A bride’s wedding day is one of the most cherished moments in her life, and achieving the perfect glow is crucial. A well-executed bridal tan can enhance her natural beauty and boost her confidence as she walks down the aisle. Here’s your guide to mastering bridal tans, ensuring every bride looks radiant on her special day.
Choosing the Right Product: Nuda’s Clear Spray Tan Solution
Nuda’s clear spray tan solution Sugar is a game-changer for brides. Unlike traditional spray tan solutions, it develops without an immediate tint, reducing the risk of staining clothes. This clear formula ensures a natural-looking tan while keeping wedding dresses spotless. The client will choose their intensity depending on their rinse time between 1-5 hours.
The Importance of a Trial Tan
Always recommend a trial tan for brides. A trial session allows the bride to see how the tan develops and to perfect the timing of her rinse for the desired colour depth. This step eliminates any surprises and ensures she feels confident with her tan on the big day.
Tips for a Perfect Bridal Tan
Achieving a flawless bridal tan requires precision and attention to detail. Here are some expert tips to ensure your bride looks radiant and feels confident on her special day.
- Take your Time: Book extra time for bridal spray tan appointments to avoid feeling rushed. A relaxed pace ensures meticulous application and the best results.
- Apply Barrier Cream Correctly: Spend time applying barrier cream to areas prone to dryness and over-absorption, such as:
- Nails
- Knuckles
- Elbows
- Wrists
- Ankles
- Heels
- Sides of the feet
- Use Sticky Feet: Prevent overspray on the bottoms of their feet.
- Give them a Hair Net: Ensure no solution gets into their hair.
- Prep Spray: Apply Nuda's pH spray to balance the skin, ensuring the tan develops evenly and as intended.
- Adjust your Settings: When using a thinner solution like Sugar, ensure your spray tan machine settings are correctly adjusted to prevent over-saturation and streaks.
- Take your time: Stay focused and avoid excessive chatting to ensure you don’t miss any spots. Precision is key to a perfect tan.
- Add a Shimmer: If using a clear solution feels daunting, mix in a small amount of pear shimmer to act as a light guide without risking bronzer stains.
- Trouble Areas: To achieve the most natural look, gently taper off the tan at the wrists and ankles.
- Underarms: Ensure the bride keeps her arms up and away from her body throughout the application. Dry and powder underarms before they lower their arms to prevent dark or smudged areas.
- Blend: Gently blend the solution down the hands, wrists, and feet at the end of the application for a seamless, natural finish.
- Post-Tan Clothing: Instruct your client to bring long, loose clothing to wear after the tan to prevent skin-to-skin contact and ensure the tan develops evenly without smudging.
By following these steps, you can ensure a flawless, natural-looking tan that will leave your bride glowing on her big day.