Transcript Self-Tanning- student

SELF-TANNING
Level 3 Beauty Therapy
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Self tan contains an ingredient called
reacts with the Amino acids found in
our skin and causes a temporary colour changethe tan.
This chemical reaction takes place on
As this layer of skin is being continually shed,
the tan will
STERILISATION AND DISINFECTION
Must be cleaned after every use
to avoid cross infection
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Must be cleaned, disinfected and
dried after every client
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Must be cleaned and changed at
regular intervals
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Must be lined and changed
everyday or when needed
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Found in automated spray
booths. Risk assessments must be carried out to
test for bacteria and possible legionella bacteria
which can leads to legionnaires’ disease by
inhaling small droplets of water
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PREPARING THE WORK AREA
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PREPARING WORK AREA CONTINUED….
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PREPARATION OF THE BEAUTY THERAPIST
Therapists should use the following personal
protective equipment (PPE)
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CONSULTATION AND PRIOR ADVICE
Advice for spray tanning or manual tanning should
be given prior to the appointment to ensure the
client is suitable for treatment. Advice guides can
be given prior to the treatment to give that
personal touch! It should contain the following
advice:
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Hypersensitive skin or known allergies-
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Any form of hair removal should be performed
CONTINUED…
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The client should exfoliate
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Client should come in
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Explain that paper pants are provided or they
can wear their own underwear
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OTHER INFORMATION
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If the client is receiving an automated they must
be informed of
The required colour must be agreed with the
client-
CONTINUED…
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If a client has stretch marks or recently healed
skinIf the client has a tattoo,
All details must be checked and signed prior to
treatment. Treatment details must be recorded.
 Under 16’s must have parental consent.
 Invite the client to ask questions- tanning is a
treatment clients can be nervous about!
 Check for contraindications before treatment.
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CONTRA INDICATIONS
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Pregnancy-
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Hypersensitive skin or allergies-
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CONTINUED…
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CONTRA ACTIONS
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Erythema-
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Respiratory problems-
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Watery eyes-
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Fainting-
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Nausea-
GETTING THE CLIENT READY
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CONTINUED…
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AUTOMATED BOOTHS
Client prepares their skin prior to treatment.
 A large compressor sprays liquid product in a fine
mist over the client.
 The client must change position (unusually 4
times) in order to cover the whole body.
 Drying time is around 5-10 minutes
 Its quick, easy and requires little of a therapists
time
 Offers total privacy to client
 Isn’t personalised to client
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SPRAY GUN APPLICATION
Client prepares the skin prior to treatment
 Requires a client to stand in a tent or tanning
station
 The tan is applied by a therapist using a spray
gun
 Allows tan to be personalised to client and no
areas are missed
 Drying time is around 5-10 minutes
 Quick and easy to do
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AIRBRUSH APPLICATION
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Client prepares the skin prior to treatment
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A small pen like spray gun is used to apply tan
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It is used to perform corrective work such as
concealing Vitiligo
MANUAL APPLICATION
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Seen as a more luxurious option as the tan is
massaged in.
The client is exfoliated and the tan is applied by
the therapist.
This treatment takes longer to do- around 60
minutes
Tan can be applied and adapted to the client
POOR TANNING RESULTS
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AFTERCARE ADVICE
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