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Applying fake tan to your back?

  • 09-01-2010 2:28pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭


    How do you do it? I can't reach parts of my back to apply fake tan, so usually I'll have to wear something that doesn't show! Apart from a professional fake tan, how do you all get your back tanned at home? (and on your own :) )


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 348 ✭✭KatiexKOUTURE--


    I don't really do fake tan by myself, I usually have someone to give me a hand, but I read somwhere to put tan onto a sheet on cling film and rub it onto your back.. Not sure how effective it is though, but give it a try..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭Aisling(",)


    i find odd contortions tend to work
    like when youve to itch your back in an aqward place.
    just keep trying and look in the mirror.

    i find its easiest when using sally hansen tan because you can spray it onto your back then use a mitt:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,488 ✭✭✭pikachucheeks


    The easiest thing to do is ask a friend to help you out! You can only bend your arms certain ways! :pac:

    It's very difficult to fake tan areas you can't reach so well!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    My number is 08573.......


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 701 ✭✭✭christina_x



    i find its easiest when using sally hansen tan because you can spray it onto your back then use a mitt:)

    i love Sally <3


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,131 ✭✭✭MissHoneyBun


    I give the boyf a shout for this, the mixture of distress and concentration on his face is reason enough :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 308 ✭✭nicola09


    St. Tropez brought out an applicator for this very purpose!
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/St-Tropez-Back-Applicator/dp/B000CSLJBE
    I know it's sold out on that website but I'm sure you could track one down on ebay!:)

    EDIT: Just did a quick search, it has been discontinued but you might still get lucky!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    nicola09 wrote: »
    St. Tropez brought out an applicator for this very purpose!
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/St-Tropez-Back-Applicator/dp/B000CSLJBE
    I know it's sold out on that website but I'm sure you could track one down on ebay!:)

    I made my own version of this. I had a 'back washer' that looks similar to this and I put one of the tanning mits over the top of it.

    Works like a charm.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 308 ✭✭nicola09


    orla wrote: »
    I made my own version of this. I had a 'back washer' that looks similar to this and I put one of the tanning mits over the top of it.

    Works like a charm.

    ooh that really is genius! may give that a go because I too have a backwasher that I have always viewed as pointless!:D
    I usually get the bf to do it coz he is weirdly perfectionist about it! :confused: My sister gets roped in as well but in my opinion males are better at it, must be all the time they spend polishing their cars or something!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,217 ✭✭✭pookie82


    i find odd contortions tend to work
    like when youve to itch your back in an aqward place.
    just keep trying and look in the mirror.

    i find its easiest when using sally hansen tan because you can spray it onto your back then use a mitt:)

    Does Sally Hansen do all over tan? I've only ever used the spray on tights one.

    I'm pretty flexible and can contort in all sorts of strange manners to get it on my back. Use a mirror to make sure I'm getting it all.

    If I was wearing a top that was low at the back and wanted to bronze it though I'd just get my OH/Mum/whoever is in the vicinity to do it for me.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭insert-gear


    Sally hansen can be used all over your body


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,217 ✭✭✭pookie82


    Sally hansen can be used all over your body

    Really? I've only ever used the airbrush legs one which tends to blotch at the back of the knees if I bend my legs for ages so I wouldn't have thought it'd be reliable all over.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭insert-gear


    Airbrush legs is the only one there is as far as I know. I use it every time I go out. Everyone finds it different,theres a million different threads on it on here

    Personally I dont have normal skin so I dont moisturise before because it makes it blotch in places if you do

    Always use a tan mitt. I spray on to the mitt rather than onto my skin

    and I mix it with liquid foundation for my face and neck so that I dont get a two tone look.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭MoonDancer


    Sorry for the late reply.
    There are some really great tips here! I must get a mitt, back washer & spray tan :D
    Have you ever seen that tv ad where the womans kids are spraying tan on her in the bath tub? ... Must try that too lol :pac:


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