Wearing dresses in summer is the best time to show off a sun-kissed tan. But given that many of us aren’t blessed with naturally golden complexions, using fake tan can be a great way to achieve this tan! The most considerable benefit of using fake tan is that it saves your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. There are a variety of self-tanning lotions on the market, allowing you to apply your tan at home. In fact we are incredibly lucky that we can now have a tan all year round, even in the middle of winter!So if you’re interested in trying out fake tan, then here are a few simple steps to help you achieve the best bronze tanning results possible.

#1: Preparing Your Skin

#2: Applying The Fake Tan Product

#3: The Final Bronze Makeup Touch

We hope that these bronze tanning tips help you to achieve your perfect summer glow! Remember, spray tanning allows you to be tanned all year round while saving your skin from the sun. So there’s only one way that you should get your bronze tan, and that’s with fake tan!

We all love to have a golden tan, especially when the warm weather arrives and we’re ready to venture out in our summery dresses. But sometimes getting a tan can have its downfalls! Firstly, we all know that UV rays have harmful effects on our skin and health, especially if you are pale and tend to burn quickly.  And secondly, finding the time to tan in between work and your social life can be extremely tricky.  So given that we have these tanning problems, how else can we get a tan?  Spray tanning and tanning beds are two options however there are some vital differences between these methods that are important to consider! We will outline these for you now.

Health Issues The most important issue to consider when getting a tan, are the associated health issues! Given that tanning beds emit UV-like rays from their tanning lamps, they can have harmful effects on your short and long-term health. Many people believe that they can use these beds “carefully”, only going in for 8-10 minutes, however this is still not safe. Tanning beds have a number of harmful side effects, including premature skin aging and melanoma skin cancer, affecting various people differently. On the other hand, spray tans are a safe way to get your summer tan! With spray tanning there are no health issues to be wary of, making this method far more favorable than using a tanning bed!

The Process Not only are spray tans the safe option for tanning, but they are also more convenient. Using tanning beds requires regular sessions over time to build up your tan, which can take a lot of effort.  On the contrary, spray tanning can give you an almost instantaneous tan!  Taking less than half an hour to spray your body, your tan will then develop in a matter of hours. In addition to the quick nature of a spray tan, it can be done either at home or at a salon, making it the most versatile tanning process you could choose.

Price The cost of your tan is another important factor to consider! Price per session can vary for both of these methods depending on the salon. A spray tan may cost anywhere between $25 and $65, while a tanning bed will cost roughly $15 to $20 per session.  Although the tanning bed may appear more affordable at first, achieving a tan will take roughly 3 sessions, making the two methods fairly comparable in price.

So in the end, it’s clear that getting a spray tan is not only safer, but also more convenient than using a tanning bed. Given that the two methods are similar in price, the decision is a no-brainer. Spray tanning is the only way to get your tan this summer!

The Playboy DIY tanning range offers an assortment of tanning products, giving a healthy glow to various skin types. The range comprises of four products that should meet all your tanning needs, including a tanning lotion, a moisturiser, a tan in a can and a facial serum.  Each formulated with a blend of vitamins and TGA-approved tanning solutions, they will leave your skin feeling soft, luscious and smelling deliciously fresh. Below is a comprehensive review of these 5-star tanning products.

Playboy Glitz Celebrity Sunless Golden Glow Self Tanning Lotion

This Playboy product truly does give you a long-lasting natural tan. The formulation of this lotion blends a bronzer and a fragrance-free tanning ingredient, giving the upper layer of skin a golden colour. The most prominent ingredients in this self-tanner include: •    Vitamin A •    Vitamin E •    Green tea •    Kola extracts •    Rich moisturisers

With a healthy mix of ingredients, this product ensures that your skin looks and feels fresh. Suitable for all skin types, we sell a 298ml bottle of this product for just $28.40.

Playboy Glitz Celebrity Sunless Micro Mist Spray Can

One of the most convenient tanning products, this tan in a can takes only 5-10 minutes to spray your body and only 2-4 hours to develop a full tan.  Not only is it easy to apply, but your tan will last for roughly a week! As soon as you spray the mist over your body, you will see a golden glow which develops into a darker tan within 2-4 hours. You can also use this tan in a can to touch up your salon spray tan after a few days! With a fresh and uplifting fragrance, this mist is a tanning essential. To purchase a 177ml of this incredible tan in a can, it will cost you $33.15 at our Adore Tanning online store.

Playboy Tan Extending Daily Moisturiser

Designed for all skin types, this moisturiser is formulated from ingredients that will extend the life of your tan. Also nourishing your skin to give a radiant glow, it makes you look and feel younger and healthier. The ingredients include: •    Acai berry, •    Vitamin A •    Vitamin C •    Vitamin E •    Aloe Vera •    Panthenol

This healthy mix of ingredients will aid in repairing the elasticity of your skin, leaving it refreshed and glowing. With a fragrance blend of kiwi, soft vanilla, honey dew, and brandy current, your skin couldn’t smell better! Available for only $33.15, this 650ml bottle is one of the Playboy tanning products that you must have.

Playboy Glitz Instant Bronzing Facial Serum

This odourless self-tanner will subtly give your skin a bronzed tint for the entire day. Comprising of bronzing beads which release cosmetic colour, this product will instantly bronze your facial skin. The main ingredient included in this serum is Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), dying the upper layer of facial skin for at least 12 hours. Also helping to firm and rejuvenate your skin, you can apply this product after a shower or before a special occasion. Suitable for all skin types and available for only $23.65, this 29ml tube is one of the tanning products that are really worth purchasing!

We hope this has helped you to discover which of the DIY Playboy tanning products is best suited to your needs. Whether you’re after a tan in a can to apply a quick and easy glow, or a moisturiser to maintain your salon spray tan, Playboy has the product for you!

Over the years, spray tanning has become increasingly popular. This is a fantastic trend for tanning salon owners, as the potential for business growth is on the rise!  Given the high demand for artifical tans, most spray tan technicians are now well practiced at the application process. So if you’re already a tanning pro, are there any new tips to help increase your client base? The answer is yes! Key to your business is not only delivering premium tanning results, but also providing a pleasant tanning experience.  Here are some techniques and tips to help you become a true tanning pro.

Tip #1: Prepare clients for their appointment When a new client makes a booking, instruct them about how to prepare for their tanning appointment. This includes informing them about exfoliating and moisturing, as well as warning them not to shave too close to their appointment.

Tip #2: Make the experience as comfortable as possible Making the spray tanning experience as pleasant as possible will increase the likelihood of clients returning. There are many ways to make your clients comfortable. The most important factor is to maintain a clean tanning salon, including the spray tan machine! It can also help to monitor the temperature of your tanning rooms, remembering that the clients will be undressed for the appointment. Lastly, some friendly, casual conversation is a great way to make your clients comfortable.

Tip #3: Prepare your client’s skin When the client arrives, it is important to apply moisturising lotion or barrier cream to their elbows, knees, ankles and palms. These areas tend to absorb the spray tanning solution more readily, so barrier crème can help to avoid them turning too dark.

Tip #4: Prepare your clients stance Standing still is critical in order for the tan to be applied evenly. There are a couple of ways that you can help your client to remain steady during their application.  Firstly, have them stand on a damp towel, as this will stop their feet from raising or fidgeting during the procedure. Secondly, it is best to instruct the client about what to expect. Let them know that the spray tan machine will produce a cold spray, as this will help them to avoid flinching once you begin.

Tip #5: Be careful with their face! The face can be a tricky region to tan, and can also be the area that makes clients most nervous.  Try to keep your client calm and informed about this step. Firstly, never spray their face first as it can startle your client. Instead ease them into the process by spray tanning other areas first.  Secondly, ensure that their hair is tightly tucked under a shower cap, especially if they have blonde hair. This helps avoid their hair from soaking up colour and smell. Lastly, ask the client to hold their breath while the spray tan machine is focused on their face.

Tip #6: Drying their tan and preparing them for home Ensuring that the client’s tan dries before they get dressed is critical. Providing a fan is the best way to speed up this process, however either way you should give them at least 10 minutes to let their tan set after turning off the spray tan machine.  Preparing your clients for when they leave the clinic is another way to ensure that the client receives optimal results. Inform them not to shower for 8-10 hours and to avoid any strenuous activity that may cause them to sweat. Also instruct them to moisturise after each shower for the next 10 days.

With these tips, your salon can become one of the best spray tanning salons around. As you can see, using your spray tan machine to apply an even tan is just the first of many important steps!

A spray tan is the safest way to get your summer glow without aging your skin. Not only can you be tanned in summer, but spray tanning can give you the perfect highlight for any season, including winter! In order to achieve the perfect tan, follow the 10 spray tan tips below:

These 10 spray tan tips should help you to achieve a glorious, golden tan for as long as possible! So next time you get sprayed, make sure you follow these spray tan tips!

As the ozone layer continues to deplete and the rates of skin cancer soar high, basking under the summer sun for a flawless tan is no longer an appealing option. The sun’s UV rays can lead to wrinkles, skin cancer, age spots and more. But with summer upon us, what other options do we have to get a summer tan? That’s where sunless tanning techniques come in!

Rather than sitting under the sun’s harmful rays, sunless tanning is an artificial method making you just as tanned without the negative effects of the sun. Given its increasing popularity, fake tan lotions and sprays have undergone thorough research and development, meaning that the days of orange tans are well and truly over.

To make your sunless summer tan indistinguishable from a real sun tan, you should use a good quality product and apply it with care. The best way to get this glowing skin is by visiting a high end tanning salon or spa that offers spray tanning. However, with time and practice you can perfect this procedure yourself and use your own tanning lotion or spray kit. Numerous cosmetic companies are producing top notch self-tanners which can turn you into a bronzed goddess!

You will have the best results with your sunless summer tan if you follow a few of our tips before applying. Firstly, you should choose your shade according to your natural colour, as the shade you choose must compliment your skin tone. If your skin is pale, it is best to start by applying a product labeled as ‘light’. Once having tried a lighter colour, you can always increase to a darker one and this will help you to avoid going too dark too quickly! Similarly, the products that are labeled ‘dark’ are best suited to people with naturally dark complexions.

As well as selecting a shade, you must also choose whether you would like to apply a spray or a lotion. Lotions tend to last longer, depending on how you maintain your summer tan. Sprays on the other hand are quicker and easier to apply, and it’s an easier way to hit difficult places of the body such as the middle of your back.

Make sure you bathe and exfoliate before your tanning session. By doing so, the results are more even. You must also avoid wearing makeup, lotion, perfume, or deodorant before the tanning session. All of these interfere with the tanning solution and can result in blotchy areas.

So next time you’re heading to the beach, apply your summer tan beforehand, sit under an umbrella and avoid the harmful sun. We can promise you one thing; your skin will love you for it later!

There is no doubt that spray tans are the best tanning option, saving your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Given that they also require less time than a sun tan, what else could a girl ask for?  The only problem is that some people find spray tanning a daunting process and therefore avoid trying it out.

It generally only takes one or two spray tans to realise that the process is simple! Although first time tanners should allow more time than experienced tanners, they shouldn’t be deterred, as it doesn’t take long to become confident and efficient with the tanning process.

When preparing to tan for the first time, it is best to be aware of a few “trouble spots” on your body.  When referring to trouble spots, we mean the areas of the body that are prone to absorbing excess amounts of the spray tan solutions. These include the elbows, knees, hands, feet, ankles and face.

While these spots can be tricky, it is no reason to avoid spray tans!  Follow our five tips below when applying spray tan solutions and you should have an even, golden tan every time!

Tip #1: Always exfoliate and moisturise The perfect tan can only be achieved if your skin is well prepared, which involves deeply exfoliating and moisturising before applying spray tan solutions. This will ensure that your skin absorbs the tan evenly, so never miss these two steps!

Tip #2: Make sure the salon has enough lighting How can your tan be applied evenly if there isn’t enough light? Make sure you choose a salon with adequate lighting!

Tip #3: Apply the spray tan solutions in several layers Once you have had a few tans, you will know your colour well. However until then, it is beneficial to gradually build up your tan. When you arrive at the salon, ask if they can apply a thin layer of one of the spray tan solutions, repeating if you desire. This will help ensure an even tan and avoid overly dark trouble spots such as knees or elbows.

Tip #4: Dab any excess tan from the trouble spots After your spray tan has been applied all over, it is best to gently dab the trouble spots with a towel or sponge. This will help to remove any excess tan and stop them from becoming darker than other areas.

Tip #5: Maintain your tan Although your spray tan will fade over the next 5 to 10 days, it is possilbe to ensure that it fades evenly. Avoid strenuous exercise that results in sweating, as this can make your tan fade faster in certain areas than others. Also avoid excessively hot baths and showers, which can have the same effect. Using a rich moisturiser each day can help to maintain your tan as long as possible.

So there you have our 5 tips to spot free tanning. Don’t be tempted to harm your skin with UV rays this summer, spray tans are the safe and easy option!

Getting your first spray tan can be scary. One of the most common fears is turning a shade of orange or becoming too dark.  However anyone who has had spray tan or two knows that there is very little to stress over.  Spray tanning has become extremely popular, which means professional salons now have the process down pat.  For anyone wanting to know more about the process, here are some common questions and answers for you to read over!

Q: What is a spray tanning and how does the process work? A: Spray tanning is a sunless procedure, giving a bronze glow within a matter of hours. A fake tan mist is sprayed over the body, containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which reacts with the outermost layer of skin cells to turn them brown.

Q: Are there any side effects from spray tans? A: So far, no short or long-term side effects have been found! This makes it a fantastic alternative to a UV sun tan which we all know can have serious health ramifications.  However, something that spray tanners should remember is that the ingredients have been approved for external use only and therefore should not be inhaled or ingested.

Q: How long do spray tans take? A: If you visit a well practiced spa, the procedure will take no more than 15-30 minutes! Once the tan is applied, it takes up to 8 hours for the tan to develop.

Q: How long does a spray tan last for? A: Spray tans generally last anywhere between 5 and 10 days. If you follow a few simple tips such as moisturising frequently, you should be able to hold the colour for around 10 days.

Q: How long will it take for my spray tan to develop? A: Colour instantly begins to appear due to the bronzer in the ingredients; however the final results will show in 8-12 hours.

Q: How long do I need to wait before I can have a shower? A: Once you are happy with your colour, you can shower to stop darkening any further. However we recommend that you wait at least 5 hours so that your tan can settle in.

Q: Will my spray tan look orange? A: This is an extremely common fear, stemming from people who use low quality tanning products and apply them poorly at home. However, given that you choose an experienced tanning salon, there is no reason for your tan to turn orange! An orange colour only occurs for people applying excess amounts of cheap solutions, which can be easily avoided!

Q: Do the solutions used in spray tans smell? A: Usually mists will smell slightly starchy at the start. However once you have had a shower, the smell will disappear.

Q: Should I shave before or after the spray tan? A: Whether you wax or shave, both methods must be done before you apply your tan. It’s best to remove the hair one day before you go for your spray tan so that the pores have time to close over. Open pores can lead to an uneven tan.

So there you have our most frequent questions and answers. If you haven’t tried spray tanning yet, it’s time to give it a go. Book into an experienced tanning salon and you’ll never want a sun tan again! One thing we know for sure, spray tans are the smartest way to get your glow!