You will remember BodiBronze from our gorgeously tanned models at our Launch last month. We caught up with Sam to find out more about her business and the benefits of spray tans.
What inspired you to start a mobile spray tan business?
I have always loved the fashion and
beauty industry. I used to tan quite a lot when I was a teenager and have seen
that this is very damaging to the skin. The sun is so damaging and we are all
trying to beat wrinkles and ageing. A fake tan is one way of combating ageing.
You don't need the sun to have a great tan! In this day and age, woman have
their hands full juggling work, children and home chores, that they just don't
have the time to get to a salon for a spray tan. I recognised that I could
offer these woman a spray tan in the comfort of their own home. I am a mom of a
gorgeous 3 year old boy and this line of work still affords me the opportunity
to spend loads of time with him but also run my own business helping woman look
and feel great. Its amazing what a tan can do to your self confidence!
What products do you use and why?
I use Caribbean tan professional.
Caribbean tan has such a great, natural looking colour. Unlike many other self
tan ranges, Caribbean tan has an ABC system to ensure you never look orange. A
for light skin, B for medium and C for Olive skin. The range also contains a
Cinnamon and Coconut Skin Smoothing Exfolia (with added Jojoba oil) that smells
good enough to eat and a Body Butter and shimmer to be used post tan. I also
love that they have a home range with different application methods from
aerosol, to mousse and spritzer. The product is also locally manufactured which
is great. We all need to try support local as much as possible:)
How long does a spray tan last?
A spray tan can last 6 - 14 days
depending on how well it is looked after. To ensure a streak and patch
free tan, one must always exfoliate before hand. There are a few do's and
don'ts. For example, don't go for long swims or soak in the bath, don't
exfoliate again too soon after you have had a spray tan etc. The skin
must also always stay moisturised to try and prolong the skin exfoliation
process. I recommend using the Caribbean tan Milk and Honey Skin
Hydrating Body Butter, specially formulated with silk products to ensure a
longer lasting tan.
What is the best part of doing what you do?
I enjoy being able to change peoples
perspective of themselves with something as simple as a spray tan. It
really is amazing how much confidence one gains. A tan is very slimming
and there are tricks one can do to help this illusion even more. For
example, putting a second layer of tan on the outer and inner thighs makes the
legs appear slimmer. I love being part of the beauty industry. It
is very important for woman to love and appreciate themselves regardless of
age, size or colour. I love being able to help them love themselves just
that little bit more.
Who should get a spray tan?
Its great for those who want a bit of colour whether it be for a function, a
day at the beach or just to look great. A self tan also evens out skin tone so
its great for those who maybe have a brown upper body from tanning when wearing
tank tops but still have white legs.
Its really fun for bridal showers. I do bridal
showers and spray tan the bride and her friends at very reduced rates. Tanning
parties. Wedding and matric dances are the most popular. If the tan is for a
wedding, it is best that a trial tan is done at least a week before and the
actual tan is done at least a day or two before the wedding. There are also a
lot men getting spray tanned and some African woman have also opted for a spray
tan. On darker skin the tan does not actually make the skin darker, it just
evens out the skin tone. We don't recommend spray tanning anyone younger than
14 years old.
