How do you apply fake tan properly?

Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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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.
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  • Joni MJoni M Posts: 70,225
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    I'm intrigued to know how the sentimental value to tanning mitts came about :D
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,811
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    It's a very long time since I've fake tanned. All I can remember of my distant tanned days is....

    ALWAYS exfoliate first.
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    ALWAYS moisturise

    Else you might go a bit streaky.

    Hope this helps :)
  • mintoemintoe Posts: 522
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    Yes,as Joni said, i am wondering how/why you become attached to a tanning mitt??? ...are you male or female?...and do you really think applying fake tan with marigolds is a good idea? ...they have ridges and patterns........you may come out all dappled...think badly applied Ronseal on a plank of wood :o .
    If you are serious about this i suggest you google it........i feel another post may be appearing in the morning otherwise :D
  • Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    I didn't know there was any such thing as a tanning mitts. I just assumed it meant normally mitts you would wear if the weather was cold.

    I thought it would have come with instructions.

    I haven't got any gloves so I will just have to use marigolds.

    I need it doing because I look like a pasty and have a fancy party to attend tomorrow. I was hoping my mate who has a spray machine to do it but she is really busy and couldn't fit me in today.
  • Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    WoodenCat wrote: »
    It's a very long time since I've fake tanned. All I can remember of my distant tanned days is....

    ALWAYS exfoliate first.
    and
    ALWAYS moisturise

    Else you might go a bit streaky.

    Hope this helps :)

    Streaky?

    I haven't exfoliated. I put some sudocream into my creases though. I am waiting for that to absorb before I put the fake tan on. I thought my mum would know something but she has never used fake tan either. I need her to do my back for me and then I can do the rest. Do you apply it to your private areas as well?
  • shmiskshmisk Posts: 7,963
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    in my experience - you get it done by someone else.
  • Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    Why do I get the feeling this is going to turn out hilariously?
  • UKMikeyUKMikey Posts: 28,728
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    Bex_123 wrote: »
    Why do I get the feeling this is going to turn out hilariously?
    I suspect the future of this thread is bright and orange like the old mobile phone advert.
  • TakaeTakae Posts: 13,555
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    UKMikey wrote: »
    I suspect the future of this thread is bright and orange like the old mobile phone advert.

    :D:D:D
  • CLL DodgeCLL Dodge Posts: 115,849
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    Leave it in the bottle.

    It looks awful on humans. Always.
  • rupert_pupkinrupert_pupkin Posts: 3,975
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    Wear old clothes
    Wash hands thoroughly
    Clear area of all items
    Pick up bottle slowly and surely using a towel or dish cloth
    Open bin
    Throw it in the bin
  • Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    CLL Dodge wrote: »
    Leave it in the bottle.

    It looks awful on humans. Always.

    I have already done my chest.

    I think a nice tan looks lovely and I think it will make me more handsome.
  • Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    Wear old clothes
    Wash hands thoroughly
    Clear area of all items
    Pick up bottle slowly and surely using a towel or dish cloth
    Open bin
    Throw it in the bin

    Where's the bit about how you apply it?

    I think I am doing it right anyway. :confused:
  • Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    Wear old clothes
    Wash hands thoroughly
    Clear area of all items
    Pick up bottle slowly and surely using a towel or dish cloth
    Open bin
    Throw it in the bin

    :D

    I have to say I'm inclined to agree, it is rare I have witnessed a decent self applied fake tan. Be extra careful if you are quite pale OP, as that is a particularly dark one it seems.
  • Joni MJoni M Posts: 70,225
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    Bex_123 wrote: »
    Why do I get the feeling this is going to turn out hilariously?

    I've a feeling it's not really happening :D
  • Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    Bex_123 wrote: »
    :D

    I have to say I'm inclined to agree, it is rare I have witnessed a decent self applied fake tan. Be extra careful if you are quite pale OP, as that is a particularly dark one it seems.

    I got the meduim colour not the dark one and I got it from Savers not Boots.
  • Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    Joni M wrote: »
    I've a feeling it's not really happening :D

    It is.

    Depending on how it turns out I will take a couple of pictures.
  • Joni MJoni M Posts: 70,225
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    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    It is.

    Depending on how it turns out I will take a couple of pictures.

    Yay! Can we have before and after please Tom.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,811
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    Tom_Basil wrote: »
    Streaky?

    I haven't exfoliated. I put some sudocream into my creases though. I am waiting for that to absorb before I put the fake tan on. I thought my mum would know something but she has never used fake tan either. I need her to do my back for me and then I can do the rest. Do you apply it to your private areas as well?

    Oh dear.........I can see tears before bedtime [as me Gran would say lol]

    You really really should have prepared your skin first.

    As for the private areas, I guess it depends if anyone is going to see them. Are you planning on pulling at the party. And what are you wearing [nosy ain't I? lol]

    Also you might want to put old sheets on your bed for tonight. I had a byf once who used fake tan when he went clubbing :blush:.......his pillow cases and sheets informed me of this despite him denying ever using it when I asked.
  • Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    Joni M wrote: »
    Yay! Can we have before and after please Tom.

    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.
  • Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    WoodenCat wrote: »
    Oh dear.........I can see tears before bedtime [as me Gran would say lol]

    You really really should have prepared your skin first.

    As for the private areas, I guess it depends if anyone is going to see them. Are you planning on pulling at the party. And what are you wearing [nosy ain't I? lol]

    I now have an image of pulling someone in fake tan and ending up covered in it too.
  • Tom_BasilTom_Basil Posts: 982
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    WoodenCat wrote: »
    Oh dear.........I can see tears before bedtime [as me Gran would say lol]

    You really really should have prepared your skin first.

    As for the private areas, I guess it depends if anyone is going to see them. Are you planning on pulling at the party. And what are you wearing [nosy ain't I? lol]

    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.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,811
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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.

    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 :)
  • Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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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. .

    How long does it say to leave it on for? I would go with that.
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