my kit. Ouch !!!
Firstly I love the colour of beau bronze, it is very natural looking, it has a hint of red which is a good thing because when we have been in the sun for real we all have a hint of red in our tan, this seems to really love my skin. I am fairly pale with lots of pigmentation on my face (due to my thyroid condition) I don't naturally tan well, I burn and when I fake tan most of them make me look stupid, either too yellow, orange or patchy. I hand applied the quick fix tan which is maybe not ideal but as the guide colour is good you can really get an even finish. It claims to give a medium tan in 2-4 hours and dark tan in 6-8 hours. After 4 hours I showered off as per tanning rules, just rub lightly with your hands until water runs clear, I moisturised with Nivea straight after and wow!! The colour was the best tan I have ever had, however this is totally my error but the next day my hands were even darker, make sure you advise your clients to really rub all areas to remove this tan as it continues to develop and my hands looked like I had soaked them in tan all night, not a good look. The colour fade on this particular tan was not great after 4 days it started to go patchy which was not rectified by exfoliation so that didn't wow me especially considering it is very expensive. My clients have been loving the beau bronze I've used the bronze original and forever and they both have come back with great comments about how long it lasts, the natural colour etc.
Overall beau bronze it lovely, definitely a luxury tan but I'm not sure as a mobile tan therapist you can make as much as with other brands.
I have been researching even more and have two more lots of samples, nouva tan and vita liberata. I have currently got patch tests of nouva on my arm and will do the same with vita liberata before using on any of my clients and I must say so far nouva tan is very similar to beau bronze at a fraction of the cost.
My advice to anyone thinking of tanning read reviews, speak to companies and get as many samples as you can before you commit to a brand. If you try and get hold of a company and it ends up being a pain leave well alone. Customer service goes a long way when you are trying to build your business.
Good luck choosing tan
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
This is mainly for those tanning therapists just starting out but hopefully will be helpful for making a decision as to what brand of spray tan you want to go for.
When I decided to do my tanning course I went for a city and guilds over the day deploma purely for the fact you learn about the anatomy and physiology, contraindications, and it is just more in depth, this ment I had to do a lot of reaserch into the kits available. This was good for the fact that I learnt a lot about different solutions, paraben free formulas, different deals available etc. it was also bad as there are so many brands out there. I settled on fresh indulgence for my kit, I have the TS50 with helia gun, and it came with, sticky feet, 3 bottles of solution and the tent as well as the machine and gun. The solution has mainly good reviews so I went for it in any case it was cheap for the kit so it's a win win. It makes my skin feel amazing, soft and the colour is nice, it's not the best but it's ok. The fade off is very even and long lasting, I'm currently 6 days post tan and I still have a noticeable tan on my legs, even after 3 exfoliation showers. I must add that I have only done it on myself and will be trying it properly when my friend can spray me. The beau bronze I brought kind of on impulse, I saw it in beauty express so naturally I googled it, there isn't a massive amount of info out there but all that I read was good. I went to the company direct and as it was cheaper via them I bit the bullet very hard and got 3 bottles of tan, all three colours, the dramatic drops, exfoliese and the hydrating lock. It cost more than my kit. Ouch !!!
Firstly I love the colour of beau bronze, it is very natural looking, it has a hint of red which is a good thing because when we have been in the sun for real we all have a hint of red in our tan, this seems to really love my skin. I am fairly pale with lots of pigmentation on my face (due to my thyroid condition) I don't naturally tan well, I burn and when I fake tan most of them make me look stupid, either too yellow, orange or patchy. I hand applied the quick fix tan which is maybe not ideal but as the guide colour is good you can really get an even finish. It claims to give a medium tan in 2-4 hours and dark tan in 6-8 hours. After 4 hours I showered off as per tanning rules, just rub lightly with your hands until water runs clear, I moisturised with Nivea straight after and wow!! The colour was the best tan I have ever had, however this is totally my error but the next day my hands were even darker, make sure you advise your clients to really rub all areas to remove this tan as it continues to develop and my hands looked like I had soaked them in tan all night, not a good look. The colour fade on this particular tan was not great after 4 days it started to go patchy which was not rectified by exfoliation so that didn't wow me especially considering it is very expensive. My clients have been loving the beau bronze I've used the bronze original and forever and they both have come back with great comments about how long it lasts, the natural colour etc.
Overall beau bronze it lovely, definitely a luxury tan but I'm not sure as a mobile tan therapist you can make as much as with other brands.
I have been researching even more and have two more lots of samples, nouva tan and vita liberata. I have currently got patch tests of nouva on my arm and will do the same with vita liberata before using on any of my clients and I must say so far nouva tan is very similar to beau bronze at a fraction of the cost.
My advice to anyone thinking of tanning read reviews, speak to companies and get as many samples as you can before you commit to a brand. If you try and get hold of a company and it ends up being a pain leave well alone. Customer service goes a long way when you are trying to build your business.
Good luck choosing tan
Lots of love
Mrs G xxx
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