Hair Studio Sonterra - Airbrushed Spray Tan Salon San Antonio

One of the newest and safest ways to get the tan that you’ve always wanted is a spray tan. The customized spray tan formula is applied by a tanning salon technician, not a machine in a booth, giving you an even application. An even application spray tan eleminates streaking and a natural tanned appearance. You may wear a swim suit or nothing at all. We use a proprietary organic spray tan formula with varying DHA contents from 8% to 12% to custom formulate for your skin tone and type.

Here are some tips to remember when getting a spray tan:

- Don’t apply any moisturizer or lotion before going to your session. These substances can block and prevent the spray from making
             contact with your skin. The same also applies to your face, so don’t wear any makeup when going to a spray tan session.

- Sit on a towel or a piece of cloth after your tanning session. You should avoid sitting directly on leather or  seats and other types of
              furniture covered with light fabric.

- A long hot bath or a soak in the swimming pool can speed the exfoliation process and cause your tan to fade,  so don’t take long baths
              or go for a swim. If you want to do these things, do them before exfoliating for your tanning salon session.

- Do not exercise or engage in strenuous activities that may cause you to sweat after your spray tan session as excessive perspiration
               has an affect the tanning process.

- Don’t use products that contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids. This substance accelerates the rate of exfoliation and will cause your tan to fade
               faster.

- To keep your spray tan alive, hydrate your skin with lotions or moisturizers in between tanning salon sessions. This can also help your
              spray tan fade at an even rate.

- Consult your physician before having a spray tan if you are pregnant. Bring a written certification from your physician stating his
                approval for the tanning salon to keep on file.

- Keep your skin healthy by loading up on moisturizers. You can never go wrong with using a hydrating product. Remember, healthy skin
is glowing skin, so keep your skin in the pink and away from harm

- Try to stay out of direct sunlight, but if you can’t help but go out into the open, wear sun block at all times. Try to use hats and if possible, wear t-shirts - these clothing items also provide some degree of protection from the sun’s harmful rays.

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA):

This substance, when applied to the skin, causes a chemical reaction in the skin to produce a tan. This process is harmless and has the same effect on the skin as the sun, except it doesn’t come with the harmful and damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays. Airbrush tanning is FDA approved, is safe for all types of skins and does not cause wrinkles or cancer

- Shower and Exfoliate. Use a body scrub to exfoliate your entire body before a spray tan session. Also, try to shave at least 8 hours before your tanning salon session.

- Wear loose clothes and shoes. A sundress and sandals are good choices, you can wear your swim suit as well.

- Wait for about 8 to 12 hours after your spray tan session before taking a shower. Enough time should be allocated for the reaction to take effect.

- Apply a good amount of moisturizer both in the morning and at night after your spray tanning salon session. Well moisturized skin ensures a longer life for your airbrush tan.

- Come to your spray tan session with clean and dry skin.

The tanning salon technician will help you decide on the darkness and proper DHA formula that is right for your skin type. In use since the 1960's, DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is a FDA approved substance, when applied to the skin, causes a chemical reaction in the skin to produce a tan. This process is harmless and has the same effect on the skin as the sun, except it doesn’t come with the harmful and damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays. The process usually takes around 15 minutes and the bronzing results can be seen immediately after the initial application and your spray tan will last between 5 to 10 days.

Actual Studio Sonterra guest. Untouched before and after photos

Video of Actual Studio Sonterra guest having airbrush tan applied.