Competition Tanning

The world of fitness competitions is a unique one - so much preparation goes into it! If you’re preparing for an upcoming competition, here are some things to know:

• Models need to be SUPER dark

• They need be hydrated 

• Different categories may require different solution or different amount of solution

• Women will be nude, and men may wear disposable thong or sock over their genital

• You should wear a proper nose filters to prevent yourself from inhaling and excessive amount of solution 

• Models will be tanned up to five coats of solution- the night before the show and the next morning

• Don’t spray the face - ombre on upper body and neck so there is no demarcation 

• Client need to thoroughly exfoliate before they come 

• Ensure they are completely dry before getting dressed 

Sometimes things don’t go as planned! Here’s how to fix smudges: 

• Use prep spray on a blending brush - blend around demarcation

• Use Baby wipe to blot out area 

• Respray area and entire body if required to deeper colour 

• Set with powder (blown into the skin) 

• Fully re-dry the area

• If you cannot re-spray, apply matching foundation over area to hide any discoloration 

• Remove any mistakes on hands and feet (over saturation with Xtan remover, baby wipes and a nail file if necessary. Clean with baby wipes when complete so there is no residue left on the skin of the remover) 

And finally, when you’re backstage prepping for the stage:

• Oil up clients

• Ladies like oil with sparkles ;) 

• Apply with hands and buff out with large makeup puff and / or buffing brush 

• Hide any areas with foundation that don’t look perfect 

• Apply bikini bite to hold garmets to the skin (only use if necessary since this is basically skin glue and will remove the tan) So if they are changing outfits this product is NOT recommended