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Summary: Spray tan allergic reactions are uncommon but can happen. Learn more about allergic reactions to spray tanning products with tips from a beautician in this free sunless tanning video.
Sandy Powell has been styling hair for more than 20 years. She has experience in coloring, cutting, styling, highlighting and lowlighting all styles of hair. Powell currently owns and...read more
"You want to make sure that you show up for your appointment a few minutes early because there should be some type of a release form for you to sign in case you have any allergic reactions. The allergic reactions are very minimum. The active ingredient is a dehydroxy acetone, is a self tanning agent also known as DHA and there is a very small percent of chance that you might be allergic to this. Maybe, if you are sensitive and if you have sensitive skin and you tend to be allergic to different types of lotions or self tanners, then maybe come in a week ahead of time and we'll do a little test strand to make sure you're not going to have any reactions. Also if you don't follow the procedures properly, the salon won't be held liable for any splotchy areas that you maybe have or if you've used your moisturizer the wrong way. This also, dehydroxy acetone is the active ingredient and there's a very small chance that someone might be allergic to this so not to worry but just be aware of this."
eHow Article: Spray Tan Allergic Reactions