Hello Everyone!, I am glad to introduce the new Paasche 400T Spray Gun for tanning.  Being in this industry for almost 10 years now, I have tried many types of equipment and have a few favorite pieces along the way. I am very selective with equipment now going into my personal collection.  The New 400T Paasche Spray gun will be among my favorites! This spray gun is so simple, I believe the most simple of all airbrush and turbine equipment together. And the performance rivals the all famous Iwata G6.


We are the only company offering this spray gun right now and will be the only ones for awhile I suspect. Some great deals are going on for anyone looking to purchase a new airbrush spray gun and even more savings for people who have the 300T and would like to upgrade. Works great with Iwata and Badger compressors to. You will need a regulator for your compressor to control air flow and to adjust the flow. 4 to 6 PSI is recommended.

The Best DHA Spray Tan Solutions

With so many Spray tan solutions on the market today, it can be very confusing on which brands to buy for your business. Because of the popularity of spray tanning, many companies large and small are providing their own brands of DHA tan solutions. Salon owners spend hours looking at different DHA formulas and still they end up taking a chance with the tanning solutions they purchase. With no where to look on the internet for reviews of the different types, this makes it even harder for salon owner to find what they are looking for in a great airbrush tan solution.

We can’t say that any solution is better than the next, but we can tell you what to look for in a solution for the best results. A most have for any good DHA solution is moisturizer. Make sure your solution has plenty of moisturizers in the DHA and in the tan extenders. This is one of the main ingredients in producing a healthy spray tan. Look for solution made with purified water. Alcohol based preparations will be more suitable for oily-skinned users. Technically, DHA provides some minimal, short-lived protection against UV rays. Alpha hydroxyl acids promote the sloughing off of excess dead skin cells so should improve the evenness of coloration. These are ingredients to look for in a great solution for you and your business.

DHA solution also comes in Scented and Unscented formulas. Most scented Solutions have fruity fragrances for tropical fresh smell like grapefruit and coconut scents. These will not affect the solution and are most often used in Organic solutions.

Be careful in ordering organic solutions. These are a very popular item but they also do not last as long and if not mixed properly, will leave a tan streaky and blotchy looking. Choose more popular organic solutions and consider the different levels more closely with your clients.

Advance IPF Solutions are also a very rare product to find. These solutions are sold only by a few companies and are more costly. Some of the benefits of the IPF solutions are that they develop the tan in about 2 hours rather than 4 to 8 hours like other solutions. IPF tan solutions are also less sticky and go on more smoothly when applying. With IPF solution you often can charge a little extra in your services. Spray tan solutions on the IPF are a very natural looking tan and do give some of the best results for your clients.

Solutions come in many different formulas now days. You can purchase solutions in DHA bronzers 5%, 8%, 10%, 12%, and even 14%. These different levels are important to your clients based on their own skin types. Below is a small chart of which DHA solutions can work best for different skin tones. Most companies now day’s only offer solution in the 8%, 10%, and 12% formulas due to them being most popular. The 5% and 14% are hard to find and many companies discontinue them use after some time.

5% Spray Tan Solution This solution is best used with persons who have very light skin. A great solution for fair and ivory skin tones and with persons who have skin disorders like albino skin. A perfect solution for red heads and pale blonds.

8% Spray Tan Solution This solution is also used with very fair and light skin tones. Good for persons with red hair and or pale blond. Most common and easy to find, this solution will give a natural looking tan for light skin without making them look to dark or fake.

10% Spray Tan Solution The most common used DHA solution and the one most preferred by salons and personal uses. A medium solution that works best with most clients who have medium skin tones. Good for clients who have natural base tans. Works well with fair and darker skin also. A good solution to start with.

12% Spray Tan Solutions This DHA solution works best with people who already have a rich tan or have darker completions. Should only be used with darker skin tones or for clients whose skin is mildly resistant to DHA formulas (some client will not tan easily due to a resistance to the DHA solution ingredient).

14% Spray Tan Solution This solution is more customized for DHA resistive clients and the darkest skin tones. An intense product and should be used with caution and only by professionals. Recommended for darker skinned Europeans, and those with Oriental, Hispanic, or African American Heritage. Also works well with deep base tans or a dark natural skin color.

DHA Spray Tan Solutions also can come in a clear solution. Clear tanning solutions are used most often by professional who deal with weddings and formal events. This solution goes on clear and develops like the other solution in about 4 to 8 hours. The solution is a professional solution and should only be used by people who have experience in applying a clear base evenly. This formula is also hard to find due to companies discontinue it. Products like these are discontinued due to not enough sales in that area of products, causing companies to stop investing in the making of them.

Below are lists of solutions you may want to consider. These solutions have been around for the longest amount of time and are used all over the world today. Keep in mind that some solutions are priced higher due only to their name on the product. Because of the name you can be sure of the formula giving good results. Many solution are made from the same manufactures and so please don’t rule out the less popular brands. Many of them do give the same results at a lower expense. Just make sure what ever you purchase it does have some of the ingredients we mentions earlier in this article.

Totally Tan DHA and IPF Solutions. They give a natural even tan.
Aviva Labs DHA and Clear Solutions. Natural tan results.
Tango Sun DHA and scented. Sunkist tan
Oceans DHA solutions. Bronzing tans.
Leisure Tan DHA solution. Bronzer Tanning.
Envy Tan DHA and scented solutions.
Capri Sole DHA solution. Golden tan
Moon Tan Aurora Bronzing and clear Solutions.
Scentual Sun Organic Solution Base.Sun Mist DHA Solution and removal. Bronze tanning.

 With all the new laws being passed on underage tanning , our kids will be looking for alternative ways to tan.  One of the most popular ways for them, will be outside.  Children do not understand the dangers of overexposure to the sun.  It is very important for us as parents to remind them if they do decide to tan outside and to limit their time in the sun.  We urge you all to encourage more sunless tanning to our youths, no matter what type of sunless tan method they choose.

See this video on teen and tanning beds on MSN.COM  This video talks about young teens who visit the salon to use tanning beds and the effects it is causing.  Many new restriction are coming into play for our salons and we need to start marketing our spray tan services more.

New taxes are going in effect again across the US on tanning bed uses this year.  These new taxes are not on spray tanning services. With the cost of tanning bed services going up, customers are turning to spray tans more and more. We want to ask salon owners,  what do you think of all the new taxes being passed and how do you think it will effect your businesses?

Pageants! How young is to young?

We talk about how safe spray tanning can be, but what about our children?  We have many customers who come to us about pageants, dance lines, cheer-leading and more performance of the arts activities. So we ask you all, "What do you think should be an age limit on a spray tan for children?"

Which is Better HVLP Turbine or Airbrush Equipment?

I know that in a months time I am ask the question, “Which equipment gives the better the airbrush or the turbine?” The truth of the matter is it all depends on your business and what you plan to use your equipment for. Many salons now days perform many different types of services with equipment, from tanning, nails, makeup, tattoo, and body art. If your salon or spa are interested in performing any of these services with your equipment then it is a most to have airbrush equipment.

Lets first begin with explaining the HVLP Turbine systems. Turbines are some of the easiest equipment to use in tanning. They come pre adjusted so there is no fuss or hassle in setting your equipment up. They are also very easy in performance when performing a spray tan. Turbines can spray large areas such as the body in a short time (tanning in Five minutes). Because of the ease and the speed of which this type of equipment can perform is the reason why it has grown in the tanning industry.

Turbines for tanning are most often made from plastic products. Spray tan systems for tanning, comes with compressor hose and spray gun. They are very easy to clean and maintain for salons. Because they are made of plastic, you must watch how you handle your equipment. This type of equipment can be easily damage if not taken care of and with Turbines cost, it is important to take care of your equipment so you will not have to replace expensive guns or compressors.

There are limits to using the turbine system. HVLP Turbines only come in the spray guns; so smaller detail works such as nails, makeup, and tattoos are out of the running with this equipment.

Airbrush equipment is widely known in the beauty industry for all types of services. Mostly they are known in the tanning and nail industry but they are becoming a growing demand in body art and makeup industry also.

Airbrush equipment can be less expensive than turbines in tanning, but it also inexpensive to add this other services with an extra airbrush at a low cost. Most airbrushes can perform several beauty services for your business. Most airbrushes that can be used for tanning can also be used for tattoo and body art. Other airbrushes can be used for nails, makeup, and tattoo all in one airbrush. With airbrush equipment you also have the option of the spray guns, which allows you to perform tanning in five minutes just like a turbine system. These spray guns can also be used for larger body artwork also.

Airbrush Equipment does have a wide selection of equipments to choose from. Before ordering it is a good idea to talk with a professional and explain which services you are interested in.

There are also a few more things you need to know about airbrush equipment. With airbrush equipment you must learn to use the proper settings for you to work with it correctly. You have the option to adjust the airflow and the mist of the spray tan. It is the same with nails and makeup and tattoos. Before using your equipment in a professional manner you need to become familiar with these setting and how to adjusting according to your own demands. Some persons like to go slower while others like to move faster. This is great for salons that will have more than one user with equipment.

When using heavier paints in nails, makeup, and tattoo, you will need to clean your equipment with an airbrush cleaner. This will help lubricate the pens and needles inside your equipment. Always clean equipment after every use. Do not let it set for a long amount of time or this can seriously damage your airbrushes.

Airbrush equipments are made of several different types of products. They come in chrome, metal, aluminum, and platinum materials. Some inexpensive equipment can have plastic handles or triggers. Airbrush equipment is very durable and can last for long amounts of times. Some of the best manufacture back their products with great warranties up to five years. Needles are something that will need to be replaced occasionally but they only cost a few dollars. If damage does happen to a piece of your equipment, it is very easy to replace that piece at a very low cost. There is no reason to have to buy a new airbrush with parts at such a low cost.
So which equipment is better? That is a question you will have to decide. Hopefully the information above can help you in choosing the right equipment for you.