Spray tans and poling...

Ivy Jade started this discussion · 3/30/2012

So, my poling buddy, Crystal, got a spran tan machine because she despises her pale skin (which by the way, I think is crazy...she has a gorgeous complexion!). Anyhow, when poled today, she was super slippery and couldn't stick to the pole without serious grip aids, which is unlike her. Does anyone know if spray tans interfere with the body's ability to grip? Thoughts are appreciated! 🙂

14 replies

Jag5303 · 3/30/2012
lol, I just got one yesterday. I got it to help cover my bruises, though! I had NO issues with my grip....but it could depend on the particular tanning solution that was used?
Kyrsten · 3/31/2012
Dry skin perhaps, since you're supposed to exfoliate before a spray tan? That's strange. I have been wondering how spray tans affect poling or if poling will mess up a spray tan since summer is coming up and I usually get them... it seems like annoying upkeep combined with pole since you need to exfoliate and moisturize so much to keep it looking good, and there's already such a delicate balance of the perfect amount of skin moisture for grip. I'm also imagining it rubbing off in places I grip often and making me look like a white and orange leopard...
Ivy Jade · 3/31/2012
Ivy Jade · 3/31/2012
@Kyrelle: hmmmm....I didn't even think of the exfoliating factor. I will mention that to her. @Jag: it is good to hear that you don't experience issues after spray tanning. That gives Crystal hope! Any other advice?
amy · 3/31/2012
I got airbrushed professionally and found my skin to be super sticky- everyone I know thy as gotten it done for a comp or photo shoot did too, so it might just be a different formula. I wrote a blog about my experience here, hope it helps! http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/11/18/airbrush-tans/
Onga01 · 4/1/2012
Im a spray tan regular and never have any issues :)
Charley · 4/1/2012
I airbrush tanned once and it got really splotchy within a day or two so I just deal with being white :)
azblanco · 4/1/2012
I love spray tans but only get them for special occasions. I had one a few months back but didnt do pole the whole week i had one because i thought i would be too slippery. Should have it a shot anyway
azblanco · 4/1/2012
Should have gave it a shot*
polergirl · 4/1/2012
Every spray tan I've had has made me suuuuuper slippery. I had hoped for sticky because I'd heard that from other polers. But not me. Slippy McSlipperson, that was me with a spray tan. Sucked too, because it looked GREAT. Boo!
pegasusaerialfitness · 4/1/2012
spray tans will dry your skin out, so just make sure your skin is kept moist. Pole physics has a lotion that has a self tanner in it. Its a gradual tanner and looks great. Use it for a few nights and the night before you pole and your skin will have a nice glow and good stick. (if you use too much your skin cant absorb it and you might slip a little...)
Ivy Jade · 4/1/2012
You ladies are awesome! I love the advice and I will pass it on to my poling buddy! ❤️
Anonyma · 4/1/2012
oh really i never noticed the difference! i have the spray tan kits and i do clients , i cant do it on me by myself but when ill do ill try to notice if it does stick more
pegasusaerialfitness · 4/2/2012
there is only about a week out of the year I dont slide....I use pole phyiscs on my legs every night now. Love it.. I still need a little on occassion with that too. I think some people are blessed with moist skin and they could spray tan and not have problem.