We all love a tan, but can you get a safe tan? The answer is yes, spray tans are the safest tans that you can get. Without any harmful UV rays, spray tans provide a sun kissed look that won’t damage your body. Many people have switched from frying in beds to bronzing in booths. Here are a few reasons why.

The formulas created for spray tans contain DHA, an active ingredient that causes a chemical reaction with dead skin cells, changing the surface skin layer to a darker colour. This is why almost all spray tans use DHA in their formulas. The more DHA in a spray tan formula, the darker your skin will appear afterwards.  DHA doesn’t absorb into the body but instead gradually fades away, meaning that it doesn’t have any harmful effects unlike UV rays required for a real tan.

Having a spray tan can give you a desirable sun-kissed appearance without any long-term effects, making it the best method of tanning.  Any of the other sunless tanning methods such as lotions and foams can also give your body a safe tan. It is important however to use simple caution when applying your tan. Spray tans should only come into contact with the outer skin and must be kept from entering your eyes, mouth or nose. Although it is a safe technique when applied properly, it can cause irritation to parts of the body other than your outer skin.

There are different techniques to sunless tanning. The most common technique is the spray tan. Air brush tans are also popular and can even be applied to produce additional beauty enhancing effects such as sculpting of the cheekbones or abdominals. Lotions and foams concentrated with DHA can also give you a great fake tan and can help to extend your colour. These techniques of sunless tanning are the safest and the most recommended within tanning salons.

Spray tans are designed for all skin types, providing different skin tones with complimenting colours. If your skin tone is naturally darker, it’s best to use a spray tan or lotion with a higher DHA percent to help boost your colour. For lighter skin tones, start with a lower DHA tan and build your colour from there.

If you love taking care of your skin, there’s no need to be pale or washed out this summer. Spray tans are great and healthy alternative to burning your skin. They are the safe tan!

If you’re opting for the sunless option to get your summer glow, then you’re off to the right start!  Your skin and health will be the first to thank you. However while a fake tan is the best option for your body, it’s also important to maintain a natural appearance.

How do you get a natural fake tan?  The most important tip is to have healthy skin! So how can we maintain healthy skin? The answer is all too simple:

A real tan is never orange. Your fake tan should not be either.

An important tip to remember is that you should never be in a rush! Patience is a necessity when applying your fake tan. Rub the product into your skin using slow, upwards circular motions with the tips of your fingers.

When it comes to your face, use a fake tanning product designed specifically for facial application. Facial tanners are less intense, leaving your face with a natural looking tan that resembles a sun-kissed summer glow.

So for all the fake tanners out there, it’s time to get to work and test out our tips on your skin!

Wouldn’t we all love to have a sexy tan that lasts forever?  The problem is that fake tan will always fade, no matter how well you apply even the best tanning lotion.  You can however follow a few tips in order to make your tan last a little longer. There’s no reason why you can’t maintain a glow throughout the seasons, even in winter.

Often people assume that applying the best tanning lotion they can find will make their fake tan last longer. While applying a good quality tanning lotion will help, it’s not the only step in maintaining your tan.  What is critical is that you prepare the skin from the start, thoroughly exfoliating and moisturising before applying the tan.  Fake tan works by colouring the top layer of human skin and if you have dead skin cells then they are likely to flake off in patches, causing an uneven tan. Once your skin is free of dead skin cells and nourished with moisturiser, it will provide a far smoother surface for fake tan application.

Also important, is understanding that there is not one best tanning lotion for everyone.  Depending on your skin tone and type, different tanning lotions will be suited to your usage. Depending on whether your skin is oily or dry, pale or dark, will affect the type of fake tan that you should use. Different tanning products will require slightly different applications, so always be sure to carefully read and follow the tanning instruction for a new product.

So how can you extend the life of your healthy glow? One way is to apply a tanning extender which will both enhance your colour and prolong the life of your fake tan. Other tanning maintenance products include Tanned Body Washes, Shimmer Sprays and Tanning Oils.  Also important in prolonging the life of your tan, is to stay away from saunas, spas, long showers or any activity associated with excessive sweating.

Once your fake tan does begin to wear off, it is important to keep the skin moisturised so that the colour fades evenly.  In between tans you can always use bronzing power and tinted moisturisers, before exfoliating, moisturising and re-applying your favourite and best tanning lotion!

There are numerous tanning products, including tanning lotions, spray tan solutions, moisturisers and tan extenders that can give you that sexy summer tan. The problem is that all these products can add up over time! What we’d all love to know, is whether you can achieve a quality tan while budgeting your expenses? The answer is yes!

Tanning products come in a wide variety of ranges and prices. If you want to stick to a tight budget, tanning lotion is always the best choice. At anywhere from around $30 a bottle, you can select a decent brand according to your budget.

However, when choosing a tanning solution, don’t let price guide you entirely. More often than not the age old saying of “you get what you pay for” applies. Make sure you research your options well – ask friends for product recommendations, research brands online and ask a professional. Lotions work to create a gradual glow by applying the cream every day. However something to note is that while lotions are the cheapest option, they can be time consuming, requiring more regular application.

If spray tanning is more your thing you can save yourself a lot of money by investing in your own spray tan kit. These kits will cost a little bit upfront, but will save you money over the long term as it works out a lot cheaper than those regular trips to the salon. You’ll also benefit from being able to get a beautiful spray tan, whenever you need it, without even leaving your home. Expect to pay anywhere from around $400 for a kit. This will include a spray tan system and gun, solution, tent and accessories.

Therefore, if you’re on a really strict budget, a tanning lotion is probably the best way to go, providing full and even coverage at an affordable price. Another important thing to consider in your budget is an effective moisturiser. This will help to keep your tan even, but will also extend the life of your glow. The great news is, moisturisers come in a range of prices and even some of the cheapest ones can be highly effective.

So if you want a great tan on a budget, you can still afford some great tanning products. Pair a tanning lotion with a well priced moisturiser and your ready to glow!

Tospray tan or not to tan, that is the question. There are many events in our lives that demand us to be at our best looking, but should we necessarily go spray tanning for each and every one of them? We will give you a quick rundown of times you should and shouldn’t jump on the spray gun.

Definitely a yes. Whether you are the bride, bridesmaid, or a guest you will have to look your best. Also be aware that you will probably get your photo taken about a million times and the flash from a camera can make your skin look lighter than it really is. Just make sure you don’t get your spray tan done on the big day. Spray tanning two days your wedding is key. Unless you have a lot of experience applying a tanning lotion, we probably wouldn’t recommend you doing it yourself. Go to a salon and get it done by the pros. After all it’s not every day you get married!

If you have a lot of experience getting a spray tan or applying a tanning lotion, go for it. A tan will help you look youthful, energetic, and vital. However, if you have never been spray tanned before, we would recommend you avoid it. There could be complications when getting your spray tan for the first time – you could be allergic, you might not get your colour right, there could be streaks. If your dream job is riding on this then it’s not worth the risk. It’s better to look natural and to feel comfortable. However, if you feel that a golden glow can be the difference between you being hired then make sure you ask friends for recommendations and get it done a few days before.

If you usually spray tan than keep doing what you do. A natural looking tan can make you feel more confident, sexy and relaxed on your date. If you do not feel confident applying a tanning lotion, visit a salon you’ve been to before and get a professional tan. If you’ve never had a fake tan before, now if definitely not the time. The last thing you want is to feel uncomfortably orange on your hot date. The key here is simply consistency. Who knows if this first date might lead to true love? You do not want to start off with a bad impression.

These are some major key events that happen in our daily lives and when to go spray tanning for them. Some are always demand a spray tan, others depend on your preference, and one simply commands you not go do it.

You know the drill – get in, strip down and get sprayed. You do everything as you’re told and your fake tan seems fine. Until you get home and you start noticing little problems. Whether you’ve turned orange or you just have a few blotches, we have the tricks you need to fix a bad fake tan.

Let’s start with the easy stuff – getting rid of the oompa loompa orange. It the orange is isolated in a small region, like the face or hands, just try using make-up remover to get off. If you are willing, you could even try bleach – not domestic bleach, only use the hair bleach that you would use for your upper lip. Apply this to your hands and feet, but be extremely careful as the bleach could whiten the areas you apply it to. Lemon juice is another good remedy to reduce the “orangeness” of your tan. Squeeze a couple lemons and apply the juice using a cotton wool pad to smaller blotches and streaky areas.

For an orange that goes all over your body, keep bathing and exfoliating until the fake tan fades. You could even try swimming in a pool to let the chlorine help. Also a good idea is to rub baby oil to help grab the tanning solution then bath an hour later.

When it comes to blotches do not panic, these are easy enough to fix. Nail varnish remover is your trusted friend here. Use a little bit on a cotton swab and damp lightly over the blotches. This will lighten them and help them better blend into the tan. You could also try scrubbing them off with body wash in the shower and exfoliate a few hours later.

Streaks can be a little tricky and there are multiple tricks to remove uneven lines. The first thing you should try is evening your fake tan. Try to cover up the streaks with tanning solution. You will need to massage a generous amount of moisturiser mixed with tanning solution into your streaks. If that doesn’t work, try using toothpaste (in small areas) to lighten the skin and better blend the streak. Nail varnish remover works the same as well. If there are too many along your body, try swimming or bathing to completely remove your fake tan, exfoliate for two days, and try tanning again.

There you have it. The next time you end up with a bad fake tan, do not panic. These tips should help minimise the damage. And remember, it’s not permanent. Even if you do nothing, in a few days your tan will settle down on its own.

A few years ago we would have never considered standing naked in front of a stranger getting tanning solution shot at us from a gun, but today it’s completely normal. From teenagers to nanas – everyone is getting a spray on tan these days. It’s not surprisingly when you consider all the benefits of spray tanning. Here’s what we love about a good spray tan!

Choosing the right spray tanning salon is an essential first step in your quest to achieve the perfect spay tan. A good salon tan should be even, well blended and look natural.  There is a wide range of factors you need to consider prior to choosing your spray tanning salon. Here are some basic tips about what you should keep in mind when making your final (sun- kissed, life changing) decision.

Before anything, ask your family and friends for spray tanning recommendations. Personal recommendations typically supersede online reviews; with family and friends you are assured that you are getting the facts, and not fake reviews created by the salons themselves. Ask them where they got the best salon tan and if you notice a friend with a killer tan, ask them where they go it done. You want the ins and outs – the truthful bad experiences to steer you away from “Mr. Wrong” and the shining, positive salon encounters that should certainly be on your salon list to check out.

If your friends are not the spray tanning types, then jump online and check out the reviews. Even better go to a spray tanning forum online and ask forum members for their advice. Research the various salons in your area, see if they have won any awards and find out how long they have been in business. Typically, a spray tanning salon that’s been around for a while is likely to be a good one.

Once you’ve reviewed your options, get it down to a list of three salons. This will allow you a choice…. but without too much of a choice. Pay each spray tanning salon a proper visit, eyeing the cleanliness of the place in addition to enquiring as to how the salon’s machines are sanitised. Chat to staff, find out their credentials and check out their spray tanning equipment. If it all sounds good, give them a try! The proof will be in the punch.

Don’t get to hung up on price. It’s the old saying… quality over quantity. Zero in on quality; you can pay $25 for a salon tan, but that doesn’t guarantee you’re getting a clean, sanitary environment. If you are investing on this sunless tanning process, might as well feed in the extra bucks for the assurance that you’re getting the best quality deal.

Location, in addition to salon hours, should work to your advantage. A salon tan should always be a luxury, never a hassle. Does the salon offer walk in hours in addition to/ only appointments? Do the hours conflict with your work hours… or does the salon offer nightly/ weekend times too? Ask what the cancellation policies are. It’s never fun to cancel an appointment yet still be expected to pay the bill for your previously scheduled visit.

Ultimately, it’s about choosing a spray tanning salon that will leave you feeling comfortable and satisfied knowing you’ve achieved the best salon tan for your dollar’s worth.