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There's so much more to Sally Hansen than just Nail Care, we cover your legs, hands, feet and hair removal needs to!
Q1: Help! Summer's over and so is my tan. How do I get a natural looking glow for the winter?
Q5: How do the different methods of hair removal compare?
Q6: I like the benefits of salon waxing, but it's expensive. Is there an alternative?
Q7: How can I tell when the Sally Hansen wax products that you heat are ready to use?
Q9: How do I know it is safe to use a cream or wax hair remover on my face?
Q10: How often can I use the cream hair removal wand?
Q12: How do I apply Airbrush Sun?
Q1: Help! Summer's over and so is my tan. How do I get a natural looking glow for the winter?
Spray on some help with Airbrush Sun, the first fake tan from Sally Hansen that not only looks good, it smells good too! Enriched with retinol and vitamins it leaves your skin soft, smooth and tanned for up to 7 days.
For the perfect fake tan, follow these simple steps:
- Exfoliate your skin concentrating on dryer areas such as knees and elbows
- Moisturise your skin thoroughly - again concentrating on these dryer areas
- Shake the can well
- Hold the can 30cms from your body and spray in a circular motion, using your hand
to blend where necessary - Wash your hands to avoid the residue on them developing
- Avoid showering, bathing or swimming for 6 hours after application to give the tan
- time to develop
- The colour will begin to develop 1 hour after application and will continue to develop
for up to 12 hours - Apply daily until the desired depth of colour is achieved, and then once or twice a
week thereafter
Sally Hansen also does an Airbrush Sun formulation especially for the face - the directions here are exactly the same - just make sure you close your eyes before you spray!
Q2: I've used virtually every brand of fake tan going, but still manage to end up with streaky and uneven legs. I need a product that I can see working instantly!
Airbrush Legs is the product for you. It provides as instant glow that covers imperfections and improves skin tone. It's important to choose the right shade; anyone can use any shade, just choose the product dependent upon the level of tanning and coverage you want to achieve.
If you just want to perfect your natural skin tone, choose a matching shade, if you want an instant summer glow, go for a darker shade. Shades can also be mixed together to achieve the perfect look.
For best results:
- Before application exfoliate and moisturise skin, this gives your skin a smooth and even base to apply the product to
- Be aware of overspray - as with all aerosols it is inevitable that some will end up surrounding your legs rather than on them - make sure surfaces are covered!
- Airbrush legs should be sprayed evenly and then blended with the hands
- Practice makes perfect! As with any make-up application you may not get it right first time, persevere and the results are well worth it!
Airbrush Legs is also really easy to remove; think of it as you would foundation for the face:
- It's transfer resistant, but it may mark white clothes - don't panic, it washes out!
- It doesn't come off in the rain!
- It will come off when you wash though
Q3: I am constantly battling against rough dry hands. I need a product that's easy to use and non greasy. Any ideas?
Its no wonder hands need TLC, we use them everyday. Look after yours with the Sally Hansen Hand Care range. For a little touch of luxury, smooth in Sally Hansen 18 Hour Protective Hand Cream, to leave your hands smooth, silky and smelling of fresh clementine and creamy vanilla flavours.
For a quick fix manicure without the fuss, try Sally Hansen's award winning Manicure in a Minute. Massage the luxurious sugar-based exfoliator into wet or dry hands, wash and go! You'll be left with soft and smooth hands that feel years younger.
Q4: I really want to get into my strappy sandals now the sun is shining, but my feet are still showing the signs of winter! What can I use to get them ready for summer?
Treat your feet with the Sally Hansen foot care range. Prepare your toes by removing dead skin and calluses with Sally Hansen Thick Callus Remover. Follow by massaging in a generous scoop of Sally Hansen Healing Foot Cream or even better get someone else to do it for soft soles and sexy toes! Make sure you use it every night for feet that you dare to bare!
Q5: How do the different methods of hair removal compare?
It's all to do with what the product does to the hair and the hair follicle. Sally Hansen Spa Wax Hair Removers give you smooth results that last up to eight weeks, by removing the hair and its root, so it can take up to 8 weeks to grow back. Regrowth is usually softer, sparser and finer textured, without rough razor stubble.
Spa Cream Hair Removal Wand or Spa Gel Hair Remover for Body remove the hair from just below the skin's surface - making it smooth to touch. It dissolves the hair upon contact, and is quick and pain free. Precise application means results are exactly where you want them. These also reduce the appearance of hair regrowth, and you avoid cuts and nicks from razors.
Razors are the quickest form of hair removal, but achieve the shortest results. They shave the hair from just above the follicle; meaning grow back time is imminent! Regrowth can appear darker and you run the risk of cuts and razor burn.
Q6: I like the benefits of salon waxing, but it's expensive. Is there an alternative?
Why pay for a salon waxing when you can get the same beautiful results at home? Sally Hansen Spa Wax Hair Removers are easy to use, even if you've never waxed before. Each kit comes complete with everything you need for perfect salon results and complete, easy-to-follow instructions. Choose Sally Hansen Spa Wax Hair Removal Kit For Body - the salon formula cream wax method. Just warm the wax in your microwave - it's easy! It removes hair with the root for long-lasting, smooth results.
Q7: How can I tell when the Sally Hansen wax products that you heat are ready to use?
The wax should be a thick syrupy consistency so that it clings to the spatula, but doesn't drip off; it is then ready to be applied to the skin. Stir it before use and test that it is not too hot. Pull it off while it is still soft and pliable but not sticky.
Q8: I'm tired of razor stubble and painful nicks. Is there a gentle way of removing unwanted hair from my legs?
With Sally Hansen's SPA Gel Hair Remover, you can say goodbye to razors and unsightly stubble forever! That's because they dissolve unwanted hair below the skin surface, so it takes longer to grow back - with no stubble. They're gentle and treat your skin with super-conditioning ingredients. You'll love the smooth, soft, hair-free results!
Q9: How do I know it is safe to use a cream or wax hair remover on my face?
Choose one formulated especially for facial hair. SPA Cream Hair Remover Wand for Face, Lip and Chin gently creams away unwanted hair and treats your skin to a soothing, moisturising aftercare lotion.
Or choose Spa Wax Facial Wand which will give long lasting results by removing the hair and the root whilst being kind to the skin.
Q10: How often can I use the cream hair removal wand?
The rate of re-growth varies and is different for each individual. Every 10 days to two weeks is the average.
Q11: Help, I have had a fake tan mishap! My fake tan has come out streaky and patchy. How can I make it look naturally even?
If the result you get from a fake tan is uneven the best way to rectify this is to exfoliate the darker areas using Airbrush Sun Pre-Tan Exfoliater. As well as being used for preparing skin prior to tanning this is also great for evening out colour which can become patchy after tanning due to differences in the skin cell renewal rate in different areas of the body.
Q12: How do I apply Airbrush Sun?
Airbrush Sun for Face and Body is specially formulated to dry quickly on the skin to ensure that there is no waiting around after applying the product. So when sprayed onto the skin in a lighter layer the product will dry before you have the opportunity to blend it in. For a light summer glow apply in this way. For a deeper, more bronzed look apply a heavier layer and blend in with your hands.
Of course, if you are blending the product you must make sure to wash hands thoroughly after application.
Q13: I have always looked after my skin; if I continue to use my cleanser, toner and moisturiser will they rub off my fake tan?
Using cleansers and toners on skin after applying fake tan will not ruin it. In fact, we recommend following a daily skin care regime when using fake tans as products such as Sally Hansen Airbrush Sun for Face and Body work best on well conditioned skin.