*Black girl's POV on Spray Tanning*
For a while, it used to be just the black girls getting weaves and extensions. Discretely too. Trying to pass it off like it was all hers. I'm not hating...I used to be one of those chics! Now, you walk around and everyone and their mama got hair all down their back! White chics seem to know more about adding some tracks than I do now. And it's ok...like it's the quasi-norm these days. Well, let me try and flip the script for a sec. Brown skinned ladies: there's a reason why white chics have been getting tanned all these years. This sh*t is bomb - we need to make it the quasi-norm as well!
I'm not even 12 hours out since getting my spray tan and I am in loooove with the results! I found this salon and Amy on yelp last week and texted her to schedule an appt. "I'm black and never been tanning before. Mostly want to cover stretch marks and glow for an event next Sat. Will a spray tan work?" Within minutes, she replied back that it def would. She answered some additional questions I had and I felt comfy booking an appt.
Fast forward to today. I showered and exfoliated before as directed and arrived in loose clothes. Amy greeted me right away and was super nice! She led me into the spray room and we chatted about exactly the type of look I was going for. I undressed while she mixed my color and the spraying begun. Now ladies, this is not time to be shy or modest. She's gonna see it all! I'm not 22 and didn't buy my boobs, so I lifted them up so she could get underneath...yeah my chest was pale! The spray didn't feel bad at all. Slightly cool, but not freezing cold. Felt like a light mist vs a heavy spray of liquid. Amy did 3 or 4 passes, occasionally sponging and rolling to even things out until my entire body was completed. She also did a pass on my face and neck. Afterwards I stepped back into the changing/drying room where the fans were on to help dry off. The spray tan isn't dripping wet, but you are moist and can't really just wipe it off. After a few minutes, I was dry enough to get dressed and head out. Yea, I was pretty dark right after...I guess that's what the white girls refer to as "orange"?! Amy explained that after I bathe tmrw some of the bronzer does wash off and I'll be left with a nice golden color. (Which it did, and I was!)
So why am I raving about this place? The UNexpected results! Remember, I came in wanting to help cover stretch marks and glow. Well not only was that accomplished, but I didn't expect my muscle definition to also jump! Hello sculpted shoulders, biceps, and quads!!! Yes I lift heavy weights and squat my ass off at the gym, but I immediately noticed how much more I could SEE my muscles now - I am loving that alone! Makes sense why body builders tan up before competitions. Amy also did such a great job just evening me out - the tan lines on my back and shoulders are almost unnoticeable.
I totally get why white girls do this regularly. I wanna know why none of my white girl friends never encouraged me to go get spray tanned before! Overall, I am 100% satisfied...I got a whole lot more than expected and so happy I did it. Amy is great and next time I need a spray tan I am coming back for sure! read more