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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Mystic Tan and Airbrush Spray Tanning

Whether you are complimenting an existing tan or in need of fast, natural-looking color, Mystic Tan or Airbrush spray tanning is your answer.

To schedule appointments in the Tallahassee & Crawfordville areas call (850) 894-9206, weekdays 9am to 5pm; for appointments in Thomasville, GA and surrounding areas, call (229) 226-8264 weekdays 9am to 4:30pm.


Results shown above are typical; notice the beautiful, natural-looking color and significant contrast. What you wear during your session is up to you, some prefer a bikini and some opt for no tan lines.	Your Airbrush session will be conducted in complete privacy; you can schedule to have it done at a Wolff Tan location or your home or office, depending on appointment times and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mystic Tan & Airbrush Q. What is the difference between an airbrush spray tan and a Mystic spray tan? A. An airbrush spray tan is applied by an airbrush technician and is a little more customized; the Mystic Tan is a mechanized booth which sprays you. With airbrush, the tech will mix the color according to your current skin tone and the color you are aiming for; with the booth you can choose from levels 1, 2 or 3 with 1 being the lightest. Airbrush is available by appointment only while you are welcome to walk in and do a Mystic any time. Q. Is there anything I need to do before I come to the salon? A. Ideally you should shower, shave and exfoliate beforehand and do not apply any moisturizers as they may keep the solution from soaking in your skin properly. Also be wary of bath gels that leave a residue on the skin, body sprays and perfumes, as they can hinder it as well. You may also want to wear loose, dark clothing as there may be transfer of the solution onto garments until you have showered off the cosmetic bronzer. If some transfer does occur, however, the solution is water-soluble and should wash off.
	Ask an associate about our top-selling self-tanning line: Salon Solatte. Great for touch-ups and last minute do-it-yourself tans between sessions! Salon Solatte products are natural-looking, easy to use and unscented.

Q. How does the Mystic Tan deliver the perfect tan? A. The Mystic Tan booth utilizes a spray on process designed to deliver a customized sunless tanning application to each individual based on their body size, skin type and desired color; three tanning level options are available to produce optimal results. Inside the Mystic Tan room the tanner disrobes and enters the booth (see the bottom of this page for the demonstration video). With the push of a button, the session begins with a fine mist of sunless tanning solution being sprayed through the patented MagneTan nozzles. The MagneTan technology ensures uniform coverage over the entire body; a smooth, natural looking tan in less than 60 seconds! Q. What is in the Mystic Tan and the Airbrush spray tanning solution? The solutions we use, and all sunless products, have one specific ingredient in common – dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA is a simple molecule that has been used in cosmetics for years and when applied to the skin, reacts with proteins in the skin’s superficial layer to produce a golden brown color. Otherwise, along with DHA, top ingredients are beneficial extracts, moisturizing ingredients and nourishing vitamins. For an exact list, please ask an associate. Q. Can I go swimming after a spray tan? A. You should not swim, sweat or shower for a minimum of 4 hours after using the Mystic Tan booth or getting an airbrush spray tan. Also, even after the initial wait time, swimming and vigorous exercise resulting in profuse sweating can shorten the life of a sunless tan. Q. How long after a Mystic Tan tanning session before I can put my clothes back on? A. Once you have towel dried there is little chance of the bronzer or DHA getting on your clothes so you can dress and go on about your day. If some sort of strenuous activity causes perspiration, you may see some transfer to clothing, but since the bronzer is completely water-soluble it will wash out. Q. Should I get my manicure/pedicure before or after my spray tan? A. Always try to plan to have a manicure or pedicure before your Mystic session or airbrush spray tan. Be sure to remove any lotions or oils used during the pedicure before the session. Q. How long does a sunless tan last? A. Sunless tans – Mystic or airbrush – last an average of 4-6 days, the time it takes for the skin to naturally exfoliate. The following tips will help you get more time out of a sunless tan: (1) NEVER let your skin get dry and flaky - moisturize every morning and after every shower. (2) Use a a salon-quality tan-extending moisturizer. (3) Use a shower gel - bar soap tends to dry skin out. (4) Use a sunless spray, lotion or mousse for touch ups. Q. Is there anything special I should do to care for my sunless tan? A. Start, before you even do your sunless tan, by using a salon quality, fine-grain exfoliator to remove all dry skin so you are spraying fresh, new skin. After your sunless session, ask an associate about tan-extending moisturizers made especially for that or sunless products for touch-ups between sessions. Q. If have color from a sunless tan, can I also tan in tanning beds and in the sun? A. Yes, there is nothing in the sunless tanning solution that would prevent you from tanning in tanning beds or the sun. Remember however, that a sunless tan does not give you any protection from UV rays so don’t forget your sunscreen outdoors. Q. Because of my fair skin, I have never been able to tan before. Will the Mystic Tan tanning booth or airbrush give me a tan? A. Yes. The Mystic Tan tanning booth was designed especially for individuals who can’t or don’t want to tan conventionally. Level 1 is probably going to be your best bet. Q. I'm pressed for time...is there anything else I can do? A. Yes, you can do it yourself; we carry the best sunless products available for at-home use. Manufacturers in the tanning industry have made amazing improvements to sunless products in the last few years, not only with the color but with ease of application. Gone are the days of smelly, streaky, 'Oompa Loompa' tans! Ask a Wolff Tan associate Salon Solatte aerosole spray or mousse self-tanners or the Cal Tan self-tanning aerolsole spray.

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