Airbrush Tanning By Terry Has Changed Locations. . .

Please note that Airbrush Tanning By Terry is now located in the Clearwater - Largo area off US19 and north of East Bay Dr/Roosevelt Blvd in beautiful Cove Cay Country Club.

I am no longer operating out of Belladonna Salon & Spa.

Thank you for your continued patronage.

New Policy For New Airbrush Clients. . .

As my time is extremely valuable to me, I am now requiring clients to place a $20.00 deposit to hold their appointment. There is a paypal button to the left for convenience.

It will only be charged if a client fails to show up for their appointment or cancels their appointment less than 24 hours from their scheduled time.

I've had to do this as a result of too many inconsiderate people who make appointments and fail to show up or even call to change or cancel their appointment.

Apparently, too many people don't consider the fact that airbrush tanning is a service and the business owner cannot make up for time lost on a client who fails to honor their commitment to show up.

Belladonna Salon and Spa In Tampa Welcomes Airbrush Tanning By Terry...

Starting Saturday, November 1st, Airbrush Tanning By Terry will be set up at Belladonna Salon and Spa in Tampa, Florida.

The address is 2906 Swann Ave, east of Mac Dill.

I will be offering specials throughout the holiday season as I build my clientele.

For starters, I'm discounting my tans from $50 to $35 for everyone thru December 31st.

I'll have other incentives too.

Gift certificates will be available for purchase as well as

MAINTAIN™ lotion for extending your spray tan. A great moisturizer with DHA to help keep that tan even and lasting.

PREPARE™ for exfoliating, this glycolic acid peel is designed to be used in the shower and does an amazing job of conditioning and preparing your skin for tanning. Also a great all around exfoliator for everyday use.

and Sluff Wipes™ exfoliating wipes. Come in a convenient plastic canister - think handy-wipes, but for exfoliating your skin.

Here's a little video of the salon and it's location:

Airbrush Before and After Shots

Memorial Day Weekend Airbrush Tanning Special ***

My Airbrush Tanning Business is off the ground, and I am offering a special this holiday weekend.

Get a beautiful tan and look great this weekend to the envy of all your friends and family.

I am offering a special rate for this weekend only. I am not set up for mobile tanning just yet,

so for now, I have a work studio set up in my home.

Call for details. 727-647-4788

Terry

Terry P Carter Launches Mobile Airbrush Tanning Business in Tampa Bay Florida

Hi everyone,

Welcome to my blog site for my new airbrush tanning business.

I provide Mobile Airbrush Tanning service to the surrounding area. "I come to you"

Parties, proms, weddings, reunions, pageants,home tanning parties. . .
special events or just because you know you're special.

Single tanning sessions allow about 30 minutes or so. Tanning parties/multiple clients at the same location usually average 4 people per hour.

"Everybody looks better with a little color!"


I completed my training in May 2008 for airbrush tanning and am now a certified Airbrush Tanning Technician. My training was conducted at Airbrush Tanning of Winter Park, Florida.

This will serve as an information page for now until I have a traditional website up.

Check my posts for pricing information, tanning do's and don'ts and pre and post tanning preparation.

All the Best!
Terry P Carter

"It's not how you feel, it's how you look.... and you look Mahvelous Dahling!"
- Fernando (Billy Crystal)

AirBrush Tanning

Now any skin type can have the golden island tan enjoyed by celebrities without the harmful rays of the sun!

Airbrush tanning gives you a beautiful natural-looking tan without the long term skin damage associated with UV exposure or adding years to the appearance of your skin. A Certified Airbrush Tanning Technician precisely applies a micro-mist artistically customized to your body. You will be impressed when you leave and ecstatic 4 to 6 hours later when your full glowing tan appears.

This healthy tan goes beautifully over an existing tan and can even out or eliminate any tan lines, if you wish. For teh un=tanned and fair of skin, our premium quality airbrush products offer you the most perfect, flawless Tan that will fool your friends and co-workers into wondering just how you managed to get that "Florida Tan."

Your tan is achieved by the reaction of the active ingredient, dihydroxyacetone, with the natural proteins in your skin. DHA is an organic substacne derived from sugar cane and has been FDA approved since 1973. High tech formulation and modern proprietary processing methods allow you to have the same fabulous tan enjoyed by an ever expanding number of celebrities.

Experience the difference. Airbrush Tanning Florida's years of research and industry experience provide the most beautiful and consistent airbrush tans available today.

Client Pre Tanning Preparation Guidelines

Your airbrushed tan is a pigment change on the outer layer of your skin. As this outer layer of skin is constatnly stoughing off and regenerating, you can enhance the length and quality of your tan by improving the condition of your skin.

SHOWER, SHAVE AND EXFOLIATE prior to your airbrush tanning session, the night before if possible. Lather on lotion after your shower, in order to thoroughly hydrate your skin.

AVOID DOVE soap of any kind.

If you are SHOWERING, SHAVING AND EXFOLIATING on the SAME DAY as your airbrush tanning session:

RINSE OFF ALL SOAP THOROUGHLY
NO LOTIONS or OILS

Shaving and most exfoliating methods leave micro-abrasions on the skin, which typically heal overnight. The preferred exfoliant for airbrush tanning is one that both removes dead skin cells and leaves the skin with a healthy pH balance. Glycolic exfoliants like PREPARE work incredibly well, leave no micro-abrasions on the skin, correct the skin's pH and can be used IMMEDIATELY prior to airbrush tanning. PREPARE also helps to remove any remnants of your previous airbrush tan.

AVOID DEODORANTS and COSMETICS. Cosmetics can be applied two hours after your airbrush session.

BRING DARKER CLOTHING TO LEAVE IN, including undergarment, if you are opting for the Bronze solution. the Bronze tint will easily wash out of clothing and linens but tends to be stubborn on elastic and dry clean only garments. Loose clothing, sandals or flip-flops are perfect. Women should ideally refrain from wearing a bra for two hours afterward unless it was worn during the airbrush session.

Post Airbrush Tanning Instructions

CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR AIRBRUSHED TAN

Your tan begins to emerge in 4 to 6 hours after your tanning session. It will continue to darken over the next 24 hours. Your tan will begin to fade in 4 to 7 days, depending upon how you prepared your skin prior to your tan, and how you cared for your skin after your tan.

DO take special care for teh first two hours after you have been airbrushed to wear loose clothing and not to get any substance on your skin, including WATER. This includes manicures, pedicures, shampooing and perspiring.

WAIT for 10 to 12 hours before showering.

MOISTURIZE your skin at least twice a day, beginning after your first shower if you've been airbrushed with the Bronze, or in 4 to 5 hours if you've been airbrushed with the NATURAL.

RINSE off or shower immediately after workouts, swimming in pools and salt water bathing.

AVOID Dove soap in any form.

CORRECT LIGHT AREAS by applying MAINTAIN Lotion specifically to the lighter areas. Areas that my have lightened due to abrasive wearing, such as shoes on feet, or bra lines, can be restored to match your tan. The DHA content in MAINTAIN will even out these areas with one or two applications.

LIGHTEN DARK AREA by applying PREPARE Lotion specifically to the darker area. Scrub lightly with a pumice stone. Repeat this process until the dark area lightens to the desired shade. For very dark or stubborn areas apply PREPARE and let soak in overnight. Then repeat application of PREPARE and rub with either a pumice stone or a pedicure brush. PREPARE may be used to exfoliate off teh last remnants of an airbrushed tan.

EXTEND YOUR TAN TO 10-14 DAYS by unsing MAINTAIN Lotion all over once or twice a day. You may also use your regular moisturizer. More is better!


THINGS THAT CAN ACCELERATE FADING (AVOID THESE)

Products containing: Alpha and Beta Hydroxy acids, Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic, Citric, Tartaric, Retin A, Citrus (orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime), alcohol, witch hazel.

Types of Products: hair removal, make-up removers, anti-acne, adhesive tape, facial masks, skin or hair bleaching, hair coloring.

Frequently Asked Questions F.A.Q.

SAVE THE SKIN YOU'RE IN!

How Does Airbrush Tanning (a.k.a. Body Bronzing) work?

The active ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA was approved by the FDA in 1973), reacts with the amino acids (keratin proteins) in the Corneum Stratum, the outermost "dead" layer of your skin. The bronzing reaction takes three to four hours to emerge. It deepens over the next 24 hours and lasts for about a week. There are no long term ultra-violet carcinogenic dangers associated with tanning beds and the sun. This healthy tan goes beautifully over an existing tan and can even out or eliminate any tan lines, if you wish. For the untanned and fair of skin, our premium quality AIRBRUSH TANNING FLORIDA products will fool your friends into thinking you've become a beach baby overnight with the immediate results.
 
How Long Does The Airbrushing Process Take?

It only takes 8 to 10 minutes for the technician to custom airbrush your entire body and then you dry for 7 minutes. Total time involved is about 15 to 30 minutes.
 
How Long Does The Tan Last?

Your airbrush tan will last between five and twelve days, and it really depends on how you care for your skin. If you moisturize and take care of your skin, your tan will last longer. Long hot baths or showers, prolonged exposure to chlorine, clothes that chafe, will speed up the exfoliation process and as your skins "sheds", so goes your tan. Using MAINTAIN lotion, specially formulated to sustain the airbrush tan, at least once daily, will extend the life of your tan by 50 to 75%.
 
How Do I Prepare For My Airbrush Tanning Session?

For the best results, shower and exfoliate the skin the night before your airbrush tanning session. Also the night before, apply the best skin moisturizing lotion you have.  The day of your session do not apply lotions, oils, gels, perfumes, deodorants, or  any other products (including make up if you want your face tanned) that may create a barrier. Showering with moisturizing soaps like Dove are not recommended as they can inhibit the mist from absorbing into your skin. After being airbrushed you will want to wear loose clothing for 2 hours and avoid bathing for 6 hours to allow the solution ample time to react with the amino acids in the skin.
 
What Do I Wear For My Airbrush Tanning Session?

If you are a woman, you may wear lingerie, a bathing suit or opt for no tan lines at all. If you are a man, we require that you wear something such as a bathing suit, underwear or Speedo.
 
How Safe Is Airbrush Tanning?

The active ingredient, DHA (dihydroxyacetone), is derived from raw sugar cane and is the only active ingredient approved by the FDA for sunless tanning products. DHA has been used safely over the years in numerous sunless tanning products, such as creams and lotions. AIRBRUSH TANNING FLORIDA premium quality products are manufactured with the most advanced technology and purest ingredients available. Our water and aloe based solutions allow for better absorption and longer-lasting results than similarly advertised products, many of which are alcohol based and very drying to the skin.

What Is The Difference Between Airbrush Tanning And Using Cream, Lotion or Self-Spray Sunless Tanners?

Imagine the difference between wearing oven mitts on your hands to smear paint over your car and using the mist from an airbrush to paint it. Even with the greatest of care, and help from a friend to get all the places you cannot reach, you cannot duplicate the evenness and natural look of an airbrushed tan custom applied to your body and skin type by a professional technician.
 
What Is The Difference Between Airbrush Tanning And The Spray Booths?

The end result (your tan) is the difference between taking your car to the quickie car wash and having it hand detailed. Spray booths indiscriminately spray everywhere, without regard to areas needing a lighter or special consideration, resulting in inconsistent tans, often splotchy, streaky, and often with the oranginess associated with the self tanning creams. Booths also utilize an alcohol based solution that is drying to the skin. Compare that to an expertly applied custom tan by a technician trained, certified and supervised by AIRBRUSH TANNING FLORIDA and YOU decide what gets tanned, not a machine.
 

What Is The Difference Between AIRBRUSH TANNING FLORIDA Tans and Other Airbrush Tans?

Quality, Consistency and Experience! AIRBRUSH TANNING FLORIDA locations use only premium products and rely on our  6 plus years of experience directly delivering over 30,000 beautiful tans in the Orlando area. AIRBRUSH TANNING FLORIDA also provides premium products, training and support to successful airbrush tanning professionals worldwide. Unfortunately, along with the explosive growth of airbrush tanning, the industry has experienced a proliferation of inferior products, equipment, and lack of proper training, all resulting in high provider turnover, not too mention customer dissatisfaction. With AIRBRUSH TANNING FLORIDA, your technician has skill, training and over two years of experience, the tanning solution has no odor, fragrance or alcohol, and your satisfaction is guaranteed!
 
What Exactly Does MAINTAIN Lotion Do?

MAINTAIN is an extender lotion formulated with rich skin moisturizing ingredients and also contains a small amount of the active tanning ingredient. When used daily, the DHA and intensifiers brighten and nearly double the life of your tan while keeping your skin silky and smooth.

What Is PREPARE Do?

Having prime, clean and specifically conditioned skin prior to sunless tanning results in longer lasting, more uniform tans. Triple action PREPARE optimizes sunless tanning results by effectively cleansing, exfoliating and ph balancing the skin without the microabrasions produces by mechanical scrubs (loofahs, salts). The exfoliating superiority of PREPARE's glycolic non-gritty formulation leaves skin more receptive, whether in preparation for the micro mist of airbrush tanning solution or for natural moisturizers, making it a popular body wash extending beyond airbrush tanning enthusiasts. REPARE also effectively washes away the last remnants of an airbrush tan.

SLUFF WIPES

- SluffWipes are two sided pre-moistened wipes formulated exclusively for sunless and UV tanners that cleanse, exfoliate and ph balance the skin without rinsing or drying. The ultra convenience of SluffWipes ensures perfectly prepared skin prior to airbrush tanning for walk-ins and unprepared tanners or for those who need to eliminate the perspiration, oils and residues accumulated during the day.


How Long Will My Tan Last?

It depends on the following:

How long you shower or bathe
What products you use
How much you exercise or sweat
How well you Moisturize
Shaving frequently causes tan to fade quicker

How do you get An Airbrush Tan off?

To properly get rid of an airbrush tan follow these steps:

First soak in a tub
For best results we recommend using a gentle glycolic cleanser like PREPARE.
Gently lather the cleanser on your skin and let it sit while gently scrubbing each body part
When you get out, buff your body with a rough towel
Finally rinse off in the shower

HOW OFTEN CAN I GET AN AIRBRUSH?

You can just come once for a special event or you can come every 7-10 days for a never ending golden tan

Is Airbrush Tanning Safe For Pregnant Women?

We airbrush pregnant women all the time.

The active ingredient in airbrush tanning solution is the same active ingredient as in the over the counter self-tanners. It was approved for cosmetic use by the FDA in 1973.
If your Doctor has no objection to you using self-tanners while pregnant then your Doctor will likely have no objection to you being airbrushed with the same ingredient.

When you check with your Doctor, tell him or her that the active ingredient is dihydroxyacetone, the same active ingredient found in self tanners. (Spell dihydroxyacetone] Most in the medical profession are quite familiar with DHA. Some dermatologists and plastic surgeons even sell self-tanners containing DHA in their offices. If your doctor needs more information just let us know.

Terry P Carter Launches Mobile Airbrush Tanning Business in Tampa Bay Florida

Hi everyone,

Welcome to my blog site for my new airbrush tanning business.

I provide Mobile Airbrush Tanning service to the surrounding area. "I come to you"

Parties, proms, weddings, reunions, pageants,home tanning parties. . .
special events or just because you know you're special.

Single tanning sessions allow about 30 minutes or so. Tanning parties/multiple clients at the same location usually average 4 people per hour.

"Everybody looks better with a little color!"


I successfully completed my training in May 2008 for airbrush tanning and am now a certified Airbrush Tan Technician.  My training was conducted in Winter Park Florida by BA and Steve of Airbrush Tanning Florida.

This will serve as an information page for now until I have a traditional website up.

Check my posts for pricing information, tanning do's and don'ts and pre and post tanning preparation.

All the Best!
Terry P Carter

"It's not how you feel, it's how you look.... and you look Mahvelous Dahling!"
- Fernando (Billy Crystal)