The Future of Tanning!

Tanning has been part of the Australian culture since the early 50s. However, Australia’s lifestyle and geographical location exposes us to some of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world. Resulting in two in three Australian’s developing some form of skin cancer before they reach age 70*.

Education

Over the last decade, spray tanning has become one of Australia’s favourite alternatives to achieving a safe and natural tan, which is why it comes as no surprise that in recent years and in 2015 we have see a growth in beauty colleges offer courses and workshops to teach spray tanning.
Previously seen as a simple treatment to add to a beauty salon service panel, spray tanning now requires more technique and familiarities with ingredients, product certifications, client colour consultation, tanning method and at after care range recommendation.

A New way of tanning

It is expected that 2015-2016 will see tanning brands develop and research their technologies and formulations to continue this trend here in Australia. At home products have become a big part in tanning trends with products developed by professional brands offering natural looking, long-lasting tan result at home. This year, beauty salons are eager to offer more than a spray tan service to their customers, offering a complete experience of prepare, tan and maintain that will incorporate their clients at home regime with their in-salon spray tans. Before and after care products such as exfoliators, cleansers or tan extender are all essential in providing a natural and flawless tan, and in maintaining its longevity. Gradual tan creams have progressively become part of spray tanning clients daily routine moisturising the skin while imparting a subtle bronzed colour to extend the tan. Self tan creams and mousse tans are also a great alternative to professional spray tans and regularly used by customers that prefer to tan at home or to top up a salon spray tan to deepen its colour after a few days.