Need Tanning Help!

[littlechick]

My first comp is 7 weeks out...and I was wondering if anyone can give me any hints/tricks to applying stage color. Best products, how many and types of applications, how dark you may appear to know you have applied enough?? Anything??

Any help you guys can give me would be great

[Sergey_g]

Originally Posted by littlechick

My first comp is 7 weeks out...and I was wondering if anyone can give me any hints/tricks to applying stage color. Best products, how many and types of applications, how dark you may appear to know you have applied enough?? Anything??

Any help you guys can give me would be great

i am not sure if girls do the same, but all guys use pro tan + dream tan.
about 3-4 coats of pro tan and then about 2 coats of dream tan. you need to get really dark...

[littlechick]

Originally Posted by Sergey_g

i am not sure if girls do the same, but all guys use pro tan + dream tan.
about 3-4 coats of pro tan and then about 2 coats of dream tan. you need to get really dark...

when do you do the 3/4 coats?? why do you use both??

how dark in regualar light is dark enough for the stage?

[Minchinator]

Originally Posted by littlechick

when do you do the 3/4 coats?? why do you use both??

how dark in regualar light is dark enough for the stage?

You need to start applying it at least the day before because you have to put the coats on in thin layers so you don't build up the product to thick and blurr out your muscles. Most people use two products because one gives a good base for the tan and the other is the darker finish color for the stage that will wash off very easy. It is also very, very smart to get a face and hand bronzer that is specifically for that purpose, the body colors will make your face look like charcoal, some people actually use the makeup that some black people use to cover skin imperfections, you just go to a makeup store and color match for the tanning product you are using. You are dark enough after you think you are dark enough and then apply two more coats so that you think you look stupid dark, stage lights are harsh and if you only have what looks to be a nice tan you will look white on stage, you have to be dark, dark, but again, apply the product in thin repitive coats so you don't make it bulky. A lot of women use Jan Tana products, you may want to check that website.

[littlechick]

Originally Posted by Minchinator

You need to start applying it at least the day before because you have to put the coats on in thin layers so you don't build up the product to thick and blurr out your muscles. Most people use two products because one gives a good base for the tan and the other is the darker finish color for the stage that will wash off very easy. It is also very, very smart to get a face and hand bronzer that is specifically for that purpose, the body colors will make your face look like charcoal, some people actually use the makeup that some black people use to cover skin imperfections, you just go to a makeup store and color match for the tanning product you are using. You are dark enough after you think you are dark enough and then apply two more coats so that you think you look stupid dark, stage lights are harsh and if you only have what looks to be a nice tan you will look white on stage, you have to be dark, dark, but again, apply the product in thin repitive coats so you don't make it bulky. A lot of women use Jan Tana products, you may want to check that website.

thanks I have seen competitors (I am doing fitness not bb) and they look , how did you put it..."stupid dark" I think I have an idea of where to start..lol...

thanks about the face make-up..I was curiuos about that as well....

do you all exfoliate...and when do you shave????

also, how long does it take AFTER comp to get all this bloody gunk off?????

[fitcajungirl]

This product is much much better than protan, does not stink and does not have alcohol that dries out your skin.

http://www.elitecompetitiontan.com/

The new jan tana products are great as well.....

oh, and if you think you are dark enough, add another coat!

[littlechick]

Originally Posted by fitcajungirl

This product is much much better than protan, does not stink and does not have alcohol that dries out your skin.

http://www.elitecompetitiontan.com/

The new jan tana products are great as well.....

oh, and if you think you are dark enough, add another coat!

thanks..does the stuff feel heavy?? sounds like it will...
do you all order your tanning supplis on-line?

[Minchinator]

Originally Posted by littlechick

thanks I have seen competitors (I am doing fitness not bb) and they look , how did you put it..."stupid dark" I think I have an idea of where to start..lol...

thanks about the face make-up..I was curiuos about that as well....

do you all exfoliate...and when do you shave????

also, how long does it take AFTER comp to get all this bloody gunk off?????

You have to exfoliate, if you have rough skin anywhere the tanning product will bunch on it and look strange, the most suprising spot to me is my shoulder blades, they get rough skin from always being a contact point when laying down I guess, but you have to exfoliate and be very careful around your knees, elboys, ankles, etc. when applying the tan, it probably is best to shave for the last time on Thursday for a saturday show, some might say Wednesday, because the shaving can draw water to the skin, any stuble that is back by Saturday will not be noticable under all the tan - don't worry about that.

[littlechick]

Originally Posted by Minchinator

You have to exfoliate, if you have rough skin anywhere the tanning product will bunch on it and look strange, the most suprising spot to me is my shoulder blades, they get rough skin from always being a contact point when laying down I guess, but you have to exfoliate and be very careful around your knees, elboys, ankles, etc. when applying the tan, it probably is best to shave for the last time on Thursday for a saturday show, some might say Wednesday, because the shaving can draw water to the skin, any stuble that is back by Saturday will not be noticable under all the tan - don't worry about that.

thanks..this is so helpful...

now when applying, is there any specific way to do it????? or is it just like painting yourself??? should i get someone else to do it for me???

[Minchinator]

Originally Posted by littlechick

thanks..this is so helpful...

now when applying, is there any specific way to do it????? or is it just like painting yourself??? should i get someone else to do it for me???

Buy a crap load of latex gloves and smear away, you can use a brush, but using your hands works much better. I have my wife do it, there are too many spots you can not get on your own, so find somebody you are not shy around and have them do it for you, you can do your own face and hands, but the rest of it you are better off having help - really no way around it. Good luck!

[Pure-Natural]

Sunday - Thursday: Morning
Shower, Prescrub &Moisturizer
**Sunday- Shave
Thursday
Haircut
Shower, Shave, Prescrub &Moisturizer
Triple X Mousse- 1st Application- 10 PM
Rinse Shower
Moisturizer
Friday
MINOR Shave Touch-Ups, Shower & Moisturizer
Competition Tan- 1st Application- 7 PM
Competition Tan- 2nd Application- 10 PM
DO NOT SHOWER

Saturday- Pre-Judging
Light Shower w/ MINOR Shave Touch-Ups & Moisturizer
Competition Tan- 3rd Application- 7AM
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
**Leave Hotel No Later Than 8:30 AM!
Competition Tan- 4th Application- One (1) Hour Prior to Pre-Judging- 1st Class (Lightweight or Masters)
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
Posing Gel- 20-Minutes Prior to 1st Class Pre-Judging
Competition Tan- 5th Application- Prior to 2nd Class Pre-Judging
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
Posing Gel- Prior to 2nd Class Pre-Judging
**Timing & Application Amounts Between Classes Will Be Unknown- BE PREPARED & LISTEN!
Saturday- Night Show
Light Shower w/ MINOR Shave Touch-Ups & Moisturizer
**Leave Hotel No Later Than 4:30 PM!
Competition Tan- 6th Application- One (1) Hour Prior to Night Show- 1st Class (Lightweight or Masters)
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
Posing Gel- 20-Minutes Prior to Night Show
Competition Tan- 7th Application- Prior to 2nd Class Night Show
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
Posing Gel- Prior to 2nd Class Night Show
**Timing & Application Amounts Between Classes Will Be Unknown- BE PREPARED & LISTEN!
**Assume 2nd Appearance Will Be Just Presentation Only

[littlechick]

wow..PURE awsome thanks

A ittle off topic...but i have 6 weeks to go..looking at my avi...do you guys think I will be ready???? ( I am doing fitness)

[Pure-Natural]

Looks good; nice progress- like any competition toward the last 4 weeks it's all about diet, water consumption/depletion & carb manipulation.

I have approx. 7 weeks until my show. Good Luck!

[Delaylah]

I've been told to get 2 spray tans the week before... a lot of places offer extra deep tans...they go on really evenly, so you need less competition color.
Also, hit the tanning beds twice weekly starting 6 weeks out.
My stage coach said, 2 spray tans, pro tan the night before and dream tan the day of...

Hope this is helpful!

[JuiceMasterFlex]

just an off the wall question but... what is the "point" of being so dark? Like... how did it all start with everyone racing to be almost black? jw'in!!

[jaim91]

Originally Posted by JuiceMasterFlex

just an off the wall question but... what is the "point" of being so dark? Like... how did it all start with everyone racing to be almost black? jw'in!!

It helps show the muscles and striations better.

The stage lights are so bright, that if you don't tan, you'll fade out.

[TestosteronePL]

this may sound crazy but i know a guy that put on a couple coats of pro tan on and than got someone to spary PAM cooking spray on him. it looked good. i recommend that if you are to try this make sure you do it now and see how it looks.

[ProTan_Kevin]

Originally Posted by fitcajungirl

This product is much much better than protan, does not stink and does not have alcohol that dries out your skin.

http://www.elitecompetitiontan.com/

The new jan tana products are great as well.....

oh, and if you think you are dark enough, add another coat!

FYI the alcohol in Pro Tan is designed to drive the DHA(self Tanner) into the skin. All other types of prodcuts are maekups, meaning they sit on top of your skin. Most of these tend to make you look green and also cover up deep cuts and striations. Pro Tan has been the best selling product in the world since 1984 and Although there are great products that might work great in conjunction with but few are much better then Pro Tan. The key to a great contest tan is to have a nice light matte finish thats what the judges want.

If anyone needs and tips or tricks on application you know where to find me

[TenaciousA]

Originally Posted by Pure-Natural

Sunday - Thursday: Morning
Shower, Prescrub &Moisturizer
**Sunday- Shave
Thursday
Haircut
Shower, Shave, Prescrub &Moisturizer
Triple X Mousse- 1st Application- 10 PM
Rinse Shower
Moisturizer
Friday
MINOR Shave Touch-Ups, Shower & Moisturizer
Competition Tan- 1st Application- 7 PM
Competition Tan- 2nd Application- 10 PM
DO NOT SHOWER

Saturday- Pre-Judging
Light Shower w/ MINOR Shave Touch-Ups & Moisturizer
Competition Tan- 3rd Application- 7AM
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
**Leave Hotel No Later Than 8:30 AM!
Competition Tan- 4th Application- One (1) Hour Prior to Pre-Judging- 1st Class (Lightweight or Masters)
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
Posing Gel- 20-Minutes Prior to 1st Class Pre-Judging
Competition Tan- 5th Application- Prior to 2nd Class Pre-Judging
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
Posing Gel- Prior to 2nd Class Pre-Judging
**Timing & Application Amounts Between Classes Will Be Unknown- BE PREPARED & LISTEN!
Saturday- Night Show
Light Shower w/ MINOR Shave Touch-Ups & Moisturizer
**Leave Hotel No Later Than 4:30 PM!
Competition Tan- 6th Application- One (1) Hour Prior to Night Show- 1st Class (Lightweight or Masters)
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
Posing Gel- 20-Minutes Prior to Night Show
Competition Tan- 7th Application- Prior to 2nd Class Night Show
**Includes Hands, Feet & Face- Mix Moisturizer w/ Competition Tan (Equal Parts)
Posing Gel- Prior to 2nd Class Night Show
**Timing & Application Amounts Between Classes Will Be Unknown- BE PREPARED & LISTEN!
**Assume 2nd Appearance Will Be Just Presentation Only

WOW you're the MAN...THANK YOU!