{"id":20990,"date":"2018-11-30T13:27:55","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T18:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smarttan.com\/news\/?p=20990"},"modified":"2018-11-30T13:27:55","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T18:27:55","slug":"power-of-powder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/power-of-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Powder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Crystal Rooney, Sun Spot Atlantis<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Due to the recent boom in the sunless business, you may have noticed sunless prices dropping, and questioned your prices. However, it should never be about the price of the product or service &#8211; it\u2019s justifying the price with the value you\u2019re providing.<\/p>\n<p>Adding extra services is a great way for clients to feel as if they\u2019re getting a deal. If they feel that they\u2019re getting more for their money, they won\u2019t question your pricing. Sunless powdering is a small extra service that can make a big difference in your clients\u2019 sunless experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Powdering?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that women have been using face powder for years to set makeup or eliminate shine on a hot day. So why not incorporate powdering as part of our sunless experience? Powdering is the simple application of a light layer of powder after a sunless tan. Powdering does not affect the quality of a spray tan, and I\u2019ve tanned hundreds using powder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of Powdering?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When trying to convince customers to utilize this additive, illustrate the benefits of powdering after their spray tan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Absorb any extra DHA on the skin, especially in the chest, neck and underarm area<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate any sticky feeling after undergoing a sunless tan<\/li>\n<li>In heat and humidity, powder will keep a client from sweating, which can affect the quality of the tan<\/li>\n<li>Creases on the body will dry quicker and eliminate dark skin or skin spots<\/li>\n<li>Provide a fresh, clean, post spray smell that lasts until you shower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Powder a Client<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should start by selecting the type of powder you feel will best meet the needs of your clients. Two popular options are Tan in The Raw and California Tan After Sunless Powder. However, many airbrush technicians use baby powder with excellent results.<\/p>\n<p>When powdering a client, it\u2019s important to make sure you apply it to all creases on the body. You should also focus on applying it to any area that may feel sticky &#8211; typically chest, neck and back.<\/p>\n<p>There are different methods for applying the powder onto your client. A towel, powder brush or powder puff are commonly used, but you can get creative as to what works best for you. I was initially frustrated using a brush, because it rubbed the color guide off my finished spray. While visiting a friend one day, I noticed she was using a device to spray powder dust onto her tomato plants, and it clicked \u2013 I could use that on my clients. Now the majority of my staff use this to apply powder. The equipment provides a light, even spray of powder without disturbing a finished spray.<\/p>\n<p>Powdering provides a valuable opportunity for your spray tan business. This simple application is ideal for you busy clients; it eliminates the sticky feeling, neutralizes the odor and dries quickly so clients can get dressed right away. It may be a small improvement, but it\u2019s the little improvements that help you become No. 1 in your market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Crystal Rooney, Sun Spot Atlantis Due to the recent boom in the sunless business, you may have noticed sunless prices dropping, and questioned your prices. However, it should never be about the price of the product or service &#8211; it\u2019s justifying the price with the value you\u2019re providing. 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If they feel that they\u2019re getting more for their money, they won\u2019t question your pricing. Sunless powdering is a small extra service that can make a big difference in your clients\u2019 sunless experience.  What is Powdering?  It\u2019s no secret that women have been using face powder for years to set makeup or eliminate shine on a hot day. So why not incorporate powdering as part of our sunless experience? Powdering is the simple application of a light layer of powder after a sunless tan. Powdering does not affect the quality of a spray tan, and I\u2019ve tanned hundreds using powder.  What are the benefits of Powdering?  When trying to convince customers to utilize this additive, illustrate the benefits of powdering after their spray tan:   Absorb any extra DHA on the skin, especially in the chest, neck and underarm area  Eliminate any sticky feeling after undergoing a sunless tan  In heat and humidity, powder will keep a client from sweating, which can affect the quality of the tan  Creases on the body will dry quicker and eliminate dark skin or skin spots  Provide a fresh, clean, post spray smell that lasts until you shower.  How to Powder a Client  You should start by selecting the type of powder you feel will best meet the needs of your clients. Two popular options are Tan in The Raw and California Tan After Sunless Powder. However, many airbrush technicians use baby powder with excellent results.  When powdering a client, it\u2019s important to make sure you apply it to all creases on the body. 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If they feel that they\u2019re getting more for their money, they won\u2019t question your pricing. Sunless powdering is a small extra service that can make a big difference in your clients\u2019 sunless experience.  What is Powdering?  It\u2019s no secret that women have been using face powder for years to set makeup or eliminate shine on a hot day. So why not incorporate powdering as part of our sunless experience? Powdering is the simple application of a light layer of powder after a sunless tan. Powdering does not affect the quality of a spray tan, and I\u2019ve tanned hundreds using powder.  What are the benefits of Powdering?  When trying to convince customers to utilize this additive, illustrate the benefits of powdering after their spray tan:   Absorb any extra DHA on the skin, especially in the chest, neck and underarm area  Eliminate any sticky feeling after undergoing a sunless tan  In heat and humidity, powder will keep a client from sweating, which can affect the quality of the tan  Creases on the body will dry quicker and eliminate dark skin or skin spots  Provide a fresh, clean, post spray smell that lasts until you shower.  How to Powder a Client  You should start by selecting the type of powder you feel will best meet the needs of your clients. Two popular options are Tan in The Raw and California Tan After Sunless Powder. However, many airbrush technicians use baby powder with excellent results.  When powdering a client, it\u2019s important to make sure you apply it to all creases on the body. 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However, it should never be about the price of the product or service - it\u2019s justifying the price with the value you\u2019re providing. Adding extra services is a great way for clients to feel as if they\u2019re getting a deal. If they feel that they\u2019re getting more for their money, they won\u2019t question your pricing. Sunless powdering is a small extra service that can make a big difference in your clients\u2019 sunless experience. What is Powdering? It\u2019s no secret that women have been using face powder for years to set makeup or eliminate shine on a hot day. So why not incorporate powdering as part of our sunless experience? Powdering is the simple application of a light layer of powder after a sunless tan. Powdering does not affect the quality of a spray tan, and I\u2019ve tanned hundreds using powder. What are the benefits of Powdering? When trying to convince customers to utilize this additive, illustrate the benefits of powdering after their spray tan: Absorb any extra DHA on the skin, especially in the chest, neck and underarm area Eliminate any sticky feeling after undergoing a sunless tan In heat and humidity, powder will keep a client from sweating, which can affect the quality of the tan Creases on the body will dry quicker and eliminate dark skin or skin spots Provide a fresh, clean, post spray smell that lasts until you shower. How to Powder a Client You should start by selecting the type of powder you feel will best meet the needs of your clients. Two popular options are Tan in The Raw and California Tan After Sunless Powder. However, many airbrush technicians use baby powder with excellent results. When powdering a client, it\u2019s important to make sure you apply it to all creases on the body. You should also focus on applying it to any area that may feel sticky - typically chest, neck and back. There are different methods for applying the powder onto your client. A towel, powder brush or powder puff are commonly used, but you can get creative as to what works best for you. I was initially frustrated using a brush, because it rubbed the color guide off my finished spray. While visiting a friend one day, I noticed she was using a device to spray powder dust onto her tomato plants, and it clicked \u2013 I could use that on my clients. Now the majority of my staff use this to apply powder. The equipment provides a light, even spray of powder without disturbing a finished spray. Powdering provides a valuable opportunity for your spray tan business. This simple application is ideal for you busy clients; it eliminates the sticky feeling, neutralizes the odor and dries quickly so clients can get dressed right away. 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