Summer’s just around the corner and it’s now that time of year to bronze up the safe, sunless way. From spray tans to bronzers to applicators we look at five of the best fake tan products you should always have on hand. We’ve looked at all your reviews and picked out the five best fake tan products as chosen by YOU!

Playboy Spray Tan Kit It’s no wonder as to why this is one of our top products – it contains everything you need for a flawless tan! The kit comes with the entire spray tanning system (applicator + hose), a tent, as well as a Playboy Glitz Spray Solution and all the accessories you need. What does this kit deliver? A quick and precise tan! This really has to be one of our best fake tan products that is relatively new to Adore Tanning.

California Tan Bronzing Powder A “one-shade-fits-all” powder that will leave you looking naturally golden – what more could you want from a bronzer? You can either use this product alone or over the top of your foundation. It comes complete with a mirror and brush. This is one of those products you should always have on hand, in your handbag, perfect for touch ups throughout the day. Just one example of the fantastic reviews this amazing product has received is “I normally use Nars or Mac, but this is the best colour I have ever used! Suits everyone.”

Essentials Mini System

This compact application system is easy to store while still providing you control. There’s no need to worry about leakage as it comes with a cup to contain your solution. Spraying out as mist, you get an even, glowing tan that will be sure to turn heads!

Vani-T Velocity (Rapid Tan)

The product claims to be “the world’s quickest, darkest, longest lasting tan, guaranteed” and they are not lying! In as little as an hour, you get a rich, dark tan that outlasts any other. This product is also rumoured to be a favourite among celebrities and salons.

Moroccan Tan Original 10% DHA This quick professional spray tanning solution gives a fantastic, flawless tan and also helps to hydrate, firm and soften skin. The solution takes only an hour to show results and lasts up to ten days! One reviewer said, “I’ve used this product on 5 different skin types and all turned out perfect.”

This summer with these best fake tan products under your belt you’re guaranteed a golden glow that looks natural and make you feel a million bucks.

Most of us book into spray tanning salons without a moment’s hesitation. We strip down into our underwear (or nothing), walk around bare-footed and yet rarely consider the cleanliness of the salon. Do you ever wonder about how often the tanning supplies are cleaned? If not, then it’s important that you start to take notice the hygiene procedures in any salon you visit.

Although most salons appear organised and tidy, this doesn’t necessarily make them hygienic and clean. Bacteria can grow on nearly any surface and cleaning supplies can only remove so much of it. Therefore, instead of relying on appearance to determine cleanliness, it’s important to understand what things to keep an eye out for in a salon.

First of all, always ask spray tanning salons how often they clean their booths, sun beds, etc.  Well run salons are used to hearing this question and will be proud to inform you of their cleanliness. The tanning supplies should be cleaned after every use so if this is not the answer then go elsewhere! Next, keep your shoes on whenever possible. Again, this is because no matter how clean a surface may be, bacteria can always be growing. Exposing your feet to unclean surfaces can lead to warts, athlete’s foot, and other undesirable infections. Ask the salon if you can borrow paper shoes when spray tanning; this is something they should stock.

Another important factor is to ensure you have high personal hygiene before entering spray tanning salons or using tanning supplies. Shave and exfoliate at least two days before spray tanning. Before you tan, try to get a shower in. This will help clear your skin of any perfumes, deodorants, and sweat. Walking into a salon like a hot mess is not only bad for you own hygiene reasons, but it’s also poor etiquette. Also remember that without clean skin, your spray tan is likely to be less even.

So the next time you visit spray tanning salons, make sure you are happy with both your own and the business’ hygiene!

One of the latest trends in tanning is a process known as tan sculpting. Tan sculpting enhances body features such as cheekbones, breasts, abdominals, arms and thighs. With just a few strokes of an airbrush tan, you can appear to be thinner, younger and more toned. The process was originally created for celebrities, body builders and models in order to give them a more defined physique and flawless look.

Although it is predominantly used in the modelling industry, beauty pageants and dance competitions, this form of body sculpting is now performed in a variety of tanning salons, allowing anyone with a special event to achieve a more defined look.

Ideal for special events, vacations, weddings, and competitions, tan sculpting is becoming increasingly popular. Using an airbrush tan for body sculpting is particularly effective given that the procedure is fast, painless and affordable.  The airbrush tan will last a few days before fading.

However with all of this in mind, the process also has one limitation. While an airbrush tan can enhance your physique and further define your features, it cannot change your entire appearance. For example body sculpting cannot give you the appearance of a body builder if you have no muscle tone at all. In this situation, the tan streaks would appear as strange lines that someone had drawn on you. Therefore, while tan sculpting is a fantastic body enhancer, it should not be seen as an alternative to working out.

Tan sculpting is an incredible procedure, allowing you to gain a flawless and defined appearance without any pain or difficulty. Available to anyone and suiting any skin type, this really is an amazing beauty trick.

As the popularity of sunless tanning has increased over the last decade, so too has the range of products and techniques. As a result, there has been a boom in the spray tanning industry. So why not start a mobile spray tan business? This can be a profitable and rewarding job for those willing to master spray tanning equipment.

A mobile spray tan business requires relatively small start up costs. Unlike an in house salon, a mobile business goes door- to- door, visiting clients in their homes. As a result, this type of business will not have salon-associated costs such as rent or electricity.  There are however other costs to be considered, most notably transportation expenses involved with visiting clients.

So how do you go about starting a mobile spray tan business? If you haven’t already, then your first step is to attend a spray tan training course. It is vital that you understand the correct techniques to prepare the skin, the intricate details of the products and the appropriate method to apply the tans.

Next you must contact your tax commission and health department to verify the appropriate permits and licenses that you will need to conduct business.  In addition, you will need to purchase and stock up on all the necessary tanning supplies.

Invest in a spray tanning equipment (Adore Tanning provides a range of quality and effective spray tanning systems to choose from), spray tanning solutions, pre and post tanning lotions and all necessary tanning accessories.

Additionally, you will need business cards (whether professionally created or printed from your home computer), invoice receipts and a system for collecting money and swiping credit and debit cards.

Your next step is to market yourself. Some ideas include:

With some motivation and drive, starting a mobile spray tan business is a piece of cake!

A fake tan can help to give your skin a glowing and healthy look. However once you have applied your tan, there are a few basic rules to follow when choosing your outfits and fashion accessories.

Firstly, under no circumstances should your tan lines ever be exposed. Your outfit should always cover them! Secondly, in order to look your best choose colours and shades that further enhance your tan. The colour you choose for your outfit can give you anything from a dramatic look to a subtle, sweet look. With this in mind, always remember to choose your colour schemes according to the occasion. Some colours that have a striking effect when worn with bronzed skin include turquoise, green and purple. For a more subtle yet still colourful look, yellow can match a tan perfectly.  And for classic style, you can’t go wrong with tanned skin and a black dress.

Once you’re dressed, jazz up your look with some fashion accessories. Bold accessories can be a statement in themselves, and when paired with a great tan and well-chosen outfit, they are the final touch to looking your best.  Similarly to your clothes, jewellery should be selected to compliment your tan. Choose your fashion accessories in colours such as aquamarines, blue, green and turquoise for an exotic appearance. Otherwise for a more neutral look, gold fashion accessories always look stunning against a tan.

Choosing the right colours for your makeup is critically important. Don’t be afraid to mix colours, however do avoid large amounts of one colour as it can be overpowering. Mix shades such as gold and brown to create a glowing and healthy look.  Your fake tan will already have given you a glow and you don’t want to spoil that with too much heavy makeup.  For this reason, try using tinted moisturiser instead of foundation, as it will create an even complexion more subtly.

Almost any coloured eye shadow and eye liner can be worn when you have tanned skin, so you can experiment with colours depending on the occasion. From subtle bronze eye shadows to more dramatic colours such as blue or green, you can use eye make up to compliment both your outfit and your tan. One of the last yet important touches to your makeup is a well-coloured bronzer.  It’s extremely important that your bronzer is the right colour for your skin, as we all know that poorly applied bronzer can look terrible. On the other hand, don’t be tempted to skip on the bronzer, as your face could end up looking too pale against your fake tan.  Finally, with a gentle coat of brown or black mascara, you’re ready to go.

A fake tan is a fantastic way to create a healthy glow without damaging your skin in the sun. When it’s carefully applied and paired with the right colours and shades, a good fake tan is the key to looking hot. And don’t forget your fashion accessories, as they can be the icing on the cake. With these tips in mind, nothing is stopping you from looking your best this summer!

Have you ever wondered how to remove fake tan? When it goes wrong, is there any way you can fix it? Removing fake tan isn’t actually as complicated as it seems; in fact it’s quite easy. Here are some solutions for how to remove fake tan.

One method for removing fake tan is to rub lemon into your skin. Lemons contain a citrus that supports your health and surprisingly gets rid of spray tan formulas. You can use a regular lemon or real lemon juice. Either source will help remove the colour, especially on those tough orangey and blotchy patches.  Lemon is a safe and natural way to remove a fake tan.

Another option is to apply a heavy moisturising cream. Rub the cream into any areas that you wish to remove your tan from, leaving it to soak in for about 2 hours. With an old (but clean) towel, wipe off the lotion. Heavy moisturising lotions can help to remove a spray tan due to the oil they contain. If dry rubbing with a towel isn’t doing the trick, try removing the lotion in the shower using warm water and a towel.

Another good method is a hot bath. Soak your body in hot water for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. The longer you stay in for, the quicker the tan will come off.  The heat will help your body to sweat off the tan, and the water will help to loosen the formula and top layer of skin cells. Using a creamy body wash, you can further encourage any excess tan to rinse off.

Exfoliating your skin will also help remove your spray tan. The best way to exfoliate your spray tan is to lather your skin in baby oil or a deep moisturising cream. Use exfoliating hand gloves and softly scrub your body until the formula starts to come off.  Rinse with warm water in the shower and repeat if necessary.

So if you didn’t know how to remove fake tan, then there are a number of effective ways for you to try in future!

You love giving spray tans; all of your friends compliment your good work and have started referring others to you for sprays. It’s obvious you have a gift for this, but can you make a profit from spray tanning? Can you start your own spray tan business? Why not? There is an increasing market for the sunless spray tan, with more and more people turning away from the danger of the sun’s UV rays.  With this in mind, it can be a legitimate way to make a living.  There are however a few things to know before investing.

If you are seriously considering opening a tanning business, then you need to set goals. How much is the initial investment? What would the advertising costs be?  Will you do it out of your home or rent a place? What is the competition like in your area? You need to answer these kinds of questions in order to decide whether it is viable for you to start your business. Specific questions to the spray tan business include whether you would provide spray tans only, or also sun beds. The more equipment required, the more expensive the endeavour up front.

If you’ve decided to go ahead with your business, it’s time to put the plan into action. Invest in the latest spray tan technology including booths, spray guns, solutions, and lotions. You may also wish to invest in products that you can sell to clients with a margin of profit. And no matter how small your spray tan business may seem, you need to hire staff. Do not underestimate the work load involved and be tempted to try and do it all yourself! Make any employees that you hire are well trained and people-friendly as high customer service is crucial in any business.

All that’s left is to help your spray tan business thrive. The best kind of advertising is free advertising and luckily for you, word of mouth is the strongest way to get more clients. Treat your regular clients extremely well – pamper them, tell them tricks and tips, and make them feel comfortable. This will create positive experiences for them which will turn them into regular clients and help spread the word about your amazing business.

Running a tanning salon isn’t just about giving your clients a great spray tan. Maintenance of your salon is imperative to the success of your business. It is vital that you replenish your salon’s tanning supplies and tanning equipment continuously in order to guarantee the effective functioning of your salon.

Never go without enough spray tanning solution! Tanning solutions come in a range of shades and colours, varying depending on skin types and desired tanning colours. Be sure your salon is stocked with tanning solutions for all sorts of customer requirements. Keep in mind that tanning solutions have expiration dates, so stock up periodically depending how often clients are purchasing the lotions.

Eye goggles may look funny, but are an absolute must for your tanning salon. Protect your clients’ eyes (specifically, their retina) from burning or stinging by covering their eyes with goggles. If you provide the tanning equipment, it’s imperative that you provide the safety equipment as well.

There is a range of tanning supplies that you need to stock up on in order to avoid running out. Bronzers, tanning accelerators, moisturisers and cleaning supplies are all essential tanning supplies that your salon should never be without.

If your tanning salon offers solarium beds, be sure you have a stash of extra tanning bulbs in your back cupboards. Tanning bulbs last for about 1,000 hours (so chances are, they’re not running out anytime soon!), but it is always best to have a few spares in case any do. Be certain that you are buying the correct replacement bulb for your tanning bed. (You can contact the manufacturer for verification.)

So how should you choose the right tanning supplies distributor?  It’s best to go with a distributor that sells a range of tanning equipment and supplies. It’s usually easiest to purchase online, however phone ordering systems are also a good option if you already know what you want. When purchasing your products, make sure you understand the supplier’s replacement, return and warranty policies.