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How do you apply fake tan properly?

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    Joni MJoni M Posts: 70,225
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    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    I didn't take a before picture but I can find a normal one of me.

    I will just crop the face.

    I'm not too sure how long I should leave it on for. I'm going to colour my hair and then I think I will wash it off.

    You have to leave it on for a good hour or so.

    Die your hair jet black so you look like a younger Tom Jones :)
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,811
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    Bex_123 wrote: »
    I now have an image of pulling someone in fake tan and ending up covered in it too.

    We've all been there ........
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    Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    WoodenCat wrote: »
    We've all been there ........

    :D:D

    I actually, have not. But I will be wary next time.
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    Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    WoodenCat wrote: »
    Does it not say how long to leave it on for?

    What colour are you doing your hair?


    I'm agog and subscribing to this thread :)

    I am doing my hair ash light brown.

    The instructions aren't very good. It doesn't say how long to leave it on for so I assume you just wash it off like tomorrow or something when you have your normal wash.
    Joni M wrote: »
    You have to leave it on for a good hour or so.

    Die your hair jet black so you look like a younger Tom Jones :)

    Thanks. It has been on for a bit now. My face is much darker than the rest of my body so I think I need to apply more everywhere else. I planned to do it in order but it all looks the same colour anyway.

    Jet black is too harsh.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,811
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    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    I don't know if I will pull. Maybe. Depends if I see anyone I like.

    I think I am going to wear my new boxers I got from Primark yesterday. They were only 20p! In the 20p bin. Bargain!. Some black jeans. If I can fit into them. Last time I couldn't do the button up. lol. And a nice top with a zipped hoodie in case i get cold.

    20p is a bargain! Outfit sounds nice :)
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    Bedlam_maidBedlam_maid Posts: 5,922
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    Hilarious :D

    I only used fake tan once. Me and my friend were 18 and went on holiday to Jersey and it rained all week, so we bought some and put it on the night before we went home. You can guess what comes next, anyway, we fooled no-one.
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    Joni MJoni M Posts: 70,225
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    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    I am doing my hair ash light brown.

    The instructions aren't very good. It doesn't say how long to leave it on for so I assume you just wash it off like tomorrow or something when you have your normal wash.



    Thanks. It has been on for a bit now. My face is much darker than the rest of my body so I think I need to apply more everywhere else. I planned to do it in order but it all looks the same colour anyway.

    Jet black is too harsh.

    Don't forget your eyelids, nothing worse than a man without faketanned eyelids.
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    Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    Hilarious :D

    I only used fake tan once. Me and my friend were 18 and went on holiday to Jersey and it rained all week, so we bought some and put it on the night before we went home. You can guess what comes next, anyway, we fooled no-one.

    If we are sharing our own fake tan stories, I once used that one which you just apply daily and it supposedly builds up over time to a nice natural glow.

    Well, nothing happened for days and then one day I woke up with stripy legs.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,811
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    Bex_123 wrote: »
    :D:D

    I actually, have not. But I will be wary next time.

    Me neither, but it sounded funny when I posted it lol
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    Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    Joni M wrote: »
    Don't forget your eyelids, nothing worse than a man without faketanned eyelids.

    Oh ok. Thanks.
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    Bedlam_maidBedlam_maid Posts: 5,922
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    Bex_123 wrote: »
    If we are sharing our own fake tan stories, I once used that one which you just apply daily and it supposedly builds up over time to a nice natural glow.

    Well, nothing happened for days and then one day I woke up with stripy legs.

    You turned into a zebra? :o
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    Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    Here is a patch I've done:

    http://s29.postimg.org/iklccamev/faketan.jpg

    Haven't done my bottom etc yet. It looks really dark but I assume it will be lighter after a shower?
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    Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    I look like a frigging coffee cake. :(
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    Joni MJoni M Posts: 70,225
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    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    Here is a patch I've done:

    http://s29.postimg.org/iklccamev/faketan.jpg

    Haven't done my bottom etc yet. It looks really dark but I assume it will be lighter after a shower?
    I'd pray for a hurricane :D
    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    I look like a frigging coffee cake. :(

    :D:D:D

    Tom, what ya gonna do with your hands? You could wear your sentimental mittens I guess?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,811
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    Pics not working for me.....I'm disappointed.

    Edit to add....it's working now
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    Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    Here is a patch I've done:

    http://s29.postimg.org/iklccamev/faketan.jpg

    Haven't done my bottom etc yet. It looks really dark but I assume it will be lighter after a shower?

    Oh wow...

    Why didn't you just do the whole of you at once?
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    pugamopugamo Posts: 18,039
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    The tan looks nice. Not sure why you decided to take a picture that included a view of your pubes, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
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    Joni MJoni M Posts: 70,225
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    WoodenCat wrote: »
    Pics not working for me.....I'm disappointed.

    Kinda darker than this:
    http://metro.co.uk/2011/09/21/pictures-big-brother-day-13-3045823/alex-looking-very-unhappy-about-her-fake-tan/

    But with white hands and arse.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,811
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    Joni M wrote: »

    Thanks Joni.....it loaded secondtime.....


    I could never stand that girl when she was in BB lol
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    Keyser_Soze1Keyser_Soze1 Posts: 25,182
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    pugamo wrote: »
    The tan looks nice. Not sure why you decided to take a picture that included a view of your pubes, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

    I didnt. :o
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    FizixFizix Posts: 16,932
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    😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    That is all
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    Poppy99_PoppyPoppy99_Poppy Posts: 2,255
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    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    I am not sure if this is the right section

    I didn't want to put it in advice because that is the section for emergencies.

    I have picked some up from Savers. St Morris I think it's called. In a white bottle and comes out a brown colour and smells lovely.

    I have my marigolds as you shouldn't get it on your hands apparently. Does it matter where I start first? I want my chest to be the darkest so do I put it on my chest first and then do it in corresponding order? Bit I want darkest first and bit I want lightest last?

    I have heard that you can get mits to apply the tan but that just seems ridiculous and the pair I do have are very expensive and of sentimental value.

    How long do I leave it on for?

    I don't want to stain my bed sheets as I only changed them today.

    Sorry to ask so many questions. I am a noob to fake tan.
    I think this should go in the advice section, it is going to turn into an emergency!

    You said you were going to a fancy dress party. Your outfit does not sound too exciting although you will have fancy pants on, I give you that.
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    Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    Joni M wrote: »
    I'd pray for a hurricane :D


    :D:D:D

    Tom, what ya gonna do with your hands? You could wear your sentimental mittens I guess?

    I will just put some on my hands but I won't leave it on as long.
    Bex_123 wrote: »
    Oh wow...

    Why didn't you just do the whole of you at once?

    Maybe I should have. I can touch up later though and in the morning.
    Joni M wrote: »

    :o I don't look anything like that colour. That's orange! Mine is a brown colour
    I didnt. :o

    What is wrong with it?
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    Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    I think this should go in the advice section, it is going to turn into an emergency!

    You said you were going to a fancy dress party. Your outfit does not sound too exciting although you will have fancy pants on, I give you that.

    No it's not a fancy dress party. Just a party but I haven't been out in a while so I want to look nice.
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