• Exfoliate. Exfoliate. Exfoliate. We cannot overstress the importance of pre-session exfoliation. 24-hours prior to your appointment, clear away any dry, dead skin cells with a ph balancing exfoliating scrub such as Amber Sun Body Scrub. For extreme areas use a deep exfoliator, such as Sea Coral Salt Scrub, no less than 24-hours prior to your session.
• Avoid using bar soaps, high ph shower products, or in-shower moisturizers. These Products can neutralize the DHA bronzing reaction within the skin.
• Any waxing or shaving should be completed 24-hours prior to session.

Day of session

• Don't create sunless barriers. You do not want to apply anything to the skin that may act as a barrier between the sunless solution and the skin. Deep penetration is the key to beautiful lasting color. Do not apply lotions, creams, or perfumes prior to session. use deodorant sparingly.
• Remove any make-up prior to sunless application.
• Wear loose fitting dark clothing and remove jewelry. Tight clothing can rub or smear bronzers, especially around the knees, elbows and waist.

Immediately prior to session (performed by the salon)

• Apply xLaTan ph balancing spray to stabilize the skins' ph and provide a quick moisture surge to the skin. having the proper skin ph boosts DHA development, speeding result times and creating a deeper, darker tan. Having a stable ph combats the dreaded "orange effect".
• Apply Pro-Blend Barrier Cream to your hands, concentrating on the areas between the fingers, around the fingernails and the palms. Also apply to feet making sure to get the areas between the toes, around the sole of the foot and the ankles. Blend barrier cream into the surrounding areas to create a smooth transition from the soon to be tanned areas and the areas you want to avoid over-application. Lightly apply Barrier Cream to any other dry patches of the skin. These areas often include the ankles, knees and elbows.

After Session Care

• Once dry, apply trigger effect to seal sunless results and boost DHA reaction
• Avoid water and sweating for at least 4-hours. Shower after 16-hours using only a mild ph balancing shower gel such as Amber Sun Body Wash. If you must shower before 16-hours, warm water rinse only. Cosmetic instant bronzers will wash away during first shower. Pools and spas that utilize high levels of chlorine can cause your tan to fade.
• Extend color with daily application of Pro-Long color extending moisturizer.
• Touch-Up with 4-Faces or any other Amber Sun self tanning product.

Note: The tips listed herein are instructions to achieve the very best sunless tanning results, however, you can still achieve beautiful "just of the beach" color as a walk-in client.

Check out the February issue of RSVP Magazine. RSVP goes in the studio for wedding dresses that inspire! We are very pleased RSVP requested our assistance for this project. Our SR stylist Candy Goin provided the hair services for this photo shoot. Great job Candy, what a fun experience!

With this promotion we are featuring one of our SR stylist Kay Melvin. Receive a complimentary haircut with any color service. This promotion is only valid for new clients and will expire on 02/29/12. Book your appointment today with Kay Melvin to take advantage of this exceptional offer. Schonheits Salon reserves the rights to change the terms and conditions at any time. We look forward to earning your business. Come enjoy a Schonheits Salon experience.

Mandy Parker SR Stylist

Belinda Mancini SR Stylist

Kate Adair Esthetician

Rhonda Love Shampoo/Color Technician

Tip 1: Try shampooing less often to allow hair to absorb natural oils.

Tip 2: Consider switching to a more moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.

Tip 3: When possible finish with a cool to cold rinse this will quickly seal the hair cuticle and enhance your natural shine

Schonheits Salon and Spa has been providing the Germantown, TN area with the finest hair salon and spa services designed to renew, relax, looking and feeling your very best. We invite you to experience a Schonheits Salon and Spa experience.

Our highly trained and experienced team offers a wide array of exceptional services including designer hair cuts, expert color, Keratin Smoothing Treatments, massage, manicures and pedicures, make up services, facials, waxing, spray tanning and relaxing spa packages.

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