Summer is here and with  summer brings sweaty everything in NZ.  We have hight humidity so when its a nice 25 degrees or 77 Fahrenheit it actually feels about 28d or 82F.   This moist NZ air causes havoc with some customers when getting a spray tan.  Like in photo one, this customer waxed the day before but got a rash from it and when she got her spray tan it reacted like this.  ANGRY.  While we dont actually spray your armpit when your arms are down in normal postion that tiny little bit of moisture moves around and we end up with the following armpits.

Always tell your tan technician that this happens or if your tend to be a sweaty person, make sure you tell us so we can avoid that area all together.  In our little studio we have flannels for customers to wipe their armpits and also the  'underboob' (another sweaty spot).  Other ways to help stop this is to apply a TALC FREE (very important) powder or baby powder to your armpits after tanning and you can also do your whole body, this can make you feel less 'sticky' and smell lovely.  Your welcome

When  🌴 BROWNALLYEAR 🌴 first took off we had the pin up girl look going on and we created this awesome WARNING sign tanning poster which many have now tried to use, so instead of people ripping it off and making it look ugly why dont they just download it for free :o)

Either download one of our posters or purchase for your salon.

and here are some of the copies I found on the internet all from different tanning salons
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I have wonderful customers and family members that are always watching my back. 

Today my Uncle sent me the article on the UK Dragons Den members #Kelly Hoppen and #Piers Linney who invested in the tanning product Skinny Tan who claim to have cellulite busting properties when really we all would love this to be true but it sadly is not.

While they got a telling off about false claims , they also got a bit of coverage on their products but to be honest they really should have chosen the clean green all natural, been here for 7 years NZ made and manufactured  🌴 BROWNALLYEAR 🌴  tanning solutions lotions and potions.  We are honest, reliable, hardworking and a completely transparent company that would have given the CEO's left boobie to work with amazing mentors.

So on that note come see us, email us with your questions, book online or just grab some of our famous Chocolate Tanning Cream to take home ☀️

here is the link to the article cited today 19th October 2017 about the telling off.
​http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41664183

While doing my daily tanning research I came across this little article on net doctor and thought I would post on it.  While everything written is true I found the paragraph on oils not to be true, however thats not to say that it isn't for someone else.  We are all different with different biologies and skin types but for at least 10 years Ive been using a coconut oil and Sweet Almond oil and have not found this to be true.  

When it come to organic tanning they are only talking about the actual stuff that makes you brown, but if the product is organic I feel that has to be better than lets say organic DHA (the brown stuff) mixed with other chemical stuff ie: cellulite busters,  hydrating properties etc , In my humble opinion IMHO less is more and if it is derived from a natural source then im in.  A few years back I remember a well know brand having to recall one if its tanning solutions from the market as customers were having anaphylactic allergies from a nut oil being added to help smooth the skin .  Less is more people.

And finally there has been no proof that inhaling DHA is harmful it is all just speculation and spraytanning has been around for over 15 years now and unfortunately  it was tested on rats and mice extensively in the lab (makes me sick to think about this)  but they sprayed them, they put DHA directly onto their skin and eyes and they made them inhale concentrated amounts (how horrific) and nothing happened to them.  After they extirpate them they found no cell / DNA change to any of them.  Now being Vegan I dont really think we can associate a human to an animal or its cells but I do think if no harm (apart from the evil scientist who thought they were doing humanity a service) came to any of the animals and that it has been around for over 40 years (like botox) then surely we would know by now if it was poisonous.   My personal belief is that following a diesel truck for 10 mins with your windows down is far more carcinogenic than a few spray tans.  


cited on the internet 6.7.17
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/beauty/skincare/a28445/can-fake-tan-damage-your-skin/

What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an acquired depigmenting disorder of the skin, in which pigment cells (melanocytes) are lost. It presents with well-defined milky-white patches of skin (leukoderma). Vitiligo can be cosmetically very disabling, particularly in people with dark skin.

Who gets vitiligo?
Vitiligo affects 0.5–1% of the population, and occurs in all races. It may be more common in India than elsewhere, with reports of up to 8.8% of the population affected. In 50% of sufferers, pigment loss begins before the age of 20, and in about 80% it begins before the age of 30 years. In 20%, other family members also have vitiligo. Males and females are equally affected....
(cited on the internet 30.6.2017 https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/vitiligo/)

To read more click here
https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/vitiligo/

I have seen many battle scars from Breast cancer and many a strong resilient women battling fucking cancer. When a women has her breasts removed she is given two scars across the middle of her chest, one for each side, some warn me before showing me others cover up. I have seen some brutal scars and some very clean ones but each represents, to me, very strong women.

Each women comes with her own battle story that humbles me to the core. I wake every day to appreciate my shell that God, or whoever gave me (Mom and Dad) and thank the universe that I am currently healthy. To the women who have graced my little shed I salute you and your bravery and your stories all make me a better person.

On the subject of Boobies, I have one gorgeous amazing customer who is so super nice and has one breast bigger than the other. Im not talking about a size difference, which by the way is 90% of women but one that is about 4 sizes bigger than the other. She told me that Im the only person she has shown her boobies too. SO privileged and grateful that she trusted me but actually I think its the addictive nature of the amazing tan.
Anyhow as we got to know each other she told me that she was booked in for surgery to have them corrected and im so excited for her so she can feel normal about herself. Cant wait to see her again, you never really know how you feel about your body until something doesn't work or look like it should so never take it for granted.

I have another customer, actually I have quite a few who are very young and have size H Breast, now just imagine that for a moment. One of them had dents on the top of her shoulders from the weight. I had to ask her if they bothered her and she replied, “nope I like them”  She is the only one that has said that.

I have another 2 customers that I have watched grow and change into different people after their breast reductions and Ive been told that having the reduction surgery is a major but they really do look amazing and so natural unlike the silicon valley the North Shore is turning into, but I not here to judge im here to make you brown and feel better.

Below is some images taken from the internet of the battle scars and a list on how to check your boobies so remember to do that people and for you fellas reading this, a quick finger up the bum bum for you lot :o)

How to check
MOST cases of breast cancer are found by women noticing unusual changes and taking the initiative to visit their doctor, says ELUNED HUGHES, of charity Breast Cancer.

TOUCH . . .Your breasts. Can you feel anything unusual?

LOOK . . .For changes. Is there any change in shape or texture?

CHECK . . .Anything unusual with your doctor. No one knows your body better than you and everyone will have their own way of touching and looking for changes – there’s no special technique and you don’t need any training. It’s good to get into the habit of doing this regularly – maybe when you are in the bath or shower, or getting dressed in the morning.
Changes to check for:
TOUCH . . .Can you feel a lump, either in the breast, upper chest or armpits? Is there a lumpy area? Or unusual thickening of the breast tissue that does not go away? Is there any unusual pain? Either in part of the breast or the armpit.LOOK . . .Is there any change in size or shape? For example, one breast might become larger or lower than the other. Any change in skin texture? Such as puckering or dimpling of the skin of the breast. Any change in colour? For example, the breast may look red or inflamed. What about the appearance or direction of the nipple? For example, one might become inverted (turned in) when it normally points out. Is there any unusual discharge? One or both nipples might have a discharge. Any rash or crusting? Of the nipple or surrounding area.CHECK . . .Is there anything unusual? If so, get it checked out by your doctor as soon as possible.

Cited on the internet 2.27pm 17/05/17 
​http://myamymedia.com/were-proud-of-our-mastectomy-scars/

Nothing beats a spray tan but the next best thing is a tan in a bottle. Yes the magic happens at home from a bottle with a little bit of effort you can leave the house looking like you just got off the hammock .

Tricking your brain into thinking that you have been on holiday is the first part to happiness, it's like fake laughing, your brain can't distinguish whether it's real or not so it releases serotonin so you feel happy and I'm convinced this happens when I tan myself, I can go from a 2 to a solid 7 in 5 minutes and I look amazing so I feel amazing right up till the day my tan starts fading and I can feel the happiness slowly leaving.

Wait...it is that what they call addiction?
probably, well I have an addiction but it doesn't hurt anyone and makes me happy more times than not so I'm sticking with it.

I remember when I was a teenager I would have sunbeds and I would lie under those magical lamps for a whole 25 mins in my lunch break dreaming I was in a tropical island only to go back to work smelling like a half cooked cookie. I was convinced that S.A.D sun affective disorder is what I had and it was real because after I was tanned I felt amazing until I discover spraytanning and got the exact same feeling from a five minute SprayTan, it was then I realized I had tricked my brain. I didn't NEED the actual warmth, though it was nice, I needed the BROWN, which led me to believe in the power of the mind and tricking ourselves into happiness. It truely was magic in a bottle and I could have a spa or a hot shower or sauna to get the warmth so not only did I stop slow cooking my body on the beds I saved time money and learnt valuable lessons that today have helped me create the brand we call SAFE.

I have told my family if I'm ever in hospital you bring the magic (Mist Spray) so I can keep up the illusion I tell my brain which in turn will help me to get better . (That's what I've told them anyway).

Sooo the moral of the story is
​'Brown makes everything better'

People often think that spray tanning and tanning products are seasonal, but after 14 years in the industry I can tell you that is not the case.  Winter brings a whole other level to tanning.  People going on holiday to warmer climates who want to start their holiday already brown because looking like a tourist is not the cool thing to do and then there is the school balls which happen all through winter and lets not forget the dance companies that have competitions and last but not least companies having their mid winter bash, alongside my weekly regulars, well, no, its not quiet, its jam packed.
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Online orders, salon orders and social media are another part of running a tanning business and winter is no exception with the online orders stacking up for people getting either some tanning cream or tanning spray to enhance their natural tan while abroad and a lot of customers ask which is the best tan to take on holiday so here is the break down of what we recommend to take with you.

If you haven't already had a spray tan before leaving you will want to get yourself some tanning cream or spray a glove and some form of moisturising product, either oils or creams.  If your no good at applying tan then go for our Chocolate Tanning Cream as it is fool proof and will give you a lovely natural tan that you can either build up to look like a whittakers chocolate bar or one coat leaves you perfectly sun kissed.  Now if your the more serious tanner with a bit of experience behind you definitely go for the MIST Tanning Spray.  Our Mist Tanning Spray comes with our awesome Velvet Blending Glove which helps you to apply flawlessly.

Other Traveling tips for the first world punters going to the 3rd world, never drink the water, always take toys pencils and a blank 1L5 ruled book to give out to the children you see and NEVER EVER EVER RIDE THE ELEPHANTS OR PET THE ANIMALS remember the only reason they are tame as they have been forced (by way of torture) to submit to evil humans.

Ive seen on the www that there is shower tanning and also watermelon seed "natural" tanning offered by other companies. Clever marketing and great packaging but has anyone actually had a go at either of them?  The research Ive discovered about the watermelon seed tanning all suggests that it is actually a skin whitening if anything and if it really did do wonders then the whole world would know by now surely and as for 'shower tanning'  you could do that with our Express Tan by turning off the shower after you have washed yourself, apply generously our Express Tan all over your body then wait 5 minutes then rinse and pat dry.  For more intense tanning do this daily until tan achieved.  Might have to purchased said products and find out.  

Always researching here at BROWNALLYEAR :o)