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Beauty Tips, Services, Sunless Tanning

The Do’s and Don’ts of Sunless Tanning (Part 1)

When it comes to beauty, there’s nothing that gives your skin a healthy, sexy, and glowing appearance like a good tan. Whether you’re in cut off shorts and a crop top on the beach or a white wedding gown walking down the aisle, a tan looks great no matter where you are or what you’re wearing. While the traditional way to achieve this bronzed look is to lie out in the sun, research has shown that prolonged sun exposure leads to premature aging of the skin as well as an increased risk for skin cancer. Luckily, there are many other methods that provide safer alternatives to sun tanning. Of all of the different options, however, spray tanning is the most customizable and natural looking.

As a local beauty salon offering everything from eyelash extensions to eyebrow threading, we know a thing or two about sunless tanning. Here are a few things to DO and DON’T before, after, and during your spray tan.

DO research

Prior to making an appointment for any beauty treatment or service, it’s extremely important to do a good amount of research. Unfortunately, many salons do not deliver on the services that they offer, whether it’s due to a lack of experience or the use of poor products. Sunless tanning in particular requires expert customization and application. Otherwise, you could end up looking too dark, too orange, or like you don’t have a tan at all.

Do a quick Internet search to find salons in your area and read the reviews for each one. Then, visit the salon’s website or contact them to learn more about their sunless tanning services, their process, and what types of products they use. For example, Luxx Lash Salon & Boutique uses organic Sjolie Sunless products and equipment, a premier spray tanning solution and the best equipment in the industry, on all of their clients.

Once you’ve found a salon that you feel comfortable with, you can schedule your appointment knowing that you’ll look nothing short of spectacular after your spray tan.

DO consider your skin tone tanning salon spray tan

Too often, men and women look orange or unnatural after getting a spray tan. This is caused by a failure to select the appropriate color and shade. Although you may desire a specific color or look, be mindful of your natural skin tone. For instance, if you have very fair skin, it’s best to stick with the lightest tint available as you will require the use of more product. Darker skin tones are more sensitive to color and absorb the tanning solution quickly; so medium to dark tones are a better fit.

Most top salons offering sunless tanning, such as Luxx Lash Salon & Boutique, will customize the tanning solution to the best shade for your skin tone. This eliminates the pressure on you to select the right color and results in a fabulous tan each time.

DO get other beauty treatments before your sunless tanning appointment

Although it may be tempting to schedule your spray tanning appointment on the same day as your other beauty treatments, it is not at all recommended. Waxing, facials, and massages should be completed at least 24 hours prior to sunless tanning. The products and oils applied during these procedures can leave a barrier on your skin, preventing it from properly absorbing the tanning solution. Also, be sure to get manicures and pedicures before the tan is applied, as foot and hand scrubs can rub away the color prematurely.

 

Want to learn more about what you should and shouldn’t do before and after your sunless tan? Check back next week for Part 2!

 

 

Beauty Tips, Eyelash Extensions, False Lashes, Mink Eyelashes, Services, Volume Eyelashes

9 Differences between Eyelash Extensions and False Lashes (Part 1)

Eyelash Extensions vs. False Eyelashes

With so many different trends, practices, and products currently on the market, beauty enthusiasts have so many options when it comes to the ways they like to wear their makeup. However, almost all of them share one similar goal – to enhance their eyes with glamorous, full, bold, voluminous lashes. The two primary ways with which this can be achieved is by applying false eyelashes or lash extensions. Although they may seem to produce the same result, they are two very different products. From the way they feel to their overall appearance, each has its own characteristics. Here are 9 ways that fake lashes and eyelash extensions are different.

1. Application

False lashes are usually sold with a container of adhesive, and many include a strip of glue already applied to the back. To place on your eyelashes, simply apply the glue (if applicable) and place it directly on or slightly above your natural lash line. Although this requires a steady hand, it is easy enough for anyone to apply onto their own eyes in just a few minutes.

On the contrary, lash extensions must be applied by a professional at an eyelash extension salon, such as Luxx Lash Salon & Boutique. This is due to the difference in the product itself. Unlike the strip design of fake lashes, volume lashes are applied individually onto each existing eyelash. The entire application process can take up to two hours, which is a great time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the pampering.

Contact Luxx Lash Salon & Boutique today for longer, fuller lashes!

 

2. Eyelash Extension Costfake eyelashes disposable

False lashes can be found at beauty stores, drug stores, and even supermarkets. They cost anywhere from $4 to $30, depending on the brand and where they are purchased from. However, they must be changed daily as sleeping with fake lashes can cause eye infections. Although some can be reused, the cheaper varieties can only be worn once, as they begin to look tattered after the first use.

Since they must be applied by a professional, eyelash extension costs are significantly greater than that of traditional fake eyelashes. In addition, these lashes are made from materials that are higher quality than falsies. For example, mink eyelash extensions are made from fine mink hair to give a beautifully natural look with maximum volume. This also contributes to a higher cost. However, with regular maintenance appointments and proper care, Xtreme lashes can last up to 1 year. That’s 365 days of long, luscious, fluffy, semi-permanent eyelashes. When you compare eyelash extension price to the total cost of wearing fake eye lashes for one year, lash extensions are actually a much more affordable option.

3. Weight

As mentioned previously, false eyelashes are made of low quality artificial fibers that are heavy. A strip of fake lashes laid flat on your eyelid disrupts the natural movement of the eyes. Eyelash extensions, however, are designed to be identical to human hair, both in appearance and weight. With feathery-light lashes, you’ll forget you’re wearing anything but the eyelashes you were born with – unlike fake eyelashes which weigh heavy on your eyelids.

 

Find out the rest of the differences between false lashes and eye lash extensions in Part 2!