I have to admit before I became a Spray Tan Therapist, I was never much of a self-tan girl. I would never have dreamed of sitting at home with a bottle of faux tan, pair of gloves and applying it myself. However, a spray tan was completely different and having had a few in the past, I loved how they made me feel; slimmer, more toned and so much more confident… This is where my tanning journey begins…

Three years ago when launching my business, I had a very clear vision. That vision was be able to help busy women look and feel amazing, all at a time and place that suited them. A friend of mine had been using Sienna X and was really impressed by it; therefore I wanted to find out more.

In February 2013, I visited Professional Beauty, London (which is a huge Beauty exhibition that completely fills every square inch of the Excel Centre) within an hour of talking to a lovely lady from Sienna X, my kit had been purchased and my training day was booked! From day one of picking up that spray tan gun, I have loved every minute of it. I loved it so much; I have recently completed my Level 3 Masterclass, the highest level within Sienna X and am now a Master Professional.

During my Masterclass, I not only had the pleasure to meet, but be trained by the master and my tanning guru, James Harknett. James is one of the nicest and most down to earth people I have ever met. His career started within the tanning industry 16 years ago when he joined the iconic brand, St Tropez. Within that time he has become a tanning expert and is now the ambassador for Sienna X as well as being named the “Tom Ford of Tanning” by InStyle magazine. James shares his time between visiting clients at their homes in London and residing at the amazing W Hotel, Leicester Square and has also just launched in the same Hotel in New York!

James is no stranger to famous faces and has tanned many celebrities including; Denise Van Outen, Emma Willis and even Kylie Minougue. That aside, James clearly loves nothing more than meeting the public and giving them the best tan he can… James and I may share different worlds, but one thing is for sure, we have a love for tanning and a real passion for making people feel amazing! You can read more on James’ story here; http://www.jamesharknett.co.uk/home/

Spray Tanning has come such a long way since it first hit the market; but there is still a real misconception that it will leave you “Orange” which is simply not true! Choosing the correct solution for the client’s skin tone and the way in which it’s applied, is of course is key to the end result. But this is why I love working with Sienna X, there products are outstanding, enabling me to really create a bespoke tan for each and every client. Being a Spray Tan Therapist, for me is all about being able to help someone feel the best they can. It’s about making that person feel confident and special. It’s not just because their skin looks nourished and hydrated, or they look slimmer or more toned; (just a few benefits I had to mention!)

Nothing makes me happier, than seeing a client step into my spray tan cubicle; although this usually starts with them apologising for all they dislike about their body, to which my reply is always the same; “we all have things we don’t like, but trust me, I don’t see what you see, and to me it’s a blank canvas where I can create my magic.” When they step out, not only are they beautifully bronzed, they love how they feel to and this is why I love what I do. I am proud to be associated with Sienna X, their solutions and aftercare products are second to none and I count myself extremely lucky to have been trained by the industries best!

You can find out the other benefits to having a spray tan here; https://bebeautifulhairandbeauty.co.uk/tanning-faqs/10-benefits-of-a-spray-tan/)

I really hope this has inspired you to give spray tanning ago, once you do, you’ll never look back.

Love, Nina x